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What to do and see in Overstrand, Western Cape: The Best Tours
Discover the best top things to do in Overstrand, South Africa including 3-Day Luxury Gondwana Big 5 Safari & Whale Coast Private Tour from Cape Town, 2-Day Wine and Whale Coast Small Group Tour with Cape Agulhas from Cape Town, Cape Agulhas Full Day Private Tour from Cape Town, Vineyard Tour and Wine Tasting, OVERBERG WINE WALK (2 people), Beach Ride - De Kelders I Gansbaai, Whale Watching Walking Tours (Land-Based) - from JUNE 2021, Marine Big 5 Safari from Hermanus, 6 Day Cape to Addo Safari, Boat Based Whale Watching from Hermanus.
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1. 3-Day Luxury Gondwana Big 5 Safari & Whale Coast Private Tour from Cape Town
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Be left in awe of Mother Nature as this three-day luxury safari that shows off the rustic beauty of vast open plains of the Garden Route's Gondwana Reserve (just 4,5 hours from Cape Town) and expansive ocean horizons packed with the possibility of unprecedented Big 5 and whales, even penguins sightings. The big blues are the star of the show as you set off along the Whale Coast with Clarence Drive to reach Hermanus - one of the best land-based whale watching locations in the world and visit the adorable African penguins at Stoney Point en route. Overnight 2 nights at African rondavel/hut inspired suites of Gondwana Game Reserve with the second day destined for all things 'safari'. Spend the entire day within the magnificent 11000-hectare wildlife reserve to spot most of the Big 5 on a morning and evening safari among the dramatic Outeniqua and Langeberg Mountains background and unique fynbos vegetation. Travel back to reach Cape Town on day 3 with a wine tasting stop along Route 62.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, 2 nights accommodation, Professional local English speaking driver/guide, Private Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Hotel pickup and drop-off (from central Cape Town), Gondwana Morning & Evening Safari 4x4 Game Drive, Bottled water
Exclusions: Lunch, meals and drinks not mentioned
Reviewed By AlbertoVanzetto
Great trip! TK was so helpful and always available to help. The hostels we stayed in were amazing and the activities even better, I strongly suggest the elephant walk, bungee jumping and sandboarding.
2. 2-Day Wine and Whale Coast Small Group Tour with Cape Agulhas from Cape Town
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 8 reviews
Venture down south with this action-packed 2-day trip from Cape Town along the scenic Cape Whale Route – offering some of the best land-based whale watching sites for the Southern Right Whales during breeding season and to ultimately reach the most Southern Tip of Africa at Cape Agulhas. Sample local wines paired with chocolate or biltong at estates in Stellenbosch and Franschhoek Winelands regions. Spend the next day relaxing in Hermanus; hiking the cliff paths with optional sea kayaking during whale season and penguin spotting at Betty's Bay!
Inclusions: Breakfast, Local English-speaking professional tour guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Visit a Kayamandi township local, Wine and chocolate or biltong pairing session, MCC bubbly tasting
Exclusions: Lunch, dinner and drinks, unless specified, Optional Whale Watch Cruise (about R1000) or Sea Kayak (about R600) or Shark Cage Dive (about R2500), Optional Biltong & wine tasting
Reviewed By AlbertoVanzetto
Great trip! TK was so helpful and always available to help. The hostels we stayed in were amazing and the activities even better, I strongly suggest the elephant walk, bungee jumping and sandboarding.
3. Cape Agulhas Full Day Private Tour from Cape Town
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Explore the official meeting point of the Two Oceans and take a photo with one foot in the Indian Ocean and the other foot in the Atlantic Ocean. This is also the Southernmost Tip of Africa. On our tour, you will visit the African Penguins at Stony Point Penguins Colony and spot some Southern Right whales (during Whale season) in Hermanus along the seashores if they are around. Enjoy a wine tasting in the Hemel-en-Aarde Winelands. An optional lunch can be enjoyed either on a wine estate or at a seaside restaurant in Hermanus.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Bottled water, Entrance fees to Cape Agulhas lighthouse, Private Tour Guide/Driver and Private Vehicle , Entrance fees to Stony Point Penguins colony
Exclusions: Meals, Drinks & Gratuities (optional), Wine tasting fees
Reviewed By nobenathibungane
Very tentative guide, well knowledgeable about the wine and the farms. I new very little about wine, after the trip I knew how it is process, difference between white and red wine. The different cultivars which are chosen for specific wines
4. Vineyard Tour and Wine Tasting
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Follow the journey of our delicious Benguela Cove grapes as they move from the vineyard to your glass.
Inclusions: Wine tasting
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By Lucyex123
Fantastic pairing, Everglen excellent service from Valentino, fabulous wines! We really enjoyed the service and the beautiful views
5. OVERBERG WINE WALK (2 people)
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
An exploration of the valley nestling between the Babylonstoring and Kleinrivierberge Mountain ranges. Many of the wine estate owners have set apart tracts of their land as part of a conservancy to create corridors within the region that protect the indigenous fynbos. A relatively easy meander in the Hemel & Aarde Valley. Enjoying open farmland, horse & berry farms, as well as orchards and of course vineyards. A great opportunity to sample award wining wines of the Overberg Wine Region. Visiting La Vierge Vineyards and Bosman Family vineyards . Walk ends at the magnificent Sumaridge and includes a 3 tasting experiences and a cheese/charcuterie platter.
Inclusions: Light refreshments, Professional guide - history, flowers, birds, wine, Generous cheese and charcuterie platter, Coffee and/or Tea, Wine tasting at Sumaridge Wine Estate, Bottled water
Exclusions: transport to and from Sumaridge Wine Estate, taxi can be arranged, wine purchases
Reviewed By Heloisef
What a fantastic experience! We travelled to Hermanus for a girls weekend amidst the Covid 19 drama (obviously before lockdown was even announced), we really considered canceling but it was the best decision to go! Gillian and Ralph were exceptional hosts from the initial booking. They were able to accommodate our specific requests without any complaints. Their knowledge of the area and plant life on our walks were amazing. The whole trip was a once in a lifetime experience, we visited stunning wine farms, walked through the most beautiful surroundings and ate like absolute kings (or queens in our case). Even though our plans changed daily with new rules implemented for Covid 19, they were able to roll with this and change around things to make sure we still had a fabulous time. I will highly recommended this trip to anyone that loves wine, lives nature and just likes experiencing the best our country has to offer.
6. Beach Ride - De Kelders I Gansbaai
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Ride along perfect white beaches of the Walker Bay Conservancy and whale sanctuary which is arguably the best land-based area in the world to watch whales (whale watching capital of the world from June to December – whales and their calves often come within meters of the coastline). Admire these magnificent creatures and their “aquabatic” displays, splashing, crashing and blowing, breaching, lobtailing, spy-hopping and sailing close to shore.
Inclusions: Horse, Helmets, Guide
Exclusions: Refreshments
7. Whale Watching Walking Tours (Land-Based) - from JUNE 2021
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 54 reviews
Open from JUNE 2021 WHALE WATCHING WALKING TOURS - in Hermanus, South Africa - - Whale Watching Walking Tours of Hermanus take you on a gentle walk along our very scenic paved walk-ways of the pretty coastal cliff tops for 2 to 3 hours, with our experienced Whale Watching Tour Guide who will take you to all the hidden coves and inlets that the Whales love to frolic in and due to the cliffs being vertical, means that the Whales can literally be only a few metres away from you. A visit to our Whale museum will start the tour. (Entrance fee included in your tour fee). The location schedule will take in 5 to 7 separate spots that are 2 to 4 kms apart so you will travel to each spot by luxury 7 seater kombi minibus (larger vehicles available) and then wander around each location. Tours are conducted at any time of the day that suits you. MINIMUM group size is = 2 persons
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, Private transportation, Tour Guide / Chauffeur
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Reviewed By 69wynandm
Me and my wife did a tour of the wine farms in Hermanus with Percy, and it was great. He's knowledgeable, friendly, well known and liked by the wine farm staff. Car ride felt safe and everything was clean, efficient and maintained. Would definitely recommend if you want a guided tour where you can relax and enjoy yourself.
8. Marine Big 5 Safari from Hermanus
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 21 reviews
Operating around the world famous Dyer Island where you might be so fortunate to see the Marine Big 5 – the Southern Right Whale/Humpback/Bryde’s Whales, the iconic Great White Shark, the Cape fur seal (around 60 000 on Geyser Rock), the endangered African Penguin and various visiting dolphin species. The area is also home to a wide variety of seabirds.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Coffee/tea and muffins on arrival, Warm soup and bread after the trip, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Inflatable life-jackets and wet weather gear, Professional guide, Free visit to our African Penguin and Seabird Sanctuary (APSS)
Exclusions: Trip footage available for purchase after the trip
Reviewed By dominikakB8408JS
Absolute highlight of our trip! We had a fantastic time on the Whale Whisperer boat and all staff made this an unforgettable experience! This trip was a wedding present for our friends who just got married a few days before. We were welcomed by friendly staff when we arrived at the restaurant and then given an interesting intro into the day. After that we walked over to the marina and boarded the boat with the skipper, marine biologist and an animal spotter. We were quickly rewarded with spotting a large group of bottlenose dolphins, then penguins, seals and a couple of sharks. Unfortunately no whales but the Southern Right migrated already. All staff cared for us perfectly throughout the trip and made us feel very welcome. We would recommend this to everyone, great for all ages.
9. 6 Day Cape to Addo Safari
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 24 reviews
Join the original and still the best scheduled tour to the malaria free Addo National Park. Along the way you will visit the Southern tip of Africa at Cape Aguhlas, explore the in depth the adventure paradise of the Garden Route and marvel at the raw nature of the Addo National Park while searching for the Big 5!
Inclusions: Accommodation as per itinerary, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Beer/ wine tasting, National Park fees
Exclusions: Gratuities, Souvenir photos (available to purchase), Optional activities, as listed in itinerary - to be booked during tour
Reviewed By 141hebam
I was put on a bus with teenagers aging 15-19. They were shouting and screaming the entire way n throwing water at each other. Me and my sister got soaked wet. And when I asked them to stop they called me “LOCA” and almost got physical with me with the bus driver watching. At the hostel, I couldn’t sleep for 3 consecutive nights because of how noisy they were. I spoke to the bus driver and he just dismissed me. His excuse was it’s communal living and I had to put up with the drunk screams till 3 am every night. The tour at the safari was meant to be one hour and ended as a 45 min tour of seeing nothing. The bus driver kept on pushing and embarrassing us to buy food and drinks that we didn’t need from the restaurants and cafes to get his commission which made us extremely uncomfortable. The hostel was dirty. The entire experience unpleasant if u r anything above 30, it’s not the right place for u. When we came back, we complained to the office on long street. Again, they were dismissive and didn’t even bother to apologize.
10. Boat Based Whale Watching from Hermanus
Overall Ratings
4.6 based on 124 reviews
Experience an up, close and personal encounter with the ‘gentle giants’ of the ocean that promises to be an ‘experience to be treasured.’ From June to December you will mostly encounter the Southern Right whales, seals, penguins and marine birds, and often see dolphins, Bryde’s and Humpback whales on this informative and educational tour.
Inclusions: Whale specialist guide on board, Support Crew to ensure passenger comfort, Complimentary Light refreshments
Exclusions: Transportation to/from attractions, USB Movie of tour (available to purchase)
Reviewed By amishachotoo
It was a beautiful experience. The guide was able to show us two types of whales, a dolphin and a seal. The time out on the water was beautiful and Hermanus itself was nothing short of amazing. I would highly recommend this service provider.
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