The Roundhouse - Walker Bay Nature Reserve

The Roundhouse is a guesthouse near Walker Bay Nature Reserve.

Location
Walker Bay Nature Reserve, Western Cape & Garden Route, South Africa, Southern Africa
Type
boutique_lodge
Coordinates
-34.561930, 19.357134
Price range
ultra-luxury
Best season
June to December for whale watching, especially August to October
Phone
+27 824664519
Website
https://www.theroundhouse.co.za/
Activities
guesthouse
Capacity
6 guests
Rooms
3
Dietary options
Vegetarian, vegan, halal, gluten-free available upon request
Child-friendly
Yes
Pool/Spa
Available

PlnrScore: 62/100

Sustainability

Integral to Grootbos Private Nature Reserve's extensive conservation and community upliftment programs, focusing on fynbos and marine ecosystem protection.

Wildlife Near This Lodge

3270 species observed within 20 km, 55 mammals, 215 birds.

  • Broadleaf Featherbush (Plantae, 395 observations)
  • Angulate Tortoise (Reptilia, 374 observations)
  • Rock Hyrax (Mammalia, 374 observations)
  • Southern Right Whale (Mammalia, 373 observations)
  • Common Pagoda (Plantae, 369 observations)
  • rose-scented geranium (Plantae, 291 observations)
  • Silveredge Pincushion (Plantae, 291 observations)
  • Hangertjies (Plantae, 279 observations)
  • Southern Rock Agama (Reptilia, 268 observations)
  • Sickleleaf Conebush (Plantae, 246 observations)

Best Time to Visit The Roundhouse

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

Month-by-Month Safari Conditions

  • January: Great, temperature 20.85°C, rainfall 26.6mm, sunshine 11.8 hrs, humidity 72.2%
  • February: Great, temperature 20.71°C, rainfall 26.9mm, sunshine 11.3 hrs, humidity 72.3%
  • March: Good, temperature 19.31°C, rainfall 56.5mm, sunshine 9.5 hrs, humidity 76.2%
  • April: Good, temperature 16.74°C, rainfall 37mm, sunshine 9.1 hrs, humidity 76.8%
  • May: Good, temperature 15.03°C, rainfall 101.9mm, sunshine 8.3 hrs, humidity 79.2%
  • June: Poor, temperature 13.84°C, rainfall 127.4mm, sunshine 7.6 hrs, humidity 78.6%
  • July: Poor, temperature 11.97°C, rainfall 116.9mm, sunshine 8.3 hrs, humidity 78.1%
  • August: Good, temperature 12.21°C, rainfall 98.4mm, sunshine 9.1 hrs, humidity 76.4%
  • September: Good, temperature 13.21°C, rainfall 70.1mm, sunshine 9.6 hrs, humidity 76.5%
  • October: Good, temperature 16.12°C, rainfall 49.1mm, sunshine 10.8 hrs, humidity 75.3%
  • November: Good, temperature 17.59°C, rainfall 39.6mm, sunshine 11.5 hrs, humidity 72.2%
  • December: Great, temperature 19.01°C, rainfall 45.6mm, sunshine 11.6 hrs, humidity 72.3%

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