This great little town is situated along the Garden Route and has the prime position between ocean and forest covered mountains (small mountains). Our hostel was positioned slightly up hill from the beach but was only a 5 minute hike down to it. With large sliding glass doors over looking the beach from both top and bottom balconies, amazing views and the sound of waves crashing were enjoyed no matter if sleeping or eating (kitchen was right next to balcony on the second level and our bed was next to the balcony on the first level). With such great landscape we took advantage of a couple day hikes. Locations were in the forest to a waterfall, along the coast, and of course on the beach. It was VERY difficult leaving this quaint location.

September 3rd
Our Clumsy arrival into Africa

September 4th
Driving around

September 5th
Robben Island & Nelson Mandela Gateway

September 6th - 7th
Cape Town

September 8th
Stellenbosch & winery tours

September 9th - 11th
Hermanus / Whales & White Sharks

September 13 & 14th
Wilderness (town's name)

September 15th
Back in Hermanus

South Africa Country Summary