Hermanus
About 1 hr 45 min by car from Cape Town
Some of the world's best land-based whale watching, from cliff paths.
Why locals go
The whale season weekend.
Visiting Cape Town?
At 1 hr 45 min by car, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in Cape Town for your flight home.
What to book
- Cliff Path walk
- Whale-watching boat
- Hemel-en-Aarde wine valley
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
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For two
- Whale watching from the cliffs
- Wine tasting in Hemel-en-Aarde
With friends
- Shark cage diving in Gansbaai
- Kayak with whales (in season)
When to go
Whales June to November.