Swartriet Beach Chalets - Activities

Activities around Swartriet - “Make every day a holiday!”

Witness the wildflower extravaganza during mid-August to mid-September

“To see the world in a grain of sand and heaven in a wildflower, hold infinity in the palm of your hand and eternity in an hour.” William Blake ”

Each year from mid-August to mid-September the barren semi-desert landscape erupts into a sea of colour. During this time nature lovers will be joined by visiting European Bee-eaters.

Swartriet is situated centrally between the Saldanha Nature Reserve, Cape Columbine Nature Reserve and the West Coast National Park where you can witness the best flower displays.

Hiking

“ To walk in nature is to witness a thousand miracles.”

Mary Davis

There is no arguing that the very best way to experience a place is to explore it on foot.

The coastal fynbos supports a variety of wildlife which can best be seen along the 17-km hiking trail that runs between Swartriet and Tietiesbaai.

Keep an eye out for whales

“ The whales do not sing because they have an answer, they sing because they have a song. ”

Gregory Colbert

Southern Right Whales visit from July to November.

Bird Watching

“ I want to sing like the birds sing, not worrying about who hears or what they think. ”

RUMI

Swartriet is a paradise for sea lovers and bird watchers. The European Bee-Eaters do visit Swartriet during the September months. The rare Black Oystercatcher is also often seen along the stretch of the coastline as well as the arctic tern.