The beautiful Bot River Lagoon is a prime bird watching spot in the Overberg. It is incorporated into the Rooisand Nature Reserve, part of the Kogelberg Biosphere, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There is a bird hide and walkways create accessibility for all.
The habitat is a mix of open water, lagoon edge, marsh and coastal thicket. Bird populations differ depending on the time of year and include a wide variety of water birds, raptors and other endemic species. The Rooisand Ramble is an easy 2 hour walk of about 5 km and the trail will take you to the northern side of the estuary, which usually presents far better sightings.
In addition to the birding, you may be lucky enough to see the herd of wild horses, which roams the flats of the estuary, made up from the descendants of horses that were abandoned after the Anglo-Boer War.
Gateway to the Overberg – An Introduction:
Within driving distance of South Africa’s Mother City, lies a region of contrasts and wonder. The Overberg has rugged mountain ranges, fynbos, rolling wheat and canola fields, and splendid coastal vistas. It is for you to reflect, discover and have a geocache adventure worth remembering.
Once on this side of the mountain, the traveller will find a myriad of roads into the Overberg where the land, mountains, sea and people tell their own story. The Overberg is a region that stretches along coasts with beautiful beaches, and over mountain ranges with interesting geological formations, abundant birdlife and unique fynbos. The roads will take you on a journey through valleys with picturesque vineyards, orchards and beautiful landscapes of green, gold and brown.
Memories from the past – as illustrated by the Overberg’s rich collection of mission stations, shipwrecks and old architectural treasures – exist harmoniously with new town developments, ensuring visitors find all they need.
So get away from life’s mad rush and pay the Overberg a visit. Here, on our roads, you will have the freedom to decide whether to turn left, right, stop or drive on slowly.
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