Cape Town man becomes the first to swim to and from Dyer Island, Gansbaai
De Wet du Toit from Stellenbosch became the first person to successfully swim the treacherous 7.7km to-and-from Dyer Island, Gansbaai. These waters are better known for the sharks that swim here than for the humans. Continue reading...
Charming small towns to explore
Cape Town Etc recommends 5 small towns to explore and 2 of the villages are within easy reach. Stanford and Rooiels are within Cape Whale Coast territory and easily accessed via the scenic Clarence Drive, or the farm stall rich N2. Continue reading ...
Gansbaai 100 years old #Gansbaai100
On 21 October 1921 the first title deed for Gansbaai was registered, marking the official start of this coastal village. Activity in the region points to life prior this. The Danger Point Lighthouse is 120 years old while Gansbaai Primary established 115 years ago. Research has it that Erf 10 was the first property to be recorded on the Gansbaai property listing. Celebrating a century of development will be done with a programme that started with a walk from Gansbaai Tourism to the freshwater fountain in the new harbour. 52 people...
Good News for Overberg Rentals
Ciska de Vries, short-let rental agent for Seeff Hermanus said they are already about 85% booked out for December and January. “This year has been a surprise with bookings in Hermanus tripling, some homes have even quadrupled in booking conversions,” she added. She said further that guests have more downtime with extended school holidays and lockdown periods and guests have been eager for mini breakaways. 90% of bookings are local South Africans with only about 10% international, mostly from Europe and a few from the US. Prices have remained fairly flat with...
Hermanus Has Talent
If you can act, sing, dance, rap, recite poetry or do a special group performance you should enter Hermanus Has Talent by emailing hermanushastalent@gmail.com Registration fees are R50 and R100 for groups. ...
Hermanus Hotels in Conde Nast Readers’ Choice Awards Top 10
Two Hermanus Hotels are listed on the recently released Conde Nast Readers’ Choice Top 10 list. The Marine Hotel moved up to 4th place with a score of 99.28 while Birkenhead House is in 8th place with a score of 98.88....
Caption: Good News for Overberg Rentals
Ciska de Vries, short-let rental agent for Seeff Hermanus said they are already about 85% booked out for December and January. “This year has been a surprise with bookings in Hermanus tripling, some homes have even quadrupled in booking conversions,” she added. She said further that guests have more downtime with extended school holidays and lockdown periods and guests have been eager for mini breakaways. 90% of bookings are local South Africans with only about 10% international, mostly from Europe and a few from the US. Prices have remained fairly flat with...
A weekend in Hermanus
Way more than just Whales We recently spent a weekend in Hermanus, and fell in love with the town all over again. Hermanus is happening – art, restaurants, the beach, and of course the area’s most famous visitors, Southern Right Whales. At only an hour and a half away from Cape Town, we asked ourselves why we don’t visit Hermanus more often. The area is a pleasure to explore year-round, not only during whale season....
The World’s Best Vineyards for 2021 Revealed
World’s Best Vineyards has published their list of top wine tourism destinations for 2021. And there are quite a few surprises here. Continue reading...