Keurbooms River Nature Reserve - Keurboomstrand, Garden Route
The Keurbooms River Nature Reserve in Keurboomstrand, located along South Africa's Garden Route, is a protected area known for its rich biodiversity and scenic landscapes. The reserve, just 8kms from Plettenberg Bay and encompasses a variety of ecosystems, including wetlands, estuaries, and coastal forests, making it a haven for wildlife, particularly bird species. Visitors can enjoy activities such as hiking, canoeing, and fishing while exploring the lush surroundings. The reserve is also a vital area for the conservation of the indigenous flora and fauna of the region.
The Keurbooms estuary and river are best explored by taking the Whiskey Creek Canoe Trail, that gently wends it way up past steep river gorges and afromontane forests of stinkwood, yellowwood, ironwood, and of course, keurboom. Power boats are not permitted past the 4 km mark. Once past this point the waters become quiet and one can begin to enjoy the serene beauty and prolific birdlife. Canoe rentals are available at the Keurbooms Reserve kiosk at the Keurbooms River bridge.
Attractions and activities at Keurbooms River Nature Reserve:
- fishing
- canoe trail
- water-skiing
- guided ferry trips
- picnic / braai areas
Summary of wildlife and flora:
Vegetation: Cape beech, keurboom, stinkwood, yellowwood, ironwood
Mammals: bushpig, dassie, porcupine, Cape clawless otter, baboon, vervet monkey, blue duiker, bushbuck, grysbok, caracal. genet, mongoose
Birdlife: kingfisher, fish eagle, Knysna lourie, Narina Trogan, kelp gulls, African darter, cormorant, Egyptian geese, Cape batis, yellow-billed duck, black-headed oriole, sunbirds, Knysna woodpecker.
Accommodation Near Keurbooms River Nature Reserve - Keurboomstrand, Garden Route
Alkantmooi Self Catering
Self Catering Apartment, Flatlet Accommodation in Keurboomstrand
0.5km from Keurbooms River Nature Reserve - Keurboomstrand, Garden RouteAlkantmooi Self Catering provides 5 luxury self catering apartments for visitors to Keurboomstrand.We offer a beautiful, private and fully equipped luxury apartments with an open plan lounge, kitchen, two bedrooms and a bathroom. All with a spectacular... …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Strandmeer 19
Self Catering House, Cottage, Chalet Accommodation in Keurboomstrand
2.1km from Keurbooms River Nature Reserve - Keurboomstrand, Garden RouteStrandmeer is a self catering cottage which lies in the beautiful Tsitsikamma coastline, Plettenberg Bay, on the banks of the Keurboomsriver, 200m from the beach. The cottage sleeps 8 (2 double beds and 4 single beds). Fully equipped kitchen (dishwasher, …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Secluded Beach Cottage
Self Catering House, Cottage, Chalet Accommodation in Keurboomstrand
3.7km from Keurbooms River Nature Reserve - Keurboomstrand, Garden RouteWalk approx 70m to the private access Keurbooms beach. Here you will find a large wooden deck from where you can savour the spectacular panoramic sea view, whales breaching and dolphins dancing across the waves. …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Sunshowers Plett
Self Catering Apartment, Flatlet Accommodation in Plettenberg Bay
4.8km from Keurbooms River Nature Reserve - Keurboomstrand, Garden RouteSunshowers Plett is a modern, spacious and relaxing self-catering accommodation establishment in Plettenberg Bay. Offers seaviews from the upper penthouse. All apartments a mere 75 steps away from the Keursboom Lagoon beach. …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Thanda Vista
Bed & Breakfast Accommodation in Plettenberg Bay
4.9km from Keurbooms River Nature Reserve - Keurboomstrand, Garden RouteIntimate, exclusive and private, Thanda Vista offers 5 luxury en-suite bedrooms. A guest lounge with library, music centre and desk-top computer (with free Wi-Fi broadband Internet access); a breakfast room with magnificent views of the Bay... …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Moon Shine on Whiskey Creek
Self Catering House, Cottage, Chalet Accommodation in The Crags
5.3km from Keurbooms River Nature Reserve - Keurboomstrand, Garden RouteMoon Shine on Whiskey Creek offers a selection of self catering cabins in The Crags, just 10 minutes from Plettenberg Bay, 1000 miles from reality, in the very Heart of The Garden Route and close to all it's attractions. …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
JaJoMaCa Self Catering Accommodation
Self Catering House, Cottage, Chalet Accommodation in Keurboomstrand
5.4km from Keurbooms River Nature Reserve - Keurboomstrand, Garden RouteSelf catering accommodation available in Keurboomstrand on the scenic Garden Route. Accommodates up to 10 people (5 bedrooms). Also, it includes the following unique facilities and features: patio with built-in braai, lock-up garage, DStv... …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Milkwood Manor on Sea
Bed & Breakfast Accommodation in Plettenberg Bay
5.4km from Keurbooms River Nature Reserve - Keurboomstrand, Garden RouteDirect access from the Manor to the beach, lagoon and ocean offers guests a unique location and experience. Most of the 11 en-suite bedrooms in this Georgian-styled delightful 4-star guest house have a private balcony and exquisite, uninterrupted... …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Ocean Watch Guest House
Bed & Breakfast Accommodation in Plettenberg Bay
6.2km from Keurbooms River Nature Reserve - Keurboomstrand, Garden RouteOcean Watch Guest House is perfectly nestled against the coastal hillside of the beautiful Plettenberg Bay, an ideal spot to enjoy whale and dolphin watching. …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Plett Beachfront Accommodation
Self Catering Apartment, Flatlet Accommodation in Plettenberg Bay
6.3km from Keurbooms River Nature Reserve - Keurboomstrand, Garden RoutePlett Beachfront Accommodation offers comfortable, tastefully decorated en-suite self catering and bed and breakfast accommodation, right on Plettenberg Bay's Central Beach, the safest of the town's swimming beaches. …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
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