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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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    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
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    Shark Diving
    Shark Diving
    4.9
    Duration: 4 hours
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    Dolphin / Whale Watching
    Dolphin & Whale Watching
    3.7
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Side trips from Hermanus

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    Shark Diving
    Shark Diving
    Gansbaai
    4.3
    Duration: 4 hours
    Stony Point Penguin Colony ©
    Nature / Park
    Stony Point Penguin Colony
    Betty's Bay
    4.7
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Marbrin Olive Growers ©
    Winery / Vineyard
    Marbrin Olive Growers
    Robertson
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min
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    Shark Diving
    Shark Diving
    Kleinbaai
    2.9
    Duration: 4 hours

    Hidden gems in Hermanus

    Hermanus Country Market ©
    Flea Market
    Hermanus Country Market
    4.6
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Kwaaiwater ©
    Beach
    Kwaaiwater
    4.9
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Onrus Beach ©
    Beach
    Onrus Beach
    Onrus
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Hoy's Koppie ©
    Landmark
    Hoy's Koppie
    4.5
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Shopping in Hermanus

    Romantiques ©
    Antique Store
    Romantiques
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Funky Vibes ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Funky Vibes
    4.9
    Duration: 1 hour
    Rossouw Modern ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Rossouw Modern
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Village Square ©
    Shopping Mall
    Village Square
    4.6
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Wineries in Hermanus

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

    Wildlife in Hermanus

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    Nature / Wildlife Tour
    Nature & Wildlife Tours
    4.7
    Duration: 4 hours
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    Onrus
    5.0
    Duration: 4 hours
    Majestic Cruising ©
    Fishing Charter / Tour
    Majestic Cruising
    4.5
    Duration: 4 hours
    Scuba / Snorkeling
    Scuba & Snorkeling
    2.5
    Duration: 2h 30 min
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