Hostels in DE KELDERS, SOUTH AFRICA

City of De Kelders in South Africa – Home to Whales

City De Kelders in South Africa is located around 5 km to the north of Gansbaai. It is around 25 minutes drive from Hermanus. Famous for its seafood and basically a fishing village, it has continued to remain immune from the tourist influx unlike other parts of South Africa, an affluent economy.

Accommodation
De Kelder has something to offer in form of accommodation for every visitor. While the affluent will certainly like the luxury hotels with all amenities including gym and spa and massages, people looking for financial savings would opt for excellent budget hotels. In addition, there are guest houses, resorts, villa houses, and affordable apartment rental and bread & breakfast joints for the visitors. A couple of good hostels are also there though getting accommodation could be a little difficult due to their huge demands.

Brief Background
Located on the shores of the Walker Bay, De Kelders is also renowned as the home of the Southern Right Whale. Due to its rocky inlets, the whales return year after year to mate and calve during July- November. The city is named De Kelders deriving its name from the Dutch version of cellars.

Getting Around
No regular public transport or shuttle is available at De Kelders. Public transport buses are there but they are expensive. In comparison, renting a car would be cheaper for both getting in and around De Kelders. It is a two hour journey from the airport. Self driving is permissible subject to production of identification for hiring and driving. Taxis once again would be expensive in comparison. For details, one can see the guide books on the net and in the travel related books.

Points of Interest
•    Viewing the whales is one of the major attractions of De Kelders.
•    A rock bed where the whales come and meet is also worth viewing.
•    Numerous caves both large and small containing stalactites and stalagmites.
•    Most of the caves have crystal clear swimming pools on the floor.
•    Freshwater cave is famous for its pool.
•    Stanford’s Bay in De Kelders is ideal for swimming.
•    In the periphery of the city are located the Klipgat caves.
•    Seven km long Klipgat trail.
•    Walker Bay Nature Reserve and many other similar attractions make the city popular for tourist visits.

Attractions near De Kelders
•    Harold Porter National Botanical Garden in Cape Fynobos region
•    200 hectares of cultivated garden in the Fynbos
•    Shark cage diving and
•    Walker Bay Nature Reserve

Currency
Currency operated in De Kelder is the South African Rand. However it would be good keeping track of the news on the currency exchange rates since they fluctuate every now and then.