Whale Trail Explorer

Have passport- will travel!🐳
🌊🐋 A special moment from our research 🐋🌊
Southern right whale Dendrite has been detected at the Kerguelen Islands, a remote sub-Antarctic archipelago, where she is currently
feeding ❄️🦐

What's On in Stanford THIS WEEK

We are incredibly grateful that the Fynbos Trail was not affected by the recent fires in the Overberg, and that we can continue with business as usual. The trail remains open, and we are very much looking forward to welcoming hikers into the pristine fynbos and forest landscapes of the Walker Bay region.

We are so grateful to the firefighters and landowners whose dedication and coordinated efforts helped contain and extinguish the fires.

Stanford Hills Estate added exciting new kids activities at Stanford Hills Estate — with Kids Pedal Cars and Kids Electric Cars now available for the little ones! 🧒🚗💨

🏎️ Little Drivers, Big Smiles at Stanford Hills Estate!
Family fun in the heart of the Overberg 🌿

We’ve added exciting new kids activities at Stanford Hills Estate — with Kids Pedal Cars and Kids Electric Cars now available for the little ones! 🧒🚗💨

While they cruise and explore, you can relax and enjoy everything the estate has to offer. Make a full day of it with some of our other on-farm adventures too:

🏍️ Guided Quad Bike Adventures (family-friendly & beginner-friendly)
🧗 Zipline & Abseiling Experiences (adventure with a view!)
🚲 Mountain Bike Hire (ride the farm tracks at your own pace)
🐴 Horse Riding Trails (scenic outrides for all levels)

Ready to plan your next outing? 📍
Explore our activities and book here: https://www.wildx.co.za/stanford-hills/

Stanford Hills Estate— where fine wine, warm hospitality, and natural beauty meet.

🍷 The Ultimate Guide to Booking Wine Farm Accommodation in Stanford 🌿 Wake up to vineyards, wine & the rhythm of the Overberg.

Dreaming of misty vineyard mornings, birdsong at sunrise, and a glass of wine at sunset? Wine farm accommodation in Stanford offers more than a place to stay — it’s a lifestyle experience.

In our latest guide, we explore:

✔️ Why staying on a wine estate is so special
✔️ The benefits of booking directly with Stanford Hills Estate
✔️ Our accommodation options — self-catering cottages, luxury vineyard villas & the Manor House
✔️ Wine tastings, vineyard walks, WildX Adventures & picnics by the dam
✔️ Helpful travel tips for international visitors

🏡 Stay your way at Stanford Hills Estate:

Pet-friendly cottages with fireplaces & wood-fired hot tubs
Elegant vineyard villas with uninterrupted views
The newly renovated Manor House for group getaways & celebrations

On-site dining at Cassa Cello, our Portuguese-inspired restaurant🍇 Sip cool-climate wines, stroll through the vineyards, and unwind where the grapes grow — all just outside the charming village of Stanford.

👉 Read the full guide and start planning your stay:
🔗 https://stanfordhills.co.za/the-ultimate-guide-to-booking-wine-farm-accommodation-in-stanford/

✨ Stanford Hills Estate — where fine wine, warm hospitality, and natural beauty meet.

A Ray of Hope for the Critically Endangered African Penguins🐧
Your support gives our penguins a fighting chance.

African Penguin and Seabird Sanctuary - APSS
Dyer Island Conservation Trust
Stony Point Community Group
Betty's Bay and surrounds
KLEINMOND...Make it your business.

A spectacular seasonal highlight at Harold Porter!

The garden boasts the Red Disa (Disa uniflora) in its natural habitat, currently in full bloom at the Harold Porter National Botanical Garden in Betty’s Bay.
This iconic and rare wildflower can be seen growing along the streams at Leopardkloof Gorge / Disa Kloof Waterfalls, where cool, flowing water creates the perfect conditions for it to thrive.
Flowering season: early December to end of February only

📸 A must-see for nature lovers and photographers alike
Plan your visit and come experience one of nature’s true treasures while it’s in bloom!





Photos & Text: Appel ( SANBI )