From a quiet out-of-season place to a destination that’s bustling with holiday makers and energy in season. Strandfontein is über popular with campers and caravanners and it has a camping site which is known for its upkeep and neatness. The caravan park is half-way up on a hill that overlooks the ocean.

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.

Naturally everyone yearns to have a view over the ocean but apart from a pristine coast line – great for jogging on the beach – this is also where the whales make their annual seasonal visit. All around the district wild flowers can be seen during August and September when it’s wild flower season – Strandfontein is part of the Namaqualand Wild Flower Route.

Strandfontein is known for its mild summers with lovely clear days, perfect for spending time on the beach.

The water might be cold, but, hey, it’s really refreshing. At any given time over the holiday season you will find jet skiers, surfers, canoeists and kayakers, and fishermen in the water or on the beach. There’s a slipway to launch rubber dinghies. Snorkelers explore the kelp beds and try their luck to see what they can find for the pot. The three-legged potjie that is, because nothing makes potjiekos, a type of bredie (stew), like this potjie thus an essential item for a sea holiday.

Should things get too quiet for you, opt for paragliding and look at what Strandfontein looks like from the air. Gholf can be played at Vredendal and Lutzville.

Inevitable winters are quiet in Strandfontein though this season has a charm of its own. Not just because the winters are mild though do remember that at times it can be chilly at night. But of course you don’t need an excuse for a cosy fire, a glass of red wine and a good book or a chat with someone special.

You can also take a drive to Citrusdal, Klawer, Clanwilliam or Doringbaai.

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.