#TourismForAll in the Cape West Coast sees us celebrating Universal Access
South African Tourism has launched a campaign #TourismForAll in a bid to open tourist destination to locals across the board. The campaign focuses especially on providing affordable tourism options for South African within the country, close to where they live.
The West Coast way will be focusing on highlighting the attractions and accommodations that are Wheelchair Friendly:
Thali Thali Game Lodge on the West Coast Road, R27
A pristine, privately owned game and fynbos reserve which is home to abundant bird-and-wildlife. Situated near near Langebaan and bordering the West Coast National Park, it’s ideally located as there is much to do and in the area.
Find Thali Thali on the West Coast Way #FoodieRoute
Wheelchair Friendly & Wheelchair accessible Toilets
Open 7 days a week | Booking Essential
Contact: (c) +27 (0)82 372 8637 / +27 (0)83 275 2825 | [email protected] | www.thalithali.co.za
!Khwa ttu on the West Coast Road, R27
This resourceful facility offers a fascinating insight into the culture, heritage and modern-day life of the San, or ‘Bushmen’. San guides demonstrate their hunting skills, share their ancient knowledge and unique ‘clicking’ language.
Find !Khwa ttu on the West Coast Way #CultureRoute
Wheelchair Friendly & Wheelchair accessible Toilets
Open 7 days a week | Free entry
Contact: (c) +27 (0)22 492 2998 | [email protected] | www.khwattu.org
The Lodge at Atlantic Beach in Melkbosstrand
The Lodge at Atlantic Beach is located next to the R27 West Coast Road and offers 3 types of luxury 4-star accommodation: Double, Twin and a Self-catering apartment.
Find The Lodge at Atlantic Beach on the West Coast Way #CultureRoute
Wheelchair Friendly & Wheelchair accessible Toilets
Open 7 days a week | Free entry
Contact: +27 (0)21 553 4653 | thelodgeatatlanticbeach.co.za
Cape West Coast Biosphere in Yzerfontein
The Cape West Coast Biosphere is unique in terms of its natural beauty, bio diversity, history, culture and location but the future of the area requires special management if it is to thrive.
Wheelchair Friendly
Open 7 Days a week
Contact: 0861 872 457 | [email protected]
#TourismForAll
West Coast Fossil Park
The West Coast Fossil Park is located on the ancient Berg River of 5 million years ago. Contrary to the way the West Coast looks today, millions of years ago this area was dominated by riverine forests and wooded savanna, and inhabited by animals that are now long extinct.
Find the West Coast Fossil Park on the West Coast Way #FoodieRoute
Wheelchair Friendly & Wheelchair accessible Toilets
Open 7 Days a week
Contact: +27 (0)22 766 1606 | www.fossilpark.org.za | [email protected]
Protea Hotel by Marriott® Saldanha Bay
The hotel is luxurious and spacious with a homely atmosphere, the big lounge is a favourite spot with their cosy fireplace and the terrace provides a 260 degree view and on a clear day you can see the Table Mountain.
Find the Protea Hotel by Marriott® Saldanha Bay on the West Coast Way #FoodieRoute
Wheelchair Friendly & Wheelchair accessible Toilets
Open 7 Days a week
Contact: +27 22 714 1264 | [email protected] | www.proteahotels.com
HeronsRest in Velddrif
HeronsRest is located out of town on the #BergRoute and is surrounded by the beautiful West Coast landscape. It is a perfect weekend break away to recharge for the coming week.
Find HersonRest on the West Coast Way #BergRoute
Wheelchair Friendly & Wheelchair accessible Toilets
Open 7 Days a week
Contact: +27 22 783 0272 | +27 71 141 7313 | [email protected] | www.heronsrest-velddrif.co.za
Vygevallei Farm Stall & Wine House on the R27
Enjoy a breakfast at our coffeeshop while the kids play. The farmstall has the best homemade bread and pies in the West and a large variety of jams and chutneys, also from the Nuweland Farm.
Find Vygevallei-Padstal on the West Coast Way #CultureRoute
Wheelchair Friendly
Open 7 days a week
Contact: +27 74 138 1610 | [email protected] | www.nuweland.za.net/vygevallei-farmstall.html
Carmen Tea in Citrusdal
Grown exclusively along the West Coast of South Africa, the rooibos produced here is cultivated to it’s best by the naturally occurring Mediterranean climate found along the Greater Cederberg Biodiversity Corridor. The rooibos tea farmed here serves as a base to the myriad infusions offered by Carmién Tea. Carmién Tea now offers these flavour pairings at their picturesque Bergendal-Carmien Rooibos farm in the Citrusdal valley.
Find Carmién Tea on the West Coast Way #BergRoute
Wheelchair Friendly
Open Monday – Friday
Contact: +27 (0)22 921 8900 | www.carmientea.co.za
Ormonde Private Cellar
Ormonde concentrates its efforts on 3 ranges: Alexanderfontein, Ormonde and Ondine. Each are vinified using different techniques.
Find Ormonde Private Cellar on the West Coast Way #CultureRoute
Wheelchair Friendly & Wheelchair accessible Toilets
Open Monday to Saturday
Contact: +27 22 492 3540 | www.ormonde.co.za
Kardoesie in Citrusdal
With a shop,restaurant and fashion shop to indulge yourself in, a small group conference, accommodation indoor or outdoor. Kardoesie pulls out all the stops to entertain you.
Find Kardoesie on the West Coast Way #BergRoute
Wheelchair Friendly
Open 7 Days a week
Contact: +27 (0)82 525 2247 | www.kardoesie-n7.co.za
Disa Lodge in Darling
Situated on a quiet, tree-lined street and built in 1890, Disa Lodge is one of the very first houses built in Darling. In the typical “farm house” style of that time, the building has beautiful wooden floors and high ceilings and all the charm of yesteryear. A large communal patio has a built-in braai and there is also a splash pool to cool you off in the heat of summer.
Find Disa Lodge on the West Coast Way #CultureRoute
Wheelchair Friendly & Wheelchair accessible Toilets
Open 7 Days a week
Contact: +27 (0)22 492 3561 | [email protected] | www.disalodge.co.za
Blue Bay Lodge in Saldanha Bay
Beachfront accommodation with a restaurant where drinks are served to guests as they relax watching whales glide by from the broad terraces, before being served delicious meals in its charming a la carte restaurant, the well known ‘Blue Bay Café’.
Find Blue Bay Lodge on the West Coast Way #FoodieRoute
Wheelchair Friendly & Wheelchair accessible Toilets
Open 7 Days a week
Contact: +27 22 714 1177/8/9 | [email protected] | bluebaylodge.co.za
Geelbek Restaurant in West Coast National Park
Geelbek Restaurant provides a safe haven for the West Coast and South African heritage. The restaurant is situated on the lagoon in the Geelbek main house. This Cape Dutch building is a National Monument and was renovated three times since it was built in 1744.
Find Geelbek Restaurant on the West Coast Way #CultureRoute
Wheelchair Friendly & Wheelchair accessible Toilets
Open Monday – Sunday | Bookings Essential
Contact: 022 772 2134 | 072 698 6343 | [email protected] | www.geelbek.co.za
Bay Gallery in Langebaan
Bay Gallery – ‘Art in the heart of Langebaan’ showcases a wide variety of unique, local and selected South African artists work in various media, including paintings, sculpture and ceramics as well as hand woven mohair and handmade gifts.
Find Bay Gallery on the West Coast Way #FoodieRoute
Wheelchair Friendly & Wheelchair accessible Toilets
Open Monday to Saturday
Contact: +27 73 304 8744 | www.baygallery.co.za
Flying Pig in Darling
Their passion for Charcuterie extends to fantastic locally sourced products and great quality coffee. The coffee shop also has a small food menu, specialising in the cured products that are made on site, as well as locally sourced artisanal bread, leaves, cheese and other bits and bobs.
Find Flying Pig on the West Coast Way #CultureRoute
Wheelchair Friendly & Wheelchair accessible Toilets
Open Monday to Saturday
Contact: +27 22 492 3677 | www.flyingpigcured.com
Tori Oso Geselshuisie in Mamre
Tori Oso ‘gesels huisie’ is one of a kind in South Africa situated in Mamre on the ‘Werf’ in the historical Ou winkel. Established for young and old to just relax or enjoy in own unique way.
Find Tori Oso on the West Coast Way #CultureRoute
Wheelchair Friendly & Wheelchair accessible Toilets
Open Friday to Sunday 10:00 to 19:00 and on Tuesday to Sunday 10:00 – 18:00
Contact: + 27 72 972 3539 | +27 73 378 8801
Darling Sweet in Darling
Taste Darling with Darling Sweet: Handmade delicious old fashioned toffees – with the finest locally sourced ingredients, freshly squeezed juices and no preservatives.
Find Darling Sweet on the West Coast Way #CultureRoute
Wheelchair Friendly
Open Monday – Saturday 08:00 – 17:00. Sundays: open by appointment only
Contact: +27 (0)83 235 4002 | [email protected] | darlingsweet.co.za
Granary Petite Hotel in Darling
The Granary Petite Hotel is situated in the quaint town of Darling tucked away in the folds of the Darling Hills comfortably sleeping 16 persons in 6 rooms.The beautiful garden watered by groundwater obtained from an on-site well, and lovingly maintained by the restaurant and hotel owners creates a peaceful ambiance.
Find Granary Petite Hotel on the West Coast Way #CultureRoute
Wheelchair Friendly & Wheelchair accessible Toilets
Open 7 Days a week
Contact: +27 22 492 3155 | [email protected] | www.thegranary.co.za