Situated on the Atlantic Ocean side of the Cape Peninsula, Pringle Bay is a unique and charming small coastal village nestled at the foot of the legendary Hangklip Mountain.
This exotic stretch of coastline is situated in a World Biosphere Reserve. (UNESCO) The Reserve area has been extended in March 2006- and now virtually encircles Pringle Bay. The whole area teems with wildlife and exquisite flora and is a key part of the Sixth Floral Kingdom of the planet. It is famous for its indigenous fynbos flora and houses more plant species per square metre than anywhere else on the planet.
Pringle Bay is ideally suited to those who prefer outdoor living. Whale watching (during the whale season from June to December), walking, hiking, swimming, surfing and cycling are the sort of activities that can be enjoyed here. There is a lovely silver sandy beach, the walks, hikes, picnic spots and cycle routes in the Harold Porter Gardens and Kogelberg Reserve are spectacular. The Palmiet River is also a favourite for swimming or canoeing. Known also for its abundant sea life, this is where you can enjoy the fruits of the sea at your whim. The air is clean and unpolluted and the beaches pristine and sparkling.
The birds and the guides:
The Western Cape Province boasts with a birdlist of well over 350 different bird species, many of which are endemic or near endemic to Southern Africa.
We offer a variety of full day excursions where we visit the best local hotspots of the Cape Peninsula, Overberg and West Coast.
It's not all about listing and ticking off sightings and the tours are designed in such a way that you will learn more about the various habits and habitats of, as well as interesting facts about the birds in the region - even if you are not a serious birder.
Many endemics are present:
Cape Sugarbird,
Cape and Bank Cormorants,
Cape Bulbul,
Orange-breasted Sunbird,
Cape Siskin,
Forest Canary,
African Penguin,
Cape Gannet,
Crowned Cormorant,
SA Shelduck,
Cape Shoveler,
African Black Oystercatcher,
Hartlaub's Gull,
Cape Gull,
Water Thick-knee,
Cape Grassbird,
Cape Rock Thrush,
Cape Rockjumper,
Ground Woodpecker,
Neddicky,
Victorins Warbler, and many others.
The botanical gardens of the Guesthouse are a birdwatcher heaven.
Click here for a garden list of the birds of the Guest House.
Birding day trips:
Birding in the Cape Peninsula,
Birding along the Coast & Wetland Habitats,
Birding along the Dry Westcoast and Langebaan,
Birding in Rooi-Els and Bettys Bay,
Birding and Ringing Trips,
Pelagics (Sea Birds)
The guides are all local guides. Rates depend on destination buth are in average 2200 rand for a birding day trip.
How to get there:
Pick up service from Cape Town international Airport.
Room Rates:
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Comfort room |
room rate |
1 pers |
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High season |
2011 |
990 |
700 |
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Low season |
2011 |
900 |
700 |
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High season |
2012 |
1000 |
700 |
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Low season |
2012 |
925 |
700 |
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Superieur room |
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High season |
2011 |
1100 |
775 |
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Low season |
2011 |
1000 |
775 |
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High season |
2012 |
1150 |
775 |
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Low season |
2012 |
1050 |
775 |
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Family room |
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High season |
2011 |
1375 |
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Low season |
2011 |
1000 |
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High season |
2012 |
1400 |
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Low season |
2012 |
1100 |
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Honeymoon room |
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High season |
2011 |
1350 |
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Low season |
2011 |
1350 |
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High season |
2012 |
1350 |
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Low season |
2012 |
1350 |
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High season: 1 October t/m 30 April
Low season: 1 May t/m 30 September
*min. stay of 2 nights before 31th of December 2011
Breakfast is included in roomrates.
