Arniston is a seaside village in the Overberg region on the Cape South coast, close to Cape Agulhus, the southernmost tip of Africa where the Indian and Atlantic oceans meet. It is also known as Waenhuiskrans (wagon house cliff), which is the name derived from the breath-taking tidal cave that one can visit at low tide.The quaint village of Arniston is like an oasis for urbanites whose eyes are exhausted by the sight of the dire city walls, and the noise and pollution that encompasses them daily in the urban areas. Spoiling visitors not only with beauty and fresh air, but also a hush that falls over the village, it gifts visitors with all the quietude they desire. This can be experienced the moment you step out of theguest house; a casual breeze sets the day.

The Arniston coastline is significant to the time when the Khoisan travelled the cliffs with their fishing traps. Fish bones and broken shells remain where they set up these traps, and are the only recaps of their presence in the village. The Mediterranean climate sets warm summers, though temperatures are mild throughout the year, with average midday temperatures fluctuating between 18°C to 25°C, hence most self-cateringguest houses and other accommodations fit in an ideal location.The rustic villagehas many accommodation options. The list includes luxury lodges, romantic self-cateringthatched chalets and wooden cabins as well venues that offer conference facilities for the business traveller, luxurious safari lodges, Bushmen/ San tented camps, contemporary guest houses, cottages, villas and ranches.

Arniston is a true mixture of not only sea-life, but also many other activities, from bird watchingto horse ridingto golfing. Adrenaline enthusiasts will revel in various activities including mountain biking, kite flying, swimming, snorkelling and hiking.Whale watching is also an activity famous in the town and these enormous creatures are predominant in the area from May to November of each year.Arniston plays host to some of the country’s most popular attractions, including the thatch-roofed fisherman’s houses located alongside the shoreline. These houses are in Kassiesbaai and have been crowned National monuments. Guest houses and other accommodation facilities organise trips to visit these monuments, however it is possible to make personal arrangements. The Waenhuiskrans Cave is a highlight inyour visit to the Waenhuiskrans Nature Reserve in Arniston. A visit to this sea-sidevillageis an exhilarating sea-life safari worth your while.


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