Savannah Café
Where? Hermanus
Savannah Café in Hermanus is all about the relaxed, cultured lifestyle for which Hermanus is renowned, where you can enjoy delicious food and drink. As one of the most popular places to enjoy a scrumptious ...
Vlei and Veldt Trail
Where? De Hoop
Start: the restaurant at Die Opstal
Finish: Die Opstal
Duration: the shorter loop (red) is 6 km and very doable; the longer route (blue) just over 10 km
Fitness: relatively fit; the shorter loop is not ...
Kammabaai Beach
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 ...
Stanford Saturday Morning Market
Where? Stanford
On Saturday mornings, the courtyard alongside Stanford Art Café on Stanford's main road, Queen Victoria Street, fills up with locals selling fresh food and goods.
From bakes, preserves,flowers, herbs, ...
Cape Agulhas Lighthouse Museum
Where? L'Agulhas
The Cape Agulhas Lighthouse Museum was opened in 1994 and is the only one of its kind that is found in Africa. The museum is a wonderful historical source of not only the lighthouse but also of the old fish ...
Walker Bay Fisherman's 4x4 Trail
Where? Stanford
The Whale Coast of South Africa leaves visitors breathless, with its sweeping seascapes, endless beaches and mile upon mile of green vegetation. The fishing villages are still in full working order, and ...
Watch Penguins Play
Where? Bettys Bay
Things in life aren't always black and white... except for the African Penguin. Of course things that are black and white leave little room for individuality... except for the African Penguin whose specific ...
The Restaurant at Newton Johnson
Where? Hermanus
Appropriately named ‘Heaven’ is situated in an idyllic vineyard setting in the verdant Hemel & Aarde valley, just before Hermanus. With huge windows maximizing the jaw-droppingly beautiful view, dining at ...
Highlands Trail
Where? Kleinmond
The Highlands Trail is situated near the small town of Kleinmond in the Western Cape. This coastal town is known for its biodiversity and is, as a result, a rather popular vacation spot. This means that the ...
Franskraal Beach
Where? De Kelders
Cameras and binoculars at the ready everyone, Franskraal Beach is not only beautiful but is a popular birding hotspot and you are bound to see some interesting species in the area.
Climb among the rocks ...
Hermanus MTB Route
Where? Hermanus
Mountain Biking trail are being developed all over Hermanus encouraging riders to explore the town and surrounds on two wheels.
This particular route is of a medium difficulty, is a circular 17 kilometer ...
Rooi Els Beach
Where? Rooi Els
5km from Pringle Bay next to Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve, Rooi Els Beach is a popular beach with holiday makers, it is relatively secluded and sheltered which makes it a popular swimming spot.
Swimming is ...
Quad Bike Tour at Mosaic Sanctuary
Where? Stanford
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, ...
De Hoop Trail
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 ...
See the Whale Show at the Whale Museum
Where? Hermanus
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 ...