Apr 23 - JHB South East

Whale watching
Time your trip for end May to
early November, when, every
year, some 40 per cent of the
world’s Southern Right Whales
come to these shores to breed.
Females and their calves swim
in the clear waters, while males
put on spectacular displays.
Up to 600 of these endangered
mammals come each season ...
so close to the shore that you
can sit relax on the sand dunes,
watching them calve, blow,
breach and belly flop.
The Vulture Experience
The cliffs of the Potberg
Mountain is home to the
Western Cape’s last surviving
colony of endangered Cape
Vultures. Guests take a scenic
drive through the fynbos, then
hike for around an hour up to
the Vulture Deck to watch the
vultures swoop and soar above.
There’s a picnic lunch included.
Eco boat cruise
Gorgeous, relaxing two-tothree-hour
cruises where
you can explore the Vlei and
enjoy bird, game, otter and
even porcupine sightings. The
morning cruises include tea and
coffee as well as pastries and
croissants with jam and
cheese, while the evening ones
see you sipping house wines
and beers and savoury snacks.
Perfect sundowner evening!
Guided MTB trail
Keen mountain bikers get the
chance to cycle among herds of
eland, bontebok and other game
with a qualified field guide, who,
during the two-hour ride, shares
his knowledge of less obvious
natural and historical aspects
of De Hoop.
Complied by: KYM ARGO
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