Things to do in Hermanus, Western Cape: The Best Tours

Be left in awe of Mother Nature as this three-day luxury safari that shows off the rustic beauty of vast open plains of the Garden Route's Gondwana Reserve (just 4,5 hours from Cape Town) and expansive ocean horizons packed with the possibility of unprecedented Big 5 and whales, even penguins sightings. The big blues are the star of the show as you set off along the Whale Coast with Clarence Drive to reach Hermanus - one of the best land-based whale watching locations in the world and visit the adorable African penguins at Stoney Point en route. Overnight 2 nights at African rondavel/hut inspired suites of Gondwana Game Reserve with the second day destined for all things 'safari'. Spend the entire day within the magnificent 11000-hectare wildlife reserve to spot most of the Big 5 on a morning and evening safari among the dramatic Outeniqua and Langeberg Mountains background and unique fynbos vegetation. Travel back to reach Cape Town on day 3 with a wine tasting stop along Route 62.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, 2 nights accommodation, Professional local English speaking driver/guide, Private Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Hotel pickup and drop-off (from central Cape Town), Gondwana Morning & Evening Safari 4x4 Game Drive, Bottled water

Exclusions: Lunch, meals and drinks not mentioned

Explore the official meeting point of the Two Oceans and take a photo with one foot in the Indian Ocean and the other foot in the Atlantic Ocean. This is also the Southernmost Tip of Africa. On our tour, you will visit the African Penguins at Stony Point Penguins Colony and spot some Southern Right whales (during Whale season) in Hermanus along the seashores if they are around. Enjoy a wine tasting in the Hemel-en-Aarde Winelands. An optional lunch can be enjoyed either on a wine estate or at a seaside restaurant in Hermanus.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Bottled water, Entrance fees to Cape Agulhas lighthouse, Private Tour Guide/Driver and Private Vehicle , Entrance fees to Stony Point Penguins colony

Exclusions: Meals, Drinks & Gratuities (optional), Wine tasting fees

Venture down south with this action-packed 2-day trip from Cape Town along the scenic Cape Whale Route – offering some of the best land-based whale watching sites for the Southern Right Whales during breeding season and to ultimately reach the most Southern Tip of Africa at Cape Agulhas. Sample local wines paired with chocolate or biltong at estates in Stellenbosch and Franschhoek Winelands regions. Spend the next day relaxing in Hermanus; hiking the cliff paths with optional sea kayaking during whale season and penguin spotting at Betty's Bay!

Inclusions: Breakfast, Local English-speaking professional tour guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Visit a Kayamandi township local, Wine and chocolate or biltong pairing session, MCC bubbly tasting

Exclusions: Lunch, dinner and drinks, unless specified, Optional Whale Watch Cruise (about R1000) or Sea Kayak (about R600) or Shark Cage Dive (about R2500), Optional Biltong & wine tasting

When going to Hermanus for the Whale Tour we take the N2 going over Sir Lowry's Pass. When coming back from Whale tour from Hermanus we mostly take the Whale Route drive / Via Clarence Drive. We stop at the Penguin colony in Betty's Bay, Stoney Point. It is also a old Whaling station, when they use to kill whales from about 1917 up untill about 1932. We have lunch at Betty's Bay Penguin restaurant.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Light lunch, Hotel pickup and drop off

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

Follow the journey of our delicious Benguela Cove grapes as they move from the vineyard to your glass.

Inclusions: Wine tasting

Exclusions: Gratuities

An exploration of the valley nestling between the Babylonstoring and Kleinrivierberge Mountain ranges. Many of the wine estate owners have set apart tracts of their land as part of a conservancy to create corridors within the region that protect the indigenous fynbos. A relatively easy meander in the Hemel & Aarde Valley. Enjoying open farmland, horse & berry farms, as well as orchards and of course vineyards. A great opportunity to sample award wining wines of the Overberg Wine Region. Visiting La Vierge Vineyards and Bosman Family vineyards . Walk ends at the magnificent Sumaridge and includes a 3 tasting experiences and a cheese/charcuterie platter.   

Inclusions: Light refreshments, Professional guide - history, flowers, birds, wine, Generous cheese and charcuterie platter, Coffee and/or Tea, Wine tasting at Sumaridge Wine Estate, Bottled water

Exclusions: transport to and from Sumaridge Wine Estate, taxi can be arranged, wine purchases

Ride along perfect white beaches of the Walker Bay Conservancy and whale sanctuary which is arguably the best land-based area in the world to watch whales (whale watching capital of the world from June to December – whales and their calves often come within meters of the coastline). Admire these magnificent creatures and their “aquabatic” displays, splashing, crashing and blowing, breaching, lobtailing, spy-hopping and sailing close to shore.

Inclusions: Horse, Helmets, Guide

Exclusions: Refreshments

Open from JUNE 2021 WHALE WATCHING WALKING TOURS - in Hermanus, South Africa - - Whale Watching Walking Tours of Hermanus take you on a gentle walk along our very scenic paved walk-ways of the pretty coastal cliff tops for 2 to 3 hours, with our experienced Whale Watching Tour Guide who will take you to all the hidden coves and inlets that the Whales love to frolic in and due to the cliffs being vertical, means that the Whales can literally be only a few metres away from you. A visit to our Whale museum will start the tour. (Entrance fee included in your tour fee). The location schedule will take in 5 to 7 separate spots that are 2 to 4 kms apart so you will travel to each spot by luxury 7 seater kombi minibus (larger vehicles available) and then wander around each location. Tours are conducted at any time of the day that suits you. MINIMUM group size is = 2 persons

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, Private transportation, Tour Guide / Chauffeur

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Operating around the world famous Dyer Island where you might be so fortunate to see the Marine Big 5 – the Southern Right Whale/Humpback/Bryde’s Whales, the iconic Great White Shark, the Cape fur seal (around 60 000 on Geyser Rock), the endangered African Penguin and various visiting dolphin species. The area is also home to a wide variety of seabirds.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Coffee/tea and muffins on arrival, Warm soup and bread after the trip, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Inflatable life-jackets and wet weather gear, Professional guide, Free visit to our African Penguin and Seabird Sanctuary (APSS)

Exclusions: Trip footage available for purchase after the trip

Experience an up, close and personal encounter with the ‘gentle giants’ of the ocean that promises to be an ‘experience to be treasured.’ From June to December you will mostly encounter the Southern Right whales, seals, penguins and marine birds, and often see dolphins, Bryde’s and Humpback whales on this informative and educational tour.

Inclusions: Whale specialist guide on board, Support Crew to ensure passenger comfort, Complimentary Light refreshments

Exclusions: Transportation to/from attractions, USB Movie of tour (available to purchase)