Activities

With so many things to to see and do in the area, endless experiences and adventures are right on your doorstep.

Birdwatching

Westend House was specifically designed with the birdwatcher in mind.

The house acts like a luxury hide for canopy species in the surrounding forest and waterbirds in the floodplains below. African Fish Eagles, Knysna Turacos, and Crowned Hornbills are almost daily visitors (as are the resident troop of vervet monkeys!). Narina Trogon, Trumpeter Hornbill, Black Harrier, Martial Eagle, Long-crested Eagle, Black Sparrowhawk, African Spoonbill, Osprey, and Goliath Heron are some of the specials that have been seen from the deck.

Birdlife South Africa has accredited Westend House as a Birder-friendly Establishment.

Hiking & walking

Endless hikes along the coast and through the surrounding farmlands can be done with local guides.

Unguided beach walks are regarded as safe from Kleinemonde beach to Riet Point. We are unaware of any incident in the 15 years that we have been here.

At low tide there are some amazing rockpools to dip into along the way. And if you are lucky you could find some wild oysters washed up right after spring tide.

Fishing

The East and West Kleinemonde estuaries are popular fishing spots for Spotted Grunter and Dusky Kob, among others.

Fishing is best from the sandbanks around the bridge or from a boat.

The coastline offers excellent rock and surf fishing opportunities.

Canoeing & Boating

Bring your boats!

There is a launchsite for your outboard boat at the beach, and depending on the water level, you can moor your canoe right below the house. A path is shared with our neighbour through the thicket that leads down to the river straight below the property.

Alternatively, you can hire a canoe from an operator at the West Kleinemonde river mouth or at the nearby Kap River from Natureview Farm Stall.

Several operators offer river cruises up the West Kleinemonde, Fish and Kowie Rivers.

Golf

The Fish River Golf Course (previously Fish River Sun) is a mere 10 minutes drive away, as is the Royal Port Alfred golf course.

Horse-back riding

Horse Trails along the beach are offered from the farm on the other side of the West Kleinemonde river at 3sisters Horse trails.

Swimming

Kleinemonde beach has two seawater lagoons. These are closed to the sea most of the time by a sandbar that forms across the river mouths.

This makes them safe for swimming and they’re often considerably warmer than the ocean. Their shallow waters on white sand near the mouth are perfect for kids to play in safety.

The open water swimmer can enjoy a straight 1 km swim to the main bridge.

Lifeguards are on duty during the summer holidays at Kleinemonde beach for swims in the Indian Ocean, as there are rip tides to be aware of.

Surfing

For the more adventurous surfer Kleinemonde point has a popular break, if you are up for the walk.

The most popular surf spot in the region is famous East Beach in Port Alfred, a 10-15 minute drive away.

Visit Bathurst

The quaint and quirky little village of Bathurst is a mere 30km drive via Port Alfred on the tar road, or a 23km drive on the bumpy but scenic dirt road.

Bathurst offers a variety of restaurants, pubs, shops and historical sites to visit and is well worth the trip.

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Experience Westend House for Yourself

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Alternately email info@westendhouse.co.za or call Anja or Etienne Albertyn on +27 76 265 8933 / +27 62 058 8058

“Spacious and spectacular views. It felt like home away from home.”

Michelle Barrett, Google Review 5/5

Beautifully situated along the river. A birdwatching paradise.”

Wayne Lewis, Google Review 5/5