The Western Cape Butterfly Sanctuary
22 Reviews
- Wednesday10:30 AM–3 PM
- Thursday10:30 AM–3 PM
- Friday10:30 AM–3 PM
- Saturday10:30 AM–3 PM
- Sunday10:30 AM–2:30 PM
- MondayClosed
- Tuesday10:30 AM–3 PM
About the Business
The Western Cape Butterfly sanctuary (WCBS) - We are Open! - Ruiterbosch Lodge | During 2020's hard lockdown with the Corona 19 Pandemic, while watching a wild life program on television; a seed of "What If" was planted within the hearts of the owners of Ruiterbosch Lodge, Louise and Chris Nel. What if they could create a safe haven for all the beautiful, and sometimes endangered species of butterflies here at their lodge. Before long their Son, Hanlo; went to work by contacting the organization; Conservation of Butterflies in South Africa. And as they say, the rest is history! We are very proud to welcome you to this unique piece of art which is our sanctuary; that has proven to be a very interesting place to visit for young and old!
Contacts
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+27827158266
R328 Ruiterbos Ruiterbos, Mossel Bay, 6500
Hours
- Wednesday10:30 AM–3 PM
- Thursday10:30 AM–3 PM
- Friday10:30 AM–3 PM
- Saturday10:30 AM–3 PM
- Sunday10:30 AM–2:30 PM
- MondayClosed
- Tuesday10:30 AM–3 PM
Features
- Good for kids
- Public toilet
- Picnic tables
Recommended Reviews
Dominique Birss
23.10.2023
The Western Cape Butterfly Sanctuary
Website shows that they are open, we drove all the way, closed!!!!! Even restaurant, there was no chef, we could not even have coffee. Its just: sorry we are closed and will be for another two weeks. Will not bother to go again.
Jessica Roelfse
22.10.2023
The Western Cape Butterfly Sanctuary
Did not see many butterflies because of the cold weather. Will definitely go again when weather is warmer
Carlo Kuyper
04.08.2023
The Western Cape Butterfly Sanctuary
Currently the sanctuary has only been running for a year so they are still starting up. Regardless it is a nice sanctuary that is doing a good job with the butterflies
anton de swardt
25.07.2023
The Western Cape Butterfly Sanctuary
Not many species now but will have more in March. Its still a joy to see all of them just fly around. A bit hot and humid in the environment but thats how they like it. Will definitely come back
Melissa Rice
23.07.2023
The Western Cape Butterfly Sanctuary
Truly a special place. So much knowledge and very interesting. Thank you for sharing with myself and my parents
Axel Martin
21.07.2023
The Western Cape Butterfly Sanctuary
Before you get to the butterflies, you get a very informative 30-minute lecture about these insects with facts that you didn't know from school. For photographers, the time in the butterfly enclosure is just under 30 minutes too short. Unfortunately, you can only stay there if you are accompanied by the guide.
Sarina Beneke Potgieter
20.07.2023
The Western Cape Butterfly Sanctuary
Beautiful place. Lovely food. Spectacular butterfly tour! Rating 15/10!
Zelda Bothwell
27.06.2023
The Western Cape Butterfly Sanctuary
Had a lovely time. Sun came out a bit so the butterflies could warm up. Managed to spot a few different butterflies in the breeding enclosure, you just have to be patient and observant.
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R328 Ruiterbos Ruiterbos, Mossel Bay, 6500
The Western Cape Butterfly Sanctuary