Designed for curious families with a love for nature, culture, and connection, this day in the Overberg is filled with unforgettable encounters, from ancient sea caves and coastal cliffs to penguins and whales. Travel beyond the city into one of South Africa’s most scenic and enriching regions, where every stop offers something to discover, taste, or explore together.
Committed to Ethical & Sustainable Tourism: By selecting this itinerary, you are choosing one of our most sustainable experiences. At Escape+Explore, we are committed to minimizing negative impacts of travel while maximizing the benefits for our local communities and environment. Our expert guides are passionate about sharing our sustainability journey - feel free to ask them about the steps we’re taking or how you can get involved. Together, we can make travel a force for good.
Leave the city behind and journey over the dramatic Sir Lowry’s Pass, we’ll make a quick stop at the beloved Peregrine Farmstall for fresh coffee and pastries, a local favourite and the perfect way to fuel up for the adventure ahead.
We continue into the heart of the Overberg, where nature, ocean, and adventure blend seamlessly. Your day begins in the coastal village of De Kelders, named for the ancient, cellar-like caves carved into the limestone cliffs along Walker Bay. These caves are not only a geological wonder but also a site of great historical significance, once home to Middle Stone Age humans and later the Khoikhoi people. Clamber down the pathways to explore this ancient cave system and take in panoramic views of the bay, once a paradise for hunter-gatherers and now a haven for marine life.
Take a scenic walk along the cliff paths of Hermanus, one of the best land-based whale-watching destinations in the world. From elevated vantage points, spot southern right whales and their calves breaching just offshore. Along the way, look out for seals, dolphins, birdlife, and hidden rock pools, ideal for adventurous young explorers.
As we continue along the coast, the scenic R44 route hugs the shoreline from False Bay to Walker Bay, offering incredible ocean views and plenty of opportunities for marine sightings. Along this route, we’ll stop in Betty’s Bay, home to the Stony Point Penguin Colony, where families can watch these charismatic seabirds waddle, preen, and play in their natural environment.
Tour Code: Travelyst Master
Group Size: Any Group Size
Flexibility - adaptable on an hour to hour basis to suit your clients’ needs and changing weather conditions throughout the day. Where you go and what activities you do are up to you.
Adventure Utility Vehicle (AUV) – Our vehicle comes equipped with stand up paddles, pre-packed hiking packs and a fully stocked gourmet pantry with drinks included.
Top Adventure Guides - Viewed as the best in Africa in their specialist fields, our guides have a wealth of experience and stories to tell.
The tour shown is only an example, more or less can be done on the day. Click on the activities list and map for more information.
Includes:
- Private Adventure Guide / Driver
- Exclusive Use of Adventure Utility Vehicle
- Adventure Equipment - SUP Boards, Safety Gear & Hiking packs
- Drinks - Soft Drinks, Beer, Wine & Selected Spirits
- Gourmet Pantry - selection of snacks and picnic items
- Unlimited travel in and around Cape Town, including as far as Winelands & Hermanus
Excludes:
- Surf Board, Wetsuit, and Tuition & Mountain Bikes – available at a supplement cost
- Entry, Attraction Fees and Park Fees – e.g. Aquarium & Cable Car
- Additional restaurant meals and wine farm supplied picnics
- Adventures beyond 100 km radius of Cape Town - e.g. Cape Agulhas, Ceres & Orange River
- Onward Transfer out of touring area. e.g pick up and touring in one location, drop off in second location
- Luggage transfers of more than two people (limited space due to onboard offerings)
- Extended Day Supplement – pick up before 8 am and drop off after 6 pm
Optional Enhancements: These are at an additional cost, please request a quotation from your Adventure Architect). These include the likes of Fat Biking, Horse Riding, Helicopter Transfers, Boat Trips, MTBing or Ebiking & Hop-On Specialists etc please refer to Additional Tour Enhancements Rate Sheet.
