Birkenhead House | South Africa | If Only
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Overview

Perched dramatically on a cliff above Walker Bay, famed for its exceptional land-based whale watching, Birkenhead House offers a front-row seat to one of nature’s greatest shows, while sweeping coastal views provide a breathtaking backdrop for relaxing and recharging. Featuring just eleven rooms and an elegant, beach house style, the ambience is warm and welcoming, creating the perfect base for a myriad of outdoor adventures nearby, and there’s also a spa, two pools, and gym. Guests can look forward to world-class cuisine, whether savouring seafood in the refined restaurant or feasting on flavoursome barbecued dishes at a traditional South African braai.

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0141 955 4000

At a glance

  • Boutique Hotel
  • 5 Star
  • 11 rooms
  • 1 restaurant and bar
  • 2 pools

Experiences

Getting There

Arrival Airport

Cape Town International Airport

Approximate flight times

Approximately 11 hours 30 minutes from London

Time difference

GMT +2

Transfers

Approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes from Cape Town International Airport

Climate

From October through to April, there can be high rainfall in Kruger which results in beautiful, lush green landscapes and amazing birdwatching but can make game viewing a little trickier due to the dense vegetation. As you enter the dry season from May, water sources dry up bringing out the wildlife and May through September are the best months for safari with August and September generally being peak time. Summer Safari’s (our winter) can also be a great time to go though as morning drives are not as chilly and during the day you can make the most of the pools at your reserve, late November/December is also when a lot of the young animals are born. Temperatures will be fairly warm during the day and chilly through the night and early morning. May is also a great time to visit KwaZulu Natal and ideal for visiting the Drakensberg mountains or for a beach stay in the region. As mentioned earlier, whale watching is at its best from July through November, and November is still off peak.

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Location

Hermanus