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World Heritage Site Boosmansbos Wilderness Area

ID: w188821 View large map

Located in South Africa :: Western Cape (Garden Route)
Category: Protected Areas :: World Heritage Site

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Boosmansbos Wilderness Area was proclaimed a wilderness area in 1978 to protect the area’s indigenous forest, including yellowwood, stinkwood, white and red alder, beech and candlewood. It was declared World Heritage Site in 2004, as it falls within the Cape Floral Kingdom.This is an exclusive hiking destination and advance bookings are essential, as only 12 hikers a day are allowed on the 64km of marked trails.

Accommodation is available in an old stone building that was once a management hut and also basic overnight shelter is provided with no toilet facilities available on site. Booking is essential.

Contact
Address :  Garden Route, South Africa
Contact :  Reserve Office
Contact 2 :  Capenature Reservations
Tel :  +27(0)28 722 2412
Tel2 :  +27(0)87 087 8250
Email :  Click Here
Website :  Click Here

Time Information
Reception Opening and Closing Times :  Office hours: 07h00–16h00

Rates and Payment
Fee/s :  Coservation Fees: Overnight fee: ZAR70pp/pd. No children under 12 allowed. (Jul-2024).

Activities
Game Viewing Hiking Trails Bird Watching Photography
Game to View :  Grey Rhebuck. Klipspringe. Grysbok. Baboons. Leopard. Mongoose and Genet.

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