Life in the Wake of the Whale
Sightseeing
The Whale House is literally a seven-minute walk from one of the most celebrated Heritage sites in southern Africa -- the Klipgat Caves, a living memorial to Stone Age communities that lived here 70,000 years ago, and more recently to Khoikhoi families that regarded these caves as home 2,000 years ago. Visitors to the Klipgat caves will have access to a beautiful cove where you can swim, tan and relax in the quiet ambiance of ancient history, or take a stroll along the sands of an extraordinarily peaceful shore.
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Klipgat Caves
Normandie StreetThe Whale House is literally a seven-minute walk from one of the most celebrated Heritage sites in southern Africa -- the Klipgat Caves, a living memorial to Stone Age communities that lived here 70,000 years ago, and more recently to Khoikhoi families that regarded these caves as home 2,000 years ago. Visitors to the Klipgat caves will have access to a beautiful cove where you can swim, tan and relax in the quiet ambiance of ancient history, or take a stroll along the sands of an extraordinarily peaceful shore.
Gansbaai is called the Great White Shark Capital of the World for good reason. The waters off Dyer Island are teeming with Great White sharks that feast on the resident seal population. And if you would like to dive with these incredible creatures, a 15-minute drive from The Whale House will get you to Kleinbaai where you can book your shark-diving trip of a lifetime on one of many shark-diving cruises. And if whale watching is your preference, Kleinbaai also offers cruises into Walker Bay to see whales, dolphins, and Great Whites.
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Great White Shark Cage Diving
26 Flower StGansbaai is called the Great White Shark Capital of the World for good reason. The waters off Dyer Island are teeming with Great White sharks that feast on the resident seal population. And if you would like to dive with these incredible creatures, a 15-minute drive from The Whale House will get you to Kleinbaai where you can book your shark-diving trip of a lifetime on one of many shark-diving cruises. And if whale watching is your preference, Kleinbaai also offers cruises into Walker Bay to see whales, dolphins, and Great Whites.
There are three good reasons to visit the Birkenhead Brewery. The first is to sample their amazing beer and wines; the second is that it offers a hop skip and a jump to the Manor House, where you can feast on some incredible cuisine, and thirdly you can drive just a little further to the Raka Winefarm and sample the best the South African Wine Industry has to offer.
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Birkenhead Brewery
R326There are three good reasons to visit the Birkenhead Brewery. The first is to sample their amazing beer and wines; the second is that it offers a hop skip and a jump to the Manor House, where you can feast on some incredible cuisine, and thirdly you can drive just a little further to the Raka Winefarm and sample the best the South African Wine Industry has to offer.
The Grootbos Private Nature Reserve, is exactly 10 minutes' drive from the Whale House and offers some of the most magical fynbos hiking trails in the world. From day trails to more ambitious hikes you will find these trails an unforgettable experience, with magnificent views of the Indian Ocean and a rare tranquillity that will erase any of the stresses of the rate race. Not far from Grootbos is the Platbos Forest Reserve, the most most southerly indigenous forest reserve in Africa, offers hikes and trails, comfortable accommodation in forest huts and access to the indigenous trees and plants of the southern Cape.
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Grootbos Private Nature Reserve™
R43The Grootbos Private Nature Reserve, is exactly 10 minutes' drive from the Whale House and offers some of the most magical fynbos hiking trails in the world. From day trails to more ambitious hikes you will find these trails an unforgettable experience, with magnificent views of the Indian Ocean and a rare tranquillity that will erase any of the stresses of the rate race. Not far from Grootbos is the Platbos Forest Reserve, the most most southerly indigenous forest reserve in Africa, offers hikes and trails, comfortable accommodation in forest huts and access to the indigenous trees and plants of the southern Cape.
This natural tidal cove just 10 minutes drive east from the Whale House (in Stanford's Bay) is outstanding for a gentle swim in the sea or a tan -- whether you're 12 or 102. Bring your paddle-ski and a picnic hamper for an amazing sunset.
Skulpies Baai
This natural tidal cove just 10 minutes drive east from the Whale House (in Stanford's Bay) is outstanding for a gentle swim in the sea or a tan -- whether you're 12 or 102. Bring your paddle-ski and a picnic hamper for an amazing sunset.
Food scene
Draught beer, sunshine and appetising food will greet you at Afrikanos Bar and Grill near Kleinbaai.
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Afrikanos Bar and Grill - Gansbaai
Draught beer, sunshine and appetising food will greet you at Afrikanos Bar and Grill near Kleinbaai.
Great food, the opportunity to book your whale-watching and shark-diving tours, and a stroll away from Kleinbaai Harbour where you can board your shark-diving boat and head out to sea.
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Great White House Restaurant - Gansbaai
5 Geelbek StGreat food, the opportunity to book your whale-watching and shark-diving tours, and a stroll away from Kleinbaai Harbour where you can board your shark-diving boat and head out to sea.