Gecko Rock safari lodge

    Gecko Rock

    Camp · Western Cape & Garden Route, South Africa

    Camp
    Aquila, South Africa
    Luxury
    952m
    PlnrScore 65

    Gecko Rock

    Gecko Rock Private Nature Reserve in the Karoo offers guests an eco-adventure destination with various Accommodation options available.

    Score
    65
    Price
    Luxury
    Species
    1401

    Location

    Latitude

    -33.536884

    Longitude

    20.107334

    Elevation

    952m

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    Gecko Rock in Aquila

    Activities

    Bird Watching, Star Gazing, Spa

    Amenities

    Spa, Wi-Fi, Bar, Library, Conference

    Nearest Airport

    De Doorns Airport

    FADS
    25 km away

    Nearest International Airport

    Cape Town International Airport

    CPT
    140 km away

    1,401

    Total Species

    48

    Mammals

    148

    Birds

    Most Observed Species

    Boomslang
    142 obs
    Southern Rock Agama
    60 obs
    Fiscal Flycatcher
    57 obs
    Kleinkaroo Vexator
    54 obs
    White-backed Mousebird
    50 obs
    Cape Sparrow
    48 obs
    Red-eyed Dove
    43 obs
    Groove-leaf Sugarbush
    43 obs
    Sulphur Sugarbush
    42 obs
    Southern Fiscal
    40 obs
    More details
    MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
    High27.9°27.3°24.9°21.1°18.2°14.7°12.9°14.5°17.3°21.9°23.8°25°
    Low13.2°12.9°11.8°9°6.7°5.2°2.7°3°4.6°8.1°9.7°11.3°
    Rain
    29
    15
    49
    24
    37
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    39
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    22
    38
    Humidity60%59%65%63%62%68%69%67%64%62%59%62%
    Planning & reference

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    De Hoop Nature Reserve

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    Hantam National Botanical Garden

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