Why stay at Gap Lodge
- 82 mammal species recorded nearby
- Airstrip 4 km away
Rooms & inclusions
- Activities
- guesthouse
Wildlife near this lodge
Species recorded within 20 km (iNaturalist research-grade observations).
5,792
Species
82
Mammals
351
Birds
Most observed
- Western Leopard Toad10,429 sightings
- Cape Dwarf Chameleon3,544 sightings
- Egyptian Goose2,549 sightings
Best time to stay at Gap Lodge
Best months:
January
February
December
JanExcellent21°C14mm
FebExcellent20°C12mm
MarGreat19°C38mm
AprGreat16°C31mm
MayGood13°C65mm
JunGood12°C135mm
JulFair10°C119mm
AugGood10°C95mm
SepGood12°C55mm
OctGreat15°C22mm
NovGreat17°C29mm
DecGreat19°C22mm
Great (4-5)
Good (3)
Poor (1-2)
Best month
Climate at the lodge
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | 25° | 25° | 23° | 21° | 19° | 18° | 16° | 16° | 17° | 21° | 22° | 23° |
| Low | 17° | 17° | 15° | 13° | 11° | 11° | 9° | 9° | 10° | 13° | 14° | 15° |
| Rain mm | 16 | 13 | 45 | 35 | 77 | 145 | 136 | 109 | 56 | 26 | 27 | 31 |
| Humidity | 72% | 71% | 76% | 75% | 80% | 79% | 79% | 78% | 76% | 73% | 71% | 72% |
Map & getting there
Nearest airstrip
Cape Town Waterfront Heliport
4 km away
Nearest airport
Contermanskloof Airstrip (ZA-0195)
6 km from the park
International airport
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
13 km from the park
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Gap Lodge FAQs
Contact Gap Lodge
- Website
- www.gaplodge.co.za
Data updated September 2026 · Sources: lodge website, Go2Africa, iNaturalist, Open-Meteo