At the tip of Africa where the two greatest oceans of this world converge, a cultural Western Cape will offer you the best whale watching site in the world!; HERMANUS

Known as the heart of the whale coast, the coastal cliff paths will offer whale watchers unlimited opportunities to get as close as they can to these gentle giants.

Hermanus is built along the shores of Walker Bay near the Southern most tip of Africa. Magnificent mountains watch over the town which is home of the, Verdant valley Hemel and Aarde, with its world renowned wineries.

Exquisite beaches grace the coastline of Vermont, Onrust rivier, Sandbaai and Voëlklip and they’re all graced with immaculate swimming beaches.

Hermanus is blessed with a well known golf course, and the world famous Arabella golf Estate, a mere 20min drive away. Situated between feral mountains and captivating oceans. Greater Hermanus stretches from Fisherhaven on the westernmost side to Voëlklip in the east of town.

Hermanus is also home to the only whale crier in the world!

Activities in and around Hermanus:

• Shark cage diving in Gansbaai
• Golfing at Hermanus and Arabella
• Whale Watching (land and boat based)
• Craft market
• Hiking
• Diving in Old Harbour
• Senic drives
• Paragliding
• Wine tasting