Welcome to REIERSVLEI, STANFORD, an exclusive private retreat situated on the Klein River estuary where it flows into the Hermanus Lagoon and then seasonally into Walker Bay, which is home to the largest population of breeding Southern Right Whales offering visitors the best land and boat-based whale watching available anywhere in the world. With the Stanford area being central to birding in the Overberg and hosting many endemic species, Reiersvlei is the ideal private birding retreat. The beautiful new homestead, with its thatched roof and massive double volume lounge/dining area with a huge open fireplace at each end, offers a great escape from city life. Reiersvlei is a luxurious self-catering establishment on a large (175 ha) private estate, in the Fynbos and Milkwood dune forests of the Southern Cape, offering privacy beyond comparison. Walk over 4km?s to get to the other side of the farm. In low season the minimum is R1000 for up to 4 people. In high season the minimum is R2000 for up to 4 people.Prices are negotiated.

Reiersvlei is situated less than 2 hours SE of Cape Town. A bird sanctuary on the fringes of the Hermanus Lagoon, Whale Watching capital of the world. From Cape Town International Airport, follow the N2 National Road towards Caledon. After coming down from the Houw Hoek Pass, take the next offramp onto the R43 towards Hermanus. Continue through Hermanus, following the signs to Stanford. Turn right at the entrance of Stanford into Queen Victoria Street and continue through the village before turning left into Moore Steet. Continue straight along Moore street, across the 4 way stop onto the gravel road. Continue for 7 km?s along the road adjacent to the Klein River, passing Springfontein Farm until you reach the Reiersvlei homestead on the right hand side.