Also known as the ‘West Coast Twins’, the villages of Velddrift and Laaiplek are busy fishing centres, situated at the mouth of the Berg River. The River is popular with water sport enthusiasts, and pelicans, flamingoes, spoonbills and the glossy ibis frequent these waters. With it’s mild Mediterranean climate, this area offers year round vacation possibilities.

GENERAL INFORMATION

How to get there

Cape Town 150 km

Altitude: 20 m above sea level

Average Temperatures

Summer 16°c – 30°c; winter 9°c – 22°c

Average Rainfall: 190 mm – 270 mm per year mostly during winter

Mountains (near vicinity)

Piketberg Mountain (60 km from Velddrif), Cederberg (Citrusdal 130 km from Velddrif), Groot Winterhoek Mountains (Porterville 95 km from Velddrif)

Rivers (near vicinity)

The Berg River originates in the Jonkershoek and Franschhoek mountains and meanders through fertile agricultural land until it flows into the Atlantic Ocean at Velddrif.

Dams (near vicinity)

Misverstand Dam, near Malmesbury (78 km from Velddrif).

Banks

Absa, Fnb, Standard, ATM’s 2

NATURE

Velddrif is known for it’s unique character, wetlands with abundant birdlife, and fishing industry.

The Berg River Estuary is one of two locations in South Africa that qualifies as a wader hotspot. This estuary is home to nearly 30 000 birds. The Cederberg Wilderness Area as well as the Groot Winterhoek Wilderness Area offers excellent hiking routes.

ATTRACTIONS

Annual Events

Wildflower Show – September

Villiersdorp Agricultural Show - October

Amandelhoutvlakte Bird Sanctuary

Border on the Theewaterkloof Dam

Kelkiewyn Wine Centre

Taste some of the delicate local wines

Tours, Safari’s and Cruises

Dried Fruit Co-op Tour

Four Passes Fruit Tour

Historical Walking Tour

Tractor Tours

Tractor driven tours to various places of interest, eg. Fruit farms, mountain tours, bird watching tours etc. flora and fruit Tour, Apple Valley Route, Cape Flora Mountain Safari

Villiersdorp Cellar

ACTIVITIES

4x4 Fynbos Mountain Eco Tour

Bird Watching

About 70 species have been recorded in the Wild Flower Garden and Reserve.

Golf

Theewaterskloof Country Club Resort

Accommodation in and around Velddrif