4-Star Guest Lodge, overlooking a traditional fishing harbour with panoramic views across Walker Bay to Hermanus and the Cape Point.· Choice of Luxury Suites (bedroom and full en-suite bathroom, own private lounge and view verandah, with sea and harbour views) - or - Comfortable Standard Rooms (with en-suite showers but no sea views).· All accommodation options are equipped with Colour TV, telephones with internet connections, wall safes, electric blankets, radio alarm clocks, hair dryers, over head fans and heaters. They also have tea/coffee making facilities and top quality linen and designer toiletries. Same day laundry service is available. · Saxon Lodge is a registered Bureau de Change and we accept all major credit cards.· Excellent cuisine in our fully licensed residents restaurant with stone fireplace and original art. We also have a sun room, where we serve breakfasts and dinners in summer.· Our well stocked Pub with a yachting theme is a winner with guests!· Plunge swimming pool and on site parking· This is the International Mecca for Great White Shark diving! - contact us to arrange your shark diving experience.· Outstanding land and boat based Whale viewing with cruises around Dyer Island and Geyser Rock.· Miles of unspoiled beaches plus the only fresh water caves along the Southern African coast.· Fantastic walks along our rugged coastline or through our nature reserves with Fynbos and Milkwood forests

GREAT WHITE SHARKS Just 5 nautical miles off of our coastline are Dyer Island and Geyser Rock, a bird sanctuary and seal colony respectively.  Between these islands is a channel called "Shark Alley”.   This area is considered the international Mecca for diving with Great White Sharks and has hosted many dive and photography groups (including National Geographic, Discovery Channel and ABC TV crews).  View these magnificent creatures from a boat or have the ultimate thrill of being in a shark cage!  It is not necessary to have a diving certificate; top acclaimed diver masters will train you on board. Lunch and cool drinks are provided. 

SOUTHERN RIGHT WHALES

 

Mid- July until the end of December, our beautiful coastline is studded with our most precious creatures. The Southern Right whales migrate to Walker Bay during this season to breed. They are truly spectacular, and remarkably playful for their size. They are inquisitive creatures, and come very close to the shore.  For an unforgettable experience, you can view these majestic animals from our magnificent De Kelders cliffs or get really get up really close and personal on a boat viewing experience.

DE KELDERS CAVES

 Set in the cliffs of our beautiful coastline, are the most incredible sea caves, and hiking trails.  The cavernous main cave has an archeological dig site, which provided evidence of man existing in this region 80 000 years ago. It is an easy hike, but PLEASE wear closed shoes, preferably trainers.  Remember to take your camera for the most amazing photos!

 

WINE FARMSThere are approximately 20 wine farms in the Overberg, which offer a fun relaxed day, traveling through the area, and tasting the fruits of the vine!

 

Micro Brewery and Cheese farm: Berkenhead brewery, is a wonderful micro brewery which offers tours of the brewery and estate.  Enjoy beer tasting in their stunning pub, which also offers excellent meals.Visit a cheese farm close to Birkenhead and sample some excellent local cheeses! 

SEA & LAGOON CRUISES

 

Sunset cruises from the harbour can be arranged around Walker Bay, with sundowners and snacks on board.  A slow meander along the beautiful lagoon close to Hermanus, is the perfect way to end off a day! 

 

DIRECTIONS: From Cape Town to Saxon Lodge:  N2 through Somerset West, to Bot Rivier. Take R43 to Hermanus.  Stay on R43 through Hermanus to Stanford.

Pass Stanford on your right go straight on to Gansbaai. Stay on the R43 to get to Gansbaai

Once you reach Gansbaai, stay on the main road. At the third stop street turn right into FABRIEK STR.

(Saxon Lodge is sign posted on the main road at this intersection)

Once in Fabriek Str - At the third intersection,  turn right into MULLER STR. (Saxon Lodge is also sign posted at this intersection)

100mtrs along Muller str, you drive straight into Saxon Lodge parking area at the end of the cul-de-sac