This 25000ha reserve stretches from Sundays River Mouth to the Bushmans River. Dense Alexandria coastal forests is right next to the unique Alexandria Dunefield dune sea (one of the largest active coastal dunefields in the world). It's a trail filled with scenic beauty and contrasts. There is a wide variety of birds and wildlife and the variety of trees include indigenous yellowwoods. The reserve offers various day trails and grassy picnic site.
Alexandria Hiking Trail is a circular trail starting at Langebos and is unique with its 3 ecosystems
1. high forest
2. desert-like dunes
3. magnificent beaches
Visitors can watch for dolphins and whales from dune cliffs and can also see Bird Island. Birdlife includes the rare damara tern, jackass penguins, fish eagle and Knysna Loerie in the indigenous forest. Fauna includes bush pig, buck, monkeys and also butterflies.
