The Lagoon Streches for 17km From Saldanha Bay, past Langebaan, to Geelbek in the South, and in places is up to 4km wide. Bird-Watchers visit the area to view the over 300 species of Birds found in the Lagoon waters of the West Coast National Park. The Park is most busy during the Spring Flower season (August to September) when the wild flowers are in bloom. Whales can be spotted during October an
d November. The White Sandy Beaches surrounding the clean waters of the Langebaan Lagoon are one of the main attractions of Langebaan. To protect its culture as a fishing, holiday and retirement village, the town allows no industries. Langebaan is also a favorite spot for kite surfers, wind surfers, kayaks, yacht men and fishermen. the tidal mud flats of the Lagoon also attract thousands of migratory birds every year, and resident species are prolific and include greater and lesser flamingos. The World's largest breeding colony of black harries also occurs in the area . The picturesque, modern town borders into the scenic West Coast National Park. Postberg is open during August and September to show off its rainbow colored spring flower carpets, often with wildlife grazing among st them. Game viewing in the West Coast National Park on bicycle is a popular activity too. the oldest known footprints of a modern human-Eve's footprint was also discovered in the park on the banks of the Langebaan Lagoon in 1995. The fossil Footprint is Dated at about 117 000 years old and a cast can be see at the Geelbek Restaurant within the National Park. Close to the town at Langebaan weg, home to the Air Forces Silver Falcons and the West Coast Fossil Park, the only Fossil park in South Africa, just the place to learn more about the ancient Big Five that one roamed this area. The remains of Africa's only Bear have also been discovered here, along with the fossils of 200 other species. Visitors can enjoy an informative tour of a fossil dig and hunt for their own Fossils, and there is biking hiking and horse riding through the Park. Langebaan, where nature lives in harmony with modern life. Vicinity: Langebaan West Coast. Langebaan Yact Club. West Coast Nature Park. Club Mykonos Resort and Casino. West Coast Mall. Fossil Park. Wind Surfing in Langebaan. Sunny Park Amusement Park for Kids. Gary Player 18 Hole Golf Course ( Black Knight Design) Strandloper Open Sea Restaurant..... many more outstanding Restaurant's situated on the Beach. Spring Flower Season August-September. Bird-Watchers (over 300 species)
