Flamingo Bay, Hermanus

Within the Middlevlei Nature Reserve & Bird Sanctuary, positioned between the Atlantic Ocean and Bot River Lagoon, lies idyllic Flamingo Bay. This security estate is framed by the Marine Nature Reserve, which comprises 360ha. Take in the surrounding natural beauty and incredible mountain views, or take a short stroll to an immaculate, long stretch of white sandy beach that leads all the way to nearby Kleinmond. 

Nature and colourful sunsets await you! And, of course, many magnificent flamingos that flock here - as well as pelicans and a host of other birdlife. Wild horses gallivant and graze around here too; occasionally you'll see them splash in the waters of the lagoon.

The area not only brims with fauna and flora, but also offers unbelievable adventures and pastimes. From hiking and birdwatching, to windsurfing, fishing and sailing - the estate has a slipway for launching water vessels. Take a sunset sail around the lagoon with a cooler box for some sundowners. There are many activities both on the water and on land. In the estate, there is a clubhouse, tennis courts, a large swimming pool as well as a shallow pool for the kiddies, and a function room. The clubhouse has DSTV, a pool table, table tennis table, a tuck shop, and a bar.

Also fringing the Bot River Lagoon, and within easy access from Flamingo Bay, lies both Benguela Cove Wine Estate with its accoladed wines, and Arabella Golf Estate with its incredible luxury spa. Thus, Flamingo Bay is ideally located near luxurious amenities at a fraction of the cost.

Flamingo Bay is less than an hour away from Cape Town; and Hermanus with all her charms is only 20 minutes away. Here you'll find all the extra facilities and amenities you might need, and so much more. Hermanus is one of the best land-based whale watching hubs of the world, as well as being awarded by UNESCO as The Gastronomic Town of Africa in 2019, for the impressive culinary experiences that this town boasts. Hermanus also produces many award-winning wines - due to the incredible climate, the region is known for producing top Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays.

As for other important amenities, Hermanus has a high quality Mediclinic private hospital; excellent schools such as Curro Hermanus Independent School, Hermanus Primary and Hermanus High School; a great public library; as well as immaculate sports clubs.

If you're looking for the ideal retreat to recharge in nature, as a home away from home, or a permanent residence to retire and enjoy a calmer pace of life, Flamingo Bay has the answer!

This paradise in the Middlevlei Nature Reserve & Bird Sanctuary lies between the Atlantic Ocean and the Botrivier Lagoon, it doesn't get better than this!  An Exclusive Nature Lover's Paradise, surrounded by 360 hectares of Marine Nature Reserve.  The estate enjoys views of the majestic surrounding mountains as well as private access via a wooden bridge to miles of white sandy beaches, from where one can indulge your entire being in the splendour unspoiled nature has to offer.  Breath-taking views and sunsets on your doorstep.

True to its name is the privilege to observe gracious resident flamingos in and around the estate as well as flotillas of pelicans.  Be privy to watch a herd of wild horses, splashing through the water of the lagoon and grazing in the open grass areas. 

Notwithstanding the wildlife and nature in abundance, there is a wide variety of activities available to residents.  Ranging from hiking, sailing, wind surfing, fishing and birdwatching, to name but a few, the estate offers a range of amenities.  A clubhouse surrounded by two tennis courts, a large swimming pool plus toddlers' splash pool and a games/function room.  The clubhouse facilities include DSTV, pool table, table tennis, tuck shop and bar to enjoy sundowners.  A slipway is available for boating and fishing or just a lazy trip with a sailboat around the lagoon.

Benguela Cove Wine Estate with its award-winning wines as well as Arabella Golf Estate and award winning spa, which offers 5-star amenities, are up-market estates only a stone's throw away.  As such, Flamingo Bay as well as nearby Fisherhaven, are hidden gems where residential or holiday buyers can still obtain great value for money.  Hermanus and surrounding areas are fast becoming the place to be.

Flamingo Bay is a private estate and secure, with facilities for young and old. At the clubhouse you will find a large swimming and toddlers' pool and two tennis courts. The clubhouse facilities include a DSTV, pool table, table tennis, tuck shop and bar to enjoy sundowners. Lazy strolls along the unspoiled, beach for a few hours might lead you all the way to nearby Kleinmond. The entire estuary, lagoon and sandy beaches experience is a must for nature lovers or for those who need to break away from the concrete jungle where your interactions with the wild horses, abundance of birdlife, whales spotting, dolphins and some indigenous small wild buck and cats can bring inner peace to a tired soul.

As the best land -based whale watching in the world, Hermanus is a mere 15 minutes away.  The estate is 30 minutes from Kleinmond and less than an hour from Cape Town!

This is a perfect opportunity for a holiday get-away or to adopt a lifestyle of slower living providing inner peace to (re)tired souls.