Destination information
Home to the 'best land-based whale watching in the world', Hermanus is a quaint and sleepy coastal town just a couple of hours from Cape Town. Although the official whale season runs from April-October there are still whales to be seen year round plus opportunities to see dolphins, seals, penguins and large colonies of seabirds. You can even take a boat from nearby Gansbaai for a unique trip to see the amazing Great White Shark.
You can also explore the Overberg to the south, stopping off at little villages and nature reserves on the way to L'Agulhas, Africa's southernmost town.
Sightseeing ideas
- Whale watching (Jul-Oct)
- Visit the Whale Festival on the last weekend of Sep
- Visit Cape Agulhas - Africa's most southerly point
- Explore the surrounding mountains
- Enjoy a picnic on the beach
- Take a local boat trip and spot penguins, seals and whales (in season).
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Getting there
The easiest way to access the Cape Whale Coast is by car from Cape Town. Hermanus is approx a 1 hour 30-min drive and the roads are well signposted, plus there are lots of places to stop and admire on the way - from the whale-watching areas at Hermanus, botanical gardens at Kirchenbosch and of course, the wine estates along the way.