Langebaan Overview
Langebaan is a smallish town on the edge of the immense Langebaan Lagoon, about an hour’s drive nort
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West Coast Fossil Park
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West Coast Fossil Park
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Langebaan
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 ha 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 – 13.00hrs 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 022-7661606 for mini-tour times over weekends and public holidays. The mini tour includes a visit to the dig site.
Address
The Fossil Park is located 110kms north of Cape Town, one and a half hour's drive along the R27. Turn off on the R45 towards Hopefield.
Contact Details
+27 (0)22 766 1606
Website
http://www.iziko.org.za/iziko/partners.html
GPS Latitude:
-32.9556548050226 Longitude:
18.1155967712402
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Self Catering Charlets and private guestrooms on a Country Estate. Charlets sleep 6, with braai, DSTV ext, Guestrooms en-suite bathroom, tea tray, bar fridge and DSTV. More than enough parking for cars and boats. 1 km from lagoon, casino, shopping mall and launching area for boats. Fishing charter and boat trips available at lagoon at add. cost.
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Langebaan is situated along the West Coast offers luxury self-catering units in Laguna Sands. These newly built units sleeps 6 people, featuring 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, lounge, dining area, fully equipped open plan kitchen, outside braai area and double garage.
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BOOK FROM 01 DECEMBER 2009 TO 22 DECEMBER 2009
FOR R950 PER UNIT PER NIGHT.
This rate includes a fully equipped and furnished house, bedding, bath towels and DSTV bouquet
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This luxurious 2 apartments, furnished in a distinctive beach-house style, are situated next to Club Mykonos and Casino in the West Coast of Langebaan. It offers high levels of security, proximity to amenities like our new shopping Mall, sprawling white beaches within walking distance and surroundings not unlike the Greek Islands!
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There's nothing quite like Club Mykonos on the West Coast of South Africa. A touch of Greece, mixed with miles of sun kissed beaches and views which stretch on forever offer guests of peace and tranquillity, with leisure fun, water sports and outdoor adventure not far from reach.
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Beachfront luxury four star guesthouses situated on a dune literally 30 meters from the waters edge, with just the boardwalk and a few steps between you and the sea, Calypso Villas offer incomparable 180° sea views of the Langebaan Lagoon and Bay of Saldanha.
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Crystal Lagoon Lodge rests on a fynbos-sheltered dune only a few feet from the ocean’s frame – an idyllic beachfront setting next to the desirable location of Langebaan lagoon. Crystal Lagoon hosts some unexpectedly and unconventional features that encourages one to loosen one’s mind and explore alternative options.
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Stunning views!! Wake up to the sound of the breakers and enjoy the sunset over the lagoon! Few steps and you're on the beach. Bedrooms: 4; Bathrooms: 4 - Sleeps 8 with more 3 more beds in basement dormitory area. Parking, In/out braais; Fully furnished with linen; Cleaning services available at extra cost.
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Located in up market Calypso Beach, Langebaan. We offer a 2 bedroomed flat, sleeps 4 people, self catering, which is fully furnished. Langebaan is world renowned for kite surfing on the lagoon where wind speed is favourable for this sport. Various water sports activities, casino and horse rides and guided tours.
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