SALDANHA
TRAVEL GUIDE & INFORMATION - CAPE WEST COAST
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Saldanha is situated
at the northern corner of the largest natural bay in South Africa. Its
location makes it a paradise for the watersport enthusiast, and its local
economy being strongly dependent on fishing, mussels, seafood processing,
the steel industry and the harbour. Furthermore its sheltered harbour plays
an important part in the Sishen-Saldanha iron-ore project at which Saldanha
Steel takes center stage. With strong historic military links Saldanha
is also host to a Naval training base and the South African Military Academy.
The SAS Saldanha Nature Reserve offers a display of wildflowers during
late winter and spring while Southern Right Whales also visit the
waters in and around the nature reserve. Saldanha was incorporated with
five other towns into the new municipality of Saldanha Bay in 2000. The
current population of the town is estimated at 72,000. |
 Saldanha
Bay is an inlet on the south-western coast of South Africa, north west
of Cape Town, forming a land-locked harbour. The northern part of the inlet
is known as Hoetjes Bay. It has accommodation for a large fleet with deep
water close inshore, but the arid nature of the country caused it to be
neglected by the early navigators, and with the growth of Cape Town Saldanha
Bay was rarely visited.
Saldanha Bay is named after
Antonio de Saldanha, captain of a vessel in Albuquerque's fleet which visited
South Africa in 1503. The name was first given to Table Bay, where Saldanha's
ship cast anchor. On Table Bay being given its present name (1601) the
older appellation was transferred to the bay now called after Saldanha.
In 1781 a British squadron under Commodore George Johnstone seized six
Dutch East Indiamen, which, fearing an attack on Cape Town, had taken refuge
in Saldanha Bay. This was the only achievement, so far as South Africa
was concerned, of the expedition despatched to seize Cape Town during the
war of 1781-1783.
Saldanha Bay is the terminus
of a major system of railway lines. Iron ore mined in the northern deserts
of the Cape is shipped from the port. Fishing is important. The area has
a Mediterranean climate but the annual rainfall is quite low; it verges
on the desert region of Namaqualand. Wheat can be grown most years and
sheep raised. The South African Airforce has a major base nearby.
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SALDANHA
BED & BREAKFAST/GUEST HOUSE & HOTEL ACCOMMODATION - CAPE WEST COAST
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Avondrust
Guest House, B&B/Self-catering, SALDANHA
AA Quality Assured: ‘Highly
Recommended Accommodation’. Everyone, who enters AVONDRUST, instantly
senses the warmth of this family business owned by Jan & Christine.
You will soon feel at home in this warm & friendly atmosphere.
AVONDRUST, situated on Hoedjieskop Nature Reserve, is an exceptional characteristic
and idyllic guesthouse. It is a haven where you can relax in the privacy
of your own garden suite and enjoy the ever-stunning view of the bay…
The spacious en-suite rooms are beautiful decorated with a mix of European
Antique and African Style! All rooms have private entrances
and are fully equipped with all modern conveniences. For the more
romantically inclined, our Honeymoon suite is just what you need.
A scrumptious breakfast is served in the Guest House and other meals are
available on request. Avondrust offers also a self catering cottage
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Blue
Bay Lodge, B&B/Self-Catering, SALDANHA
Blue Bay Lodge where sea
gulls play on the light sea breeze and lapping waves soothe your mind.
The atmosphere is one of peaceful isolation and sandy footprints are reminders
that guests are at home. This magnificent beachside lodge has captured
the very essence and ambience of the West Coast. 16 deluxe and en-suite
rooms offer guests a luxurious experience and breathtaking views.
Each room has a television, a telephone and coffee making facilities. Linger
over a delicious breakfast, served in the dining room with its panoramic
sea view. In the eveing you can enjoy a selection of specialties complimented
by one of our renowned South African winves. The menu is varied with the
emphasis on fresh flavour and availability. Time is your own ...
stroll down the beach or watch the sun rise in the morning. Enjoy a game
of tennis or a splash in the pool. |
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Anchor Beach Lodge, Bed & Breakfast, SALDANHA
Situated right on the beach
of Saldanha Bay, offering Bed & Breakfast or Self Catering accommodation
all en suite with Satelite TV, Pub and Entertainment area and private heated
Swimming Pool at main Lodge. Secure on site parking. We also have
Luxury Self Catering Apartments at our Annexe Building situated approximatly
50 meters from the main Lodge. Our central location is ideal as a
starting point for fascinating day trips to everything the West Coast has
on offer such as its great natural unspoilt beauty with its rugged coastline,
sandy beaches, quaint fishing villages. wine estates and game and nature
reserves. There are numerous hiking trails, bay cruises, fishing charters,
watersports, whale watching, horse riding centres and a choice of three
Golf courses, Club Mykonos and Casino, numerous Indoor and Outdoor restaurants
and in season the world renowned Namaqualand wild flowers. |
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Protea
Hotel Saldanha Bay, SALDANHA
Remodelled to create an
atmosphere of space and light, this hotel occupies a magnificent waterfront
position only 80 minutes' drive from Cape Town. Protea Hotel Saldanha
Bay offers excellent accommodation with a choice of standard or superior
rooms and suites; a first class restaurant, attractive lounge and cocktail
bar and an indoor barbecue area, gym, body and skin care clinic, as well
as a games room with pool, table tennis, darts and kids play area.
The hotel has its own slipway and jetty and the bay is a haven for fishing
and watersport enthusiasts. Discover quaint fishing villages, abundant
bird life, wild flowers, the seafood route and the magnificent Langebaan
lagoon. Offering a superb choice of conference venues, with seating for
up to 300 delegates, combined with a variety of popular teambuilding options
and themed dinners, you'll have the perfect solution for all your conference
needs. |
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SALDANHA
SELF-CATERING ACCOMMODATION - CAPE WEST COAST
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Blouwaterbaai
Holiday Resort, Self-Catering Beach Cottages, SALDANHA
Blouwaterbaai Holiday Resort
is situated on the tranquil Saldanha Lagoon, just two kilometres from the
sleepy, quaint village of Saldanha. The resort is within easy reach of
Cape Town, a leisurely 1 hour drive along the West Coast road (R27).
Accommodation on the resort is in a range of individually and tastefully
decorated fully serviced beach cottages. The cottages range from one to
three bedrooms, which overlook the sea. The owners have gone out of their
way to capture the essence and ambience of the West Coast. Great attention
has been paid to detail ensuring the comfort and enjoyment of guests, tourists
and business persons. Time is your own ... stroll down the beach
or watches the sun rise in the morning. There are a variety of entertaining
activities on and off the resort. On the resort we have a swimming
pool, tennis court, trampoline, Play Park, play castle and various nature
walks. |
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Hoedjiesbaai
Lodge, Backpacker/Self-Catering, SALDANHA
Hoedjiesbaai
Lodge is situated on the Hoedjieskoppie, which is a nature reserve with
easy hiking trails to panoramic vantage points with the most exquisite
views of the town and bay. The beach, restaurants, pubs and town are all
within walking distance of the lodge. The lodge offers luxury backpacker
accommodation and is near to West Coast National Park, West Coast Fossil
Park and the Berg River. For those who seek leisure, enjoy the views or
relax in a hammock, take walks on the beach or enjoy a sundowner on the
balcony. Adrenaline junkies can enjoy a flip in a bushbaby or gyrocopter,
or a host of watersports from kayaking to exhilirating water rides. |
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Susan's
Accommodation, Self-Catering House & Units, SALDANHA
Susan's
Accommodation offers four self-catering units and overnight accommodation
in
the seaside village of Saldanha on the West Coast. Our recently refurbished
units are just five minutes' walk from a safe beach and major banks and
shops. Our units contain en-suite bathrooms and fully-equipped kitchens,
offering basic appliances and crockery with barbecue facilities, we offer
an internet/Wi-Fi service as well at no extra cost and off-road parking.
We offer a fully equipped three bedroom house sleep six to eight people.
House equipped with all basic crockery and linen. There is a TV and DVD
and an enclosed braai area. Units are fully-equipped with basic crockery
and linen. Each unit can sleep up to four people. Outside braai facilities
are available. |
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