If you want to see the romantic symbol of the remaining of the Anglo Boer War wild horses-you’ve come to the right place. A place where these wild horses still run wild, lapping up the leisurely sun and drinking in from the unscathed lagoon, grazing on natures finest grass fields. A herd of wild horses are known to roam free in the marshlands, next to the Rooisand Nature Reserve.Reputed to be the country’s only herd of wild horses, legend goes that evacuating British soldiers let their cavalry horses loose in Kleinmond lagoon at the end of the Anglo Boer War. By the 1940s the herd had grown to over 400. Totally wild, they roamed the river area, decimating precious grazing until farmers rounded them up or shot them. Only three horses escaped. Today, descendants of the herd splash through the lagoon or canter between sand dunes, running wild, kicking up water droplets that glint like diamonds. Free from human intervention, these magnificent creatures have braved the elements for many decades. They fight often and fiercely and are covered in scars, appearing sometimes heroic and sometimes battle weary.
During World War II, Royal Air Force (RAF) Squadron 262 established a diversion base at the lagoon and Consolidated PBY Catalina flying boats operated from here. The land on which Fisherhaven is situated was originally part of the Afdaksrivier farm which was first recorded in 1754. Before that the area of Middelvlei was first settled by the Khoisan people.
Fisherhaven is a suburb of the whale watching town of Hermanus in the Western Cape, South Africa. It is situated next to the Bot River Lagoon, about 14 km from Hermanus center and about 14 km from Arabella Country Estate and Golf course. There is an abundance of indigenous fauna and flora.
Fisherhaven is a popular birdwatching and holiday destination. Over 120 bird species can be found in the surrounding area. Many water sports can be done on the lagoon including waterski, powerboating, wakeboarding, kiteboarding, windsurfing, kayaking, sailing and fishing.
Fast becoming a highly sought after area to invest in - here are some of the reasons why:
Country living - 15 minutes from Hermanus and just over an hour from Cape Town!
Imagine coming home after a stressful work day to the peace and beauty of this piece of paradise; or taking weekend breaks and enjoying long lazy summer holidays in this nature lover’s dream location. Fisherhaven is surrounded by magnificent mountains and is situated on the banks of the Bot River Lagoon - opposite Arabella 5-Star Golf Course Estate, adjacent to Benguela Wine Estate and next to a Nature Reserve; within walking distance of the Lagoon Estuary, with miles of pristine beaches.
Activities include: Watersports and fishing (free boat slipway); join the charming local yacht club; coastal and mountain hiking; country cycling, or join a cycling club. Relax and soak up the beautiful scenery; admire the small herd of wild horses that often visit Fisherhaven and enjoy the abundant bird life in this area. Visit local wine estates, beaches and historical places of interest in the area.
Prices are still excellent value at present, be sure to consider investing in this area, before they catch up with surrounding estates and properties…… a truly “Smart Move”, with Seeff.
Fisherhaven, geleë op die Botrivier Lagoon, bied vir jou die rustige leefstyl wat jy jouself skuld. Minute vanaf die wel bekende Arabella Gholflandgoed en net 15 minute vanaf Hermanus. Die omgewing sorg vir verskeie ontspanningsaktiwiteite soos hengel vanaf die oewer van die lagoon en watersporte bv. ski en seil. Langs wandelpaadjies ontmoet jy moontlik die wilde perde wat al generasies Fisherhaven as hul weivelde verskies. Vermaaklikhede soos wynproe van ons area se beste landgoedere en 'n bederf van ons land se hoogs aangeskrewe restuarante, al langs die kuslyn maak Fisherhaven sentraal. Berge en kleurryke wingerde omring jou. Pryse is nog relatief laag en dit is die perfekte tyd om te belê.
Kom maak Fisherhaven jou droom!!!