The top of Table Mountain offers spectacular views in all directions and gives a birds eye view of the city. The upper cable car station is situated at 1067 metres and the revolving cablecar makes sure that your trip up and down gives you a good look in all directions.

Once on top you can follow paths to various look-outs, make use of the telescopes and enjoy a light meal or simply a sundowner drink in the restaurant. In summer, early evening is a great time to plan your trip as the sunsets are beautiful. Regardless of the weather, take a windbreaker as it can often be cool on the mountain top.

Set high on the hills overlooking the breathtaking Knysna estuary (Knysna lagoon) you will discover the heartfelt hospitality of Overmeer Guest House. Here luxury, comfort and the surrounding beauty are all carefully harmonised to create the ultimate venue for an unforgettable stay in Knysna – one of the most scenic places in the world.

Overmeer offers the discerning traveller a luxurious experience that is second to none. With some of the most breathtaking views that the Garden Route has to offer, these views can be enjoyed from virtually any area of this unique property. All of the five star quality appointed rooms feature a spa bath, tea & coffee making facilities as well as a balcony providing sweeping views of the mountains and estuary.

Enjoy a variety of delicious breakfast options ranging between an English-, Continental breakfast to a full breakfast buffet. Starting your day in our African breakfast room will fill you with precious tranquillity and should you decide to venture to the patio you will be spoiled with the ambience, view and a sense of delightful well being.

We invite you to explore our guest house through our website and should there be any additional information that you would like to receive please do not hesitate to contact us and we will be happy to assist.

Welcome to Overmeer Guest House!

Ludwig & Riette Fechter
Your hosts.

Villa Paradisa Guest House offers exclusive, luxurious accommodation with stunning panoramic views of the famous Knysna Heads and lagoon. 

The perfect place to spend your holiday, honeymoon, or romantic getaway, relaxing at the rim flow pool or in the jacuzzi, while gazing across the lagoon with its ever-changing tides and moods. Villa Paradisa is just minutes away from the Waterfront and village centre, and is an ideal base from which to explore all that Knysna and the Garden Route has to offer: beautiful beaches, boating, fishing, waterskiing, canoeing, whale-watching, abseiling, paragliding, golfing, forest walks, and many more pleasures to delight you.

A warm welcome to Simola…
Located high up in the hills above the Garden Route town of Knysna (South Africa’s favourite holiday town), Simola Golf & Country Estate is a world apart.

Fairways merge seamlessly with lush indigenous vegetation  and forests creating an evocative vista of undulating green hills and dales descending gently down to the Knysna River.

From its vantage point, the 325-hectare Estate looks out a spectacular panorama encompassing the full expanse
 of the Knysna Lagoon, all the way to the Heads and beyond to the sea.

It is here in this sheltered haven that you may enjoy superb investments, golf, 5-Star accommodation, sumptuous meals and even a pampering at our Spa.

Look down on an undulating sea of green manicured fairways merging with lush indigenous vegetation, stretching all the way down to the Knysna River flowing through fynbos and forests. Behold a vast vista encompassing the full shimmering expanse of the Knysna Lagoon as its mood shifts with the changing light. Discern a thin strip of white water rushing through the famous Knysna Heads from the heaving Indian Ocean beyond. Contemplate hills and valleys rolling northwards as far as the eye can see to the distant blue Outeniqua Mountains, etched forever in the skyline.

A moment of pure pleasure and appreciation as you savour your panoramic view, soaking in the utterly peaceful atmosphere of the Simola Golf & Country Estate. And hardly a breath of wind despite its high vantage.

Hike along dappled trails through age-old forests emerging into the sunlight amidst a mass of fynbos adorned with colourful blooms and teeming with an abundant bird life.

And, of course, if you prefer to take your nature walk accompanied by a small white ball …

… Simola Golf & Country Estate is pure bliss.

The development of Simola Golf & Country Estate stems from an exciting joint venture between Kat Leisure, a hospitality group involved in developing and managing leisure industry properties, and the Osner Group, an Eastern Cape construction and property development company established in 1921.

Appreciative of the superlative natural beauty on the Estate, the developers, right from the beginning, envisaged only top class facilities to compliment the surroundings and add to the experience.

Late in 2002, the Osner Group, an Eastern Cape-based construction and property development company in partnership with the Kat Leisure hospitality group who develop and manage leisure industry properties, acquired 213 hectares of prime real estate high up in the hills above Knysna. The site inspired golf legend Jack Nicklaus to design a course, and Golf Data, South Africa’s leading golf course construction and maintenance company, was contacted to create the Golden Bear’s vision.

Driven by Mr. Avril Kaschula of Kat Leisure, a long hitter with a firm grip and a passion to succeed, the Simola Golf & Country Estate emerged early 2005 as one of the most beautiful golf courses in the country with a residential estate offering exceptional investment value as well as a quality lifestyle opportunity.

Baleens is situated one road from the beach in Voëlklip, Hermanus and is an easy walk to the beautiful Blue Flag Grotto Beach… the beach stretches for more than 20 kilometers.

The Hermanus lagoon meets the sea in front of the hotel and the birdlife is spectacular. Behind the hotel rise the majestic Klein River Mountains and the Fernkloof Nature Reserve.

We offer the ideal spot to relax in a casual but comfortable atmosphere.

Baleens Hotel enjoys a fabulous location within sight of the beach and the Klein Riviersvlei lagoon. Leave your shoes in the room and go down to the beach (only 90 meters away) to marvel at the birdlife living in the river mouth.Then walk by the edge of the breaking waves of Walker Bay as far as you like along the beautiful and undeveloped stretch of coast to Gansbaai. Take a ride on horseback along the sands, an unforgettable experience. The bathing facilities of Grotto Beach, a Blue Flag beach, are a ten minute stroll along the sands or the bush paths.

Baleens is privately owned, and the management strive to offer friendly and personal service to their guests. We have 22 rooms, all ensuite with showers, seven with sea facing balconies and four with mountan views. We welcome groups. All rooms are comfortable and informal – catering for those travellers who expect good, clean and comfortable accommodation without paying the “luxury” rate.

The hotel is located in the quiet and dignified residential area of Voelklip, seven kilometers from the centre of Hermanus. No traffic… no noise. Wake up to the sound of the ocean and the haunting calls of waterfowl.

Through displays ranging from the small and almost fantastical Knysna seahorses, to large ragged-tooth sharks, the Aquarium holds wondrous discoveries around every corner. Meet the brave fish that call the cold Atlantic Ocean their home – and the brightly coloured ones that live in the warm Indian Ocean.

Be mesmerised by the swaying of the giant kelp in the aptly named Kelp Forest Exhibit- one of only three living kelp forest displays in the world. Or come face-to-face with giant spider grabs and have an adventurous tactile experience at the Touch Pool.

Take the little ones to the Afrisam Activity Centre where they can do arts-and-crafts, play on the modular climbing unit, watch a puppet show or just colour-in. All of this while they learn about our oceans and the wonderful animals that live in them.

For those qualified, there is the opportunity to dive in the I&J Predator Exhibit with ragged-tooth sharks, a turtle named Joshi and shoals of other predatory fishes. If you have an advanced qualification, diving in the Kelp Forest is one of the things that you must be able to tick off on your “must-do-someday-list”. Booking is essential for the dives and can be done by emailing bookings@aquarium.co.za.

The Two Oceans Aquarium Shop has a wide range of gifts and souvenirs. From t-shirts to soft toys, there’s a gift for everyone.
Shoreline Café provides scrumptious meals for young and old.

The restaurant includes a dedicated children’s play centre (with climbing play unit and arts-and-crafts) which will keep the little ones entertained while mom and dad catch their breath over a cup of coffee. Shoreline Café serves scrumptious breakfasts and lunch and is open from 09:00 until 18:00 daily.

Information:
Call the Two Oceans Aquarium on +27 21 418 3823