Taylored Trips – Out & About – Muizenberg CornerIn the first episode of Out & About (Overberg) we ended that trip off in Gordon’s Bay in False Bay’s north-eastern corner. This episode is in False Bay’s north-western corner around the Muizenberg area. Man, we’re lucky to live here.

But before we get to Muizenberg, we first have to make a detour to Zeekoevlei where a friend of ours got married. She chose a stunning location for a stunning event.

Maggie and Sean tying the knot

Zeekoevlei

Being somewhat bohemian in our ways we were quite happy to overnight in our Kombi (which is fully rigged for camping) and

that gave us a perfect opportunity to explore a bit of the Cape Peninsula the following day.So we started off right at the entrance to the Zeekoevlei reserve where you will find the Gantouw Project. The Gantouw Project is an initiative which aims to increase biodiversity while conserving an endangered

habitat. Gantouw is a derived word from the Khoi meaning “eland path”, a route which the eland and Khoi used to cross the Hottentots Holland Mountains.In essence five eland were introduced into the reserve (from a nature reserve in Wellington) and they will be moved to the other Cape

Flats reserves from time to time once they have become habituated, to reduce the impact of bush encroachment. By doing this they hope to prevent the dominance of a handful of alien species and subsequent loss of vulnerable, endemic flora and fauna.

Young eland

The Gantouw Project

They need donations so please feel free to contact them for yours. Contact details on the board above.What a way to kick off your day!We pulled into Muizenberg beach next and at just after 8.30am the people were flocking in already. It was a perfect morning and holiday makers and

locals were out in force to enjoy a glorious day at the beach.

Muizenberg beach

Iconic beach changing rooms

We took a walk around and enjoyed some of what Muizenberg has to offer.

Muizenberg

Muizenberg

Classic old buildings

Muizenberg station

Muizenberg Station

A bit further down the road, on the way to St. James, the magic continues.

Old Library and Post Office building. Now a SAPS (South African Police Services) Museum

An even older Post Office building

Casa Labia Cultural Centre and SA Print Gallery

Classic old building

Looking back at Muizenb

erg beach with the iconic changing rooms barely visible in the background.

Muizenberg beach

Boyes Drive is a mountain road by-pass which runs from Kalk Bay to Lakeside and has panoramic views all the

way for a bird’s eye view of the area.

False Bay from Boyes Drive looking towards Cape Point. Simon's Town in the distance and Kalk Bay harbour in the foreground. Tidal pool just visible in middle of picture.

Tidal pool

Kalk Bay harbour and Simon's Town in the distance. Naval base just visible, the grey area on the water’s edge.

Muizenberg corner from above. Primary school for wannebee surfers.

Stay tuned for the next one, until then, “Keep on Tripping!”