Attractions IN/AROUND Sandbaai
Golf Courses
Arabella Golf Club
Set in the Majestic Kogelberg mountain range and bordered by the Bot Rivier Lagoon is the Arabella Golf Course with its tricky bunkers, immaculate Kikuyu fairways and inventive water hazards it is of little wonder that the course has consistently been ...
Beaches
Cape Overberg Beaches
While much of the Cape Overberg is inland, there are a number of spectacular beaches to be found here. Hermanus is a coastal town known for its excellent whale-watching opportunities. It is also home to some of the magnificent beaches that have earned it ...
Beaches
Hermanus Beaches
Where? +/-2 hours drive from Cape Town on the south coast of the Cape. Includes: Onrus Beach, Grotto Beach, Kammabaai and Langbaai Beach. Go there for whale watching, sun bathing, swimming, angling, surfing. Being the whale watching capital of the ...
Landmarks
Hermanus New Harbour
Hermanus' New Harbour lies west of town, alongside the township Zwelihle and close to the western end of Westcliff Road. The well-known Old Harbour, by comparison, lies close to Gearing's Point - the town's main promenade, now strewn with outdoor ...
Cultural / Miscellaneous / Uniquely South African
Hermanus Whale Crier
Hermanus on the Cape Whale Coast has its very own whale crier, and, what's more, Hermanus lays claim to the only whale crier in the world. The popular town of Hermanus, connected directly to the Mother City by the R43 and N2, is famous for whale ...
Landmarks / Miscellaneous
Hoys Koppie
By definition, a koppie is a small hill on an otherwise flat area, and Hoy's Koppie certainly earns its name by this account. This little treasure is dramatic in its stature, beautiful for its fauna and flora, and thrilling to ...
Landmarks / Mountain Passes / Popular Tourist Routes
Rotary Way
Rotary Way may be a short route, but it is one that showcases some of Hermanus' loveliest views within a space of just a few kilometres. It is a partially tarred road and climbs 188 metres up the mountains and ...
Outdoor Activities
Shark Cage Diving
Shark cage diving in South Africa has grown greatly in popularity and there are now a number of commercialized locations to view these incredible monsters of the deep. Your adrenaline is sure to pump as you come almost face to face with the sea's most ...
Lakes / Dams / Landmarks / Miscellaneous
Vermont Salt Pan
Vermont, a suburb of Hermanus, lies between Hawston and Sandbaai. It was developed with twenty percent of its area dedicated to retaining the original coastal fynbos, which forms natural green corridors between the homes, up the mountain and ...
Nature Reserves
Walker Bay Nature Reserve
Extending along a stretch of coast between the town of De Kelders and the Hermanus Lagoon, the Walker Bay Nature Reserve lies just 3 kilometres from Gansbaai, east of Hermanus on the Danger Point Peninsula. One can get into the reserve at Stanford, via ...
Wine Estates
Walker Bay Wine Estates
The Hemel-en-Aarde (Heaven and Earth) Valley is one of the most productive regions in terms of the production of wines. It has the ideal climate, as the icy wind from the Atlantic Ocean cools it down. In addition, the mountains, which surround the ...
Activities / Wine Routes
Walker Bay Wine Route
Walker Bay, a 45 minute drive from Cape Town, has become a fashionable region to visit, particularly with the establishment of over a dozen wineries in and around Hermanus, already popular for its whale spotting between June and November. The ...
Landmarks / Museums
Whale House Museum
As the acclaimed home of the whales between around June and December, Hermanus celebrates these cetaceans in many ways, not least of all at the Whale House Museum. Here, the mysteries of their behaviour, migration, diet, reproduction and ...
Activities / Miscellaneous / Whale Route
Whale Watching in Walker Bay
Walker Bay – heart of the whale coast. The waters between Hermanus and Pearly Beach attract hundreds of whales annually to the shallow waters of this coastline, also known as the whale coast. Daily sightings of these giant beasts of the sea, certainly in ...
... and a little further afield
Landmarks / National Parks / Nature Reserves
Agulhas National Park
Lying in what is known as the Agulhas Plain at the southernmost tip of Africa is the Agulhas National Park, just 45 kilometres from the popular village of Gansbaai. This might be the meeting place of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, but the Agulhas ...
Entertainment / Miscellaneous / Popular Tourist Routes
Baardskeerdersbos Art Route
The artist's village of Baardskeerdersbos, more commonly known to locals simply as Bbos, lies on a dirt road somewhere between Stanford and Wolvengat. Most commonly it is accessed via the road that takes you past Grootbos Nature Reserve and Platbos ...
Marine Protected Areas
Betty's Bay Marine Protected Area
Betty's Bay MPA lies adjacent to the popular seaside town of Betty's Bay and the Kogelberg Nature Reserve, both managed by CapeNature. It protects a diverse number of habitats – from rocky shores and exposed sandy beaches, to subtidal ...
Nature Reserves
Boosmansbos Wilderness Area
Boosmansbos Wilderness Area lies in the beautiful Langeberg Mountains, over 14 000 hectares that is, in turn, part of the Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve. It is regarded as a hiker's domain, a great space in which to scale peaks to reach views that are ...
Birdlife or Wildlife Sanctuaries
Caledon Blue Crane Route
The Caledon farmers grouped together to protect the Blue Crane bird and increase tourism in the area, establishing the Caledon Blue Crane Route, which allows visitors to see the blue crane in its natural environment, and encouraging the blue crane onto ...
Beaches
Cape Agulhas Beaches
Cape Agulhas is a rocky headland with some gorgeous beaches, making it a stunning weekend getaway for travellers along the Garden Route or those exploring the Cape Overberg. The Cape Agulhas region is home to the coastal towns of Arniston, L'Agulhas, ...
Natural Wonders
Cape Whale Coast
The coming of the whales to the Cape Overberg coastline, also known as the Cape Whale Coast, every year between June and November, not only creates a stir, but brings to our shores a large, intelligent and remarkable giant of the sea and the only mammal ...
Marine Protected Areas
De Hoop Marine Protected Area
De Hoop Marine Protected Area (MPA) lies adjacent to the De Hoop Nature Reserve on the Cape Overberg coastline, protecting 253 km² between Stillbaai Point and Ryspunt, and extending three nautical miles offshore. Marine protected areas ...
Nature Reserves
De Hoop Nature Reserve
The De Hoop Nature Reserve is approximately 34 000 ha in size and one of the largest natural areas managed by Cape Nature Conservation. It is a favourite destination for hikers, cyclists, bird watchers and during the winter and early summer months, whale ...
Nature Reserves
De Mond Nature Reserve
As its name suggests De Mond Nature Reserve lies at a river mouth – the Heuningnes River - in the curve of a natural bay, almost halfway between the coastal towns of Arniston and Struis Bay. The De Mond estuary has remained relatively undisturbed and ...
Sandbaai as a destination
Also in the neighbourhood
Baardskeerdersbos, Barrydale, Bettys Bay, Botrivier, Buffeljagsrivier, Caledon, Cape Agulhas, De Hoop, De Kelders, Elgin, Fisherhaven, Franskraal, Gansbaai, Grabouw, Greyton, Hawston, Heidelberg, Hermanus, Kleinbaai, Kleinmond, Malgas, Onrus, Pearly Beach, Pringle Bay, Riviersonderend, Rooi Els, Stanford, Suiderstrand, Suurbraak, Swellendam, Tesselaarsdal, Vermont, Villiersdorp, Witsand
Staying Overnight
Whale Rock 40
Whale Rock 40 is a seafront apartment situated only thirty metres away from the crashing waves against the rocky shores in Hermanus. The balcony ...
Pashasha Beach House
Pashasha - a Xhosa word meaning 'all good' encapsulates the principles on which this breezy beach house accommodation was created. An 'all good',...
Brander View
Branderdraai is the perfect entertainer's holiday house offering self catering in the heart of Sandbaai. The house is just a few minutes' drive f...
Shore's Edge
Spectacular sea views and a beach front location await guests at this luxurious holiday home, situated only minutes from the village centre of He...
Seapearl Cottage
Seapearl Cottage offers comfortable self-catering accommodation in Hermanus in a quiet street nestled between Onrus and Sandbaai beaches. Boastin...
Ocean View Beach House
Ocean View Beach House is the ideal holiday home for a large family or group of friends with majestic views of the mountain and ocean, which is 5...
Carole's Cottage
Carole's Cottage is a welcoming well appointed, self-catering cottage, in a secure private estate in Sandbaai, a suburb just 3km from the centre ...
Glow Boutique Suites
Glow Boutique Suites offers bed and breakfast accommodation in Sandbaai, Hermanus. This boutique guest house offers comfortable luxury accommodat...
Sandbaai Country House
Sandbaai Country House offers individually decorated rooms with views of Walker Bay or the Hottentots Holland Mountains. The bright and colourful...
Whalesong Villa
Whalesong Villa offers Cape Overberg self catering in Sandbaai, Hermanus. Guests visiting this home can enjoy a cool ocean breeze, uninterrupted ...
The Seagull Hermanus
Seagull Hermanus is a self catering holiday house situated in Sandbaai, a picturesque area bordering greater Hermanus. The house features two cha...
Absolute Ocean Boutique Guesthouse
Absolute Ocean Beach House is situated as close as you can get to the ocean in one of the finest positions in Hermanus. We are literally next to ...
Seaview 110
Nestled in the tranquil enclave of Sandbaai, Sea View is a self-catering holiday house, perfect for families seeking a serene retreat. Ideally po...
2 On Third Ave Two Bed
2 on Third Ave Two Bed provides self catering accommodation in the beautiful village of Sandbaai. Ideally located just a stone's throw from Herma...
Schulphoek House
Schulphoek House is situated on the Schulphoek Bay, a protected sanctuary with spectacular sea views and a favourite spot for viewing Southern Ri...
Stukkie van der Merwe Holiday Cottage
Stukkie Van Der Merwe is a self-catering cottage in the quiet and beautiful Sandbaai, a suburb of Hermanus. The cottage accommodates four guests ...
2 On Third Ave Three Bed
2 On Third Ave Three Bed provides self catering accommodation in the beautiful village of Sandbaai. Ideally located just a stone's throw from Her...
Mystic Breeze
Mystic Breeze is a modern home situated in the village of Sandbaai and is within easy walking distance from the Sandbaai beach with only a greenb...
Seapearl Oceanfront Villa
Seapearl Oceanfront Villa offers comfortable self-catering accommodation in Hermanus in a quiet street nestled between Onrus and Sandbaai beach. ...
MaFaRi Beach House
Situated in Sandbaai / Hermanus on the well known Whale Coast of South Africa, MaFaRi Beach House offers accommodation for 10 guests. It is perfe...
Elizabeth Guesthouse
Elizabeth Guesthouse is located in Sandbaai and offers guests a comfortable B&B in Hermanus. The picturesque little town is world renowned for it...
Crimson Views
Crimson Views is situated in Sandbaai and offers Hermanus self catering for a family or group of friends. It is within easy reach of numerous sho...
Seabreeze 213
Seabreeze 213 is a spacious four-bedroom, four-bathroom holiday home offering self-catering accommodation just two minutes from the beach. You'll...
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