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White Shark Viewing in Gansbaai
In 1991 South Africa became the first country in the world to pass regulations protecting the rare Great White Shark. Gansbaai is now reputed world-wide to be the best place
Bird Life
The Overberg’s lengthy coastal belt, towering Cape Fold Mountains, wide sheltered valleys and remarkable Cape Floral Kingdom support an impressive array of birds, many of them endemic. Africa Birds and
Fynbos & the Cape Floral Kingdom
Fynbos is a wonder of the natural world. Not content merely to eke out an existence in the unlikeliest of environments – where the landscape is parched in summer and
Visiting Cape Agulhas
Cape Agulhas is the southern tip of the African continent, lying on the Agulhas Plain of the Cape Overberg. The towns of Cape Agulhas include: Arniston / Waenhuiskrans, Struisbaai, L’Agulhas,
Cliff Lodge’s scrumptious granola recipe
Breakfast at Cliff Lodge is an occasion! We serve a delicious spread on our sea front deck, with a spectacular view of Walker Bay. We’re passionate about coffee, and buy our
Exploring the Coastline of the Overberg
Jason Stonehewer is a Marine and Nature Guide in the Gansbaai area. If you are visiting the Overberg, his beachcomber walks or 4×4 drives are unmissable! His trips are tailored
Whale Nation – a Poetic ode to Whales
This poem – a beautiful tribute to whales by Heathcote Williams – is a wonderful celebration of one of the most mysterious, gentle and intelligent creatures of the marine world. The Southern
