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Kleinmond, Cape Overberg
Kleinmond lies on a lagoon at the small mouth - hence the name - of the Botriver on a narrow strip of land hugged on the one side by the Palmiet Mountain range and on the other by the Atlantic Ocean.
Kleinmond is within easy driving distance from Cape Town, along the scenic coastal road known as R44 or Clarence Drive, Kleinmond is a peaceful little village endowed with some of the coast�s most natural beauty. It lies within the UNESCO declared Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve, which supports over 1600 species of fynbos, of which 150 are endemic.
The biosphere also has three areas of relic indigenous forest; similar to the celebrated Knysna forests, and provides nature lovers with numerous hikes offering solitude and remarkably unspoilt stretches of wilderness with rugged kloofs, valleys and several mountain peaks. One might catch sight of the rare Strawberry Rain Frog, March Rose proteas, exotic birds - particularly in the wetlands of the lagoon - otters or even a leopard, if one is lucky.
Despite its beauty and relative peacefulness, Kleinmond is the largest of the four coastal towns that fall within the biosphere and as such, serves as a commercial centre for the Hangklip-Kleinmond area. Traditionally a retirement village, the town comes alive during holiday season and is renowned for large numbers of lobster in summer and whale watching in winter.
Visitors to Kleinmond have access to safe swimming in lagoons, walking, hiking, bird watching, a black water river, caves and exciting rocky tidal pools; there is even a golf course for avid followers of the sport. The beach here, although not great for swimming, is perfect for fishing.
Kleinmond is reputed to be home to the country�s only herd of wild horses that live in the wetland close to the mouth of the Bot River. They are said to have been abandoned by a British garrison after World War II and roam the flats and river estuary as they please. A little further along the coast, in Bettys Bay, is the Harold Porter Botanical Garden - a beautiful and secluded garden of some 10 hectares that represent the local environment by including elements of wetland, fynbos, forest and coastal vegetation and is really worth a visit.
Hermanus, where some of the world�s best land-based whale watching is possible, is only 20 minutes� drive from Kleinmond. Adventure, in the form of abseiling, climbing, dune surfing or river rafting is all part of the enjoyment of staying in this delightful little town.
In the vicinity
Hotels & other accommodation options
Guest House / Bed & Breakfast
Moments B&B Guesthouse
Moments B&B Guesthouse is a large, upmarket guest house with a self-catering option in upper Kleinmond, and offers accommodation for groups from ...
Self Catering
Die Rotse Self Catering
Die Rotse is located in a peaceful cul-de-sac on Beach Road, Kleinmond. Situated on the western side of Sandown Bay, this seafront property has t...
Self Catering
Kleinmond Panorama
Kleinmond Panorama Self Catering offers modern, upmarket, extensively equipped self-catering units with 180 degree views of the main beach, lagoo...
Guest House / Bed & Breakfast
VillaChad Guesthouse
Villachad has a definite mix of African elegance with Bali ambience. This African oasis will slow your breathing down to the tempo of the slow la...
Self Catering
Villa Le Roc Holiday Home
Villa Le Roc Main House is an upstairs unit offering accommodation in Kleinmond on a beautiful property above the two smaller Villa Le Roc units....
Self Catering
Xanske's Place
Xanse's Self Catering is a delightfully cosy and fully-furnished holiday home, only 300m from the beach and lagoon in Kleinmond. The house has th...
Self Catering
Sandy Toes
Sandy Toes is a self-catering apartment located a mere 50 meters from the pristine main beach of Kleinmond. This sophisticated retreat comfortabl...
Guest House / Self Catering
Villa Le Roc Units
Villa Le Roc is a Victorian beauty in Kleinmond offering Cape Overberg accommodation with the ocean right on your doorstep. The original Victoria...
Self Catering
Ocean Oasis
Ocean Oasis is a luxury self-catering apartment that provides a comfortable and stylish accommodation option for up to six guests situated conven...
Self Catering
Footprints in Kleinmond
The rondawel and the house open onto a shared patio with outdoor seating and a built-in braai. TVs with DStv and uncapped Wi-Fi, even during load...
Self Catering
See Majeur
See Majeur is a fully furnished self-catering holiday home in Kleinmond, a small, peaceful coastal town in the Overberg region. It has three bedr...
Things to do in the area
Miscellaneous
Lynette Morris-Hale Pottery Studio
Whether you are an experienced ceramicist or a first-time dabbler in all things clay, Lynette Morris-Hale�s pottery classes are an excellent way ...
Lighthouses
Hangklip Lighthouse
Beach gives way to sand dunes, sand dunes gives way to Fynbos, Fynbos gives way to a tower of light that leads ships on their way. Hanging at the...
Nature Reserves
Walk the Palmiet River Trail
Walk the Palmiet River Trail in the Kogelberg Nature Reserve: The River Trail is on the R44 between Betty�s Bay and Kleinmond, about 100kms from ...
Sight Seeing
Rent-a-Bike and Cycle the Kogelberg
Rent-a-bike; own-the-experience. Two legs can get you so far breathing in the fresh air but two wheels can get you so much further with the wind ...
Horse Riding
Klein Paradys Equestrian Centre
Centrally located, close to Hermanus, Kleinmond and Fisherhaven, the Klein Paradys Equestrian Centre in Botrivier is the go-to equestrian centre ...
Farm Stalls & Markets
Bee and Kie Honey Factory
The Bee & Kie Honey Factory is idyllically flanked by the mountains of Kleinmond in the Western Cape and the magnificent Atlantic Ocean. This fac...
Beaches & Pools
Kleinmond Beach
Kleinmond is a popular holiday destination situated in the Overberg region in the Western Cape and it boasts the beautiful Kleinmond beach. This...
Beaches & Pools
Kleinmond Lagoon
The Kleinmond Lagoon in the Cape Overberg is a stunning beach which also has a small lagoon that is fed by the Palmiet River before heading into ...
Hiking Trails
Three Sisters Walk
A moderate walk of 16 km, the Three Sisters Walk is a there-and-back hike that will take you roughly 5 to 6 hours to complete. Three Sister is a ...
Noteworthy attractions
Nature Reserves
Kogelberg Nature Reserve
Lying within the southern extension of the Hottentots Holland Mountain range about 90 kilometres south-east of Cape Town and 8 kilometres from Kl...
Botanical Gardens
Harold Porter Botanical Gardens
The Harold Porter National Botanical Garden lies in the epicentre (heart) of the Cape fynbos region - a dedication to this natural shrubland vege...
Cultural
Hermanus Whale Crier
Hermanus on the Cape Whale Coast has its very own whale crier, and, what�s more, Hermanus lays claim to the only whale crier in the world. The po...
Beaches
Hermanus Beaches
Where? +/-2 hours drive from Cape Town on the south coast of the Cape. Includes: Onrus Beach, Grotto Beach, Kammabaai and Langbaai Beach. Go ther...
Miscellaneous
Hermanus Hiking Trails
While most visitors to Hermanus have many things to do on their itinerary, most involving the whales that have made this town famous, there are m...
Golf Courses
Hermanus Golf Club
The course doesn�t only challenge however, you are rewarded, hole after hole, with panoramic views that overlook the sparkling ocean and adding t...
Landmarks
Agulhas National Park
Lying in what is known as the Agulhas Plain at the southernmost tip of Africa is the Agulhas National Park, just 45 kilometres from the popular v...
Nature Reserves
Marloth Nature Reserve
Lying just three kilometres from the pretty little town of Swellendam, the Marloth Nature Reserve conserves the central Langeberg Mountains that ...
Nature Reserves
De Hoop Nature Reserve
The De Hoop Nature Reserve is approximately 34 000 ha in size and one of the largest natural areas managed by Cape Nature Conservation. It is a f...
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