Attractions of the region

Kleinbaai, within walking distance from Aire del Mar:

• Shark cage diving and surface viewing : Come face to face with one of the most beautiful and misunderstood creatures of the world, The Great White Shark. You can opt for surface viewing from the boat, or the brave can encounter the sharks in a wet suit in a protective cage. No need for scuba-experience. Shark operators depart from Kleinbaai Harbour, only 7 minutes walk from the guesthouse

• Whale watching : It is peak whale watching season from July until November. The area offers excellent opportunities to do land-based whale watching from your room, or from the shore. Or join one of the local whale watching operators for a life-changing eco-experience.

[ boat based shark watching ]	[ Shark cage diving ]	[ Towards Kleinbaai harbour ]
[ A Southern Right blow ]	[ Boat based whale watching ]	[ A Southern Right breaching ]

• Hiking and Birding: Take an easy hike along an unspoilt sandy beach in the Walkerbay Nature Reserve or hike from the guest house via Uilenkraalsmond to Pearly Beach [about 15 km or as far as you want to go]. Another option is to hike from the guest house to Danger Point lighthouse. The well-known Duiwelsgat Hiking Trail offers a 7km [one way] hike along the cliffs of De Kelders. Especially during whale watching season, it offers lots of surprises, when you may see Souhern Right mothers and calves all along the coast.
  
• Golf: A 9-hole course within walking distance from the guest house [2 km]

[ Kleinbaai hiking trail from the Guesthouse]	[ Kleinbaai tidal pool ]	[ Kleinbaai Golf course ]
[ Hiking along the beach ]	[ Oyster Catcher ]	[ Swift Tern ]

Day trips from Kleinbaai

• Kayaking:  Paddle around the rugged coast line from Stanford's Cove to The Drupkelder (Dripping caves) at De Kelders

• The southern-most tip of Africa, L'Aghulhas, is just one hour’s drive away

• Bird watching: A canoe trip for bird lovers leaves from Stanford, just 20 minutes drive away

• 4x4: Take a trip up to the mountain top to see the local Fynbos. The viewpoint offers a spectacular view of the coastline

• Wine tasting: A trip to Hermanus and the nearby "Hemel en Aarde" ("Heaven and Earth") wine valley will be an unforgettable experience (45 minutes drive). The award winning wines from The Raka wine estate can also be tasted, 10 km outside Stanford

• Beer and cheese tasting: Beer tasting at Birkenhead Breweries and speciality cheeses on offer at Klein River Cheese. Locally produced, just outside Stanford, 20 minutes away

• Golf: The Arabella Country Estate (1 hour drive) offers a world-class 18-hole course

• Day off: Relax in the sun at the beach, all day (4 km)

[ Blue Cranes on a farm ]	[ Klipgat caves ]	[ Klipgat hiking trail ]

Whale Watching
Dyer Island Cruises : www.whalewatchsouthafrica.com
Ivanhoe Sea Safaris: www.whaleviewing.co.za

Shark Diving
Marine Dynamics : www.sharkwatchsouthafrica.com
White Shark Projects : www.whitesharkprojects.co.za

Things to see and do
Gansbaai Toerisme:  www.tourismgansbaai.co.za
Danger Point Peninsula: www.danger-point-peninsula.co.za
Adventure Centre [cave tours, kayaking, 4x4 trips]:  www.adventure-centre.co.za 
Horse Trail Adventures

Stanford:
Birkenhead Breweries : www.birkenhead.co.za