Dwarskersbos, Cape West Coast
Dwarskersbos is perched on the magnificent West Coast of the Western Cape Province of South Africa, where the icy turquoise waters of the Atlantic Ocean lap mile after untouched mile of shells and sand. This entire region is known for the fishing villages that have dotted the coastline for generations, establishing their own unique culture that is such an integral part of the South African identity today.
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Leaving Cape Town, You will reach Dwarskersbos after driving for approximately two hours along the scenic R27, also know as the West Coast Road. The gorgeous beaches of Dwarskersbos are this small town’s major attractions, both for South African and international tourists. It is along this coastline that many Southern Right whales pass between the months of June and September, enthralling spectators with their inquisitive ways and acrobatic antics.
The Rocherpan Nature Reserve is situated in Dwarskersbos too, and is home to some awesome avian species, including aquatic and endangered varieties. This is an outdoor enthusiasts’ delight.
Surrounding towns that are also well-known amongst travellers include Citrusdal, Piketberg, Velddrift, Lamberts Bay, Saldanha and Langebaan. Dwarskersbos is also only a few hours’ drive from the capital city of the Western Cape, Cape Town, which boasts an almost endless variety of things to do and see.
These are just a few select reasons that, while secluded and quiet, Dwarskersbos continues to attract a host of visitors all year round.
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A delightful oasis on the West coast, a peaceful Mediterranean feel community right on the beach. Definitely worth visiting if you are looking for tranquillity and back-to-nature holiday
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Hotels & other accommodation options

Slakkepas 61
Slakkepas 61 is a self-catering house situated in the seaside town of Dwarskersbos, on the West Coast. The house is in a security complex with a ...


Gert se Huys
Gert se Huys is a self-catering holiday home in Dwarskersbos, tastefully furnished and offering three bedrooms with three bathrooms. The kitchen ...

Esprit da Sea
Esprit da Sea is a free-standing, 3-bedroom holiday home in Dwarskesbos which is ideal for 6 guests looking for a tranquil, self-catering breakaw...

Noordewind
Noordewind is a double-storey, self-catering, seafront holiday home offering accommodation in Dwarskersbos for up to six guests. The house is pet...

Fork West Holiday Apartments
Fork West Holiday Apartments offers accommodation in tastefully furnished and practically planned apartments. The apartments are located on the ...

Beach Rhuls
Beach Ruhls is a charming, beachfront double-storey self-catering holiday home in Dwarskersbos. The house is ideal for guests looking for comfort...

Skilliepark
Skilliepark is a lovingly renovated apartment that accommodates four guests and offers chic finishes throughout. Light, bright and airy, the own...

West Coast Luxury Tents
Situated halfway between Dwarskersbos and Elands Bay, West Coast Luxury Tents is on a private beachfront farm that has no public access. The beac...


The Patrician
Situated just 100m from the sea, The Patrician is a luxury holiday home for six guests in Dwarskersbos. The focus is on luxury for the discerning...

Fork West Unit 1
Fork West Unit 1 offers Elands Bay accommodation at Fork West Holiday Apartments with a sea view. The apartments are located on the West Coast Wa...

JubelnJuig
JubelnJuig offers self catering accommodation in Dwarskersbos on the Cape West Coast. JubelnJuig sleeps four guests and consists of one large bed...

Rocherpan Holiday House
Rocherpan is a charming beachfront house in Dwarskersbos. It is ideal for guests looking for comfortable self catering accommodation with sea vie...
Things to do in the area

Self Drive Saldanha to Paternoster
Route: Saldanha, Langebaan, Churchhaven, Postberg Nature Reserve, Velddrif and Laaiplek, Dwarskersbos, Cape Columbine, PaternosterDescription: Th...

Berg River Canooze
The Berg River Canooze, one of five trails that take place within the Cape West Coast Biosphere, is a relatively easy downstream kayak from Hopef...

Kersbosstrand Beach
The beach at Kersbosstrand is a beautiful escape for those in need of a long, lazy walk, fresh air, and the crisp breeze of the sea. The unspoilt...

Piket-Bo-Berg Farmers Market
The Piketberg Mountains promise really breath-taking backdrops to many of the West Coast accommodation options, as well as to the charming Piket-...
Noteworthy attractions

Bird Island Nature Reserve
The world’s most accessible Cape gannet colony can be found on an island, linked to Lambert’s Bay by a breakwater wall. Bird Island also gives sh...

Darling Wine Route
Although traditionally part of the Swartland, Darling is now a demarcated wine district and home to her own wine route, including five wine cella...

West Coast National Park
Just inland from the secluded harbour of Saldanha Bay one finds the azure waters of the Langebaan Lagoon, focal point of the West Coast National ...

Rocherpan Nature Reserve
Rocherpan enthusiasts who head off along the West Coast to visit this nature reserve near Velddrif will possibly mention to you that the bird lif...

Langebaan Golf Club
The Golf Course at Langebaan Country Club is a links-type course, designed as a figure 8 winding around residential stands. Located on the unspoi...

Verlorenvlei
Verlorenvlei is a long estuary stretching between the villages of Elands Bay and Redelinghuys, some 25 kilometres south of Lambert’s Bay. It is n...

West Coast Fossil Park
For the visitor, the highlight of the West Coast Fossil Park is the ‘live’ exhibit of an ongoing excavation of early Pliocene fossils (fossils fr...

Postberg Flower Reserve
The Postberg Flower Reserve is not always available for you to visit. Even though it forms part of the West Coast National Park, this part of it ...

Darling Wind Farm
On the hills just outside Darling, roughly 70 kilometres from Cape Town, stand four wind-generated mills. It's known as an Eskom demonstrator sit...
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