14th November 2011

DAY VISITOR AREA: SMITSKRAAL

The Smitskraal day visitor area situated within the Baviaanskloof Nature Reserve has now been upgraded and is open to all those wishing to stop and stretch their legs when driving through the Reserve. At the moment, it's also the only official area where a visitor will be allowed to stop when driving through. At Smitskraal there are picnic spots situated on the banks of the Kouga river and a person will also be able to swim in the river. More enquiries, please contact 042-2837912.

 PERMITS

Visitors to the Baviaanskloof are requested to purchase a permit when entering the Baviaanskloof Nature Reserve section situated between Poortjies and Geelhoutbos. Permits are available at the entrance gates into the Reserve at Poortjies and Geelhoutbos, the EC Parks & Tourism office at Komdomo, Makkedaat Caves, Zandvlakte Guest Farm and the Baviaans Tourism Office in Willowmore.  Costs are R30 per person per day and R15 per child for children 12 and younger.

 GATE TIMES

All tourist wishing to travel to the Baviaanskloof Nature Reserve will be asked not to enter the Reserve after dark (Summer 19h00 to 05h00 / Winter 18h00 tot 06h00). This will be implemented purely for safety reasons.