Hermanus Tour

Hermanus lies along the shores of Walker Bay near the southernmost tip of Africa. Magnificent mountains watch over the town, which is home to the Southern Right Whales that frequent the Cape oceans annually from June to November. Nature lovers from all over the world visit Hermanus to view these magnificent creatures from the best land-based whale watching sight in the world. Hermanus has managed to maintain its quaint, tranquil atmosphere, despite being one of South Africa’s most loved tourist destinations. This private experience can be tailored to suit your interests. Highlights include Harold Porter Botanical Gardens, in the heart of the Cape fynbos region. The gardens are home to natural shrubland vegetation with 10 hectares of cultivated fynbos garden and a further 190 hectares of natural fynbos to gratify the visitor. The picturesque seaside village of Betty’s Bay, situated along the scenic Clarence Drive Route, positioned in a narrow strip of land sandwiched between the Kogelberg Mountains and the Atlantic Ocean and bordered by freshwater lakes and the Palmiet River. Here you will visit Stony Point Nature Reserve, home to a unique colony of African Penguins. Explore the wine regions of Somerset West, Elgin and Hemel-en-Aarde, enjoying the wine tastings in the area. Hermanus is the ideal location for an unforgettable experience. Here you can enjoy an ocean safari to see ocean wildlife such as penguins, seals, sharks, birds and when in season, gentle giants of the ocean, whales.