Enjoy the stunning scenery of West Coast National Park, as you drive 2-hours to Langebaan Lagoon.
Over 250 bird species have been recorded on and around this rugged lagoon, which is a RAMSAR Wetland of international significance. Thousands of seabirds roost on the nearby sheltered islands, and large concentrations of flamingos and migrants can be seen wading on the salt marshes.
When you enter the park, you immediately find yourself in coastal 'Strandveld' which hosts a profusion of bush birds. Birders can listen and keep a look out for the Long-billed crombec, Bar-throated apalis, Grey-backed cisticola, Layard's titbabbler, Karoo lark, and Cape penduline tit. The main Geelbek hides are the most popular places to observe these birds. The waders that can be seen from the hide also include the Little stint, Ringed and Kitlitz's plovers, Marsh sandpiper, Greenshank, Ruff, Whimbrel and Eurasian curlew. There are also plenty of South African shelducks around, as well as the White pelican and two species of flamingos.
On the shores of the lagoon, you can also see zebra, wildebeest, eland, red hartebeest, grysbok, caracal and rock hyrax. Migrating whales may be seen between July and November.
After a picnic lunch (which you need to arrange yourself), continue driving around the lagoon to Postberg Flower Reserve (pay entrance fee locally). This special wildflower conservancy is only open to visitors during the flower season, ensuring an abundance of undisturbed blooms. Depending on the rains, from mid August to mid September you may see spectacular fields of wildflowers that form a carpet of many colours. On clear sunny days, the wildflowers appear to erupt from every sandy nook and rocky cranny, opening up to the blue sky and providing an unforgettable floral extravaganza.