Avian Leisure (aka Windyridge)
-Simonstown-

Accommodation: Luxury self catering accommodation. Spacious rooms with private facilities. Fully equipped kitchen, off street parking, magnificent views over False Bay.

Location: Simonstown, Cape Peninsula.

Birding Africa Rating:

Nearby Birding Opportunities:	9/10
Service/Food: Self catering	7/10
Standard of Accommodation:	9/10
"Charm":	8/10
Convenience of Location:	10/10
Scenery:	10/10
Value for Money:	10/10

Why is it good for the birder? Perfectly situated above the Boulders penguin reserve and close to the pelagic departure point, Avian Leisure is a dedicated birding base offering the more independent birder a self catering option with sweeping views of the bay. Regular sightings on the mountain fynbos slopes around the house include Cape Sugarbird, Cape Bulbul, Orange-breasted Sunbird, Southern (Lesser) Double-collared Sunbird, Grassbird, Karoo (Spotted) Prinia, Southern Boubou, Cape Canary and Cape Francolin. Southern Right Whales and dolphins are regularly observed in season. Hiking up the mountain holds the possibility of Jackal Buzzard, Black Eagle, Peregrine Falcon, White-necked Raven and Cape Siskin.

Your hosts: Patrick and Mel Cardwell are active and highly experienced birders with an intimate knowledge of not only South West Cape Birds but Southern and East African species and localities as well. Always happy to assist adding value to any birder's stay.

Rates: High Season (Nov '04 - Mar '05): R225.00 per person, Low Season (Apr to Oct '04): R190.00 per person. Minimum 2 nights stay. Xmas month (12 Dec - 12 Jan): Min charge is R900.00 per day for apartment (4 persons). Minimum stay of 1 week.

ONLINE BOOKING FORM