Hermanus Guest House

The Area

The picturesque village of Hermanus is situated in the Overberg region, about 140 km from Cape Town. Greater Hermanus stretches from Fisherhaven in the west to Voëlklip in the east. The centre of town overlooks Walker Bay.

Hermanus is built where the mountains and sea meet, offering residents and visitors a unique taste of the natural splendour of the Western Cape. During July to November, magnificent whales visit Walker Bay to give birth and copulate. Cliff paths have been specially built along the coast to allow everyone a view of these gentle giants playing in the bay.

Hermanus is also home to the only whale crier in the world. During whale season the whale crier blows a code on a kelp horn to indicate where whales were last seen, pointing visitors in the right direction for the best views of the whales.

Wine tasting, horse riding, arts and crafts markets, speciality shops, restaurants, pottery studios, fishing, bird watching, mountain biking and nature reserves - this is but a taste of what Hermanus has to offer. The Fernkloof Nature Reserve covers the entire mountain behind the town, providing an idyllic setting for spectacular walks among the splendour of the fynbos floral kingdom.

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