Situated on the cliffs overlooking Walker Bay, Birkenhead House is a private luxury hotel in the picturesque seaside town of Hermanus, famous for its whale-watching opportunities. This exquisite hotel offers a truly unique coastal experience for its guests, combining the ultimate in luxury accommodation with quintessential South Africa coastal touring opportunities that include surfing, sea-kayaking, horseback riding on the beach, bird-watching, whale-watching for Southern Right and Humpback Whales, and cage-diving to interact with Great White Sharks.


Lavishly appointed rooms offer breathtaking views of either Walker Bay or the Kleinrivier mountain range. Hotel amenities include a spa, gym, pool, boutique with hand-selected items, and a fantastic restaurant. Cuisine at Birkenhead House is a fusion of modern African, seafood, and traditional French fare with influences from Asia and Italy. Fresh, seasonal ingredients bring these dishes to life for guests to enjoy paired with an expertly crafted local wine.

A stay at Birkenhead House is the perfect coastal complement to a bush safari to round out your tour of South Africa.
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Client Testimonials

"Thank you for a superb job of planning and organizing as everything went smoothly. The country of South Africa so captivated me that my husband and I are already planning a return trip next summer. The only thing to rival the bush and animals was the food. The experience of South Africa is like no other and its effect is difficult to express. I can only encourage others to make the venture."
Laurel J. Snelling, Physician Assistant Associates PLLC.
"There is no way I can express to you the sincere gratitude that my son, wife and I owe to you. We had the adventure of our lives, everything packed with new, exotic experiences, thrills and learning. The personal combination of food, service and unbelievable beauty were beyond compare."
James B. Holloway, Jr. M.D.
"I've been traveling all over the world for twenty years, but my trip this month to Africa put together by your firm was the smoothest and best planned trip I've ever made. The various places we stayed were outstanding and the uniqueness of each location added to the charm and atmosphere of the trip. The service I received from the guides, drivers and hotel attendants made me feel like royalty. The most impressive part was how smooth everything worked. Thanks again for your hard work, dedication and professionalism. I look forward to another trip with you."
Mike Blair, Managing director-Investments Wachovia Securities Inc.
"Awesome! Awesome!! Awesome!!!"
Peggy Clinkscales, Atlanta GA
"We enjoyed this fourth trip to Africa more than any we have made. Singita was beyond anything we have seen before. The service and the setting were incomparable. At Singita we would sit on the balcony and we saw elephants, baboons, impala, the big monitor lizards and in the morning we left two leopards walked across the river. We are so appreciative for all you have done for us and for the wonderful job you always do."
James B. Holloway, Jr. M.D.

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