Activities in and around Langebaan
Kitesurfing
The Downwind Dash kitesurfing event is the longest running wind-powered race in South Africa.
The 2014 DASH will be on the 25th January. Book early!
Restaurants
There is a wide variety of restaurants close by Emerald View, providing many interesting choices. Pasta, fish, seafood, steaks, sushi, vegetarian are all available. Emerald View will gladly advise and book for you, if necessary.
Flower Season
Every July - September sees the West coastline exploding into a florish of colour. A must see.
Very popular, book early!
Golf
This 18 hole Black Knight Inter-national golf course is in great condition and has received many bouquets from local and overseas golfers.
Emerald View can arrange tee-off times, rental of clubs, bags, golf cars etc.
Also available at this destination:
9-Hole Mashie course, Pro Putt, Driving range, Bowls, Tennis, Cycling and Running routes, Clubhouse and Bar.
Kayaking
For the more adventurous, single and double kayaks can be hired from various outlets.
Kayaking is quite safe in the lagoon and there are no sharks in the water.
Emerald View can advise on this activity for you.
Bird-watching
The West Coast National Park offers birders a diversity of habitats. The park is centered around the ecological and aesthetically spectacular Langebaan lagoon.
The lagoon attracts hundreds of thousands of waders annually. The terrestrial habits offered in the park are equally interesting to birders. Many West Coast specials and Southern African endemics can be seen with relative ease and 308 bird species have been recorded to date.
Advice on sites and optimum viewing times will gladly be provided at Emerald View.