Hermanus: Holidays
Holidays to Hermanus
Visit Hermanus in the Western Cape for a a vast range of outdoor activities, or simply some downtime by the sea. Enjoy active adventures such as sea-kayaking, horse-riding and canoeing; or just relax in this beautiful scenery. A highlight from July to November, Hermanus boasts some of the best land-based whale watching in the world. Make time to walk along the spectacular cliff top paths with views of the sea, and keep an eye out - if you are lucky you will see southern right whales in one of the bays below. A holiday to Hermanus works very well as part of a trip to visit other areas of the Cape, as you can see in our Trip Ideas below.
Cape Genet Self-drive Safari
20 days • 8 locations
CAPE TOWN AIRPORT TO CAPE TOWN AIRPORT
Enjoy fine-dining in Cape Town, whale-watching in Hermanus, and a range of walking and water-based activities throughout De Hoop’s Nature Reserve, the Klein Karoo and Plettenberg. This relaxed self-driven safari concludes with stays in The Winelands and Namaqualand.
US$2,840 - US$3,740 per person
Cape Grysbok Self-drive Safari
20 days • 8 locations
CAPE TOWN AIRPORT TO CAPE TOWN AIRPORT
Explore Cape Town, Hermanus, Franschhoek and Namaqualand, amongst other memorable destinations, during this leisurely self-driven safari. Fine dining, varied activities and impressively comfortable lodges, estates and country houses await.
US$3,740 - US$6,200 per person
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Where to stay in Hermanus
Our suggestions for places to stay in Hermanus
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Auberge Burgundy
Auberge Burgundy is a quaint Provençal-style guesthouse, in the centre of Hermanus, beside the old harbour.
