East of the city of Cape Town, lying at the southernmost tip of Africa, where the Indian and Atlantic Oceans meet, lies a fertile region surrounded by mountains and sea called the Overberg. Visitors to this area can explore the pristine coastline, watch the giants of the sea at play or bravely meet with the Great White Shark. Alternatively, the different meandering inland routes whilst enjoying the colourful, unique fynbos of the Overberg.
Picturesque Arniston is best known for its 200-year old restored fisherman's village, Kassiebaai. This picturesque village, with a national monument in its entirety, with its whitewashed, thatched cottages, has stolen the hearts of many an artist and photographer.
Did you know that the town was named after a shipwreck, the HMS Arniston in 1815, this is a place where time has stood still. The impressively rustic and white-washed thatched cottages of Kassiesbaai have made it one of the most photographed and painted National Monuments in the country. Enjoy a swim at your choice of Arniston’s white sandy beaches, or watch the whales breaching in the turquoise bay. Then take a walk at low tide to the enormous limestone cave in a cliff, which is where the village gets its second name, Waenhuiskrans. While you are negotiating the slippery rocks, you may see the purple and pink sea anemones in the rock pools. Boulder-hop back to the beach and take a gentle walk to the Arniston Hotel and Spa for delectable refreshments on their patio. Laze back and soak in the unparalleled sea view.