- Williamsburg Mountain Reserve -

Contact: Nigel Williams
Phone and Fax: 044 745 1013
Email: wbrgfarm@lantic.net
Web: www.williamsburgfarm.net

Williamsburg Mountain Reserve is testimony to the unspoiled beauty of the Langkloof Mountains that border the spectacular Prince Alfred Pass. Nestling in a hidden valley, surrounded by lofty mountains, this magnificent estate enjoys an old world pace of life. The Cape cottages are comfortably furnished and fully equipped, each with fireplace and braai area.

Williamsburg is a naturalist’s haven with long walks through indigenous forest, mountain fynbos, and grassy plains. Small game and birds are plentiful with well over one hundred and thirty species, many endemic to the area. The 4x4 trails take you high into the mountains through flowering Proteas offering views that last forever. Fly fish for trout in one of our pristine dams or alternatively laze on one of the river banks, swim in one of the rock pools, or simply ‘chill out’ and rejuvenate your soul.

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• • 30 kms Hiking Trails
• • Birding with over 130 species
• • Guided Birding Tour
• • 4x4 Trails from easy to difficult (30 kms)
• • 4x4 Playground
• • Karoo Restaurant (breakfast and dinner on request)
• • Fly Fishing
• • Mountain biking
• • River swimming
• • Spectacular night skies
• • Small game
• • Working farm
• • Luxury Cottages
• • The cottages are fully equipped with linen, towels, firewood, soap, etc.
    Both have a fridge and deep freeze.

- Keurbooms River Game Trails -

Contact: Hennie & Sheila
Phone: 044 752 3690
Email: hennieh@webmail.co.za
Web: www.gametrails.co.za

Come and explore the Keurbooms River with its panoramic views of surrounding mountains & numerous game viewing opportunities.

Our private Game Farm is all about exploring and enjoying nature at its best.

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• • Self-catering chalets with magnificent views of the valley
• • Game drives - (own or supplied vehicle)
• • Fly-fishing - trout in the local river system
• • Mountain biking - 30km of challenging tracks
• • Horse riding by arrangement with More Equine
• • Bird watching - 100+ species (raptor specialty)
• • Hiking - includes walks amongst game
• • Kloofing - challenging routes
• • 4 x 4 mountain excursions

- Burchell Oxwagon Track -

Contact: Katot & Ilse
Burchell: 044 272 0014
Attakwas Kothuis: 044 272 5114
Email: info@burchell4x4.co.za
Web: www.burchell4x4.co.za

British botanist
1811 - 1814

One day in his life is open to the public for hiking, biking or modern wagon. (20km)

Options:
- Guided / Unguided
- Day / Overnight
- Hired or own
- Solitary family or group

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• • 20km Offroad. Only experienced drivers
• • Birding - Different routes with facilities
• • Mountain Bike
    - offroad 20km
    - onroad 10km
• • Bush camps or pioneer camps
• • Target shooting 0.22
• • Games for kids
• • Rockart

- Outeniqua Trout Lodge -

Contact: Ingo & Naomi
Phone: 044 752 3140
Email: troutlodge@iafrica.com
Web: www.outeniquatrout.co.za

Outeniqua Trout Lodge is a delightful refuge for those who need to escape from the world - the perfect place to catch your breath and stay for a while. 

We are situated on the scenic Prince Alfred’s pass only 55 kilometers from Knysna and Plettenberg Bay.   The pass was built in 1860 along the route used for millennia by elephants.  

We pride ourselves in being ‘green’; providing our own electricity and water from natural resources, as well as effluent treatment, making us independent from the national power grid and other municipal services.  Our main farming activity is the growing of rainbow and brown trout and organic pecan nuts.

Landowners in the surrounding area have all agreed to establish the Middle Keurbooms Conservancy, making it a special natural corridor with unique flora and fauna as well as exceptional bird life.  There are also many examples of ancient ‘bushmen art’ dating back 6 000 years or more.  

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• • Quality Timber Homes - 4 well equipped lodges sleeping between 4 to 6 guests each
• • Equipped Teepe Camp - 4 tents, each with it's own bathroom, large lapa with lovely atmosphere
• • Mountain Biking - safe cycling on the farm and quite farm roads
• • Birding - More than 120 identified species on the farm from Fish Eagle, Black Eagle to
    kingfishers
• • Hiking - lovely hike up the Kwaai River and on the farm, some routes todler friendly
• • Kloofing - spectacular cliffs to explore in the Kwaai River and on the Pass
• • Trout Fishing - 3 soil dams and two rivers, all catch & release barbless hooks - seasonal

Visit the MKC information office situated opposite the trout farm.

- Middle Keurbooms Bewarea /   Conservancy -

To create a conservation corridor by engaging in active conservation activities within the Keurbooms River valley and its catchment area.

Proudly associated with Cape Nature.

- Landmark Foundation -

Leopard & Predator Conservation Project

Web: www.landmarkfoundation.org.za
and www.fairgame.org.za

Doing research into leopards, the project also works with all stakeholders to build a conservation economy regarding the management of leopards and predators on livestock farms. Leopards and predators are still heavily persecuted as they come into daily conflict with stock farmers. They are currently controlled through lethal methods that include gin trapping, hunting with dog packs and poisons.

Effective NON-lethal methods are available and have proven to be highly economical and successful. For this reason the project works towards building the conservation economy with farmers in whose hands the vast percentage of land in South Africa lies. Research is focussed on leopards and livestock management techniques. The leopard is the top carnivore in the food chain and its survival as a species is threatened. Its wise management affects all other smaller predators and animals in the eco-system.

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The project has 7 key focus areas:

• Rescue: Injured leopards are rescued, rehabilitated and released
• Extension Service: the project assists livestock farmers to effectively implement non-lethal   management methods for predators on their farms.
• Habitat Expansion: by working with private land owners more habitat is made safe for leopards   and predators.
• Advocacy campaign: the foundation views the use of gin traps & indiscriminate hunting methods   as unethical and is working to have them banned.
• Research: through GPS collars and survey camera traps the project can establish the population   densities and spatial dynamics of leopards in the Eastern and Western Cape. The GPS collars   also provide proof if a leopard is blamed for a stock damage. Compensation is paid out if the   livestock had protective measures in place and the leopard is found responsible.
• Only 1 out of 13 GPS collared leopards has since collaring taken livestock.
• Fair Game - Wildlife Friendly Products: this is a green label for mutton, beef, lamb, wool, mohair   and other animal fiber products.
• Education and Awareness: a school program has been running since 2009

- CapeNature -

Phone: 044 745 1013
Web: www.capenature.co.za
or

Garden Route Conservation Services
Phone: 044 802-5327
Fax: 044 802-5313
Report Biodiversity Crime: 082 554 1271
E-mail: nbaker@capenature.co.za

Supporting conservancies to manage their natural resources in a sustainable way.

- Eden to Addo -

Web: www.edentoaddo.co.za

The Eden to Addo Corridor Initiative is a civil society conservation initiative that aims to create an effective pattern of habitats stretching from Wilderness Lakes in the Eden District to Addo Elephant National Park in the Eastern Cape, ensuring ecological connectivity for species, communities and ecological processes. Our vision is simple: " To assist landowners to identify and develop a living corridor from Eden to Addo by applying sound land-use practices, encouraging a diversity of livelihoods and linking ecologically important areas, for the benefit of wildlife and the extended community."

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We are currently working with the Southern Crags and Indalo Conservancies to the east and west of Plettenberg Bay respectively, roughly following the Bitou and Eastern Coastal corridors. In addition, Eden to Addo has employed a student who is researching a potential corridor in the Langkloof area.

Several projects are being implemented in the focus areas and these include the removal of alien vegetation, wetland and catchment rehabilitation and monitoring of species movement through the use of infrared cameras. In addition, Eden to Addo is investigating various stewardship options for landowners which could voluntarily be implemented in the focus areas. Environmental Information Documents have been produced for the Bitou and Crags corridors.

Each year, as an awareness raising and fundraising effort, Eden to Addo holds a guided Mega Hike. Over 18 days, hikers traverse close to 400km of mountains, cross rivers, walk through wilderness areas, farms, private game reserves and National Parks - the entire area that makes up the Eden to Addo Biodiversity Corridor. Eden to Addo works closely with CapeNature and SANParks to achieve its objectives.