| Elephant sightings in Knysna forests - http://oldcaperoad.com/2008/11/has-it-gone/ Knysna forests yellowwood indigenous trees ferns picnic spots camping sites hiking biking cottages bikes for hire mountain walks and walking trails |
| Four Pines Lodge - http://fourpineslodge.co.za/ Situated in Kwaaiwater, Hermanus. A short stroll will lead you to the cliff paths from where you can see the whales meters from the shore gambolling in the waters of the beautiful Walker Bay. Close to the Fernkloof Nature Reserve, bird watching and golf. Arrange boat-based whale watching trips, scenic cruises, and both boat-based and shark cage diving. Offer luxury double rooms en- suite, off street parking, swimming pool, outdoor barbecue, conference facility, internet, laundry, dinner on request and children are welcome |
| Misty Waves Hotel - http://www.hermanusmistybeach.co.za Luxury hotel lodging with stunning sea views, perfect for whale watching in season. Spacious suites some with four poster beds have spa baths, lounge area and private verandah. One minutes walk to and from local restaurants, cliff paths, shops, craft markets and the historic Hermanus Village center. Lounge area with cosy fireplace and a games room with chess, backgammon, cards and other games. Serves breakfasts in the dining area and romantic dinners by candlelight with sea views and a la carté cuisine. |
| On the Cliff Guest House - http://www.onthecliffs.co.za/ Sea front upmarket luxury Hermanus guest house. All rooms have panoramic sea views ideal for whale watching and are fully en-suite with king-size beds, private balconies or patios and luxury fittings. Bed and breakfast icluded. Offer sauna, pub with cosy fireplace and TV, heated salt pool, gym and treatment room, guest lounges with fireplace, secure parking, massage, reflexology and aroma therapy, beauty therapy- facials, pedicures as well as bicycles and wireless internet. Walk from the front gate along the cliffs to town or the New Harbour and watch whales jump or swim sometimes so close you feel you can touch them. |
| Whale Cottage Guest Houses - http://whalecottage.com South Africa’s first branded Guest House portfolio. Designed as a home-away-from-home with outstanding views and within walking distance to the restaurants and major attractions in the area. The guest houses are located in Camps Bay in Cape Town, Franschhoek in the Cape Winelands, Hermanus the capital of whale watching in South Africa and Plettenberg Bay in the Garden Route. Decorated in a unique marine theme utilising the characteristic and distinctive colour Nourse Blue, the cottages feel cool and breezy in the hot summers. |