Reasons To Visit South Africa
The most economical and by far the most popular way to experience South Africa is on a self drive. The roads are good, traffic tends to be light and driving is on the left.
Within easy driving distance of Cape Town, the valleys of Paarl, Stellenbosch and Franschhoek have become known as 'The Winelands'. Here you can admire the manicured rows of green and russet vines and even stop to sample the local tipple.
Cape Town – one of the world’s great cities, Cape Town has excellent accommodation, is easy to explore and is the gateway to the Wine Regions and Garden Route. Cape Town is an ideal place to start your trip around South Africa.
Hermanus and Walker Bay, near Cape Town, are perhaps the best places in the world to spot whales from the shore (Jun-Dec). Whale watching trips from boats are also popular in South Africa.
Learn how Ghandi, Paul Kruger and Winston Churchill were all involved in the battle of Spioenkop, during the Boer War, or how a hundred British soldiers held off some 4,000 Zulus at Rorke’s Drift, and how nearly 1,800 were killed a few hours earlier at the battle of Isandlwana.
South Africa offers some of the best safari in the whole of Africa. One of the best places are the private reserves of Kruger Greater Park, where you can see the 'Big Five' (lion, leopard, rhino, elephant and buffalo).
South Africa boasts some spectacular scenery across the whole country. These include the imposing Drakensberg Mountains, coastal views along the Garden Route, the impressive Blyde River Canyon and the vast Karoo.
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The coastline of Walker Bay allows migrating southern right whales to approach within metres of the shore. Here, and Hermanus, are the best places in the world to see whales from the shore.
Situated on Sievers Point, midway between Hermanus town centre and its wide stretches of white beaches, Abalone Guest Lodge provides comfortable accommodation with a stylish seaside atmosphere.
From Hermanus the road curves around Walker Bay to De Kelders, one of the best places to experience land-based whale watching, great white shark diving, magnificent fynbos and gorgeous white beaches.
Whilst Hermanus Beach Villa is slightly out of Hermanus we feel it is a great base for the area as taxis can be arranged for the evening and the views are spectacular.
Only metres from the cliff tops which over look the whales below La Fontaine occupies an enviable position in Hermanus as it is also within walking distance of the restaurants and shops.
Located about a mile from the centre of Hermanus, Ocean Eleven faces out over a fynboscovered cliff top under which whales can be seen at the right time of year. The accommodation...
Whilst Villa Blu is slightly out of Hermanus and set back from the beach we feel it is a great base for the area as taxis can be arranged for the evening and it is just a short walk down to the beach to see the whales.
Located just south of Hermanus, Grootbos is part rustic lodge, part scientific research centre, involved in preserving the remarkable flora and fauna of the region and sharing its mysteries...
The Marine presides over Hermanus like the grand lady she is. Guests have been coming to this imposing building, set on the cliff edge, for over a hundred years, and everything has...
Birkenhead House is a beautiful haven up on the cliffs overlooking Walker's Bay. Only a few minutes walk to the nearby beaches below the rim-flow pool, the Birkenhead provides...
The Cape Region & Winelands, in the vicinity
The Cape Region & Winelands, 42 miles away
The Cape Region & Winelands, 48 miles away
The Cape Region & Winelands, 54 miles away
The Cape Region & Winelands, 58 miles away
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