The Whispering Tree
The Whispering Tree is a massive Ficus burkei (Burke’s fig or common wild fig) in Voëlroepersfontein’s garden with South African Champion Tree status.
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Villiersdorp Vintage Tractor and Engine Club
Visit the Tractor Museum in Villiersdorp and travel through the fascinating history of farming machinery, which have been carefully restored by members of the club.
Swartberg Nature Reserve (Gamkaskloof – Die Hel)
The remote and isolated Gamkaskloof (also known as Die Hel) promises a sensory feast of proteas, regional ports and donkey trails.
Hottentots Holland Nature Reserve
The Hottentots Holland Nature Reserve in the Elgin Valley is perfect for challenging hikes, pulse-racing kloofing and zipline adventures.
Boosmansbos Wilderness Area
Boosmansbos Wilderness Area is an exclusive hiking destination and boasts dramatic mountainous terrain, wild indigenous forests and lush mountain fynbos.
Gamkaberg Nature Reserve
The Gamkaberg Nature Reserve in the Klein Karoo is ideally suited to those seeking some peace and tranquility in a remote reserve.
Cango Caves
The Cango Caves Heritage Tour is an easy walk through the first six largest and most spectacular halls while the Adventure Tour is challenging with exciting passages and narrow tunnels.
Bartolomeu Dias Museum Complex
The Bartolomeu Dias Museum Complex is home to the 500 year old Post Office Tree, a life-size replica of the Dias Caravel, the Shell Museum and an Ethno-Botanical garden.
De Hoop Vultures
Hike up to the Vulture Deck on Potberg mountain where they can watch the amazing endangered Cape vultures, the Western Cape’s last surviving colony, swoop and soar above.
De Hoop Land-Based Whale Watching
Watch from the comfort of coastal accommodation, follow the walkway or sit on un-spoilt sand dunes while watching these breathtaking whales.
Wildekrans Wine Estate
Known for its award-winning wines, olive oils and dining experiences, Wildekrans also offers luxury farm accommodation, and many outdoor activities for nature lovers and biking/hiking enthusiasts.
Marine Dynamics Shark Tours
Marine Dynamics is a whale watching and shark cage diving company based in Kleinbaai, a small harbour town, part of Gansbaai in the Western Cape of South Africa.
The Padloper Coffee Shop
The Padloper is a family run coffee shop situated on the N2 with lovely views of the Riviersonderend mountains serving coffee, tea, milkshakes, cakes, breakfast, toasted sandwiches and light meals.
Napier Farm Stall and Restaurant
Napier Farm Stall and Restaurant has set the standard in Napier for top quality ‘plaaskombuis’, or as the English refer, a wholesome country meal.
Caledon Museum
Caledon Museum, a Victorian house from Caledon’s past, presents old masterpieces in modern frames.
Lemonicious
Lemonicious is one of the locals’ most-loved restaurants in Hermanus, serving Seafood, Sushi and Grills with a Whale of a View.
Drummond Arms
Drummond Arms in the small coastal village Rooi Els along the R44 (Clarence Drive) serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee and drinks.
Shipwreck Museum
This part of the SA coastline is known as the “Graveyard of Ships” with well known ships like the ‘Arniston’, ‘Birkenhead’ and ‘Queen of the Thames’ coming to grief in these waters.
Houw Hoek Hotel
The perfect retreat situated in a peaceful nature reserve where you can enjoy old-world charm, warm hospitality and tranquil surroundings.
Ocean Basket
Ocean Basket Hermanus offers delicious Mediterranean inspired seafood and is South Africa’s most loved seafood restaurant.
The Whale House Museum
Entering the main hall, the giant whale skeleton suspended from the ceiling is the first thing you see. Informative exhibits teach visitors how to identify the whales that visit these shores.
Kwetu Guest Farm
Kwetu, Swahili for “Our home, our place”, is a peaceful farm in Buffeljagsrivier offering nature lovers game, horse riding and bass and tilapia fishing.
Gansbaai and Pearly Beach Horse Trails
An excursion on horseback is undoubtedly the most pleasurable way to explore this secluded and pristine stretch of the Cape Whale Coast in the Overberg.
Walker Bay Nature Reserve
Walker Bay, a coastal nature reserve in the south-western Cape, is situated just east of Hermanus and includes five coastal areas between Hermanus and Die Dam near Struisbaai.
Cornell Skop Farm
The 140ha farm on the Van der Stel Pass in Bot River is a tranquil location that Luke Cornell has carefully developed over the years in order to create the best possible environment for all the animals in his care.
SA Forest Adventures Kleinmond
Trained in all things adventure, the highly skilled guides at SA Forest Adventures will get you smiling with a selection of adventurous activities, while ensuring your utmost safety.
SA Forest Adventures Hermanus
Trained in all things adventure, the highly skilled guides at SA Forest Adventures will get you smiling with a selection of adventurous activities, while ensuring your utmost safety.
SA Forest Adventures Caledon
Trained in all things adventure, the highly skilled guides at SA Forest Adventures will get you smiling with a selection of adventurous activities, while ensuring your utmost safety.
Dyer Island Cruises
Dyer Island Cruises provides 5 star marine adventures with the opportunity to view the Marine Big 5 of the Dyer Island ecosystem: whales, sharks, dolphins, seals and penguins.
Rooisand Nature Reserve
As the vlei is also a birding paradise, one can combine horse and bird watching. In summer one often sees the white cattle egrets riding piggyback on the horses.