A trip to Hermanus is one of the most thrilling adventures you can have while in Western Cape. It is one of the most popular holiday destinations today in South Africa.
Location
The town is situated by Walker Bay. This is at Western Capes south coast. It is 115 km to the southeast of Cape Town. When emanating from Cape Town, head to N2 eastwards. If you are at George, take N2 going west and get off close to Caledon.
What to See
The biggest attractions here are the whales. There are many services that offer tours so you can spot these creatures easily. The town in fact, has a whale festival around the end of September. During this time, the Southern Right whales head to the local bay for mating.
The Calf Festival is held to usher in the whales. Drama productions and selling of arts and crafts are conducted. Many of the tour operators offer boat based whale watching. You can also go on safaris.
A trip to Hermanus is not limited to viewing whales. The town outskirts are filled with wild ravines, hills and beautiful landscapes. The landscape is ideal for paragliders.
History
The town has long been known as a seaside resort. Aside from the whales, the place is also known as a holiday destination. The town is known for the mountains that encompass it.
Through the years, the town has become famous for the whales that head over to the Walker Bay. Tourists have uncovered many places to watch the whales. But one of the best is the town shores.
The influx of tourists have led to the development of numerous accommodations. These include Mosaic Farm, the FrancolinHof Guest House and Hermanus Seafront. Aside from whale watching, other activities that have become popular are horseback riding, hiking, boating, fishing and many more.
Cost
A guided tour of the town costs around 100 USD per person. These tours will take you around town and all the interesting areas around. The white shark tours will cost R 1250 at least.
Other Info
Visitors to the site can also check out the beaches. The biggest is Grotto Beach. Other popular beaches are Langbaai, Kammabaai, Onrus and Voelklip.
When on a trip to Hermanus, you can also go on Great White Shark tours. The nearby Dyer island in particular, is home to several sharks. Aside from sharks, you will also see seals, dolphins and penguins.
