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Hermanus
Hermanus
Hermanus
Hermanus
Hermanus

It is one of the best places for spotting marine life...

...and offers stunning views of the ocean...

...as well as other great activities.

Hermanus

53 holiday reviews from our travellers of holidays which include Hermanus.

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Mr S & Ms H
Kent

"Great trip to southern Africa"

I visited Zimbabwe and 1 other country between 25 Sep 2015 and 14 Oct 2015
"Excellent.

Interesting variety of activities and (nearly) all logistics worked to plan." Read full review: 19 nights in Africa; 11 on a Zimbabwe safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs M
Malaysia

"An African Trip to Remember!"

I visited Zambia and 1 other country between 2 Sep 2015 and 15 Sep 2015
"We have travelled to Africa quite a few times but this one was exceptional in that we stayed in some great hotels & camps & we saw some wonderful game in Zambia. We believe that the expertise of 'Expert Africa' helped in making our trip that much more rewarding & enjoyable!

Claire's suggestion that we travel to Zambia in early September was absolutely correct as it was already getting very hot.

It was also a bonus meeting Chris McIntyre & his wife at Mfuwe Airport at the end of our trip!!" Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 8 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr N & Mis R
Scotland

"Nov 14 Cape trip"

I visited South Africa between 3 Nov 2014 and 20 Nov 2014
"The whole holiday was excellent. No hitches or hassles. All accommodations were very very good.

Thoroughly recommend South Africa as a holiday destination.

Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:

No suggestion to help you improve. You cannot improve on perfection." Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 16 on a South Africa trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs T
Manchester

"Fantastic taste of South Africa"

I visited South Africa between 1 Nov 2014 and 16 Nov 2014
"We covered the right amount of distance so the holiday felt interesting but not too tiring. We booked an additional hotel ourselves called Tamodi Lodge, which was one of the highlights of our trip. Fantastic location for exploring the Plett area and an amazing property with an exceptional host. http://www.tamodi.co.za - if you are looking for new properties this is one to look at" Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 5 on a South Africa trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs F
UK

"A great six week trip to South Africa"

I visited South Africa between 14 Oct 2014 and 25 Nov 2014
"We really enjoyed the trip and were very impressed with what we experienced in South Africa.

A good balance between sightseeing, wildlife, wining & dining, safari and walking." Read full review: 42 nights in Africa; 34 on a South Africa trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs M
Farnham

"Our first South African adventure"

I visited South Africa between 18 Feb 2014 and 8 Mar 2014
"After a few discussions with Claire, she managed to tailor a trip that "ticked all our boxes" - we loved the guest houses and the order that we followed for our trip. With hindsight we would have stayed 1 night at St Francis and 2 at Wilderness as there was more to do there. We'd love to go back and will use Expert Africa if we do - maybe we'll explore the Drakensberg's next?

Everything was very easy and all we had to do was turn up at the various guest houses and that meant we could concentrate on enjoying our trip!

It was probably by accident rather than by design, but having complimentary laundry facilities at Ecca Lodge which was half way through our trip meant we kept luggage down to a minimum. Laundry didn't seem expensive anywhere but the fact that it is complimentary was a real bonus!

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I carried a bathrobe round for the whole trip - had I known that it was only Hog Hollow that didn't provide them, I wouldn't have bothered. Be great if all guest houses provided them?" Read full review: 18 nights in Africa; 8 on a South Africa trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs R
Yeovil

"Well done Tracy, virtually perfect holiday"

I visited South Africa between 18 Jan 2014 and 8 Feb 2014
"Apart from the hiccup at Storms River this holiday was absolutely perfect for us. Interesting places to see and excellent accommodation. We do love the contrasts that Tracy gave us.

We fell in love with South Africa, its people, its food and of course that absolutely glorious weather.

Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:

No, we really like this company and will be back!" Read full review: 21 nights in Africa; 14 on a South Africa trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs G
Orpington

"My Nov 2013 trip"

I visited South Africa between 3 Nov 2013 and 16 Nov 2013
"We thoroughly enjoyed our third trip to the Western Cape with Expert Africa.

All of the accommodation was of a very high quality and the logistics went as planned." Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 12 on a South Africa trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs B
Hampshire

"Fabulous Namibia"

I visited Namibia and 1 other country between 20 Sep 2013 and 12 Oct 2013
"Excellent second trip to Namibia where we explored north of Windhoek, covering Etosha and Damaraland. Our previous visit was south of Windhoek to Kalahari, Fish River Canyon and Sossusvlei. Both were equally fabulous for scenery and animals.

It was brilliant seeing the wildlife at the waterholes in Etosha from our car and also at the waterholes in the various lodges we stayed in. The service everywhere in Namibia was excellent and very friendly.

No wonder Namibia has featured strongly for a number of years in the world's top ten countries to visit by readers of the Wanderlust travel magazine.

The garden route in South Africa, following Namibia, was a little tame and too touristy in comparison although it was great seeing whales in the bay at Hermanus. The food and wine in S.A. is extremely good and cheap in comparison to the UK.

Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:

My husband thinks I should be paid for completing this feedback! It was a bit time consuming due to the number of lodges we stayed in over a three week period - it becomes a job to remember them all clearly.

Having said that the trip was brilliantly organised by Gwynneth and we will be contacting her again for our next trip in a couple of years time." Read full review: 22 nights in Africa; 12 on a Namibia trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs W
Texas

"My Aug 2013 trip"

I visited Tanzania and 1 other country between 28 Aug 2013 and 10 Sep 2013
"You did an excellent job with our itinerary except as explained earlier we felt the two camps were too close in proximity to each other.

Overall, we have already recommended you to several people and believe one couple from Northern Ireland will contact your company about a trip to Tanzania and we suggested "little Oliver" and "Sayari". They said they had used your company in the past and would look you up immediately on their return to Belfast. You have our address for our commission." Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 7 on a Tanzania safari
Overall trip
Excellent
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Where to stay in Hermanus

Our suggestions for places to stay in Hermanus


Ocean Eleven

Ocean Eleven

Ocean Eleven is a small, high-quality guest house in a superb location beside the cliff path, overlooking the ocean, a short distance from Hermanus.


93% (35 reviews)
The Marine

The Marine

Set on the clifftop, The Marine is a luxury seafront hotel close to the centre of Hermanus, one of South Africa's top whale-watching areas.


100% (7 reviews)
Auberge Provence

Auberge Provence

Elegant yet relaxed, Auberge Provence is a comfortable guesthouse with stunning views over Walker Bay. It is an excellent place to base yourself for whale watching around Hermanus.


100% (4 reviews)
Harbour House Hotel

Harbour House Hotel

Harbour House Hotel is a modern hotel conveniently located in the centre of the old harbour town in Hermanus and offers eighteen tasteful rooms.


87% (3 reviews)
Birkenhead House

Birkenhead House

Birkenhead House is a wonderfully indulgent, sophisticated base from which to explore Hermanus and its environs, and also for whale watching in season.


100% (2 reviews)
Auberge Burgundy

Auberge Burgundy

Auberge Burgundy is a quaint Provençal-style guesthouse, in the centre of Hermanus, beside the old harbour.


80% (2 reviews)

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