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OTTER'S BEND LODGE - FRANSCHHOEK - SOUTH AFRICA
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CONTACT US Otter's Bend Lodge Dassenberg Road Franschhoek 7690 South Africa
Tel +27 21 876 3200 Fax 0866484752 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
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Otter's Bend Lodge, Dassenberg Road, Franschhoek 7690, South Africa Tel +27 21 876 3200, Fax 0866484752, E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it |
Franschhoek, Valley of the Huguenots, is one of the premier destinations in the World of Wine. Not surprising when one considers that this fertile ground is where the French first made wine in South Africa 300 years ago. Today, that noble tradition is carried forward by the members of the Vignerons de Franschhoek. 42 wine farms, including some of South Africa's most respected names, who produce many of South Africa's top wines. All the noble cultivars and classic styles are on show here. From superb whites such as Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Semillon and Chenin Blanc to the rich reds of Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Pinot Noir and Merlot. Not to mention the valley's renowned methode Cap Classique Sparkling wines and Ports. Most farms readily welcome visitors for tastings and also showcase their wines at various festivals throughout the year. Explore the wine estates by foot, by bike, by horseback, by Wine Bus or by car!
From July to December whales can be seen at the shores of South Africa. Approximately an hour and a half away from Cape Town is the seaside town of Hermanus. A popular holiday destination for tourists and locals alike, Hermanus is hailed as offering the best land based whale watching in the world. From May onwards Southern Right Whales pay homage to these warm, shallow waters in order to calf their young and to mate. The best time for whale watching is between August and November and at this time the bay is dotted with whales. More often than not, they're more than happy to put on a performance
A popular tourist destination, Strand’s main attraction is its white, sandy beach known as ‘the strand’. The 5 km stretch of beach provides safe bathing and swimming and nearby entertainment parks offer a supertube, mini-golf and a tidal pool.
Take a 10-minute cable car ride and enjoy spectacular 360-degree views of Cape Town from the top of Table Mountain, the city’s most famous icon. The Table Mountain Aerial Cableway takes visitors to the summit of Table Mountain in under 10 minutes. The cable car’s rotating floor and huge windows ensure that all passengers get a 360-degree aerial view as they head up the mountain. The cableway was first launched in 1929. Since then, many upgrades have taken place, and today the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway has state-of-the-art facilities and a well-established safety record. The two cable cars in operation take 5 to 10 minutes to reach the top of Table Mountain, travelling at a speed of about 10m (33ft) per second. The height of Table Mountain (at its highest point) is 1085m (3560ft) and the views from the top reach all the way to Robben Island and beyond.
Situated between Robben Island and Table Mountain in the heart of Cape Town's working harbour, the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront has become South Africa's most visited destination. Set against a backdrop of magnificent sea and mountain views, exciting shopping and entertainment venues are intermingled with imaginative office locations, world-class hotels and luxury apartments in the residential marina. We invite you to discover the experience... live, work, shop and play at the V&A Waterfront
During the apartheid years Robben Island became internationally known for its institutional brutality. The duty of those who ran the Island & its prison was to isolate opponents of apartheid & to crush their morale. Some freedom fighters spent more than a quarter of a century in prison for their beliefs.
Butterfly World, the largest free flying park for butterflies in Southern Africa, opened its doors to the public in November 1996. The concept originated in the UK and such enclosed parks can be found in countries throughout the world. Each year these parks are visited by thousands of visitors and now thanks to the initiative taken by two Capetonian women, South Africans have the opportunity to experience nature at its best.