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Hermanus Trips & Tours
Hermanus
Hermanus is like Cape Town's little sister—and she is a beautiful little sister at that. Just 100 kilometers from Cape Town, Hermanus sits on the Indian Ocean at the beginning of the garden route and is the perfect weekend breakaway. The town is famous for amazing sightings of Southern Right Whales, as they move down the coast towards Cape Point. Just up the road from Hermanus is the beautiful Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, where a number of wine farms offer wonderful tastings and a fun day away from the beach. The mountains flanking the town offer spectacular hiking, with panoramic views of the Indian Ocean.
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A scenic drive away from Cape Town, Hermanus could easily be a day trip from the Mother City, the start of a road trip along the Garden Route, or a destination in itself. On the way, there are a smattering of picturesque pit stops including Gordon’s Bay, Pringle Bay and Betty’s Bay to explore and try your luck at catching a glimpse of a pod of Southern Right Whales. Hermanus and most of the coastline is of course famous for its exceptional land-based whale watching, but you’ll have to be visiting between July and November when they migrate towards Cape Point. Otherwise, days can easily be spent mulling over a glass of wine from Hemel-en-Aarde Valley (literally meaning Heaven and Earth), your gaze fixed on the water… If you fancy a few thrills, go cage diving with Great White Sharks or hike into the fynbos-scented mountains for stunning views of the surrounds.
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For wine lovers looking to taste, learn and experience South Africa’s diverse grapes, look no further than the cool climate Hemel-en-Aarde valley.
Keep your eyes peeled for majestic Southern right whales in Hermanus before delving into the vines of the glorious Hemel-en-Aarde valley.
Come face to fin with South Africa’s great white sharks on an exhilarating cage dive – and then relax with a glass of wine (or two!)
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