Buchu
Camp · Western Cape & Garden Route, South Africa
Buchu
Buchu is a safari lodge near Walker Bay Nature Reserve.
Contact Details
Location Map
Buchu in Walker Bay Nature Reserve
Spa
Spa, Bar, Library
Nearest Airport
Pearly Beach Airstrip
Nearest International Airport
Cape Town International Airport
3,355
Total Species
59
Mammals
217
Birds
Most Observed Species
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | 25.6° | 25.8° | 23.9° | 21.6° | 19.6° | 18.5° | 16.4° | 16.6° | 17.5° | 20.8° | 22° | 23.2° |
| Low | 17.4° | 17.4° | 16.1° | 13.4° | 11.7° | 10.7° | 9° | 9.3° | 10.3° | 12.9° | 14.2° | 15.8° |
| Rain | 23 | 21 | 45 | 32 | 92 | 121 | 103 | 79 | 62 | 40 | 37 | 41 |
| Humidity | 71% | 71% | 76% | 77% | 79% | 77% | 77% | 75% | 75% | 74% | 71% | 71% |
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Health & Travel Info
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