Helicopter Rides
Thousands of Southern Right and Humpback whales migrate from the colder Antarctic to the warmer, sheltered waters of the South African shores. Based just off the shore of Walker Bay, South Africa's Bay of the Whales, we offer a bird’s eye view of these gentle giants, in our Whale Watching helicopter tours.
Spoil yourself with one of our Sight Seeing tours, and experience the beauty of the Overberg from the skies. Journey over a countryside of forests, orchards and vineyards in the Elgin valley, to the patched fields of wheat and bright yellow canola around the mountains by Caledon.
Whale Watching
See 40-ton Southern Right Whales only meters from the rocks or boat. The cliffs of Walker Bay, couple of meters away from the Lodge, offer the best land based whale viewing in the world. Watch as mothers feed there calves and come within 20 meters of the rocks.
Cape Fur Seal Watching
Travel by boat to Geyser Rock to experience vast colonies of seal and sea birds.
Great White Shark Diving
Be brave and dive with the king of the sea, just 20km off shore from the Lodge is Dyer Island where Great White Sharks swim undisturbed.
Kayak Trips
Set out on a sea kayak with a qualified guide and lifesaver. Enjoy a close encounter with the marine life.
Horse Riding
10km away from the Lodge is Stanford, they offer horse riding on trained horses.
Explore the Fynbos
On every coast and mountain in the Western Cape you can admire the beauty and extravagance of the proteas and indigenous plants in abundance. You will always get a surprise, not one year is the same, every year some other plant makes it´s appearance.
Platbos Indigenous Forest
Platbos is an ancient indigenous forest situated at the foot of Africa on the slopes of the Baviaanspoort Hills, on the Grootbos Road between Gansbaai and Hermanus. Described by well-known botanist and author, Professor Eugene Moll, as a "unique South African forest jewel", this is a forest that enchants and inspires all who come to visit.
De Kelders Cave Hike
De Kelders - meaning caves - the only fresh water caves on the African Coast with fantastic hikes through the caves, where archeological digs have uncovered a civilisation that lived in this area about 80 000 years ago.Some of the caves are within 5 minutes walk from our lodge.
Beaches
Miles and miles of unspoilt beaches, for swimming, building sand castles and exploring. Urchin shells and little mermaid´s purses. Beauty as far as the eye can see.
4x4 Mountain Tour
An adventure up the mountain above Gansbaai and surrounding areas, enjoy scenic rides through the fynbos and amazing views over Gansbaai, De Kelders, Franskraal and along the coastline to Hermanus on one side and Pearly Beach on the other.
Wine and Beer Tasting
Wine tasting is offered by many local wine farms in the area, even Birkenhead Breweries our local microbrewery with the best tasting beer in South Africa.
Danger Point Lighthouse
The beauty of our town, the HMS Birkenhead Shipwreck (1852) lies just off the coast from the lighthouse, you can see the waves crashing over it.
Fishing
Fishing is one of the biggest sports in the area. Many visitors enjoy coastline angling or deep-sea fishing; feel free to use our in house Umnenge Charters.
Golf
The 9-hole golf course in the middle of the fynbos, will give you hours of pleasure.
Bowling and Squash
Gansbaai has a bowling green and squash courts for the more energetic guests.
The Elim Mission
The Elim Mission, an original Moravian Mission where they still grind flour in the original water mill, is situated about 20 minutes from Gansbaai.
Hot Air Ballooning
Wineland Ballooning offers a unique adventure in the beautiful area of the Boland. HOT-AIR BALLOON flights are taking place in the scenic Berg River Valley outside of Paarl, towards Malmesbury.
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Proche De La Mer
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Proche De La Mer is a spacious, luxurious, up-market self catering home with beautiful sea views. Newly renovated and furnished. The house boasts three bedrooms and three bathrooms (2 En-Suite) three garages with access to the kitchen, as well as a Duplex flat which is rented out seperately. |
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The house has an open-plan kitchen, cosy fireflace and dining room with an 8 seater dining room suite. The kitchen is fully equipped for 10 people, with fridge/deep-freeze, microwave, gas stove and electric oven. The kitchen has three sliding doors, one leads out onto the back garden and the other two open onto the front garden with spectacular mountain views. |
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The main bedroom consists of – double bed, dressing room, en-suite bathroom with bath, shower, toilet and his and her basins.
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The second bedroom – double bed, en suite bathroom, bath, basin and toilet.
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The third bedroom – double bed, single bed, bathroom off bedroom, shower, basin and toilet.
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TV reception includes SABC 1,2,3 & ETV, DSTV is available for a small additional fee per day. One set of bedlinen will be provided, however linen will be changed if staying longer than 5 days. No bath or swimming towels provided.
The flat is very modernly furnished, with wrought iron headboard and staircase rails. There are two lounges, one on the ground floor with sliding door, large lounge suite, TV, built-in book shelve and double sleeper couch. Upstairs there is another lounge, bedroom (with double bed) bathroom with shower, shower, basin and toilet and ample cupboard space. There are two sliding doors onto a large balcony, one from the lounge and the other from the bedroom with amazing sea views.
| Lie in bed and enjoy the breathtaking sea views and watch the whales frolick in the ocean. There is a well equipped kitchenette and the flat has it’s own driveway, entrance and alarm system. |
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| Proche De La Mer is approximately 300 meters from the sea and if you opt to walk an extra 5 minutes along the trail that winds along the fynbos-lined cliffs you will end up at Stanford Beach, a beautiful beach for swimming, snorkelling, fishing or just relaxing and soaking up the sun. We are situated 160 km from Cape Town, 40 km from Hermanus and 20 km from Stanford. The area is world famous for whale watching and Great White Shark cagediving. For your enjoyment there is a variety of restaurants, wine farms, cheese farm and touch animal farm, as well as the local Birkenhead Brewery and golf courses situated in Hermanus and Kleinbaai. There are also many seaside hiking trails and the Walker Bay Nature Reserve (De Plaat) is a good one and also has a stunning beach. |
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There is a guest book in the house as well as the flat, please take the time to note down your comments and suggestions, this would be greatly appreciated.
Please note that no pets or smoking is permitted in the house and the house may not be used as an events venue.
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