Gem of the Breede

19/01/2026

Discover Witsand: The Gem of the Breede River
Nestled at the mouth of the Breede River in South Africa's Western Cape, about a 3-hour drive from Cape Town, Witsand is a hidden coastal paradise often dubbed the "Whale Nursery of South Africa." With its pristine white sands, tranquil estuary, and abundant natural wonders, it's an ideal escape for nature lovers, adventure seekers, and those craving a peaceful retreat. Here's why you should plan a visit to this underrated gem:

22/12/2025

25/03/2025

From Witsand Breede River Gem of the Breede to Wine Tasting, beautiful coastline to our beautiful parks. Come and enjoy it with us.

11/02/2025

What a great day Gem of the Breede
Danish clients enjoying South African hospitality and great views with some excellent fishing 🇩🇰☝️

19/12/2024

28/03/2024

What a great tour on our way to Witsand Breede River .

16/01/2024

What a beautiful morning @

23/11/2023

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01/10/2023

Summer is on its way, book your stay at Gem of the Breede , hurry up, we are getting full quickly.

01/10/2023

Summer is almost here, book your accommodation at Gem of the Breede .

31/08/2023

First whale count of 2023!
Today, thanks to the amazing Jean Tresfon, we conducted our first aerial count survey of the year! As in previous years, we flew the coastline between Hermanus New Harbour and Witsand, an area known to cover some of the main nursery areas for the species along our coast.
During our flight, we counted 556 mothers with calves (1,112 whales) and 24 adults without calves (for a total of 1,136 whales). Half of these were in front of Koppie Alleen (236 mothers with calves) at De Hoop Collection Nature Reserve, whereas 172 mothers with calves were counted between Agulhas and Struisbaai, and 55 in Walkerbay.
The graph shows the total count compared to previous count surveys conducted in August.
A HUGE thank you to Grootbos Private Nature Reserve and Denel Overberg Test Range for accommodating us.


of Pretoria Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, University of Pretoria Department of Zoology and Entomology, University of Pretoria Mammal Research Institute