Things To Do
Oak Village | Walker Bay Lodge | Nantes-Vue
Oak Village
Relax outside on the sundeck with breathtaking views of Stellenbosch and its mountains or enjoy a glass of wine or cup of coffee outside in the garden. Visit award winning restaurants, coffee shops, museums or theatres, all within walking distance. Dawid Kriel offers guests the opportunity to learn and experience more about South African cuisine with cooking classes at the guesthouse, this always promise to be a fun filled event with guests preparing their own dinner. Contact us for more information.
For the more adventurous there is a variety of options in and around town. Beautiful hiking trials, quad biking, wine tours, bird watching, horse riding and whale watching is to name only a few of the things to do in Stellenbosch and surroundings. One can also find some of the worlds most beautiful golf courses around Stellenbosch, and about 20 excellent courses, all within an hours drive from Stellenbosch.
Oak Village is perfectly situated for traveling in any direction with easy access to all major routes in and around town. Cape Town International Airport is 35 minutes away and beautiful beaches and wine farms around town are within easy reach.
Walker Bay Lodge
Here follows a list some of many things to do in Hermanus and surroundings! Let us know what ever you are interested in and we will assist with info and the booking of your trips and excursions while visiting our beautiful Valley!
- Best land- and boat- based whale watching in the world (June to Dec) and shark cage diving or viewing only, for the less adventurous!
South Africa's Whale Coast stretches from Gansbaai in the south to St Helena Bay on the West Coast, with Hermanus in the centre. Courting, mating and calving whales frequent the waters between June and November. Most commonly seen is the Southern right whale, but Humpback and Bryde's whales have also been sighted.
Hermanus boasts some of the best land-based whale watching in the world. Walker Bay has become the nursery and breeding ground of the Southern Right Whale, and can be seen as close as 10 meters from shore, breaching, sailing, spy hopping and lob tailing and playing with their babies. Hermanus also boasts the world's only whale crier, who patrols the streets blowing his kelp horn and alerting you to the whereabouts of the whales.
Other activities to enjoy:
- The Cliff Path is a flat 12 km stretch of winding paths, some gravel, some concrete, through underbush, underneath Milkwood trees and over rocks – this is where you will come as close as a stone’s throw from whales!
- Deep sea fishing
- In season we can arrange netting of rock lobster/crayfish from boat
- Scuba Diving and Snorkeling
- Boat trips to Dyer Island to see the Marine BIG 5
- Kayaking - Sea or Lagoon
- Mountain trails/walks in Fernkloof Nature Reserve and other reserves in the area
- Horse Riding – beach and mountain rides
- Hermanus Golf Course literally on our doorstep
- and Arabella Golf Course a 30 minute drive away
- River cruises on the African Queen & Platanna close by
- Many other Sports (Golf, tennis, squash, gym, cycling, etc.)
- Wine routes – visit 7 wineries in the Walker Bay area, Hermanus is a one hour’s drive from Paarl, Stellenbosch and Franschhoek wine routes and 1.5 hours from the Robertson and Montagu Wine Area.
- Arts and crafts market and museums in town
- Fantastic bird watching spots!
- Paragliding
- Danger Point light house and many others
Nantes-Vue
Paarl is based in the Western Cape, in the heart of the Cape Winelands of South Africa! It is well know for its relaxed environment, not to mention the many outstanding wine farms, and plenty of good food at the many outstanding restaurants.
As an appetizer, we would like to tell you more about one of the wine estates that always offer a memorable experience Seidelberg Wine Estate.
What do they have to offer:
- Spectacular views and complemented with live Venetian style glass blowing - RED Hot Glass
- Good food prepared by the well known Cape Malay chef, Cas Abrahams at the restaurant Spectacular views
- Wine tastings
- Award Winning wines
- Cellar Tours
- For the kids tractor rides and a play pen
- Picnics
Another great feature are the many restaurants of Paarl with superb food, one of which is the award winning Marks restaurant.
Of course there are a number of historical buildings to visit such as Afrikaaner Taal Monument and of course the National Monument that is Nantes-Vue Guest House.
