Activities and Attractions

Hout Bay has an amazing mix of the best nature has to offer - the most stunning greenery and forest areas as well as a beautiful bay and beach. Not many places in this world can offer such a magnificent combination. With its picturesque fishing harbour, plant life, mountains and views, there are ample activities and attractions available to Victoria Lodge and Hout Bay visitors.

Where to go: • Day trips to Postberg Nature Reserve and West Coast National Park • Visits to Seal Island • The world famous World of Birds (just around the corner from le Ramond!) • 20 minute drive to Cape Town and V&A Waterfront • Visits to Penguin Town • Local wine farm routes – 10 minutes from the Constantia Wine Route • 10 minutes to Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens • Hout Bay Sunday Craft Market • Cape Point Boulders Beach • Chapman’s Peak Drive • The famous Sandy Bay and Llundadno beaches are within short driving distance
What to do: • Horse Riding • Shark cage diving • Scuba Diving • Champagne cruises • Abseiling • Kayaking • Skydiving • Numerous golf course nearby • Wreck exploration • Sailing • Paragliding • Beach Activities – lounging, surfing and swimming at Hout Bay Beach • Mountain biking • Fantastic, scenic hiking trails
Seasonal Events: • Whale season from June to November • Out Door Concerts in Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens – November to April • Wild Spring Flower Season from July to October • Pick ‘n Pay Argus Cycle Tour (March annually) • Two Oceans Marathon held annually (May annually)