Coast & natural heritage
De Kelders, Walker Bay and Klipgat Cave
For coastal scenery and a visit to Klipgat Cave, plan a day around De Kelders and Walker Bay Nature Reserve. This is a separate outing from our village accommodation in Baardskeerdersbos.
Use the right reserve entrance
CapeNature identifies the De Kelders gate as the entrance for Klipgat Cave. Walker Bay has more than one access point, so check the official directions for the activity you have chosen. The reserve office address is not a substitute for the correct gate.
Check current entry arrangements and fees with CapeNature before travelling. Save the directions you need and allow enough daylight for the visit and your return journey. Avoid building the day around an assumed gate closing time.
What to expect at Klipgat Cave
The cave preserves evidence of Middle and Later Stone Age occupation. CapeNature describes access using a boardwalk with some rock hopping, so it should not be treated as an easy, level path throughout.
Wear suitable footwear and check access suitability directly if anyone in your group has mobility needs. Keep children close around uneven ground and follow reserve signs. Give yourself time to appreciate the setting rather than treating the cave as a quick photo stop.
Leave room for the coastline
Walker Bay offers coastal walks, birdwatching and opportunities for land-based whale watching. Whether you see whales depends on the season and conditions; the landscape is the reliable reason to plan the outing.
Bring water and a weather layer, and choose a walk that fits your group’s energy. You could pair a shorter visit with time in the Gansbaai area, but leave the schedule flexible. Return to your room or cottage in Baardskeerdersbos after the day’s activities.
A few useful details
Is Klipgat Cave accessible from every Walker Bay entrance?
Use CapeNature’s directions for the De Kelders entrance when planning a Klipgat Cave visit. Other reserve access points serve different areas.
Will I see whales from the coast?
Sightings depend on season and conditions and cannot be guaranteed. Check current local visitor information and plan a coastal outing you can enjoy with or without a sighting.
Visitor information
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