Where? Swellendam
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 ...
Where? De Hoop
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 ...
Where? Witsand
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 ...
Where? Witsand
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, ...
Where? Witsand
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, ...
Where? Witsand
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 ...
Where? Witsand
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 ...
Where? Witsand
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 ...
Where? L'Agulhas
There is no secret behind the name of this hiking trail at Cape Agulhas.
There have been so many shipwrecks along this coastline that even if you do not believe in ghosts (spook) you would have to at least ...
Where? Hermanus
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 ...
Where? De Hoop
Start: Potberg, De Hoop Nature Reserve
Finish: Koppie Alleen, De Hoop Nature Reserve
Duration: 54 km, 5 days
Fitness: moderate to difficult (this is a relatively easy walk; you will need endurance to ...
Where? Bredasdorp
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 ...
Where? Swellendam
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 ...
Where? Bettys Bay
The wind swept Blesberg dune in Bettys Bay is a prime location to experience down-hill adventure to the max. At 200 m atop the dune one can reach great speeds and enjoy the ultimate adrenaline buzz.
Boards ...
Where? Napier
The Napier Farm Stall has set the standard in Napier for top quality ‘plaaskombuis’, or as the English refer, a wholesome country meal. Created by Ilze Vos in 1999, this farm stall has become an Overberg ...
Where? Heidelberg
Start: Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve, near the little village of Suurbraak or Heidelberg
Finish: Grootvadersbosch Reserve
Duration: various
Fitness: moderate
Our tip: their campsite, which has only a ...
Where? Kleinmond
Rent-a-bike; own-the-experience. Two legs can get you so far breathing in the fresh air but two wheels can get you so much further with the wind blowing through your hair.
The Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve ...
Where? De Hoop
Start: De Hoop Nature Reserve
Finish: De Hoop Nature Reserve
Duration: 2 days, 3 nights
Fitness: moderate – the walking pace is gentle, but the walk can be long and sometimes uneven
Our tip: go at the time ...
Where? Elgin
Ross and his three sons Rob, Doug and James built the winery from scratch, creating it to their own specifications with 400mm thick walls in order to keep a consistent temperature in the winery.
Since Ross ...
Where? Hermanus
Kammabaai is another beach with shallow water, ample parking and excellent facilities; making it ideal for family outings, especially for those with small children. The beach at Voelklip, flanked by green ...
Where? Stanford
The Salmonsdam Mountain Trail is situated in the nature reserve of the same name; close to the whale watching capital of South Africa, Hermanus. This area is scenic and inviting, popular for its peaceful ...
Where? Hermanus
Hermanus is popular for its whale watching and water sports; a sleepy seaside village that comes alive every year for the holidays, when the southern right and humpback whales make their elegant appearance in ...
Where? Stanford
A recent addition to Stanford, Don Gelato is owned and run by an Italian family, who chose Stanford as the place to settle and open the first branch of Don Gelato.
As opposed to ice-cream which is mass ...