Macassar Dunes Conservation Area, Protected coastal area in Western Cape, South Africa
The conservation area spans 1,116 hectares along False Bay, featuring dense evergreen thickets, flowers, shrubs, and the highest dune system on Cape Peninsula.
Sheikh Yusuf established the first Muslim community in South Africa during the 1600s in this location, naming it after his Indonesian homeland.
The shrine of Sheikh Yusuf, situated on a hill at the eastern edge, attracts thousands of Muslim pilgrims who gather for camping during Easter weekend.
Visitors can access the conservation area through Macassar Road or Baden Powell Drive to participate in hiking, whale watching, and fishing activities.
The reserve contains the last remaining forest of endangered White Milkwood trees on Cape Flats, providing habitat for buck, tortoises, and porcupines.
Location: Western Cape
GPS coordinates: -34.07080,18.75420
Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:36
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