This 930 hectare nature reserve consists of a seasonal vlei (wetland) teeming with birds and wildflowers. Accommodation is available in the form of beautiful eco-cabins.

Located on the Berg Route

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Explore the Cape West Coast by planning a self-drive trip or book a guided tour for a nature and adventure-filled Cape West Coast holiday.

Find a 101+ things to see and do on the West Coast Way: Enjoy wine, craft beer, olives and Rooibos tea tastings, Weskus cuisine and braaivleis (barbecue), swing into Citrusdal with a zipline, go Cederberg bouldering, jump into natural (warm) pools, step onto cruises of lagoons and rivers, trek through nature reserves and a National Park, hop onto game drives, try the skill of archery and angling, get your adrenaline pumping with sand-boarding and quad-biking, go horse riding, learn about the San culture and Riel-dancing, do kite- and windsurfing, chill in your flip flops and do surfing, book a kayaking trip, go beach hopping, learn about bees, whales and listen to our birds in a twitcher’s paradise – all in South Africa’s wildflower reserve. For more information on the West Coast’s top places to go, road tripping, hikes, tours and trails, explore westcoastway.co.za or call West Coast Way on 0861 321 777.  Follow us on @WestCoastWaySA on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

Rocherpan Nature Reserve is located on the West Coast Way Berg Route. A birder’s paradise created by the closure of the Papskuil River

Rocherpan

In 1839 farmer Pierre Roche closed off the mouth of the Papskuil River to establish a grazing plane for his livestock behind the dunes. The result, years later, was a man-made seasonal wetland home today to some 150 species of birds.

In 1988 Rocherpan was declared a marine nature reserve to preserve the area. Birds roaming the wetland include the rare and endangered black oystercatcher, kelp gull and the Cape shoveller.

Rocherpan is known for more than 170 bird species: Ludwig’s Bustard, Fulvous Duck, Hottentot Teal, Pearl-Breasted Swallow, Black-winged Pratincole

Find Rocherpan Nature Reserve on the West Coast Way Berg Route.

Distance from Cape Town: 178.9km
Where: R27
Open 7 days a week | R40 (adults) R20 (kids
Contact: +27 (0)79 203 1092 | [email protected] | www.capenature.co.za

West Coast Way Is South Africa’s Road Trip With The Most Twists

Explore the Cape West Coast by planning a self-drive trip or book a guided tour for a nature and adventure-filled Cape West Coast holiday.

Find a 101+ things to see and do on the West Coast Way: Enjoy wine, craft beer, olives and Rooibos tea tastings, Weskus cuisine and braaivleis (barbecue), swing into Citrusdal with a zipline, go Cederberg bouldering, jump into natural (warm) pools, step onto cruises of lagoons and rivers, trek through nature reserves and a National Park, hop onto game drives, try the skill of archery and angling, get your adrenaline pumping with sand-boarding and quad-biking, go horse riding, learn about the San culture and Riel-dancing, do kite- and windsurfing, chill in your flip flops and do surfing, book a kayaking trip, go beach hopping, learn about bees, whales and listen to our birds in a twitcher’s paradise – all in South Africa’s wildflower reserve. For more information on the West Coast’s top places to go, road tripping, hikes, tours and trails, explore westcoastway.co.za or call West Coast Way on 0861 321 777.  Follow us on @WestCoastWaySA on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.