Breede River Lodge & Fishing Resort, Witsand

Bring your boat and we can launch it for you in our private harbor. In fact come and enjoy a multitude of activities at the Breede River Lodge! From relaxing water taxi's, deep sea fishing charters, skippered boat hire, bird watching, guided excursions, eco hikes, 4x4 Eco adventures, biking and kayaking with an opportunity to spot some of the abundant bird life and diverse fynbos. We are situated in Witsand / Port Beaufort ¿THE¿ whale nursery of South Africa on the Garden Route midway between Cape Town and Plettenberg Bay, on the unspoilt bank of the mighty Breede River. The water course is tidal and navigable for up to 40km. The area is a mariners dream both on the river and the sea. Angling features as the number one attraction with many record breaking catches over the years as will be seen on the Breede River Lodge Wall of Fame. There are safe tranquil beaches for walking and swimming; beautiful in the windless and mild winter days. The area is also renowned for all kinds of water sport, swimming, surfing, wind surfing, deep sea and river fishing, rock, boat and fly fishing, river cruises, canoeing, sailing, spear fishing and snorkeling. To reach the opposite side of the Breede River from Witsand to Cape Infanta make use of the famous and one of the only hand operated ferry¿s in the world. This is known as the Pont and operated from Sunrise to Sunset, one of the most popular tourist¿s attractions. Our areas largest claim to fame is that we have the biggest concentration of Southern Right Whales on the South African coast, growing at an annual rate of 7%. On a good day up to 50 are visible from the shore. Each year these majestic mammals come to our shores between June and November to mate and calf. With all of this in mind the hotel endeavors to cater both for the local family traveler and the international traveler who would like to see a part of the real South Africa. Experience friendly village life that offers food for the soul and a place to