Hermanus Whale Capital of South Africa

Whether you want to relax, shop, go wild or just watch the whales,
Hermanus has a lot to offer.

Go on a picnic in the mountains, a horse ride through the Fynbos,
spend the day on the beach
or meander through the awe-inspiring spaces of the Overberg

List of things to do
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Fantastic scenery
Fabulous white sandy beaches
World class golf courses
Walks & hikes in the Fernkloof nature resort
Art & craft market
Scenic cliff path walks
A paradise for bird watching
Cycling trails
Art galleries
Quaint shops & curios
A choice of many restaurants & bars to cater for all tastes
Caledon Casino & spa
Arrabela Golf Estate, Hotel & Health Spa

AND MUCH MORE...
Walks & Hikes
Great white shark cage diving
Fishing & boat trips
Scuba diving
Bird watching
Lagoon Cruises
Beer Tasting
Bicycle Hire
Quad biking
Horse riding
Sea kayaking
Paragliding
Township tours
Wine tours
Churches
Many restaurants

Hermanus lies along the shores of Walker Bay near the Southern most tip of Africa. The magnificent mountains of the Overberg towers over the town - home of the Southern Right Whale. The Brydel Whales can be found all year round. Whale enthusiasts and nature lovers from all over the world visit Hermanus to enjoy these magnificent creatures playing and frolicking from the best land based whale watching destination in the world.

Hermanus is Known as the heart of the whale route . The popular cliff path stretches from the one side of the town to the other, about 12 km. An excellent walk and place for whale watchers to study and enjoy these amazing gigantic mammals and get within closer range than you can dream of.

Telescopes situated alongside the Old Harbour Museum makes it possible to survey the entire Walker Bay and the whales and dolphins at close range.

The  Whale Crier keeps visitors informed as to the whereabouts of the whales. The sound of his kelp horn has become a well loved and awaited sound  during the whale season.