Welcome To Hangklip - Kleinmond Tourism!

Welcome to Hangklip - Kleinmond Tourism. Hangklip - Kleinmond Tourism is your information portal for everything you need to know about Rooi Els, Pringle Bay, Betty’s Bay and Kleinmond. This magnificent coastal area winds its way through the Kogelberg Nature Reserve, South Africa’s first UNESCO Biosphere Reserve that links the Atlantic Ocean with the Kogelberg Mountains. A marine reserve, wetlands, waterfalls, caves, an indigenous forest and a historic botanical garden form part of a landscape that a diverse array of animal species inhabit. Hangklip - Kleinmond Tourism is dedicated to providing visitors with up-to-date information about the coastal towns and all they have to offer when it comes to accommodation, places to eat, local businesses and things to do. The tourism team invites you to visit them for all the information you need to enjoy your visit to the fullest.

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Hangklip - Kleinmond Tourism promotes the coastal stretch that includes the towns of Pringle Bay, Rooi Els, Betty’s Bay and Kleinmond. 

From high mountain peaks with fynbos-covered slopes, rough ravines, caves, rivers and streams that stretch to pristine beaches. This indigenous mecca is home to a wide variety of animals, birds and insects. 

Pringle Bay / Rooi Els

Pringle Bay / Rooi Els

Hangklip - Kleinmond Tourism proudly presents Pringle Bay, Rooi Els and Hangklip!

Pringle Bay

Pringle Bay lies between the mouth of the Buffels River and a small peninsula known as The Point. Named after Rear Admiral Thomas Pringle, the Commander-in-Chief of Simons Town Naval Base from 1796 to 1798, the town was originally meant to be a port for shipping farm produce across False Bay to Simons Town. This region was a haven for many army deserters, and an inlet in the northern corner of the bay is still called Drostergat or Deserters Cave. Beautiful sunsets over False Bay and the tranquil isolation of Pringle Bay’s quaint village are two of the main reasons visitors return each year.

Rooi Els

Rooi-Els is the first Cape Whale Coast stop on Clarence Drive. Famous for its magnificent views over False Bay. Klein-Hangklip Mountain dominates the village and is home to Verreaux’s eagles, while chacma baboons, rock hyrax, small antelope and African clawless otters also call this landscape home. Perfect swimming, diving and fishing opportunities present themselves for people who love ocean sports and there are various walks and hiking trails for outdoor adventurers. The richness of natural beauty is equalled by its richness in history with evidence of settlements by the Khoikhoi nation still visible and caves in the inaccessible mountain slopes holding stories of the runaway slaves who took refuge in them. During World War II British servicewomen used the hotel buildings at Hangklip as their quarters when they manned a secret radar station from the mountain behind the hotel to keep track of enemy craft.

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Betty’s Bay

Betty’s Bay

Hangklip - Kleinmond Tourism proudly presents Betty’s Bay! 

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With its pristine beaches, fertile lagoons and abundance of fynbos hiking trails is not only home to the Stony Point African Penguin Colony and Harold Porter National Botanical Garden, but also a passionate community who work together to keep their natural environment as pure and unspoilt as possible.

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Betty’s Bay was named after Betty Youlden, the daughter of the property developer who, together with Harold Porter and Jack Clarence, bought up farms in the area in the 1930s. Together they formed a consortium that laid out the settlements of Betty’s Bay, Pringle Bay and Rooi Els. Jack Clarence was mainly responsible for replacing the rough footpath between Gordon’s Bay and Rooi Els with a proper road built by Italian prisoners of war during World War II. Today Clarence Drive must be one of the most breathtaking drives in South Africa with its towering mountains on one side, the sparkling ocean on the other and majestic views across False Bay to the Cape Peninsula.Your text here

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Kleinmond

Kleinmond

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Hangklip - Kleinmond Tourism proudly presents Kleinmond!

Kleinmond’s historical background is rich with stories of shipwrecks, pirates, runaway slaves, cattle thieves and strandlopers. The coastline is an absolute paradise for the outdoor enthusiast with hiking trails, fishing, surfing, scuba diving, snorkelling, river-rafting and kloofing.

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The Kleinmond Nature Reserve is crisscrossed by a network of hiking trails that lead into the beautiful Kogelberg Nature Reserve. Keep an eye out for the rare strawberry rain frog, micro frog, endangered Cape platanna and the mystical wild horses along the estuaries and marshlands. 

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Top Activities

Top Activities

The team at Hangklip - Kleinmond Tourism Bureau has put together a list of its favourite activities to keep you busy while you are in the area. Visit the tourism office in Kleinmond’s Main Road for more information and to stock up on maps and brochures.

Eating Out

Feast at a smorgasbord of restaurants, coffee shops and takeaway establishments along the route and enjoy everything from fresh salads and seafood to juicy steaks and wood-fired pizza!

Local Art

Explore interesting galleries, arts, crafts and curio shops at Kleinmond Harbour and Pringle Bay.

Beaches

Swim, surf and relax at a choice of pristine beaches along the coastal route.

Ocean Sport

Spend time angling, scuba diving, snorkelling and kite surfing at appropriate spots along the coast.

Kogelberg Nature Reserve

Hike, swim, river raft, go blackwater tubing or mountain biking in the Kogelberg Nature Reserve.

Kleinmond Coastal and Mountain Reserve

Take pleasure in fynbos or spot whales while hiking in the Kleinmond Coastal and Mountain Reserve.

Stony Point

Stopover at the African penguin colony situated at the old whaling station at Stony Point, Betty’s Bay. 

Harold Porter Botanical Garden

Explore the Harold Porter Botanical Garden and its trails, enjoy a picnic on the lawn and buy a fynbos plant at the nursery so you can take a piece of the experience home.

Rooisand Nature Reserve

Visit Rooisand Nature Reserve to see the wild horses and go birdwatching while you are there.

Botriver Estuary

Hire a canoe at Kleinmond Lagoon to paddle the Botriver Estuary.

Kleinmond Lagoon

Sit under the shade of “Die Preekboom” on the lawns near the Kleinmond Lagoon.

Whale Watching

Wave at visiting southern right whales and their calves from June to December.

Sandboarding

Go sandboarding at Blesberg which is 250m high with a potential run of +400 meters.

Birdwatching

Discover a birding paradise that stretches from Rooisand to Rooiels.

Horse Riding

Venture out on horseback and take in the landscape at an unhurried pace.

Cycling and MTB

Rent a vintage bicycle and do some legwork while you make your way from town to town, or explore the tracks and trails on your MTB.

Arabella Golf Course

Play golf at Kleinmond’s 9-hole course and tee off at the 18-hole championship golf course at Arabella.

Wellness Treatments

Indulge in beauty treatments at one of the area’s many salons and spas.

Sundowners and Sunsets

End the day perfectly by sipping on a sundowner at the legendary Hangklip Hotel with the Cape Hanklip Lighthouse flickering in the distance.

Membership

Membership

If you would like to become a member of Hangklip - Kleinmond Tourism, download the membership application form that is available in English and Afrikaans. You can then print, complete and fax the form to apply.

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Emergency Telephone Numbers

Emergency Telephone Numbers

AMBULANCE

PROVINCIAL

10177

AMBULANCE (EMR)

PRIVATE

076 585 0899 (24H)

AREA MANAGER

DESMOND LAKEY

O28 271 8417

CHILDLINE

0800 055 555

 

DAFF CONTROL ROOM

HERMANUS

028 313 2703

 

MR. PERCY MABUNDA

079 502 4613

DISASTER MANAGEMENT

YULANDA SCHOLTZ

082 675 7219

FIRE DEPARTMENT

 

028 312 2400

 

CLAYTON FRANCIS

072 129 9788

HERMANUS CONTROL ROOM

ALL EMERGENCIES

O28 313 8111

HERMANUS PROVINCIAL HOSPITAL

 

028 313 5200

MEDI-CLINIC HERMANUS

 

028 313 0168

HOUSING

JOSEPH SMITH

082 635 4095

ELECTRICITY

ESKOM

086 003 7566

ENVIRONMENTAL DEPARTMENT

OVERSTRAND

028 316 3724

LAW ENFORCEMENT

 

028 313 8996

MARINE & COASTAL MANAGEMENT

 

028 313 2703

MOUNTAIN RESCUE

021 937 0300

021 948 9900

MUNICIPAL OFFICE

HANGKLIP-KLEINMOND

028 271 8400

OPERATIONAL MANAGER

DENOVAN VAN RHODIE

028 271 8431

OVERBERG REGIONAL CLINIC

KLEINMOND

028 271 4951

POISON INFORMATION CENTRE

SNAKES & MEDICINAL

021 9316129

TRAFFIC SERVICES

 

028 271 8450

 

LIEZEL HANEKOM

072 943 0376

ROCK FALLS – R44 CLARENCE DRIVE

O21 931 1646

083 255 6346

SAFETY & SECURITY

 

028 313 8980

SAPS – CHARGE OFFICE

028 271 8200

028 271 8219

SEA RESCUE (NSRI) – KLEINMOND

063 699 2765

083 419 4557

SEA RESCUE (NSRI) – HERMANUS

028 312 3180

082 990 5967

SEA RESCUE (NSRI)

CAPE TOWN

021 449 3500

SEA WATCH (ANTI-POACHING)

CLAYTON FRANCIS

079 577 7572

 

MIKE TANNERT

082 994 9300

SEWERAGE

AFTER-HOURS

076 853 6460

WILDLIFE IN DISTRESS

 

072 652 2346

Travelwise Information

Travelwise Information

Hangklip - Kleinmond Tourism is always on hand to answer questions and keep you updated about travel-wise information in and around Pringle Bay, Rooi Els, Betty’s Bay and Kleinmond.

Safety

This is about as safe as it gets on our beautiful planet, as such, travellers are advised to exercise the same level of vigilance they would when visiting any other destination in the world.

Getting Around Without A Car

While everything is just a few steps away in each town, if you don’t have a car you will need to hire a shuttle service to drive you to the surrounding areas, especially if you are going to be exploring Overberg’s many landmarks and wine estates.

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Responsible Tourism Ethos
  • Leave Footprints, Not Litter
  • Avoid Using Single-Use Plastic 
  • Recycle Wherever Possible
  • Respect Fynbos Laws
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Hangklip - Kleinmond Tourism invites you to catch a glimpse of the Kogelberg Biosphere here:

Watch Video - Pringle Bay / Rooi Els
Watch Video - Betty’s Bay
Watch Video - Kleinmond
 

Reviews

Reviews

“Great to visit Hangklip - Kleinmond Tourism and get information on the area. There is also a fabulous fynbos display. Friendly and helpful staff!”  Jan Scheepers
“Very friendly staff and also very helpful. Would recommend to everyone to visit them.”  Leona van Zyl
“Hanglip - Kleinmond Tourism is a good source of local information.”  Paul Hawker
“Hangklip - Kleinmond Toerisme bied vriendelike diens, onvattende inligting, hulpvaardigheid en ‘n pragtige veldblomuitstaling.”  Fanie Krige
“Hangklip - Kleinmond Tourism is worth a visit if you want to know how you can spend your days in the Kogelberg.”  Lindi

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