Things To Do in Witsand
8 Things To Do in Witsand
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Witsand Cruises / Fishing / Sports & Leisure
Sea Cruises & Fishing Trips
A visit to The Breede River Lodge in Witsand wouldn’t be complete without guests taking advantage of the wonderful fishing and boating facilities, and ideal conditions for kite surfing, traditional surfing, and ... more
WHEN?
Booking is required.
Witsand Beaches & Pools
Visit Witsand Beach
Witsand Beach is an awesome spot for whale watching and this Blue Flag beach (2013) with the 4km stretch of incredibly white beach sand (hence the name) is a favourite holiday destination. The sand here is ... more
WHEN?
Daylight hours
De Hoop Vlei Trail
When visiting the beautiful De Hoop Nature Reserve spend some time exploring the De Hoop Vlei Trail which is 19km long and is an excellent example of a highly productive ecosystem. It is also a Ramsar site of ... more
WHEN?
Daylight hours.
Distance: 19km
Witsand Whale Watching
Whale Watching from Witsand to Cape Agulhas
Better known as The Whale Nursery of the South African Coast, Witsand is situated at the mouth of the Breede River. Its unspoilt beaches and peaceful coastal town attracts many whale seekers from all around the ... more
WHEN?
Daylight hours.
Swellendam Scenic Drives / Sight Seeing
Self Drive Swellendam to Witsand
Route: Swellendam, Bontebok National Park, De Hoop, Malgas, Witsand Description: the rolling countryside of the Duineveld (west of the Breede River) and Ruggensveld (south of Riviersonderendberg and east of the ... more
WHEN?
Best during daylight hours.
Witsand Sports & Leisure / Water Sports
Pili Pili Adventure Centre
The Breede River offers water-lovers the very best of it, all within some of the prettiest countryside of South Africa. This river is calm, with inviting banks along which families can picnic or braai, camp, or ... more
WHEN?
Please enquire.
Witsand Cafés & Eateries / Bistros & Pubs
Swirling Estuary Restaurant
The thatched restaurant, with its homely atmosphere invites you to come and enjoy its excellent dining facilities with the pleasure of a well stocked wine cellar. We are rated three star, but would like to feel ... more
Witsand 4x4 Trails
Ostrich Eco 4x4 Trail
The self drive Ostrich Eco 4x4 Trail is located near the popular holiday town of Witsand. The route is 13km, a difficulty grading of 1 to three and takes between three and five hours to complete. You will ... more
WHEN?
Daylight hours.
Distance: 13km Time: +/- 3-5 hours.
Also see 306 Things To Do in Cape Overberg
Gansbaai Extreme Sports
Shark Cage Diving With Extreme Scene
Come to the Shark Capital of the World and meet the Great White Sharks! Cage Diving with these magnificent creatures is an exhilarating experienced and an opportunity not to be missed. Meet us in Gansbaai for a ... more
WHEN?
7 days a week, weather dependant.
Booking is essential.
Hermanus Sports & Leisure / Water Sports
Walker Bay Sea Kayaking
The coastline of the Western Cape is not only beautiful, but also an adventurer’s hotspot as it is home to a number of exciting watersports activities and attractions. Walker Bay, neighbour to the famous shark cage ... more
WHEN?
Departure Times:
November to April: 08h00, 10h30 and 13h00.
May to October: 09h00, 11h30 and 14h00.
Struisbaai Casual Dining / Cafés & Eateries
Struisbaai Sea Shack
There are few places as romantically enticing as the western coastline of South Africa. Charming little fishing villages lie sleepily on white sands, while some of the best seafood in the world is brought in on ... more
WHEN?
Weather permitting the restaurant's opening hours are:
Wednesday to Saturday from 10h00 to 17h00
Sunday from 10h00 to 16h00.
In School holidays everyday from 10h00 to 21h00.
Hermanus Sports & Leisure / Family Entertainment / Water Sports
Stand Up Paddle Boarding Hermanus
A relatively new craze to hit South Africa, stand-up paddle boarding, better known as SUP-ing, is popular for how easy and quick it is to learn. More than this, it is a fabulous way to keep active, enjoy the ... more
WHEN?
Please enquire.
Pringle Bay Family Entertainment / Art Galleries
Lynette Morris-Hale Pottery Studio
Whether you are an experienced ceramicist or a first-time dabbler in all things clay, Lynette Morris-Hale’s pottery classes are an excellent way to spend a day. Lynette has won awards for her beautiful pieces, and ... more
WHEN?
By appointment only.
Hermanus Art Galleries
Studio G Hermanus
Studio G is an established platform for emerging artists and those who have been in the creative industry for years. It promises visitors a unique array of pieces that can be observed, analysed, appreciated and, ... more
WHEN?
Please enquire
Stanford Wine Tours & Tasting / Wheelchair Friendly / Breweries
Birkenhead Brewery
As the first brewing estate in the Southern Hemisphere, we run a small but growing micro brewery situated in the Western Cape of South Africa. We have much to offer, not only to the beer enthusiast, but to those ... more
WHEN?
Brewery Tours from Wednesday to Friday at 11h00 and 15h00.
Hermanus Whale Watching
Hermanus Whale Tour
Join Gary Flynn of Cape Discovery Tours for a full day of Whale Watching. Cape Town Discovery is an owner managed tour operation with a distinctly "hands on", personable approach and would take great pleasure in ... more
WHEN?
By arrangement from July through to November.
Bettys Bay Parks & Gardens / Wheelchair Friendly
Visit the Harold Porter Botanical Garden
Frolic in fynbos (native 'fine leafed' bush); 190.5 ha of natural fynbos and 10 ha of cultivated fynbos flower from Cape coastline to mountain hump at the Harold Porter National Botanical Garden. Beach dunes ... more
WHEN?
Weekdays from 08h00 to 16h30
Wweekends and public holidays from 08h00 to 17h00.
Greyton Farm Stalls & Markets / Cafés & Eateries / Wheelchair Friendly
Greyton Market
Every Saturday morning at ten, Greyton's Market Square is abuzz with activity, where people flock to buy the freshest home produce of all descriptions. This market is famous for its products which range from ... more
WHEN?
Saturdays from 10h00 to 12h00
Bredasdorp Museums
Bredasdorp Shipwreck Museum
The Bredasdorp Museum is primarily a maritime Museum whose primary theme is "Shipwrecks along the dangerous Southern Cape coast and their influence on the development of the Strandveld". There have been ... more
WHEN?
Monday to Friday from 09h00 to 16h45.
Saturday from 09h00 to 14h45.
Sunday from 10h30 to 12h30.
Stanford Horse Riding
Guided Horse Trails in Stanford
We offer are rides ranging from 1 hour to three days. Being based in Stanford, gives access to the Kleinrivier mountains, the river, the coastline, dune and fynbos eco-systems. Horses used are South African ... more
WHEN?
By arrangement.
Stanford Cruises
Cruise up the Klein River in Stanford
Come and enjoy yourself and relax on a wonderful cruise up the Klein River. Come enjoy the birds, the tranquility and be mesmerized as our beautiful Klein River Mountains change colour while the sun sets over our ... more
WHEN?
Our season runs from 1 September until 31 May, each year. We operate seven days a week for the duration of this period. Three trips a day, departing at 10h00; 14h00 and 18h00.
Hermanus Whale Watching
See the Whale Show at the Whale Museum
The Whale Show is an audiovisual presentation shown daily at the Whale Museum in Hermanus. Noel Ashton, using his paintings and scientific illustrations, will take you below the surface and bring you face to ... more
WHEN?
The Whale Shows runs daily at 10h00, 12h00 and 15h00.
Stanford Extreme Sports
Quad Bike Tour at Mosaic Sanctuary
Learn about magnificent flora, birds, mammals, and lagoon wetlands on a guided quad bike tour. Ride along the edge of the lagoon or up to high points on Mosaic Sanctuary with 360 degree views of the ocean, lagoon, ... more
WHEN?
By arrangement
Witsand as a destination
If you are considering visiting Witsand or have already booked your Witsand accommodation, then you are probably keen to see what activities are available and what there is to do in the area. Explore our growing selection of Things to Do in Witsand and come back and submit your Witsand review or suggest an activity if you come across something we've missed.
Also in the neighbourhood
Baardskeerdersbos, Barrydale, Bettys Bay, Botrivier, Caledon, Cape Agulhas, De Hoop, De Kelders, Elgin, Franskraal, Gansbaai, Grabouw, Greyton, Heidelberg, Hermanus, Kleinbaai, Kleinmond, Malgas, Onrus, Pearly Beach, Pringle Bay, Riviersonderend, Rooi Els, Sandbaai, Stanford, Suiderstrand, Suurbraak, Swellendam, Vermont, Villiersdorp
Staying Overnight
Blue Gum Country Estate
Blue Gum Country Estate is hidden in a valley that ascends towards the small town of Stanford, just outside Hermanus. The estate is a working win...
Gapa House on Westcliff
Gapa House on Westcliff offers self catering accommodation for six guests. The house is within walking distance of the famous cliff paths as well...
Our Blessing
Our Blessing offers accommodation within walking distance of the Great White Shark Cage Diving Harbour and is a short drive from the African Peng...
Whale Watchers Inn
Whale Watchers Inn is your perfect half-way stop between Cape Town and Knysna while travelling down South Africa’s glorious Garden Route. Situate...
Grootbos Private Nature Reserve
Grootbos is a 5 star private nature reserve that celebrates the wonders of the dramatic landscape of South Africa. Exclusive and secluded, guests...
Romans Villa
Romans Villa in Gansbaai sleeps twelve guests in six bedrooms. Outside there is a large decked area and a heated swimming pool. The enclosed ent...
Pringle Bay Villa
Pringle Bay Villa is a 4 bedroom self catering holiday home in Pringle Bay. The house sleeps up to eight guests in four en-suite bedrooms. Two of...
Restio River House
Restio River House is a self catering holiday home in Pringle Bay. The house sleeps up to ten guests in five bedrooms. The living space is ultra ...
Villa del Faro
Villa del Faro is a private and exclusive luxury seaside villa offering a prime location in the heart of Hermanus. Expect luxurious accommodation...
White Lion Lodge
The privately owned White Lion Lodge on the Sanbona Wildlife Reserve is a perfect place for individuals, sole use of a group or a family up to ei...
Mosaic Lagoon Lodge
A popular guest retreat and 1000 HA conservation reserve on the Hermanus Lagoon, bordering the pristine Whale Coast Walker Bay Beach. Our seclude...
The Thatch House Boutique Hotel
Situated on the water's edge of the Hermanus lagoon, an hour and a half from Cape Town, The Thatch House offers all inclusive accommodation. Six ...
Whale View Hermanus Beach Club
Whale View Hermanus Beach Club is an exquisite seafront property boasting spectacular sea views. The home is 3kms from Hermanus town centre and w...
Whale Huys Luxury Oceanfront Villa
Where two oceans meet and about as close to paradise as you can get. Perched on the oceans edge, Whale Huys has beautiful unobstructed sea views ...
Cliff Lodge Cottage
Cliff Lodge Cottage is a stunning cottage located in De Kelders, Gansbaai. This tranquil beach house is ideal for honeymooners or small groups lo...
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