Hermanus

A delightful old village situated on the rugged coastline that partly encompasses Walker Bay, the famous nursery of the Southern Right whale species.

Each year the whales migrate from the subantarctic to calve. They arrive in June and then leave again in December,. Peak whale watching season is in September and October, during which time these huge mammals can be seen frolicking in the ocean from vantage points on the cliffs above.

Hermanus also boasts unspoilt beaches such as De Plaat which stretch 12 kilometres from The Klein River Lagoon to De Kelders.