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West Coast Fossil Park

The Fossil Park is located 110km north of Cape Town, Langebaan  
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Five million years ago the Cape’s West Coast was very different from what it is today. A wide range of animals (now extinct) lived in riverine forests, wooded savannah, and ocean as well as on offshore islands. Phosphate mining operations at Langebaanweg uncovered one of the richest fossil sites in the world.

Over the past 40 years bones of 200 different kinds of animals, many of them new to science have been recovered. A few years after mining operations ceased in 1993, a 14 hectare fossil-rich area within the mine property was declared a National Heritage Site. The West Coast Fossil Park, a component of Iziko Museums, offers visitors an opportunity to have an on-site fossil experience.

Learn about mysterious ancient environments, fascinating animal life and the climatic changes that occurred in this region 5 million years ago on a guided tour. The West Coast Fossil Park also has a kiddie’s play park, gift shop, picnic areas as well as a lovely coffee shop.

Need to know? The main tour runs from 11:30 – 13:00 every day of the week and includes a slide presentation and visit to the dig site. Mini tours are available every hour from 9:00 –15:00 weekdays (except at 12:00); phone +27 (0)22 7661606 for mini-tour times over weekends and public holidays. The mini tour includes a visit to the dig site.

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*Distances are shown as the crow flies and not necessarily the actual travelling distance.

 
Thali-Thali Game Lodge |

Thali-Thali Game Lodge

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9.80km from West Coast Fossil Park

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Klein Daroc |

Klein Daroc

Langebaan Self-catering in Langebaan
10.77km from West Coast Fossil Park

Klein Daroc is a beautiful and private self-catering Cottage that sleeps up to four guests. From the veranda, guest can enjoy watching springbucks, elands, ostriches, chickens and geese pass by.

  • R720 Rooms/Units
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Langebaan Country Lodge |

Langebaan Country Lodge

Langebaan Lodge, Langebaan Self-catering in Langebaan
11.14km from West Coast Fossil Park

Langebaan Country Lodge offers the best fully-furnished, self-catering rooms on the West Coast. Whether on business or leisure, this guest lodge is your ideal home base.

  • R200 p/p sharing
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The Wacky Bush Lodge |
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The Wacky Bush Lodge

Langebaan Guest House in Langebaan
12.13km from West Coast Fossil Park

The Wacky Bush Lodge offers unique 4 Star accommodation in Langebaan, located 2.5 km from Club Mykonos and Calypso Beach. The lodge offers a complete holiday spot suitable for all ages and at very affordable rates.

  • R385 p/p sharing
    R640 Single
  • 24 Guests
 
 
Masada Guest House |

Masada Guest House

Langebaan Bed and Breakfast in Langebaan
12.19km from West Coast Fossil Park

Situated on an enormous equestrian estate overlooking the north side of Saldanha Bay, the privately owned Masada Guest House offers a laid-back country style atmosphere. We offer six en-suite rooms suitable for two guests each, scrumptious breakfasts and an indoor heated spa pool.

  • R375 p/p sharing
    R425 Single
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Marlin’s Place |

Marlin’s Place

Langebaan Private Home, Langebaan Self-catering in Langebaan
12.35km from West Coast Fossil Park

Marlin’s Place is a neat double-storey house located within the Laguna Sands complex in Langebaan. The house is close to Club Mykonos and Laguna Mall with all the required shops you will find useful during your stay.

  • R500 Rooms/Units
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Bokmakiri – Laguna Estate |

Bokmakiri – Laguna Estate

Langebaan Self-catering in Langebaan
12.37km from West Coast Fossil Park

Langebaan is a unique holiday destination situated about 125 km from Cape Town, with a variety of activities that will satisfy everybody’s interests. Bokmakiri is a private, self-catering holiday home which can accommodate up to six people, ideal for family breakaways.

  • R1 030 Rooms/Units
  • 6 Guests
 
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Oliphantskop Inn |

Oliphantskop Inn

Langebaan Lodge, Langebaan Self-catering in Langebaan
12.49km from West Coast Fossil Park

Based 800 m directly opposite Club Mykonos and 200 m from the Lagunua Mall, you’ll find the rustically-renovated 120 year old farm, one of the oldest non-working farms in the Langebaan area.

  • R480 Rooms/Units
  • 97 Guests
 
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Kallistos |

Kallistos

Langebaan Self-catering in Langebaan
12.55km from West Coast Fossil Park

Kallistos is a well designed and comfortable holiday home situated in the private and secluded residential area of Paradise Beach in Langebaan. The house offers ample accommodation for up to up to seven people, is fully equipped and is rented out on a self-catering basis.

  • R960 Rooms/Units
  • 6 Guests
 
 
Perle of Paradise Beach Apartment |

Perle of Paradise Beach Apartment

Langebaan Self-catering in Langebaan
12.55km from West Coast Fossil Park

Wake up to the peaceful sounds of waves breaking and the song of wild birds at Perle of Paradise. Our beach apartment offers two double en-suite bedrooms, modern décor and a spacious, private area with uninterrupted views of the sand dunes and the bay.

  • R800 Rooms/Units
  • 6 Guests
 
 
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