Cape Whale Coast
This an area of natural beauty and diversity
A road trip along the CAPE WHALE COAST stretches from Hangklip (Pringle Bay area) to Gansbaai, and is highly recommended. The Cape Whale Coast is one of the best places in the world for Whale Watching, best done in whale season between June and November each year.
The Greater Hermanus area is also situated along the Cape Whale Coast. It consists of various villages namely, Fisherhaven, Hawston, Vermont, Onrus, Sandbaai, Hemel en Aarde Valley. HERMANUS offers much for the whole family to enjoy. Marine life can be watched from your hotel bedroom or from your restaurant table. You also will be able to introduce your family to sharks, penguins, seals and wonderful birdlife. The area is also home to the richest floral kingdom on earth.
- Lovely restaurants can be found in Pringle Bay serving all types of delicious meals.
- There are many amazing restaurants to choose from where you can enjoy a delicious meal. For a quick bite – fast food outlets are available, also supermarkets, should you wish to purchase items for a picnic.
Gansbaai offers a choice of excellent restaurants, or if you wish to go off the menu, supermarkets, deli’s and wine shops will provide you with all you need for a perfect meal.
CLICK HERE to view recommended accommodation in:
- PRINGLE BAY / HANGKLIP
- HERMANUS
- STANFORD
- GANSBAAI / KLEINBAAI
Activities/Attractions
- Beach
- Bird watching
- Check out the Oystercatchers nesting on the beach
- Diving
- Fishing
- Hangklip lighthouse
- Harold Porter Botanical Gardens
- Have a drink at the Hangklip Hotel
- Hiking
- Kogelberg Nature Reserve
- Sailing
- Snorkling
- Surfing
- Visit the Alpacas
- Visit the Brodie Link Nature Reserve
- Walk at Moonlight Bay
- Whale watching
- Beaches
- Country Market
- Museums
- Nature reserves
- Rocklands Petting Farm
- Scenic walking areas
- Whale watching
- Wineries / Vineyards
- Dumzy Leather Works
- Hiking
- Horseback riding trails
- Klein River Cheese
- Orchid Nursery
- Overberg Honey Company
- Panthera Africa (Big Cat Sanctury)
- River cruise
- Sunset market
- African Penguin and Seabird Sanctury
- Dangerpoint Lighthouse
- Dyer Island Cruise
- Fatbike tour
- Fishing
- Horse riding on the beach
- Marine Big5 Safari
- Relax at the beach
- Scuba diving
- Shark cage diving and viewing
- Whale watching
Getting around
- Self-Drive