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Welcome to Hermanus South Africa
Our whales are due back
The first
Southern Right whales will be in the bay during May. Hermanus has resident whales
throughout the year called Bryde whales, but these are
shy and not often spotted from the cliffs, however
Southern Right Charters were running sundowner cruises
during April and were spotting these whales every day
off Grotto beach. We do however regularly have large
schools of dolphins come into our bay and can be watched
from the beautiful cliff paths. Our Southern Right
whales seem to enjoy human interaction and spend a lot
of their day watching us watching them. The southern
right whales leave at the beginning of December en masse
but we still spot some right through until March.
Winter Specials
Take advantage
of our discounted accommodation rates during our
low season, from May - August. You will still have
fantastic whale sightings in July and August. Enjoy the
relaxed atmosphere of Hermanus whilst taking in a game
of golf, treat your partner with a beauty treatment,
tour the vineyards, or just relax and rejuvenate your
soul.
We endeavour to disclose the best of the best on offer
in Hermanus.
The best accommodation available in Hermanus, the best
restaurants in Hermanus, the best shops in Hermanus.
Take some time to discover what you should know about
Hermanus.
More about where
Hermanus is...
Hermanus -
The Monaco or St Moritz of South Africa – home to not only the
Southern Right Whales who come here for their annual
mating and calving rituals – but home to the
connoisseur.
Hermanus attracts the world’s elite and many of the rich
& famous visit Hermanus to rest, play or rejuvenate.
Property owners in Hermanus & the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley
count among the who’s who of the world who invest here.
Investing in Hermanus has steadfastly paid off well over
the years.
Book at any of our
listed
Hermanus accommodation establishments and you will
be guided & guarded to make the most of your valued
holiday time & money in and around Hermanus. The list of
things to do in Hermanus is endless. There is something
to suit every taste bud & lifestyle. Hermanus is famous
as the best land based Whale watching spot in the world
and boat based Whale watching promises to be an
unforgettable experience. Whether you want to sip some
of our excellent local wine while watching the more
adventurous thrill seeker take off in a plane to watch
the Whales of Hermanus or opt for a Canoe ride at the
Old Harbour to look the Hermanus whales in the eye
yourself, you are guaranteed of having fun in Hermanus.
Activities include - Bird watching, 4X4 Trips by car or
Quad bike, Hiking, Fynbos exploring, Horse trails,
Gentle walks, Paintball shooting, Paragliding, Deep sea
fishing expeditions, trout fishing, sunset boat trips,
shark cage diving is very popular in our Winter when we
seem to get an influx of the really big females
.. speak to your hosts of the various Hermanus
accommodation establishments for more information &
guidance.
Hermanus offers five star services all year round. From
the Overstrand Municipality who has scooped up numerous
awards to conservation minded Dyer Island Cruises, a local boat-based whale
& shark tour operator who won an international award for responsible
tourism.
Hermanus offers you, the connoisseur, first-class
service, first class hospitality,
first class cuisine
and first class accommodation.
Hermanus is much
much more than just whales.......
Enjoy the Hermanus scenic views,
luxury
accommodation, scenic cliff path walks, shark cage
diving, land based whale watching, boat based whale
watching (in season), sunset cruises, township tours,
paragliding, spectacular flights over Walker Bay, hiking
trails, art and craft, gastronomic cuisine, blue flag
beaches, largest selection of wine in S.A. at Wine
Village, award winning Pinot Noir in Hemel-en-Aarde
Valley, picnics, fishing, sand-boarding, deep-sea diving
and more…
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Our spectacular sunsets
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1474 different species of fynbos in
Fernkloof, no other place on earth boasts
with such a variety
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The worlds only whale crier, Zoleli
Baleni, was recently featured on TV 2 and is
considered one of the national icons in
South Africa.
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Our whales, a record 144 whales were
counted two weeks ago
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Our unique cliff path, a 12 km stretch
offering uninterrupted views of the whales
and Walker Bay
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Hemel-en-Aarde Valley wine estates and
award winning wines
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Eco-tourism - Our very own big five in
Walker Bay, the whales, dolphins, penguins,
seals and sharks.
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The blue crane, the Western Cape can
boast the only stable and increasing
population of our national bird
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bird watching
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Our blue flag beaches
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Our festivals, The Hermanus Whale
Festival, The Kalfiefees, The Wine Village
Food and Wine Faire,
Village Square Music festival held in April.
View our
superb Hermanus
luxury accommodation
establishments.
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