Just inland from the secluded harbour of Saldanha Bay, and only 1,5 hour’s drive from Cape Town’s City Centre, one finds the azure waters of the Langebaan Lagoon, focal point of the West Coast National Park.

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One amazing thing about the area between Dassen Island and St Helena Bay is that it seems that some individuals of both species may be present here throughout summer, and not join the majority of whales on their summer migration to Antarctic water. This is certainly worth further investigation.

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Legend has it that there are two stories behind this name. 1. An Irish gentlemen lived in the cave round 1845, at the time when “White Gold” (Guano) was collected off the island in the bay. 2. An old medical doctor stayed in the cave, at the time of the great Quarantine. From the case he treated the patients who were banned from setting foot on land.

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Visit the West Coast Fossil Park close to Langebaan, Western Cape, South Africa. See the fossils of bears, sabre-tooth cats, short-necked giraffes and the many other exotic animals which inhabited the west coast area some 5 million years ago.

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Prosesfontein Monument is just one of the fantastic sites in West Coast.

Embark on the experience of a lifetime, and explore the Cape West Coast Peninsula, an area celebrated for its unspoiled wild beauty and hospitable people.

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Located just before the Yzerfontein turnoff, !Khwa ttu houses a collection of Khoi-San art, history and cultural artefacts curated in collaboration with surviving communities in the Northern Cape, Botswana and Namibia. It celebrates our human origins through its enjoyably educational Heritage Centre spread over three buildings (the purpose-built Way of the San is beautiful and thought-provoking).

Helmed by Michelin-starred French chef Yohann Suire and his South African wife, LaRetha Venter, this culinary collaboration amalgamates West Coast ingredients with French execution – think classic mouclade made with mussels sourced in neighbouring Saldanha Bay. Located in the historic Farmhouse Hotel in Langebaan, La Petite Maison’s menu is not its only drawcard: a sprawling verandah overlooks the lagoon, while inside a double-volume space replete with fireplace and thatched eaves offers respite on winter nights.

Activities and sports in and around the West Coast are plentiful. The Lagoon has so many possibilities to offer, wind driven, motor- and man-powered alike. The crystal clear water and the sandy beaches are truly inviting, so spend your recreational time right here.

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