OVERVIEW
The Saldanha Nature Reserve is located on a peninsula at the northwestern end of Saldanha bay and is a pristine piece of land. It is inside the military grounds but is accessible to the general public via the boom gates at the entrance to the military academy. These are hiking trails that had been marked many years ago, and they follow jeep track and dirt roads around the point.
On your bike
The riding is easy as it is mostly flat. Trail markings are not very clear, as they are very old and broken. They used to be marked with red, green, blue and yellow ratings, however it is easy to work out where to go as there are a few rocky outcrops to use as markers and the sea is right there (so you can’t go wrong).
Some of the tracks can be a bit sandy in summer but otherwise it is great for riding all year round. Summer has cool sea breezes and spring has some of the best flowers on the west coast.
Off the bike
Langebaan’s estuary is the perfect destination for a sunny day out with the family. It rates as one of the world’s best-known kiteboarding and windsurfing spots, and the fishing, bird-watching and hiking trails offer breathtaking outdoor entertainment.
GPS: 33° 2’5.96″S / 17°56’6.22″E
