Activities
Why Book With Us?
Many of the following places or trips we have had personal experience of – either one of us or both of us have been there or done it. Dave particularly likes the sea, so has been a few times on the kayak/boat trips. Book your activities through us to receive a discounted rate on some trips.
If there is anything you would like to know, please feel free to ask us. We also welcome guest feed back so we can pass on your comments.
On arrival to our guest house we try to give as much advice as we can regarding activities, walks to town, and restaurants etc. Feel free to book anything on arrival or in advance.
Grotto Beach – one of the only blue flag beaches in the Western Cape – is a five-minutes drive away. And Hermanus Golf Course is just 5kms away. Hermanus boasts many fantastic wine estates and restaurants, with great views.
Enjoy whale watching between June and November. Hermanus is said to provide “The best land-based whale watching in the world.”
Your hosts are happy to arrange local activities such as whale viewing, sea kayaking, fishing, shark cage diving/boat trips, horse riding, scuba diving, bird watching, wine tasting, mountain walks, quad bike trails and are there to help you with restaurant bookings and any holiday advice you may need.
Call : 072 820 9828
Local Activites
Shark Cage Diving!
Dive with the great white sharks! It's a thrill not to be missed!
Quad biking
This is a trip we have both done and was absolutely fantastic!
Whale Watching
Whales can be seen from the cliff paths and at the "Old Harbour".
Sea Kayaking
An absolute must for those that love the sea. From young teenagers and up.
White River Rafting
Fun and adventure on the Palmiet River 25 minutes from our Guest House.
Wine Tours
Our open sided safari style vehicles allows for a unique South African wine tasting.
African wings
Take a flight over Walker Bay and view the whales from the air. The ultimate experince!
Tree top tours
Based just an hour outside of Cape Town, the Canopy Tour is a great day out.
Africa's Big Cat Wildlife
Panthera Leo Africa is a future rehabilitation and releasing project.
Fatbike Tours
Enjoy the best bike ride you will ever have and experience.
Tour Guides
Specialised tours in organising completely tailor-made tours.
Penguin colony
The Bettys Bay penguin colony, situated at Stony Point.
Sand Boarding
One of Africas highest commercial sand boarding spots.
Cliff Path Walk
The Cliff Path attracts thousands of whale-watchers every year.
Hermanus Beaches
Grotto Beach has been voted one of the 4 Blue Flag Beaches in the Western Cape.
The Wine Wander
The Hermanus Overberg wine region is blessed with over 15 wineries.
Art & Culture
Within walking distance of each other.
Nature Reserve
Just 5 minutes from our Guest House.
Golf
At the foot of the Ferncliff Nature reserve with spectacular views.
Abalone Tours
Heart of Abalone tours are conducted on one of Abagold’s farms in the New Harbour.
Bird Watching
With a knowledgeable birder and photographer, half day or full day.
Breweries
About 20 minutes from our Guest House, at Stanford is the Birkenhead Brewery.
Cheese Farm
This is such a beautiful place to visit! Here on the banks of the tranquil river.
Cape Agulhas
A peaceful quaint old fishing village on the most Southern point of Africa.
Cape Overberg
The Overberg is an expanse of land that lies on the Southern most tip of Africa.
Farmers Market
Every Saturday there is a Farmers Market, where locals sell home grown produce.
SANSA
South African National Space Agency Space Science facility in Hermanus.