West Coast Fossil Park

The fossil site of Langebaanweg is located in the West Coast Fossil Park, approximately 150 km north of Cape Town.
This site is world-renowned for its exceptionally well-preserved fossil faunal remains that date to 5.2 million years ago.

The park offers various activities, which include:

- Take one of the fossil tours and enjoy a fascinating journey back into the past.
- The coffee shop, The Sivatherium, provides a tasty home-baked eats.
- Browse the gift shop where you will find some interesting local crafts and books.
- The children's play park is situated in a garden area which is also an excellent venue for picnics. You may bring your own, or you may pre-arrange with the coffee shop to provide you with one.
- Ride one of the four mountain bike trails that go through a number of different rehabilitated areas in the Fossil Park. This is an excellent opportunity to experience firsthand the unique West Coast flora and fauna.
- The self-guided, peaceful walk called The Restoration Trail, is 3km long through indigenous flora and fauna and includes some water bodies where aquatic birds may be spotted from the bird hide.
- You can book for a horse riding trail with Windstone Backpackers & Adventure Centre which borders the park.(083 477 1756)

Contact Detail:

t: +27 (0)22 766 1606
e: wcfpark@iafrica.com
www.fossilpark.org.za


Hours:

Weekdays (Monday to Friday): 08.00-16.00
Saturday, Sunday & public holidays: Opening times vary according to season.
(You are advised to phone or email ahead of your visit)

Closed:
Christmas Day, New Year's Day & Good Friday