Hermanus Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in the Western Cape, South Africa
About Hermanus
In theOverbergarea and on Walker Bay, Hermanus is a popular holiday village close to Cape Town. The town is world famous for the Southern right whales that are seen from shore during the winter months. Every year these gentle creatures of the sea migrate along the coast of South Africa with Walker Bay as one of their destinations, to calve and nurture their young. From the harbour of Hermanus, boat trips depart on a regular basis to see these majestic whales from up-close. One can also stay ashore as Hermanus is the best land based whale watching destination in South Africa, and possibly the world, especially during the Hermanus Whale Festival. Apart from whale watching, the area of Hermanus boasts some excellent holiday accommodation such as the Misty Waves. Also, plenty of possibilities
Top Attractions in Hermanus
Explore the best things to see and do in Hermanus:
- ★Fernkloof Nature Reserve
- ★Grotto Beach
- ★Hermanus Whale Festival
- ★Voelklip Beach
- ★Walk the Cliff Paths
Where to Stay in Hermanus
- 🏨19th Hole Guest Lodge
- 🏨Fisherhaven Travellers Lodge
- 🏨FrancolinHof Guest House
- 🏨Hermanus Seafront
- 🏨Hermanus Whale View Beach Front
- 🏨Livesy Lodge
Hermanus Travel Guide Sections
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