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La Luna is located in one of the most astonishing coastal spots in South Africa and you can enjoy spectacular views.
  • One of the best lookout points in the world to see the impressive Southern right whales. From June/July to December they keep sailing, lobtailing, playing and breaching directly in front of your window.

  • All rooms and garden are facing the famous Walker Bay with the lights of Hermanus blinking right in front.

  • Only ten minutes scenic walk to Die Plaat, a paradise-like, white sandy beach with formidable waves. It goes all the way from Gansbaai to Hermanus.

  • As starting point to the South African Garden Route, the house is surrounded by the indigenous coastal fynbos with multiple species of native birds.

  • The house is situated right on top of a cliff that hides beautiful caves, some of which are accessible by foot and are beautiful to visit.

  • Just 5 km. from Gansbaai, your closest urban centre for shopping, restaurants, harbour and exciting shark cage diving!

  • 150 Km from Cape Town International Airport.

  • And do not forget to have a look at the milky way at night…!!

Greatest Whale Watching location in the world!

The Klipgat scenic Trail right in front of La Luna & Happy Family Guesthouses

Die Plaate - Beach within 10min. walk

Gansbaai & surroundings

Other activities & sights

  • Please, visit the following web sites for a full range of stimulating possibilities and lots of tourist attractions:

    • De Kelders, home of La Luna Beach house also known as Drup Kelders, after which the area is named, has several fairly deep freshwater rock pools, filled by water seeping in from a freshwater fountain. It was known as one of the natural wonders of the old Colony.

    • Gansbaai, the nearest town for shopping and a Natural Adventure Destination. It is also referred to as The Great White Shark Capital Of The World.

    • Hermanus, in the heart of the Whale Route, is just 127km from Cape Town on the Cape south coast.

    • Standford, is the only one of the Cape Whale Coast towns that is situated inland. This leafy green and picturesque Victorian influenced village which lies on the banks of the Klein River. 

    • Nature reserves: Walkerbay Nature Reserve, Harold Porter, Salmonsdam Nature Reserve & Kogelberg Nature Reserve. 

    • Stanfort Wine route, The varying terroir, moderate climate, and talented winemakers are certainly putting Stanford’s wines on the map.

    • Animals: Southern Right Whale, Sunbird, Black Oystercatcher, ...

    • Beaches: Die Plaate, Stanforts bay, Uilenkraalsmond, etc.

    • Natural Hot Springs in the Western Cape

    • Platbos, Africa’s southern most forest

    • Baardskeerdersbos, the artist’s town

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