HERMANUS (WHALES WATCHING)

SAFARI ,BIG FIVE & OTHER MAMMALS

Kirstenbosch is an important botanical garden nestled at the eastern foot of the table mountain in cape town ,the garden is one of the 10 national botanical garden covering five of south Africa six different biomes and administered by south Africa national biodiversity .One of the greatest garden in the world ,the eastern slope of table mountain provide the magnificent backdrop to kirsternbosch national botanical garden and nature -lovers paradise you will discover the 528 hectares of which 36 ha is cultivated and the rest is protected area supporting natural forest and fynobs and indigenous wildlife ,including birds,mammals,reptiles,frogs and insects about 9000 species of cape fynbos where 6200 of those can be seen nowhere else in the world,only the Cape Region and do not need water to grow but surviving from the breeze of the ocean .The garden is also part of the seven wonders of the world.There is also visitors facilities in the garden including restaurants ,kirstenbosch offer three different restaurant each in a different location with distinctive menu ,nursery ,a gift shop, a bookshop a permanent zimbabwean stone sculpture exhibition.

The most popular attraction on the peninsula incorporating the city central shopping area ,its most fashionable eating and drinking venues ,the site of an excellent aquarium and Nelson Mandela Gateway .-the embarkation point for trips to Robben island. Authentic nineteenth century buildings ,imitation,victoria shopping malls, piers with waterside walkways and a functioning harbour complement the wide range of restaurants,outdoor cafes,pubs,clubs,cinemas, museums and outdoor entertainment ,with magnificent table mountain raising beyond.

Cape Point- Situated at the south western tip of Africa that runs north -south about thirty kilometres at the extreme southwestern tip of the African continent and is a promontory at the south east corner of cape peninsula,the cape point nature reserve is one of the most pristine and unspoiled places on earth ,with dramatic cliffs,pristine beaches and breathtaking views , a mountainous and scenic landform The reserve is truly sight to behold.

Cape of good hope-It is the most south- western point of the African continent.Its known for the stormy weather and rough seas encountered there .Along with indigenous plants and flowers ,you may well spot some of the animals living in the cape o good hope nature reserve fynbos habitat.We have bontebok,eland ,and red hartebeest as well as cape rhebok and grysbok grazing on the heathery slopes .If lucky you may even see some of the extremely rare cape mountain zebra.We also have ostriches stride through the low fynbos,and occassionally african penguins come ashore.

The company garden is one of the oldest garden in the south Africa,was first built as a refreshment station for the trade route that rounded the tip of Africa between Europe and East its a heritage site located in central cape town .It was originally created in the 1650 by the region's first European settlers and provided fertile ground to grow fresh produce to replenish ship rounding the cape.It has its origin in Jan van Riebeeck's vegetables garden ,which he grew to feed the original colony as early as 1652,but a little closer to the coast.One can also picnic at the garden.

Hermanus is situated along the southern coastline of south Africa,near the world famous attraction of the garden route.Its one of the 12th world capital of southern right whales watching during the southern winter to spring seasons.The town is noted for the presence of whales that often swim within the sight of the coastline of the town.Although the southern right whale is the most prolific species in Hermanus bay ,it is not the only species in the area .The whales can be seen from the cliffs all along the coast from as early as June and usually depart in early-December.