Hermanus south  Africa is built along the shores of Walker Bay near the Southern most tip of Africa. Magnificent mountains watch over the town of Hermanus which is home to some of the best land based whale watching in the world..  the Southern Right Whale.

Known as the heart of the whale route, the seaside resort of Hermanus in Walker Bay, only about a hour or so out of cape  Town,  offers the best land based whale watching in the world. As well  you can also do whale watching cruises in the  bay.

A cliff path stretching from the one side of the town of Hermanus built for whale watching,to the other, hugs the coastline for about 12 km giving whale watchers unlimited opportunities to study and get within 20 m of the gentle giants in the coves below or lolling just beyond the breakers. Telescopes situated alongside the Old Harbour Museum makes it possible to survey the entire Walker Bay and the whales and dolphins at close range.

The only Whale Crier in the world is not only a major attraction but keeps visitors informed as to the whereabouts of the whales as he does his rounds through town every day. The sound of his kelp horn has become a characteristic of the charm of this seaside resort during the whale season.

The whales seen most frequently along the Overberg coastal areas are the Southern Right Whales that have been protected internationally since 1935, but other species do make an appearance occasionally. Southern Right  whales can be distinguished from other whales from its V-shaped 'blow' and the callosities which appear around its head.

They start arriving in May in order to calf in the shallow water, to raise their young or to mate. Peak times for seeing whales daily is from August to November, tailing off in December. Bryde's whales live year-round on the continental shelf.

Besides  whale watching in Hermanus , and the whale cruises, Hermanus also has a  wondeful nature reserve that is world famous for its variety of plant species.It has miles of trials to wander on, and is home to the famous protea flower. ....as well Hermanus has as  a seasonal saturday farmers market.

Whale watching in  Hermanus is a easy add  on via Self drive from Cape  Town, or I can arrange a driver/vehicle  for you. 

2N stays  is the best  time duration for a Hermanus whale watching experience.I enourage you to prebook the Whale watching cruise as their is limited space, and high demand.