Top Things to do in Overstrand
Top 10 Things to do in Overstrand, Western Cape
Discover the best top things to do in Overstrand, South Africa including Panthera Africa - Big Cat Sanctuary, Hermanus Cliff Path, Grotto Beach, Sumaridge Wine Estate, Hermanus Country Market, Fernkloof Nature Reserve, African Penguin & Seabird Sanctuary, Gansbaai Tourism, Lomond Wine, Danger Point Lighthouse.
Restaurants in Overstrand
1. Panthera Africa - Big Cat Sanctuary
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 523 reviews
Panthera Africa - Big Cat Sanctuary Panthera Africa offers you the unique opportunity to learn about the big cats and hear their heartfelt stories! We are a true sanctuary with no trading, breeding or interaction, operating as a safe haven for rescued big cats. EDUCATIONAL VISIT Have a guided walk around to see our white and brown lions, black leopard, caracals and tigers and learn more about their species and their threats. TIMES: Everyday expect Tuesdays, 10am and/or 3pm (April - September) 9am and/or 4pm October - March); Open on public holidays. Price: R340 per adult / R170 per child under 13 years. PRE-BOOKINGS ONLY (as we only have a limited amount of spots per visit). SUNSET VISIT Come and enjoy the early evening with your loved ones as the sun sets and the cats come alive after a long day of rest! Your passionate host will take you around to the big cat enclosures. Price: R490 per adult, no children under 16 years allowed. Minimum 4 people. PRE-BOOKINGS ONLY.
Reviewed By eskecilliers - Malmesbury, South Africa
What an amazing and eye opening experience it was to visit Panthera Africa! I am in awe of what the two owners and their team have accomplished and commend them for the difference they are making in the industry and the lifes of the animals they have saved. Tarryn was a great host and gave us an insighful experience. her passion and love for these beautiul creatures is inspiring and contagious. We hope to one day return again. Thank you to Panthera africa!
2. Hermanus Cliff Path
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 606 reviews
Reviewed By 290robertt - Palm Springs, United States
We walked this every day in Hermanus - amazing views of the bay and mountains and if you are fortunate you will see whales in October and November! It is a beautiful pathway or trail along the ocean and used by locals and visitors alike. It will feast your eyes and spirit!
3. Grotto Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 909 reviews
Reviewed By JPandTracy - Clanwilliam, South Africa
Grotto beach provided the wife, the kids and I with hours of entertainment on our Hermanus breakaway. The beach is a beautiful walking beach. It feels like it stretches all the way to Gansbaai, and is certainly long enough to awaken your appetite for ice cream and to build a need for a swim. The life guards were on duty at all advertised times and were quite attentive to the crowds on busy days. There's lots of space to accommodate everyone, with umbrellas and sun-loungers available for hire, and let's not forget the on-site ice-cream guy: he's a hero of the beach too! Watch the tides. Our children are still young, so when we forgot to check what was happening and walked into the waves as high-tide was pushing in, we soon felt the power of the ocean as it rolled us, kicking and spluttering, back on to the beach... All around: five stars.
4. Sumaridge Wine Estate
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 211 reviews
Reviewed By phancke - Stellenbosch, South Africa
GREAT place with friendly staff! We had a burger for a affordable price that was amazing. We also enjoyed a platter including a Swedish delicacy called Raclette and two glasses of their refreshing Sauvignon Blanc, this is definitely a must have. Overall great experience and definitely one of my favourite farms in the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley.
5. Hermanus Country Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 191 reviews
This is where the heart and soul of Hermanus locals gather every Saturday morning. For hugs, great coffee, unforgettable brekkies, home bakes and the best of local craft in the Overberg. Local wines, handcrafted breads, delicious eats and treats. Come hungry and enjoy the love and laughter. With over 35 local crafters, you will always find something unique and special. WE LOVE WHAT WE DO!
Reviewed By 247louiseh - Cape Town Central, South Africa
Really great market with everything your heart desires. Crockpot worth a visit for hand painted crockery and handmade jewelry.
6. Fernkloof Nature Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 503 reviews
Reviewed By 968verad - Czech Republic, null
Very nice place to spend half day walking and enjoying the beautiful flora! There are more flowers than you could imagine. The walks/hikes are easy and very enjoyable.
7. African Penguin & Seabird Sanctuary
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 163 reviews
The African Penguin & Seabird Sanctuary (APSS) a project of the Dyer Island Conservation Trust (DICT) based in Gansbaai, South Africa. A state of the art facility, designed and built by passionate experts, that strives to provide local marine avian species with a local rehabilitative centre where injured, diseased or distressed birds can be treated and rehabilitated.
Reviewed By janethN9787CD - Banbury, United Kingdom
My husband read about this Sanctuary in a local newspaper and thought it would be somewhere interesting for us to visit, as I am obsessed with penguins! We always visit Boulder Bay and Stony Point when we holiday in South Africa, but this is a very different attraction. Due to all the over-fishing and plastic waste in our oceans,, there are many thousands of sea creatures who are suffering. This Sanctuary rescues sea birds and penguins and takes them to this amazing place. I was delighted to be allowed to be shown around the whole place including the ICU, the hospital, the medical centre, and the various places where the inmates are taken from arrival to hopefully their rehabilitation into the wild. They have the most gorgeous selection of penguins in various states of health, and there are even three pairs who have settled down together. I cannot speak highly enough of this 'attraction' and would encourage anyone to go and visit and get a greater wealth of knowledge about the care system for our sea birds and penguins. We were told that in 1920 there were 1,000,000 African penguins, now there are 18,000 and by 2030 they will probably be extinct - how awful!
8. Gansbaai Tourism
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
9. Lomond Wine
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 44 reviews
Lomond Vineyards near Gansbaai, offers a unique selection of reds, whites and blends - The terroir, climate and location of Lomond all combine to create superb single-vineyard wines from individual vineyard blocks - all named after Fynbos species we enjoy here. We have a tastingroom overlooking breath taking scenery and waterscapes.
Reviewed By V5320UZcatherinem - Toronto, Canada
Lomond Vineyards near Gansbaai, Our host and wine maker Hannis provided us with a sampling of reds, whites and blends - The beauty, simplicity and location of Lomond all combine to create a very memorable afternoon. The charcuterie board was tasty, the wines interesting and Hannis was friendly and knowledgeable . Lovely scenery and waterscapes. We would highly recommend.
10. Danger Point Lighthouse
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By 23peterf - Hermanus, South Africa
This lighthouse is located close to the relatively remote town of Kleinbaai famous for its white shark diving tourism. The lighthouse was built in 1895 over 40 years after the HMS Birkenhead, a British troop carrier hit a reef about 1 kilometre away offshore and sank with the tragic loss of over 400 lifes in 1852. The reef was clearly visible from the shore during our visit with the waves breaking over it. There still appears to be an eerie silence hovering over this place. After having paid an unusually small entrance fee we climbed up the light house which offers a good 360 degree view over this rather remote part of the coastline. On the basement is a mini museum displaying previously used electric light bulbs and gas lights. There was a very friendly lighthouse keeper on site who happily shared his knowledge about this and other lighthouses along the coast. There is plenty of parking at the bottom, clean toilets and one can even book self catering accommodation on the property. I can definitely recommend to visit this very interesting tourist attraction which is suitable for the whole family. Please check opening times: October - April Monday to Friday10h00-15h00, rest of year by appointment (+27 21 449 2400).
