Journal
Whale watching, cliff walks, wine farms and quiet beaches. Read before you visit; dream before you book.
Day trips·5 min
The famous town on the far shore of Walker Bay is best visited, not stayed in. Here is how to spend a day there: the cliff path, the old harbour, a long beach and a valley of Pinot Noir.
Coast & history·5 min
At the southern tip of Walker Bay, a white lighthouse keeps watch over a reef with a famous story, and a wild coast of fishing harbours and seabirds.
Nature·6 min
Behind the cliffs of De Kelders lies one of the richest plant kingdoms on earth. In front of them, a white beach runs almost to the horizon.
Walks & heritage·5 min
At the edge of De Kelders, a boardwalk drops through the fynbos to a cave where people sheltered tens of thousands of years ago.
Ocean·6 min
Out from Kleinbaai, two low islands anchor one of the richest marine ecosystems on the Cape coast. Here is what to expect now, honestly told.
Villages & wine·5 min
Twenty minutes inland from De Kelders, a heritage village on the Klein River sets the pace for long lunches, gallery afternoons and the Stanford wine route.
Itineraries·6 min
Whales at breakfast, a cave older than memory, a village lunch and a lighthouse at sunset. A gentle itinerary for the quieter side of the Cape.
Wildlife·5 min
Every spring, southern right whales gather in the sheltered water below De Kelders. You need no boat and no ticket, just a warm jacket and patience.