DeSkaap
DeSkaap is a safari lodge near Agulhas National Park.
Location Map
DeSkaap in Agulhas National Park
lodge
Nearest Airport
Black Oystercatcher
Nearest International Airport
Cape Town International Airport
2,338
Total Species
43
Mammals
171
Birds
Most Observed Species
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | 26.5° | 26.9° | 24.8° | 22.4° | 20.4° | 18.4° | 16.2° | 17° | 18.6° | 21.4° | 23.4° | 24.3° |
| Low | 16.3° | 16.2° | 15.1° | 12.3° | 10.6° | 9.7° | 7.6° | 7.6° | 8.9° | 11.6° | 13° | 14.5° |
| Rain | 48 | 25 | 59 | 40 | 82 | 77 | 56 | 49 | 56 | 58 | 38 | 62 |
| Humidity | 71% | 70% | 74% | 74% | 75% | 74% | 74% | 73% | 73% | 74% | 69% | 71% |
Aquila
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Bontebok National Park
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Cederberg Wilderness Area
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De Hoop Nature Reserve
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Gondwana Game Reserve
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Hantam National Botanical Garden
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Kogelberg Nature Reserve
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Health & Travel Info
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