Baviaans

The Baviaans is a sparsely populated region in the Cacadu District of the Eastern Cape. It is a sought-after wilderness destination that offers camping, hiking and a serene refuge with clean skies, starry nights and sweet breezes.

Understand
The Baviaanskloof Mega Reserve, a World Heritage Site and South Africa's largest protected area has seven biomes with an abundance of bird and animal life, holds ample opportunity for outdoor recreation. The Baviaanskloof is a nature reserve synonymous with breathtaking scenery and wide open spaces.

There are plenty of heritage sites waiting to be discovered, as well as San Art which adorns the pristine cliffs.

Among the friendly and quaint towns in the Baviaans area are Willowmore and Steytlerville, each with colourful histories and surroundings which offer outdoor adventures, scenic routes and a variety of arts and crafts to appreciate. Willowmore is one of the only places in the Karoo with coastal fynbos, while Steytlerville is renowned for its variety of semi-desert vegetation.

By plane
There are two airports near the Baviaans. The closest is the Port Elizabeth airport which is 163 km away. The George airport is 165 km away. There are regular flights from Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban and other South African destinations to the airports in Port Elizabeth, George and East London.

By car
The Baviaans is easily accessible by motorways from Cape Town (691 km), Durban (869 km), East London (350 km) or Nelson Mandela Bay (75 km). You could also drive in from Johannesburg (1107 km). The road conditions are fairly good if you are coming from any of these cities.

By bus
All major South African coach companies offer regular schedules to and from destinations like the Baviaans.

See

 * Hankey
 * Patensie
 * Hankey
 * Patensie
 * Patensie

Connect
Local telephone directory: 1023 International telephone directory: 10903

Important numbers

 * Ambulance: 10177 or +27 46 624-4240
 * Police: 10111 or +27 46 622-222
 * Fire Station: + 27 46 624-1111 or +27 46 624-1140

Go next

 * Addo
 * Grahamstown
 * Jeffreys Bay & St Francis
 * Karoo Heartland
 * Sunshine Coast
 * Tsitsikamma