Hotels in Hermanus
The land-based whale-watching capital of the Cape. Book direct and pay in Rands.
The land-based whale-watching capital of the Cape. Book direct and pay in Rands.
Hermanus, an easy drive from Cape Town, is famous for land-based whale watching from its cliff paths. Book direct through StaysAfrica and pay in Rands.
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Yes - it is one of the best land-based whale watching spots in the world. Southern right whales come close to the cliff path, and the town even employs a Whale Crier who signals sightings with a kelp horn.
Roughly June to November, peaking September and October, which is also when the annual Hermanus Whale Festival takes place.
About 90 minutes by road along the coast, making it an easy day trip or a one-to-two night addition to a Cape Town stay.
Yes - the cliff path, harbour restaurants and nearby wine estates make it worthwhile year-round, just without the whales.
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