Kleinmond (meaning : "Little river mouth"), is a picturesque seaside village situated at the foot of the Kogelberg mountains. It lies next to a lagoon at the small mouth - hence the name - of the Bot River, on a narrow strip of land. Kleinmond is flanked by the Kogelberg mountain range on one side and the Atlantic Ocean on the other side. This very peaceful little village, endowed with some of the coast's most natural beauty, will mean you can enjoy some of the most beautiful landscapes and seascapes.
Kleinmond offers a variety of activities for both nature lovers and sports enthusiats. Perhaps you would prefer to take long walks along the shore, or maybe just sunbathe, or have a refreshing swim, or you can opt to watch whales frolocking in the shallow water near the beach. The harbour also offers quaint restaurants and shops.
For the more energetic, there are tennis courts and bowling greens in Kleinmond, where visitors are welcome. Horse riding is available at the Arabella Equestrian Centre and for those who prefer a leisurely cycle ride, a rentabicycle facility is available just outside the town.
The Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve has great outdoor venues and offers a variety of adventurous activities such as tubing and white water rafting on the Palmiet River. Nearby hiking trails abound with spectacular views of the mountains as well as the rocky coastline.
With activities suited to all skill levels, a wonderful fun day out is on offer in the Reserve. A visit to the Harold Porter Wild Flower Reserve is highly recommended for nature enthusiasts! Additional activities to be enjoyed include excellent birding, wine tours, fishing and moon gazing. Kleinmond's herd of wild horses is also a special attraction. Just 5 Minutes away, in Betty's Bay, you will find the penquin Colony , home to one of only 3 land-based breeding colonies of the endangered African Penguin. It is well worth a visit. Kleinmond is a golfers paradise. Not only does the village have it's own 9-hole course, but the award winning Arabella Golf Club is a mere 10 kilometers away and the Hermanus Golf Club is also within easy reach (31 kilometers away). Kleinmond is approximately an hour and 20 minutes' sceninc drive from the city of Cape Town and an hour from Cape Town International Airport and the Stellenbosch wine route. It is also only 20 minutes from Hermanus and the lovely Hemel-en-Aarde Valley and wine route. When visiting the Western Cape, make Kleinmond your destination of choice! And when you plan your visit, make ELEPHANT ROCK GUESTHOUSE you accommodation of choice for an unforgettable holiday! |
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