A scenic journey to the coastal village of Hermanus, considered to be the best land-based whale watching spot in the world. The majestic and graceful Southern Right Whales choose Hermanus for their annual holiday when they come to calve, mate and frolic in our calm, warmer waters. We return via the beautiful Clarence Drive, hugged by the steep mountain cliffs on one side and the vast ocean close on the other side. |
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Build unforgettable Cape Town memories with 34º South Tours. |
Your experience with 34 South Tours? Itineraries, timeframes and excursions are flexible and crafted around your personal requirements and required pace. You won’t be rushed from one point to the other with itineraries cast in stone.
A knowledgeable, professional and friendly tour guide will guide you to discover our local jewels along the best routes in order to save you precious holiday time. Your guide will share a wealth of insights and will wrap the Hermanus & Whales Tour experience in interesting stories and conversations.
Please contact us for a quotation that will provide excellent value for your holiday money. |
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Experience interesting conversations and stories , discover the Overberg region and meet the gentle giants of the sea :
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Day 1 : CAPE TOWN TO HERMANUS |
- Scenic Sir Lowry's Pass with its beautiful views
- Through Elgin and Grabouw, heart of Apple Country
- Hermanus, one of the top holiday villages in South Africa during summertime, are considered to be the "Whale Capital of the world". Hermanus provides the best land-based whale watching spot in the world and the intelligent graceful Southern Right Whales, as large as 10 elephants, can be seen up to 20 metres from the rocky shores. Hermanus was voted Town of the Year in the Western Cape in 2008 and is also "famous" for
o being the town that has the world's only Whale Crier (like a Town Crier)
o the cliff paths where one can stroll and spot the whales
o water sport on the tidal lagoon
o the annual Whale Festival
o its clean "champagne air"
o pristine beaches
o charming village shops and crafts
Overnight Venue : Guest House or Hotel in Hermanus
(Classic Modest Luxury 3 and 4-star Value for Money Options or
Exquisite Premium 4 and 5-star Ultimate-in-Luxury Options
Day 2 : HERMANUS & WALKER BAY
- Leisure time and Whale watching in Hermanus
- Optional Whale-watching Boat trip – the registered boats are allowed up to 50 metres from the whales (but the inquisitive whales sometimes come closer…)
- Optional Wine Tasting at Hermanus / Walker Bay
Overnight Venue : Guest House or Hotel in Hermanus
(Classic Modest Luxury 3 and 4-star Value for Money Options or
Exquisite Premium 4 and 5-star Ultimate-in-Luxury Options
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Day 2 : HERMANUS & WALKER BAY |
- Leisure time and Whale watching in Hermanus
- Optional Whale-watching Boat trip – the registered boats are allowed up to 50 metres from the whales (but the inquisitive whales sometimes come closer…)
- Optional Wine Tasting at Hermanus / Walker Bay
- A stroll through the Harold Porter Botanical Garden with its indigenous flora
- Fernkloof Nature Reserve situated in the Kleinriver Mountains above Hermanus with over 1600 different plant species
- Return to Cape Town via scenic Clarence Drive, considered one of the top 10 scenic drives in the world. It hugs the coastline and its magnificent sea cliffs on the one side and is snug against the majestic mountain slopes on the other.
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