Nature Trails

De Mond Nature Reserve lies at the mouth of the Heuningnes River.  The 954ha reserve is managed as a satelite of the De Hoop Nature Reserve. It supports several species of small animals and has a rich and varied birdlife, making it ideal for birdwatching. The reserve is particularly important for the protection of breeding colonies of the threatened Damara and Caspien terns (South Africa’s most endangered coastal bird) and the rare African Black Oystercatcher, (South Africa’s second most threatened coastal bird).

De Mond Nature Reserve lies at the mouth of the Heuningnes River.  The 954ha reserve is managed as a satelite of the De Hoop Nature Reserve. It supports several species of small animals and has a rich and varied birdlife, making it ideal for birdwatching. The reserve is particularly important for the protection of breeding colonies of the threatened Damara and Caspien terns (South Africa’s most endangered coastal bird) and the rare African Black Oystercatcher, (South Africa’s second most threatened coastal bird).

Breede River Mouth Walk meanders along the sandspit on the river’s eastern bank. At lowtide the walk follows the river’s edge and the sea, but at high tide the route is across soft sand and dunes.

Moodies Well Walk follows the sandy eastern sweep of St. Sebastian Bay for 4km, to a well dug by a Scotsman in the 19th century to store water on camping and fishing trips. The walk should be done at lowtide.

Hiking Choose from four different hiking routes, ranging from 12km to 22km. Walk through grain lands, sheep paddocks and ostrich breeding camps – then continue along the cliffs of the Slang River and enjoy the spectacular views. (Ostrich Trails by Piet & Janet Uys).

Mountain Biking Bring your mountain bike and give your skills a thorough testing on the hiking trails.

Drives Join Piet (Ostrich Trails) on the back of his customized pick-up truck and see what a typical day on a working farm is like. You will see the feeding of ostriches, sheep shearing, grain planting/harvesting and more, depending on the time of year.