Our beaches and coastal waters offer a full range of activities for you to enjoy including swimming; surfing ( surf boards and surfing lessons can be arranged ); kayaking trails with an experienced guide; kite surfing and wind surfing ( best during the windy months from Dec-Feb ). Why not try your hand at snorkeling or   scuba diving. There is a diving school and sailing club near our properties for instruction or hired gear. During summer you may even catch your own rock lobster or go mussel collecting or fishing throughout the year !

The south Peninsula is surrounded by nature and is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. Enjoy activities such as mountain biking ( we can arrange hired bikes for you ), hiking on a variety of trails in the Table Mountain National Park starting from right on your doorstep , walking on 18 different beaches in the south Peninsula including various shipwreck trails.

The south peninsula is truly blessed with some incredible wildlife. Enjoy a wide variety of   bird-watching including endemic fynbos bird species and some rare sea birds. We can also arrange pelagic sea bird boat trips off Cape Point for keen birders ( please book well in advance ). The Cape fur seals can be viewed at close quarters by boat from Houtbay and you can even swim with the Jackass penguins at Boulders Beach. For the more adventurous we can arrange shark cage diving or a dolphin and whale watching boat tour. The rare Cape buffalo and Cape Bontebok are amongst a variety of game which can be viewed at the private Solole Game Reserve or Cape Point Nature Reserve.

The Constantia Wine Route offers wine tasting of some of South Africa's top wines and includes the oldest wine estate in South Africa, Groot Constantia, where the historic manor house and museum may also be visited. Advice and maps are also available for Stellensbosch, Paarl and Franschhoek Winelands.

The south Peninsula is really ideal for families with young children as the warm waters and safe bathing beaches are all located in this area. Activities we recommend for families with kids include collecting gemstones at the Scratch Patch in Simonstown; swimming with penguins on Boulders Beach; taking a boat trip to see the seals from Hout Bay harbor; visiting the Cape Point Ostrich Farm ; climbing a lighthouse; mountain biking in Cape Point Reserve; flying kites on the beach ; learning to surf at the surf school in Muizenberg; horse riding on the beach or camel riding. Ask us for our detailed list upon booking.

Wherever you go in the south Peninsula you will follow a scenic drive. The coastline boasts some of the most scenic routes in the world. Top of the list must be Chapmans Peak Drive from Noordhoek to Houtbay. A close second is the whale route from Muizenberg to Hermanus, with many whale watching spots to stop at and enjoy the whales. Lesser known drives include the Red Hill route from Simonstown to Scarborough or Boyes Drive from Kalkbay to Muizenberg both affording you spectacular views.

The South Peninsula is home to many local artists and crafters. Kalkbay offers a lovely selection of antique/ collectable goods, craft and pottery shops ( it is worth to remember they are open on a Sunday ). Simonstown has its own Waterfront with curio and craft shops and the Longbeach Mall in SunValley (near all properties)   offers the full range of supermarkets, banks, post office and internet/ cell phone outlets.

A list of recommended restaurants will be available in your accommodation with contact numbers for reservations. There are many excellent restaurants close by including top seafood restaurants on the seafront ( the closest restaurant to the sea in South Africa is situated nearby ); local fish/ calamari and chip take away shops; pizzerias. The Constantia Winelands boasts some of the top restaurants in the country.