Overberg - Overberg Accommodation
The Overberg encompasses rugged mountains, beautiful coastlines and whales and whale watching. Visit the Overberg for your Overberg Accommodation.
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The southernmost region of Africa is a sub region of the Overberg and stretches from Gansbaai in the west, through Buffeljags, Die Dam, Cape L’Agulhas, Struisbaai and Waenhuiskrans/Arniston up to the mouth of the Breede River in the east.
The history of this area is closely interwoven with the early history of the Cape South Africa. A few stock farmers established themselves here as early as 1710. Families settled as pioneers in the southern coastal area, as did shipwreck survivor of various nationalities. The coast is notorious for its shipwrecks and is known as ‘The Graveyard of Ships’. No fewer than 120 ships have sunk or gone aground here. Soetendal, Birkenhead and Arniston are some of the many famous shipwrecks found along the Cape L’Agulhas coastline. Visitors to the area can still see the remains of the Meisho Maru 38 wreck on the shores on route to Suiderstrand.
Hermanus – Overberg Accommodation
Visit Hermanus:
Find Hermanus Accommodation as a great way to enjoy your experience in the whale capital of the world. The Festi-Whale or ‘Not-To-Be-Missed Whale Festival takes place annually in September. Hermanus also boasts the only whale crier in the world.
Hermanus culture is supported by the Old Harbour Museum. See and hear the whales – through special microphone transmissions.
Like the rest of the Western Cape, Hermanus is also a showcase for some of South Africa’s famous wines. Staying in Hermanus is also a great location because of its close proximity to the beautiful winelands of places like Franschhoek and Wellington.
Hermanus boasts world famous gold courses, beautiful beaches and an extensive array of water sports.
A favourite pastime in Hermanus is to find a spot and simply enjoy the ocean freshness and scenery. Relaxing is some thing we all need to do on occasion.
A quaint and cosy shopping arena is also available with restaurants to savour your experience.
Visit Hermanus to add some culture and spice to your life.
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Bettys Bay Accommodation – Overberg Accommodation
Bettys Bay is an additional coastal attraction along the great Overberg, also offering Beach Accommodation.
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Elgin Accommodation – Overberg Accommodation
Elgin has a country feel and air about it and a wonderful Overberg attraction – offering quality Overberg Accommodation in the country.
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Gansbaai Adventures – Overberg Adventures/ Overberg Accommodation
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They even offer to collect you from your Overberg Accommodation or Cape Town Accommodation.
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The Cape L’Agulhas Lighthouse is the second-oldest working lighthouse in South Africa and was built in 1848. It is one of only three buildings in South Africa to be inspired by Egyptian architecture. Today it houses a Lighthouse Museum and restaurant.
During school holidays Cape L’Agulhas is a beehive of activity. Most of the houses are holiday cottages.
The Cape L’Agulhas coast is a fisherman’s paradise. Cob (kabeljou) and galjoen may be caught from the rocks, while catches from ski-boats include Cape Salmon, Yellowtail, Red Steenbras and even the occasional Snoek.
Where the two oceans meet: As determined by the International Hydrographic Organisation, the two mighty Oceans – Indian and Atlantic – meet at the most southern tip of the continent of Africa – Cape L’Agulhas.
However, the meeting point of the two ocean currents, the warm Agulhas Current and the cold Benguela Current, is a totally different issue, and must not be confused with the meeting of the Oceans. The sea temperature in summer is a pleasant 20 – 22 degree Celsius, while the winter temperature is not much lower.
The Cape L’Agulhas region forms part of the Overberg. The word Overberg, meaning over the mountain dates back three centuries to the Dutch phrase, “Over’t geberghte”. Flanked to the North and West by towering mountains, and bordered to the East by the beautiful Breede River, the Overberg cradles in her bosom the most Southern tip of the still untamed and ancient African continent.
This most Southern tip is situated in the Cape L’Agulhas region which offers a veritable paradise of nature in all her glory. Bordered by blue mountain ranges, set in undulating hills in a kaleidoscope of gold, green and brown, with endless beaches and dunes.
