Hermanus & Whale-Watching Tour

Scenic Sir Lowry’s Pass with its beautiful views
Through Elgin and Grabouw, heart of Apple Country
Houhoek Pass
Hermanus, one of the top holiday villages in South Africa during summertime, are considered to be the “Whale Capital of the world” . Hermanus provides the best land-based whale watching spot in the world and the intelligent graceful Southern Right Whales, as large as 10 elephants, can be seen up to 20 metres from the rocky shores. Hermanus was voted Town of the Year in the Western Cape in 2008 and is also “famous” for
being the town that has the world’s only Whale Crier (like a Town Crier)
the cliff paths where one can stroll and spot the whales
water sport on the tidal lagoon
the annual Whale Festival
its clean “champagne air”
pristine beaches
charming village shops and crafts
Optional Whale-watching Boat trip at Hermanus – the registered boats are allowed up to 50 metres from the whales (but the inquisitive whales sometimes come closer…)
A stroll through the Harold Porter Botanical Garden with its indigenous flora
Fernkloof Nature Reserve situated in the Kleinriver Mountains above Hermanus with over 1600 different plant species
Overnight venue: Guest house in Cape Agulhas, or hotel in Arniston.

Leisure time and Whale watching in Hermanus
Optional Whale-watching Boat trip – the registered boats are allowed up to 50 metres from the whales (but the inquisitive whales sometimes come closer…)
Optional Wine Tasting at Hermanus / Walker Bay
A stroll through the Harold Porter Botanical Garden with its indigenous flora
Fernkloof Nature Reserve situated in the Kleinriver Mountains above Hermanus with over 1600 different plant species
Return to Cape Town via scenic Clarence Drive, considered one of the top 10 scenic drives in the world. It hugs the coastline and its magnificent sea cliffs on the one side and is snug against the majestic mountain slopes on the other.