Overview
Melkbos (Melkbosstrand) is a quiet seaside town of 12,000 residents on the north-western edge of the Cape Town Metropolis. Named after the milkwood trees growing to its north, it offers wide white beaches washed by the Atlantic Ocean with Blouberg mountain as an eastern backdrop.
Beach · Day Trips · Nature · Surfing
Before you go
Activities
Excellent for water sports including surfing, kitesurfing, windsurfing, and whale watching in season.
Geography
Located on the Atlantic coast with Blouberg mountain to the east, named after milkwood trees to the north.
Transport
MyCiTi bus route T03 connects Melkbos to Cape Town. The R27 west coast road provides scenic driving access.
Weather
Atlantic coastal climate with warm waters. Best for whale watching during migration seasons.
