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Vogelgezang Farm and The Nautilus Beach Trail

The southern part of the Overberg is a spectacle of dramatic contrasts…….from high places it spreads before you like a carelessly painted pattern of rich and unbelievable colours. A region, which is also known as South Africa's gilded garden of plenty with it's agricultural variety of wheat, barley, stock and wool farming, ostriches, everlasting flowers, botanical rarities, marine and wildlife. The area's sculptured and pristine coastal stretches, edged with ribbons of glossy sand beaches sweep past Africa 's southernmost tip at Cape Agulhas .

Situated in the tranquility of ancient nature, surrounded by world renowned Fynbos flower varieties and bordering de Mond Nature Reserve lies Vogelgezang Farm. The farmstead, built in the early 1740's lies in the middle of 1700ha's of agricultural lands, milkwood groves and limestone fynbos. Agricultural lands are farmed with wheat and other winter grains as well as providing grazing for sheep and cattle. Preservation of fynbos, wild flowers and growing restios forms a large part of our farming and conservation activities.

The farm offers getaway accommodation in the form a rustic cabin (The Fisherman's Cabin) or a more comfortably appointed farm cottage (de Mond Cottage). Guests can relax in the tranquility of our beautiful farm, take leisurely walks through the Fynbos and enjoy bird watching and mountain biking. Swimming and/or fishing at the neighbouring de Mond Nature Reserve is a must as it offers crystal clear estuarine waters and has a reputation for some of the best salt water fly fishing in South Africa.

Our recently launched Nautilus Beach Trail is a must for the more adventurous walker. It is along the pristine silvery beaches of this area that the trail meanders.