Betty's Bay South Africa

If you drive along the coast, coming from Cape Town heading in the Hermanus direction, you will a find a few smaller towns along the way. Each with a few hidden treasures. The best time to go would be during the  South African summer holidays (December). Keep you eyes open for some intersting hikers along the way...

As you drive into Betty's Bay and see the gas station, keep an eye out for a sign with a penguin. Follow the signs to find yourself at the parking lot at Stony Point. Here you can easily walk around on a wooden plank pathway and watch the jackass penguins duck and dive through the crashing waves, relax in the sun or the little ones learn the way of life.

Entrance fee was less than 2 dollars per adult (R10) and it was easily accessible with a stroller. The penguins get really close to the walkway and some even nest underneath it. Children love it!

Afterwards go for a lovely lunch or picnic at Harold Porter botanical gardens. you can have a quick stroll through the gardens and lunch in the restaurant. Or pack your own little picnic basket and have the kids run around and learn about the indeginous flora, Fynbos. Walking around the gardens are pretty easy and you can even do it with a stroller. If you are up for a hike with a great view, have the younger ones sit in a backpack carrier and head up to Luiperd's kloof. You can see a small waterfall on the way and as you get higher you will have a stunning ocean view.\