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| Hermanus | ||
| Western Cape | Western Cape | |
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| Residents | 10.457 | |
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| height | 27 m | |
| Tourist info web | http://www.hermanus.co.za | |
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Hermanus is a small town on the coast of the Indian Ocean in the province Western Cape in South Africa. Every year it is a pilgrimage site for countless "whale tourists".
Districts
background
getting there
By plane
The nearest major commercial airport is in Cape Town.
By bus
The Bazbus on the way from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth or vice versa stops in Botrivier, about 40 km away. A shuttle can be organized from there.
In the street
Hermanus is very easy about that National road N2 reachable. You drive this from Cape Town for about 100km to the east and then turn shortly after the Houhoek Pass Head south on the R43 from. After another 35 km along the coast, you come to Hermanus. This distance takes about 2 hours. If you arrive from the east via the N2 (e.g. Garden Route), can also be found at Caledon Exit towards the south, but then you have to go about 50 km on roads with little traffic and the Shaw's Pass.
By boat
mobility
Tourist Attractions
activities
- During the Whale season from July to November you can see up to 100 of the majestic animals from the coast. If the view from the coast is not enough for you, you can take advantage of one of the numerous whale watching tours. These tours cost around R700, which corresponds to around € 45, and consists of an approximately two-hour boat tour near the coast. Some of the providers offer a money-back guarantee if no whales are spotted at all. If whales are sighted directly on the coast, the "whale screeching from Hermanus" draws attention to them with his kelproo (a horn) by loud trumpeting.
- On the coast the leads Hermanus Cliff Path through the Fynbos (the shrubbery typical of the Cape, which is very species-rich here) and offers beautiful views of the cliffs. Some branches lead to beaches. It has a length of more than 10 kilometers and is only interrupted for less than a kilometer at the mouth of the Mossel River. There are numerous benches along the route, and some sections are also suitable for wheelchairs. The Cliff Path is part of the Fernkloof-Nature reserve.
shop
kitchen
nightlife
accommodation
The accommodations in the place (and surroundings) are on the official website of the place under the point "Where to stay"Listed. This is recommended from experience 138 Marine Beachfront Guesthouse.
