Bontebok

The Bontebok National Park can be found near Swellendam and offers a wonderful, relaxed and immersive experience for nature lovers with its self-drive game routes. The park is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including the iconic bontebok, a species of antelope once on the brink of extinction, and now thriving within the park’s protected boundaries. The self-drive game route allows visitors to explore the park at their own pace, offering opportunities to observe wildlife in their natural habitat, such as springbok, zebra, turtles, giant spiders and various bird species, including the blue crane and black harrier.

The route takes visitors through diverse landscapes, from riverine vegetation to open plains, providing stunning views of the surrounding Langeberg Mountains. The park also offers several well-marked viewpoints and picnic spots, making it a perfect day trip for those seeking to connect with nature and experience the beauty of the Overberg region. The self-drive allows for a relaxed and personal encounter with the park’s remarkable flora and fauna. Bontebok doesn’t offer the safari feeling that other places have, but therefore it isn’t overcrowded and you can enjoy nature in a quiet setting.

Bontebok National Park
Swellendam
South Africa

http://www.sanparks.org/parks/bontebok/