What to Know About Your Journey and Stay Following the StormsGouritz River Bridge Closed Due To Flood Damage – Alternative Route to Kanon Private Nature Reserve
Power & Route Info
Recent storms & flooding in the area have impacted the local electricity grid and the Gourtiz river bridge.
Power Info
We are experiencing intermittent power outages at present and have an alternate arrival route for you. To keep you comfortable, the reserve is equipped with a generator to provide alternative power during these periods when possible. All of our cooking and heaters are powered by gas. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we navigate these weather-related challenges.
Please use the alternative route when travelling to Kanon via the South.

ROUTE INFO
Arrival From The South ( Cape Town )
If travelling to Kanon Private Nature Reserve from the south (Travelling from Cape Town), stay on the N2 and take the turn-off signposted “Vleesbaai, Boggomsbaai, Gouritsmond” (look for the “Vleesbaai Afdraai, N2” sign). This turn-off is an additional 15 minutes further ( 26.9 km ) on the N2 direction towards Mossel Bay.
Once you have taken that turn-off, follow the directions to Kanon as normal. It is 21 Kms from the N2 – to Kanon.
- At 17.kms – to the left turn off the main road onto the sand road down the hill towards Kanon.
(optional stop at Johnson’s Post to get some last minute snacks, coffee, gifts.)
- Original route distance from the N2 = 32.3 kms
- Detour total distance 51.5 ( Total additional distance 19.2 Kms. )
Apologies for any inconvenience – we look forward to welcoming you. Please don’t hesitate to call if you need any guidance on the road.
Route to take when travelling to Kanon via the North.

ROUTE INFO
Arrival From The North ( Mossel Bay )

KANON PRIVATE NATURE RESERVE – CAPE VACCA
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