Safari Lodge
    Aquila, South Africa
    436m
    PlnrScore 31

    Ruah Camping

    Nestled in Aquila, within South Africa's scenic Western Cape and Garden Route, Ruah Camping

    Score
    31
    Species
    1624

    Location

    Latitude

    -33.467224

    Longitude

    19.628126

    Elevation

    436m

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    Ruah Camping in Aquila

    Activities

    camp

    Nearest Airport

    De Doorns Airport

    FADS
    25 km away

    Nearest International Airport

    Cape Town International Airport

    CPT
    140 km away

    1,624

    Total Species

    29

    Mammals

    87

    Birds

    Most Observed Species

    Grey Sugarbush
    142 obs
    Queen Sugarbush
    85 obs
    Common Sunshine Conebush
    68 obs
    Common Sugarbush
    61 obs
    Scarlet Sugarbush
    61 obs
    Red-edge Conebush
    53 obs
    Wagon Tree
    51 obs
    purple crassula
    51 obs
    Hoary Sugarbush
    49 obs
    Hexriver Spiderhead
    48 obs
    More details
    MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
    High31.8°31.4°28.4°24.9°21.8°18.6°16.5°17.3°19.5°25.1°26.7°28.4°
    Low17.1°16.8°15.3°12.1°9.3°7.9°5.2°5.7°7.6°11.3°13.1°15°
    Rain
    24
    24
    49
    29
    52
    91
    92
    67
    52
    29
    31
    41
    Humidity58%57%64%62%64%71%73%72%70%63%60%61%
    Planning & reference

    Agulhas National Park

    The Agulhas National Park is a South African national park located in the Agulhas Plain in the southern Overberg region of the Western Cape, about 200 kilometres (120 mi) south-east of Cape Town. The park stretches along the coastal plain between the towns of Gansbaai and Struisbaai, and includes the southern tip of Africa at Cape Agulhas. As of January 2009 it covered an area of 20,959 hectares (51,790 acres).

    Bontebok National Park

    Bontebok National Park is a species-specific national park in South Africa. It was established in 1931 to ensure the preservation of the bontebok. It is the smallest of South Africa's 19 National Parks, covering an area of 27.86 km2. The park is part of the Cape Floristic Region, which is a World Heritage Site.

    Buffelsfontein Game & Nature Reserve

    Buffelsfontein Game & Nature Reserve is a protected area in South Africa.

    Cederberg Wilderness Area

    Cederberg Wilderness Area is a protected area in South Africa.

    De Hoop Nature Reserve

    Primarily known for its spectacular land-based whale watching (southern right whales from June to November), De Hoop also offers diverse fynbos, wetlands, and coastal dunes. While not a Big Five destination, it's excellent for birdwatching, bontebok, and eland.

    Gondwana Game Reserve

    Situated on the scenic Garden Route, Gondwana is a malaria-free Big Five reserve offering a unique fynbos and savanna landscape. It provides a luxurious safari experience with stunning coastal and mountain views, making it a great combination with a Garden Route itinerary.

    Hantam National Botanical Garden

    The Hantam National Botanical Garden is situated outside Nieuwoudtville. It is the first National Botanical Garden in the Northern Cape. The main section of the garden is 5 km south-east of the town, neighbouring the Oorlogskloof Nature Reserve. The winter rains on the Bokkeveld Plateau lead to massive blooms from August to the middle of October.

    Kogelberg Nature Reserve

    Kogelberg Nature Reserve is a protected area in South Africa.

    Koggelfontein workshops

    Koggelfontein workshops is a protected area in South Africa.

    Namaqua National Park

    Namaqua National Park is a South African national park situated on the edge of the Atlantic coast of Namaqualand (an area covering 440,000 km2 located within the semi-desert Succulent Karoo biome). This biome is a biodiversity hotspot with the largest concentration of succulent plants in the world. The park also has an arid environment with succulent plants.

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    Important health and safety information for South Africa