The Barnacle - Kogelberg Nature Reserve

The Barnacle is a guesthouse near Kogelberg Nature Reserve.

Location
Kogelberg Nature Reserve, Western Cape & Garden Route, South Africa, Southern Africa
Type
camp
Coordinates
-34.340004, 18.831554
Elevation
0m
Email
[email protected]
Website
https://www.thebarnacle.com/
Activities
Spa
Amenities
Spa, Bar

PlnrScore: 48/100

Wildlife Near This Lodge

3831 species observed within 20 km, 52 mammals, 221 birds.

  • Common Pagoda (Plantae, 1655 observations)
  • King Protea (Plantae, 1410 observations)
  • Sickleleaf Conebush (Plantae, 1384 observations)
  • Salter (Plantae, 1382 observations)
  • wild mallow (Plantae, 1282 observations)
  • Cape everlasting (Plantae, 1246 observations)
  • Mix Pincushion (Plantae, 1152 observations)
  • African Penguin (Aves, 1042 observations)
  • Southern Rock Agama (Reptilia, 1024 observations)
  • Coffeebush (Plantae, 983 observations)

Monthly Climate

MonthHighLowRain
Jan24.1C17.9C30.4mm
Feb24.2C18C28.7mm
Mar22.7C16.8C61.9mm
Apr20.8C14.5C43.4mm
May19.1C12.9C112.8mm
Jun18.1C12.1C151.1mm
Jul16.2C10.3C147mm
Aug16.3C10.1C114.3mm
Sep17.1C11.1C77.3mm
Oct20C13.4C40.7mm
Nov21.1C14.9C39.3mm
Dec22.4C16.5C45.5mm

Best Time to Visit The Barnacle

The best months to visit The Barnacle are January, February, March, based on temperature, rainfall, weather conditions, and wildlife viewing opportunities.

Month-by-Month Safari Conditions

  • January: Good, temperature 17.58°C, rainfall 33.4mm, sunshine 12.4 hrs, humidity 70.6%
  • February: Good, temperature 17.37°C, rainfall 32.9mm, sunshine 11.5 hrs, humidity 70.8%
  • March: Good, temperature 15.95°C, rainfall 74.3mm, sunshine 10 hrs, humidity 74.2%
  • April: Good, temperature 13.44°C, rainfall 46.9mm, sunshine 9.3 hrs, humidity 73.1%
  • May: Poor, temperature 11.48°C, rainfall 123mm, sunshine 8.3 hrs, humidity 76.6%
  • June: Poor, temperature 10.43°C, rainfall 155.6mm, sunshine 7.5 hrs, humidity 75.1%
  • July: Poor, temperature 8.39°C, rainfall 139.1mm, sunshine 7.9 hrs, humidity 75.7%
  • August: Poor, temperature 8.48°C, rainfall 124.9mm, sunshine 8.7 hrs, humidity 76%
  • September: Good, temperature 9.34°C, rainfall 93mm, sunshine 9.4 hrs, humidity 77.9%
  • October: Good, temperature 12.49°C, rainfall 59.2mm, sunshine 10.9 hrs, humidity 75.9%
  • November: Good, temperature 13.95°C, rainfall 50.1mm, sunshine 11.8 hrs, humidity 73.4%
  • December: Good, temperature 15.41°C, rainfall 51.3mm, sunshine 12.1 hrs, humidity 72.9%

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