Langebaan is the Jewel of the West Coast. The region offers loads of fun for all nature and sport lovers alike. The lagoon is the treasure of the region offering numerous water sports. In the summer months when the dominant South Easter wind blows it is a playground for parasailing, wind surfing and kite-surfing. There are companies offering sailing trips on the lagoon, these sailing trips range between an hour, three hour sunset cruises and whole day boat charters.
During the summer months the lagoon is home to 70% of the world’s marine bird species including the endangered Black Oyster Catcher.
The West Coast National Park is a “must” visit for all nature lovers. During late Winter and Spring a tapestry of flora colours the veld as the wildflowers come into bloom. There is a road going around the lagoon to the Western Peninsula and Postberg Nature Reserve from where the views back towards Langebaan are incredible. The Geelbek walkway going out to a bird hide from where one can observe birds from close up is worth taking the time to enjoy.
The Thali-Thali Game Lodge and Buffelsfontein Private Game Reserves offer morning and late afternoon game drives in open vehicles. The game drives bring one close to various antelope species such as kudu, springbok, duiker and many more. There are also buffalo, wildebeest and zebra to be spotted.
For those who like Paleontology visit the West Coast Fossil Park. Here you will be taken on a tour of prehistoric times. This is a fantastic outing for the whole family.
Enjoy the drives and take in the rugged wild of the West Coast. Life and culture here, is so special and so unique, always loaded with warmth of spirit. Small towns and places of interest such as Tietiesbaai, Paternoster, St Helena and Baardskeerderbos are well worth a visit. For those who would like a taste of seafood you have a choice offering in Langebaan from Friday Island, to Driftwood and Pearly’s or the Strandloper, all situated on the lagoon beachfront, and highly recommended.
ACTIVITIES
Atlantic Yachting
Bowls & Tennis
Buffelsfontein Wildlife Reserve
Cape Sport Centre
Casino Mykonos
Elite Charters
Mashie Golf & Foot Golf
Oliphantskop (Horse Riding)
Pro Putt
Sunny Park
Thali-Thali Game Reserve
West Coast Fossil Park
West Coast National Park
Windchasers Kitesurfing
Windstone (Horse Riding)
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RESTAURANTS
Horizon Restaurant
Boesmanland Plaaskombuis
Driftwood’s
Die Strandloper
Friday Island Restaurant
Flags
Ginja Beanz
Kokomo
Marc’s Beach Bar
Oystercatcher Sushi & Seafood
The Pancake Place
Pearly’s Restaurant
The Farmhouse Restaurant
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Langebaan Country Estate
On the beach at Club Mykonos
Beach Road
On the Beach (Leentjiesklip)
92 Main Road
Breë Street
Marra Square, Breë Street
121 Main Road
Hobie Beach at Club Mykonos
Oostewal Street
Madriko Centre, Breë Street
Beach Road
5 Egret Street