Title: Visit Overstrand: 2026 Travel Guide for Overstrand, Western Cape | Expedia.com

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# Overstrand

## Western Cape

![The Coastal Path at Vermont with Onrus in the background and the Kleinrivier Mountains in the distance. Whale Coast, Overberg. Western Cape. South Africa](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635943691518/778fbf1c-ce78-49c2-8433-dba3fbe8aad3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![The Coastal Path at Vermont with Onrus in the background and the Kleinrivier Mountains in the distance. Whale Coast, Overberg. Western Cape. South Africa](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635943691518/778fbf1c-ce78-49c2-8433-dba3fbe8aad3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Why don’t you see penguins in Britain? Because they’re afraid of Wales 😂
Ok, this is a very stupid joke, but penguins live almost exclusively in the Southern Hemisphere, with only one species, the Galapagos penguin, found north of the equator.

#nature #penguin #southafrica](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6144953/be36a073-55d6-4812-946d-8f8f82d86336.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![There's a penguin colony in South Africa which is less touristic and overpriced than the more famous Boulders Beach penguin colony. It's Stony point penguin colony, where you can observe penguins in an almost unspoiled area

#nature #southafrica #penguins](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6144953/cb140cde-e004-4ea9-bacb-55c610f28112.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![This is the lighthouse at Cape Hangklip](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/601891/bbe2c3ea-c815-4f40-8fb4-bb05d4b37d7e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

### Popular cities in Overstrand

[Hermanus

Known for Whale watching, Sharks and Dolphins

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Whale watching and watersports, nature reserves and hiking trails, handicraft and food markets all make this whale watching destination very popular.

## Reasons to visit

- Old Harbour

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[Gansbaai

Known for Sharks, Diving and Whale watching

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Quaint Gansbaai awaits: its diving, whale watching, hiking, and more! 

## Reasons to visit

- Grootbos Nature Reserve

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[Kleinbaai

Known for Sharks, Diving and Sea

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Love diving, golf, and whale watching? Get away to Kleinbaai! 

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[Stanford

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Escape to Stanford! Enjoy its countryside, zoo, and spas. 

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[Betty's Bay

Known for Friendly people, Sea and Adventure

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Trip time! Discover the seaside, adventure, and parks in Betty's Bay. 

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[Pringle Bay

Known for Sea, Relaxing and Secluded

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Explore trendy Pringle Bay: its whale watching, oceanfront, adventures, and more! 

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