Hermanus - A Whale Watcher's Delight
Hermanus is one of South Africa's most popular coastal villages. Set in charming surroundings on the Western Cape coastline, Hermanus is a mere 2.5 hour drive from Cape Town along the breathtakingly beautiful Garden Route. From exquisite beaches to boutiques and cosmopolitan cafés and thrilling activities like shark-cage diving and hang gliding, Hermanus has something for everyone. It is often referred to as the best place in the world for land-based whale watching, as the southern right whales come right into Walker Bay to mate and calf on their annual southern migration.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Whale watching by boat or from land
- Upmarket shops and cafés
- Adventure activities abound: shark-cage diving, sea kayaking, hang gliding and more
- Scenic walks in Fernkloof Nature Reserve
- Excellent wine tasting and vineyard tours
From R 1,980
Nestling in the milkwood forest in the Grootbos Nature Reserve in Hermanus are nine private luxury cottages built from locally-hewn stone and timber. Each cottage has a separate lounge, one or two bedrooms and en suite bathroom/s. The spacious cottages have open fireplaces in the lounge for cosy...
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Whale Route Tour
Your adventure begins in Cape Town, where your chauffeur will pick you up and drive you along a picturesque coastal road to the whale watching mecca of Hermanus. Enjoy a delicious lunch at the Marine Hotel and a memorable whale viewing boat excursion before being driven back to Cape Town. This tour is only available from May to November.
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