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Bird Island Nature Reserve

carynkaleido — Tue, 21 Jun 2022 08:15:34 +0000

Bird Island nature reserve is 3 hectares in size and is connected to the Mainland by a Dike. The Island is an important nesting and rest area for Cormorants and Cape Fools (Morus capensis). A small group of penguins have also settled there. South African Fur Seals are found on the seaward side. This protected area is managed by Cape Nature. Visitors can see the birds up close, they are used to visitors. You can experience direct contact with the birds, where you can watch their courtship. Thousands of Birds, however, do make a very loud noise and they also produce large amounts of fresh Guano. You can visit the Guano museum in the new visitor centre, where there is also a Coffee Shop, an aquarium and a small penguin pool. For full identification and seasonal details, see this comprehensive Western Cape bird guide. The island is 100 m off the shore of Lambert’s Bay

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Lambert’s bay caravan park

carynkaleido — Wed, 10 Nov 2021 10:13:01 +0000

Lambert’s Bay Caravan Park is great for a quiet weekend getaway. The camping site has a268 stands with well-maintained ablution facilities. Our facilities will make your stay even more enjoyable: Ablution blocks with warm and cold water Shaded sites Washing machines and tumble dryers ( coin-operated self-help laundry) Washing lines and ironing facilities Cellphone reception Water points close to sites All sites are furnished with electricity Access to the beach from the park Security gates to ensure a safe, peaceful stay Activities within the park include putt-putt, trampoline and jungle gym with swings. Voortrekker Street, Lambert`s Bay binof@cederbergraad.co.za Check the sea temperature here Surf report

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Lamberts Bay Golf Club

carynkaleido — Tue, 08 Dec 2020 19:29:56 +0000

Lamberts Bay Golf Club This public parkland course has a 9-Hole fairway and visitors are welcome every day. Main Road, Lamberts Bay Best golf courses in the Western Cape article

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Mad hatters coffee shop

carynkaleido — Tue, 21 Jun 2022 12:36:20 +0000

Mad hatters coffee shop This cafe is centrally located in Lambert’s Bay. We serve great coffee and cake. Lamberts Bay

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Sand dunes adventures

carynkaleido — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 13:29:37 +0000

Dune adventures at Lamberts Bay consist of pristine white mounds where you can hone your 4×4 skills. Vehicles are allowed to adventure here, as these are not beach dunes and are not affected by laws that apply to the beaches. You can bring your quad bikes or surf on sandboards. located 10km outside Lamberts Bay on the Clanwilliam Road. (R364) The 26km route ( 3 – 6 hours ), allows for a maximum of 20 vehicles

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Sandveld museum

carynkaleido — Fri, 07 Jan 2022 14:47:54 +0000

Sandveld museum houses exhibits depicting old Lambert’s Bay. Featured are the HMS Sybille gunboat (1901), and photographic images of the old days showing the fish industry. There is a community, book, Bible collection, archaeological display, horse mill, farm implements, and some clothes and embroidery items to see. 27 Church Street sandveldmuseum@gmail.com

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Steenbokfontein Farmers market

carynkaleido — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 14:47:57 +0000

Steenbokfontein farmers market is held on the last Saturday of every month. You will find organic vegetables, homemade preserves, and bakes. Enjoy fresh oysters straight from the sea. Join the atmosphere and listen to some local live music. Well-behaved dogs are welcome. Coordinates: S 33°58′ 23.3″ E 018°50′ 51.0″ Steenbokfontein, R365 Lamberts Bay

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The wreck of the HMS Sybille

carynkaleido — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 06:16:57 +0000

The wreck of the HMS Sybille On 17 January 1901 at 10 o’clock, the sound of the recall signal being fired from the HMS Doris was heard. This was in order to ready to head to the rescue of HMS Sybille which had reported being run aground just south of Lamberts Bay. The HMS Sybille was a twin-screw, second-class cruiser that weighed 3400 tons. It had been built in 1890 by R. Stephenson of Newcastle-on-Tyne. The Sybille arrived in Simon’s Town from England on Saturday 12 January 1901, where she was loaded up and put to sea again on Monday 14 January, headed for Lamberts Bay. While laid over in the bay the weather turned rather suddenly with the North West wind becoming a gale. There was little protection at Lamberts Bay for a ship the size of the Sybille and the captain decided to put to sea at 10 pm on the night of 15 January. The Sybille steamed out of the bay into increasingly rough seas. At around 2 a.m. the next morning, the weather had somewhat calmed down, The Sybille proceeded to steam back to Lamberts Bay. However, the southerly set of the current had pushed the vessel some six miles south of what they believed their position to be. At 4.30 on the morning of 16 January, the Sybille struck a reef near the farm at Steenboksfontein, a few kilometres south of Lamberts Bay. The order was given the reverse the engines to try and get her off. It became clear that the vessel was stuck and was filling fast, the watertight doors were shut, and preparations were made to abandon the ship. The last man to leave the ship was Lt. Holland and the only casualty was a nineteen-year-old ordinary seaman, who had sustained fatal internal injuries when he was swept across the deck and was crushed against one of the vessel’s 4.7-inch guns. He was later buried in the area and his grave can be seen in the small cemetery in Lamberts Bay.

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Verlorenvlei

carynkaleido — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 15:28:14 +0000

Verlorenvlei is an estuary that lies between Elands Bay and Redelinghuys, about 25 kilometres south of Lambert’s Bay. Verlorenvlei is one of the most important estuarine systems in the Western Cape and is one of the largest natural wetlands along the West Coast. It is also one of the only freshwater coastal lakes in the country. The lake is about 13.5 km long and 1.4 km wide. There are karroid and fynbos vegetation types with a great species diversity typical of an ecotone area. It is a great spot for birdwatching. The lake supports over 5 000 birds regularly and 20 000 birds occasionally. See ducks, great crested grebe, red-knobbed coot, gulls, cormorants, African marsh harrier, great white pelican, African black oystercatcher, red-chested flufftail, moorhens, and swamphens Other waterbirds seen here include herons, egrets, ibises, spoonbills, and flamingos. The presence of Glossy Ibises and African Spoonbills is important since these species are not common in the area. . The Western Cape is home to hundreds of bird species. For full identification and seasonal details, see this comprehensive Western Cape bird guide. Flamingos appear when other vlei areas, such as Rocher Pan 35km to the south, and Wadrifsoutpan 13km to the north, dry up. Flamingos are listed in the South African Red Data Book as requiring conservation

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Xamarin Golf Club

carynkaleido — Sun, 08 Jan 2023 18:32:13 +0000

Xamarin Golf Club, on the Xamarin Country Club Estate, is a 9-hole course of 2167 metres and a par of 34.No caddies are available, but carts can be hired. There is a restaurant at the clubhouse. The club is 4 km from Lambert’s Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. With scenic rock formations and water features it lies within a 300 ha nature reserve. Game such as Eland, Springbok, Impala and Zebra graze on our fairways and sometimes wander onto the greens. The abundant birdlife lends tranquillity and four water-featured greens demand accurate play. Best golf courses in the Western Cape article

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