Hannah's View Nature & Wildlife

Nature & Wildlife

Things to do - in and around Pringle Bay The Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve. The first biosphere in South Africa to be proclaimed by UNESCO. It includes the whole Hangklip-Kleinmond area. It is often referred to as being the 'heart of the fynbos kingdom'. It is home to 1 600 different species. The Harold Porter National Botanical Gardens in nearby Betty's Bay. Enjoy lovely walks in the garden or visit the restaurant for light meals and drinks. Plants can be bought at the nursery and souvenirs at the gift shop. The Jackass Penguin Colony at Stony Point in nearby Betty's Bay. Here you can experience viewing a unique land-based colony. This penguin colony is one of two breeding colonies on the mainland in South Africa. The old whaling station at Stony Point in nearby Betty's Bay. Ruins of the Old Whaling Station, which was in operation from 1913 to 1930, can be seen near the parking area at Stony Point. The Art Route Gallery in nearby Betty's Bay. Visitors will find unique paintings, sculptures and other crafts on display by local and well know artists. Golf 20 min drive to Arabella and Kleinmond GC, 30min to Hermanus GC Whale watching Of the best land- and boat-based whale watching in the world Diving ,snorkling and angling Wine and food @365, Barbeyond, Hook Line & Sinker and Miems. Many more wonderful restaurants can be found in nearby Hermanus and Somerset West