Situated just 140 kilometres from Cape Town and built between the beautiful shores of Walker Bay, Hermanus has grown from a small seaside resort town to become arguably the best-known place for whale watching in the world. This town is also famed for its natural scenic beauty, featuring long stretches of pristine beaches. An excellent variety of restaurants, cafes and bars are also on offer. Today, Hermanus is more than just a popular holiday destination and offers visitors all kinds of activities, both energetic and relaxing. Visitors can explore the Old Harbour Museum, which is comprised of the charming fisherman’s village, the old harbour, and the Whale House Museum; hike through the nearby Fernkloof Nature Reserve, and sample an array of top-quality wine along the famous Hermanus Wine Route.
Sandwiched between the towering Outeniqua Mountains and the Indian Ocean, Knysna is a large town often referred to as the ‘Garden of Eden’, surrounded by stunning bays perfect for sailing, boating, and swimming; picturesque beaches and lagoons; and world-renowned forests. This well-catered town is also a perfect base for safari expeditions at nearby parks such as Knysna Elephant Park, and close-up animal experiences at centres such as Jukani Wildlife Sanctuary, Tenikwa Wildlife Awareness Centre, Birds of Eden, and Monkeyland Primate Sanctuary. From here, enjoy ample opportunities for surfing, swimming, yachting, jet-skiing, boating, fishing, and golfing. Visitors can also look forward to an array of wonderful markets, a picturesque waterfront filled with superb restaurants and shops, and several fantastic art galleries. Make sure to take a ferry trip to the famed Knysna Heads and sample the local oysters.
Sibuya Game Reserve is a unique, awe-inspiring destination located in South Africa’s Eastern Cape Province, encompassing lush valleys, vast grasslands, picturesque coastal forests, and breathtaking beaches. The park is home to a huge diversity of wildlife, including the famous ‘Big Five’, as well as numerous others and several rare species such as Oribi. Along the river, look out for otters, crocodiles, Kingfishers, and fish eagles (around 400 bird species live in the reserve); along the coast, walk the soft sands of gorgeous beaches lapped by the warm Indian Ocean. Travellers can look forward to river cruises, canoeing, swimming in the sea, horse riding, and excellent game drives. The variety of landscapes, along with the animals, make for wonderful photographic opportunities.
