Location & Climate
Hermanus is 105km's from Cape Town and the V & A Waterfront is home to the Southern Right Whale watching and Great White Shark cage diving. Hermanus in South Africa hugs the seafront of Walker Bay on the Atlantic Ocean, but is only 80km from the Southern tip of Africa where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet. You can enjoy beautiful white beaches, majestic cliff paths and the magnificent mountains that watch over the town which is home of Southern Right Whale watching. Nature lovers from all over the world visit Hermanus for the best land based whale watching destination in the world.
The historic towns of Franschhoek, Paarl, Somerset West and Stellenbosch are all just 90km away. You are there for conveniently located to explore the famous South African wine farms and Cape wine routes. You will agree with thousands of other visitors and residents that Hermanus must be the most beautiful village in the Western Cape, South Africa and Africa.
Hermanus, the most beautiful village in the world has lovely warm dry summers (October to May). Winter is mild with occasional rain - just like an English summer. It is a typical Mediterranean climate except that the temperatures in Winter are not as cold as Portugal, Spain or Greece.
Hermanus, besides being great for Southern Right Whale watching, is just a 20min drive to Gansbaai which is the best location in the world for Great White Shark cage diving and viewing. And now the general public, too, can enjoy first-hand experience of the Great White Shark. Observing and diving with these majestic creatures under the correct conditions and guidance is a wonderful experience. Even "anti-shark" people return from an expedition or diving trip with love, and certainly respect, for this creature. Riana and her staff would love to assist you with a Great White Shark cage diving adventure or Southern Right Whale watching or any other activity in the area.
Environment and Surrounding Territories
- Whale Route
- Waterfront/Shopping
- Wine Route
- Seasonal Festivals
- Seafood Restaurants
- Dramatic Coastline
- Excellent Beaches
- Fynbos Country-side
Sports and Special Activities
- Golf
- Hiking
- Mountain Climbing
- Coastal Walkways
- Hang Gliding
- Parasailing
- Surfing
- Fishing
- Diving
- Boat Trips
- Southern Right Whale watching
- Scenic Drives
- Great White Shark Cage Diving & Viewing
