On the Water - By the Sea - Majestic Mountain Views! Place yourself between ocean, lagoon and the glistening Overberg Mountains and you will arrive at MOSAIC Private Sanctuary, one of South Africa's greatest hidden gems on the famous Cape Whale Coast. Like our name suggests, we offer a truly multifaceted guest experience. Your stay will immerse you in awesome flowers and bird-life of the Cape Floral Kingdom, secluded beaches and sand dunes on South Africa's famous Whale Coast, lagoon cruises, fresh cuisine, outstanding wine and warm, friendly staff to serve you.
Mosaic is a boutique guest resort where time stands still and luxury is defined by earthly beauty, heavenly nights skies and African Simplicity.
Recommended by Mariette du Toit-Helmbold in The Best of South Africa - 10 Best Weekend Getaways. "
ACCOMMODATIONS:
LAGOON LODGE: Catered
For the ultimate private getaway, the Lagoon Lodge captures the essence of tranquility with just 5 safari style suites hidden among ancient milkwood trees on the edge of the Hermanus Lagoon. Stonewalls and glass walls open onto private decks for spectacular mountain views and soft bedding lies beneath romantic netting. Each room has a bathtub large enough for 2 and a private outdoor shower for an African bush experience.
Boardwalks under a canopy of trees lead to our lounge where drinks, meals and conversation are shared outdoors or by a fireplace that will warm your soul. Our heated plunge pool overlooking the mountains is a favorite place to spot your favorite birds. As evening falls, you will witness the exquisite colors of the sun setting and the glorious expanse of the star-filled South African sky.
Your stay is inclusive of gourmet dinners, hearty breakfasts, welcome drink, a variety of sundown excursions, guided bird watching and kayaking.
Quad bike tours, cave explorations, private boat picnics, spa activities, shark cage diving and boat based whale watching can be reserved at additional costs.
COTTAGES: Self-catering
Surrounded by milkwood trees, fynbos gardens and abundant birdlife, 4 lovely cottages are available for self catering, or with food options. All have kitchen and BBQ facilities, outdoor patios and are serviced daily. Delicious breakfast baskets, gourmet picnics, braai platters, organic produce and homemade goodies are available from the 1892 Spookhuis Cafe' next door. Exciting guided activities can also be booked: quad biking, boat cruises w/ picnics, beach excursions, kayaking, guided nature walks and wonderful spa activities.
Duminy Cottages: Sleeps 9 with 2 en-suite bedrooms and a large loft with 5 single beds.
Milkwood Cottage 1: Sleeps 2 adults & 1 child.
Milkwood Cottage 2: Sleeps 4 adults & 2 children.
Milkwood Cottage 3: Sleeps 4 adults & 4 children.
FOOD, WINE, CONFERENCE & WEDDING:
Completely built of stacked limestone blocks in 1892, the Spookhuis is home to our daytime cafe' on the water, and a magnificent venue for weddings, special events and conferences. Gourmet picnics, cheese and mezze platters and home made goodies can be enjoyed on the water's edge or around roaming fires if there is a chill in the air.
The structure is a local landmark and legend in South African history. What previously was the underground cheese cellar of the 1892 Spookhuis is now home to our cellar stocking prestige South African wine with particular attention to the Overberg and Walker Bay Regions. We encourage our guests to hand pick their wine of choice from our cellar.
The 1892 Spookhuis is open for lunch, coffee and drinks daily from 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
ACTIVITIES:
What makes MOSAIC so special? 3 km of frontage on the Hermanus Lagoon, Mosaic expanding to a secluded part of the pristine Walker Bay Beach and Nature Reserve, the best place in the world for whale watching. Daytime fun varies from quad biking, kayaking and beach excursions for the more active to relaxing lagoon cruises, bird watching, wine tastings and sundowners in special places with panoramic views.
Activities at MOSAIC
- Spa services
- 4x4 Beach excursions (whale watching in season)
- Boat cruises on the Hermanus Lagoon
- Kayaking on the Hermanus Lagoon
- Quad biking through 933 hectares of fynbos with panoramic views
- Guided bird watching and nature trails
Area Activities
- Boat based whale watching
- Cage diving with Great White Sharks
- Archeological cave tour
- Wine tasting - Overberg Wine Region
- Small aircraft coastal trips
- Helicopter flights from Cape Town
- Horseback riding
- Hang gliding
- Golf
