Cape Town Central Trip Overview
The extremities of landmasses have always captured our imagination. To stand at the Southernmost Tip of the African Continent would certainly rank high within the realm of this sentiment. The Tour takes one over Sir Lowry’s Pass and Houwhoek Pass to Hermanus where, in the whale season (July- Nov), a few moments will be spared for whale watching. The area has a rich history of maritime hardships. Then enjoy a glass of Bubbly at the southern most Tip of Africa and dip your toes in both the Atlantic and Indian Ocean!
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Duration: 12 hours
Starts: Cape Town Central, South Africa
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Cape Town Central, Western Cape, South Africa
The extremities of landmasses have always captured our imagination. To stand at the Southernmost Tip of the African Continent would certainly rank high within the realm of this sentiment. The Tour takes one over Sir Lowry’s Pass and Houwhoek Pass to Hermanus where, in the whale season (July- Nov), a few moments will be spared for whale watching. The area has a rich history of maritime hardships. Then enjoy a glass of Bubbly at the southern most Tip of Africa and dip your toes in both the Atlantic and Indian Ocean!
Stop At: Hermanus, Hermanus, Overstrand, Overberg District, Western Cape
Hermanus being a mere 140 Km from the Cape Metropole. The world’s foremost Land based Whale watching destination. A thriving Holiday Resort offering Residents and Holiday makers all modern amenities, yet retaining its Fisherman’s village charm.
Hermanus is famous for its whale industry. One can sight Southern Right Whales during winter and mid spring from the winding cliff paths, by boat for more adventurous. Hermanus hosts an annual whale festival at the end of September to celebrate the returning of the whales to the bay during mating season. Hermanus boats numerous beaches and Grotto Beach is the largest and has acquired Blue Flag status. It has an exquisite backdrop of mountainous areas carpeted in pristine Cape Fynbos. These Hills are riddled with walking and hiking trails, and attract paragliders and hang- gliders from around the World. Guests will have the option of doing the Whales Boat Tour(3 hours) during Whales Season. IF not the Season, a Coffee brake and Town visit is possible.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Elim, Elim, Malagas, Overberg District, Western Cape
Elim is a small village on the Agulhas Plain in the Western Cape, established by German Missionaries in 1924 as a Moravian Mission Station.
Pass By: Struisbaai, 7285, South Africa
Struisbaai is a quaint Little village situated in the southernmost Region of South Africa, where the Indian and Atlantic oceans meet and Struisbaai is situated just four kilometers from Cape L’Agulhas. The two Town can be mistaken as one.
Stop At: Cape Agulhas – Southernmost Tip of Africa, South Africa
L’Agulhas, lies two and half hours from Cape Town on one of the most beautiful Coasts in the Country. Little village lies on the Cape Agulhas which is the end of the African continent and the meeting place of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. It is indeed the official Confluence of the two mighty oceans. Discovered in 1488 by Bartholomew Diaz, a Portuguese Navigator and named it Cabo Agulhas for Cape Needles. Cape L’Agulhas Lighthouse, the 3rd to be built on the South African Coast in 1840 and design based on the Pharos of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Bredasdorp, Bredasdorp, Overberg District, Western Cape
Bredasdorp, named after Michel van Breda, a Member of the Legislative Assembly in 1830. Also probably best known for its Shipwreck Museum, which is the only one of its kind in the country.
Pass By: Napier, Napier, Overberg District, Western Cape
Napier is a village between Caledon and Bredasdorp. Founded in 1838 through a dispute between two neighbours, Michiel van Breda and Pieter Voltelyn van der Byl.
Pass By: Caledon, Caledon, Overberg District, Western Cape
Caledon is a Town in the Overberg Region in the Western Cape Province of SA, located 100 Km East of Cape Town .
Pass By: Somerset West, Somerset West, Western Cape
Somerset West is situated in the Hottentots Holland area, about 45 min drive from Cape Town. Home of the wine farm Vergelegen, an impressive 18th Century Farmhouse built in Cape Dutch Style.
