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Trip Planner :  Africa  /  South Africa  /  Western Cape  /  Overberg District  /  Overstrand  /  Hermanus

Hermanus

4.1
Beaches · Dolphin & Whale Watching · Scenic Walking Areas
Renowned as a premier whale-watching destination, Hermanus grew from a quaint fishing village nestled on Walker Bay. The world's principal hub for spotting whales from land, Hermanus offers scenic surroundings, pleasant climate, and proximity to Cape Town. Nature trails, restaurants, and wineries abound in the charming town, which can easily be explored walking. Popular things to do in Hermanus include browsing specialty shops and craft stores, or just spending time lounging on one of the area's pristine beaches. Explore the family-friendly attractions of Hermanus and add them to your vacation plans using our South Africa trip itinerary planning tool.
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    Top Hermanus tours

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    Popular things to do in Hermanus

    Grotto Beach ©
    Beach
    Grotto Beach
    4.6
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Hermanus Cliff Path ©
    Scenic Walking Area
    Hermanus Cliff Path
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    ©
    Dolphin / Whale Watching
    Dolphin & Whale Watching
    3.6
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    ©
    Shark Diving
    Shark Diving
    4.9
    Duration: 4 hours

    Side trips from Hermanus

    Stony Point Penguin Colony ©
    Nature / Park
    Stony Point Penguin Colony
    Betty's Bay
    4.7
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    ©
    Shark Diving
    Shark Diving
    Gansbaai
    4.3
    Duration: 4 hours
    Drostdy Museum ©
    History Museum
    Drostdy Museum
    Swellendam
    4.5
    Duration: 1 hour
    Cape Agulhas - Southernmost Tip of Africa ©
    Geologic Formation
    Cape Agulhas - Southernmost Tip of Africa
    Cape Agulhas
    4.6
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Hidden gems in Hermanus

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    Nature / Wildlife Tour
    Nature & Wildlife Tours
    4.7
    Duration: 5h 30 min
    Hermanus Country Market ©
    Flea Market
    Hermanus Country Market
    4.6
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Hoy's Koppie ©
    Landmark
    Hoy's Koppie
    4.5
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Kwaaiwater ©
    Beach
    Kwaaiwater
    4.9
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Wineries in Hermanus

    Sumaridge Wine Estate ©
    Winery / Vineyard
    Sumaridge Wine Estate
    4.3
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Creation ©
    Winery / Vineyard
    Creation
    4.3
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Ataraxia Wines ©
    Winery / Vineyard
    Ataraxia Wines
    4.7
    Duration: 30 minutes
    Domaine Des Dieux ©
    Winery / Vineyard
    Domaine Des Dieux
    4.2
    Duration: 1 hour

    Shopping in Hermanus

    Funky Vibes ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Funky Vibes
    4.9
    Duration: 1 hour
    Wine Village Hermanus ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Wine Village Hermanus
    4.7
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Romantiques ©
    Antique Store
    Romantiques
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Rossouw Modern ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Rossouw Modern
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Wildlife in Hermanus

    Proper Trips
    Dolphin / Whale Watching
    Proper Trips
    Onrus
    5.0
    Duration: 4 hours
    Majestic Cruising ©
    Fishing Charter / Tour
    Majestic Cruising
    4.0
    Duration: 4 hours
    Scuba / Snorkeling
    Scuba & Snorkeling
    2.5
    Duration: 2h 30 min

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    Places to visit with Hermanus

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