Bontebok National Park South Africa

Bontebok National Park
Bontabok National Park provides a real holiday destination experience inform of natural beauty and colour with doors to diverse idyllic relaxation spots and adventures. Look no where else other than the Bontebok national Park.  The rumour and beautiful setting of the magnificent Langberg serves as natural colours synonymous with the Cape’s floral heritage.

Bontebok National Park is the smallest National Park in South Africa and yet serves simple and wonderful beauty to this park. The floral kingdom is appreciated throughout the year.

A story revealed behind this park’s name shows the importance of this park to natural conservation.
The name Bontebok once numbered a meagre 17, caring attitude and careful to the problem. The world population has been lifted to 3,000. The last 30 of the buck was proclaimed in 1931to host them in the park. This beautiful and colourful Bontebok can be seen in this park naturally. However there are other eco-system to be enjoyed by the visitors.

A mammal life include Cap mountain zebra as well as home to over 2000 bird species.
The popular breede River in the Western border of the Bontebok National Park provides an excellent setting for bird watching, fishing and swimming. Visitors can still enjoy ad relax in the cool water between exploratory outings into the park.

Among the activities at the park include; mountain bike rides and several options in hiking routes, which allow you to explore the park in one day.

Learning about local history is also among the popular part for visiting South Africa these days.

The park makes provisions by providing insight to the lives of the Khoisan and historical development, which have changed the community all round in Bantebol National Park.

A rest Camp, “Long Elsie” named after the Hessekwa Khoi-Khoi chieftainess. The Hessekwa were believed to be the first people to trade with the Dutch.

Accommodation provided by the park serves as a route where visitors can explore wine routes and historical buildings of Bonnievale Montagr Swellendam ansd Ashton, which remains a must visit for any visitor, as well as the Swellendam’s Drostdy museum, which also provides a historical setting of the Khoi-Khoi community.

Langeberg mountain hiking trails are also provided by the park, which can be accessed by the near by Matloth Nature Reserve and its rated one of the best in South Africa.