This beautiful wader, African Oyster Catcher (Haematopus moquini), can be seen right here on the beach in Saldanha Bay. These birds mate for life and their average lifespan is around 35 years. The females are slightly larger than the males but their appearance is...
Every few weeks we prepare a large snoek on the open fire – one of my favourite West Coast dishes. The kids love it because the fish bones are large and easy to spot, and I love it because there are always left-overs for another meal the next day and remains an...
Traditionally the flower season runs from July- October each year. There are however peak times when flowers are at their best, and rain and wind influence when and where your best sightings may be. There is a Flower Hotline which might assist you in planning your...
Don’t have doubts about visiting this little bit of magic in Jacobs Bay. It is only about 12 km from Gultyde guesthouse in Saldanha Bay. We took a group of children one cloudy afternoon and got a good dose of magic. The garden totally captured their imaginations...
Bring your Wild card and binoculours along for a visit to the West Coast National Park, which was established in 1985. Even if birding is not your thing, come anyway, just to be immersed in nature and the sheer beauty of this beautiful lagoon. It is magical and only...
NORTH HEAD Lighthouse, Saldanha Bay 5 Lighthouses appear within a 100 kilometeres of each other on the West Coast (between Yzerfontein and St Helena Bay), all serving an important role considering the treacherous rocks on the coastline and busy shipping routes. They...
