Excursion Exploring the west coast fossil park tour at Cape Town

The fossil site of Langebaanweg is located in the West Coast Fossil Park (WCFP), is world-renowned for its exceptionally well-preserved fossil faunal remains that date to the terminal Miocene/early Pliocene. The site has exceptionally well-preserved remains of fossil fauna that date to circa 5.2 million years ago.

A national and international team of researchers are currently unravelling the fascinating and unique history of fossils from the West Coast Fossil Park and attempting to recreate the environment and climate of the west coast some 5 million years ago. At this time many animals that are now extinct, such as saber-toothed cats, short-necked giraffes, hunting hyenas and African bears roamed the west coast which then had a more subtropical climate with lush, riverine forests and open grasslands.

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Please note: This excursion involves a minimal amount of walking. Comfortable clothing and shoes are recommended as well as a wind jacket.