Hermanus and the Garden Route

What to do in Hermanus

Hermanus is a nature lover’s paradise where you can relax and enjoy the scenery, take nature walks along Walkers Bay, horse ride, play a round of golf, whale-watch or perhaps push yourself to undertake the once in a lifetime experience of a cage dive with great whites. If you’re into the region during October head to The Hermanus Whale Festival which is the perfect opportunity to spot these stunning creatures from land while also enjoying great food and music too. The town itself has its own Whale Crier, who announces the sighting of whales with a blow of his kelp horn! While you’re in Hermanus the Old Harbour Museum will offer an insightful history into the region’s links with the sea.

Keen botanists should look into the Grootbos Private Nature Reserve’s 4x4 Flower Safari - discovering some 765 flower species over 2500 hectares of wilderness, while families wanting to explore the landscape can also enjoy excursions on horseback; a great way to feel at one with nature.

Where to eat in Hermanus

Hermanus has a wine region of its own in the Hemel & Aarde Valley (Heaven & Earth Valley) known as the Hermanus Wine Route. Here you can head to the Tasting Room at Creation for excellent food and wine, while at the Hermanuspietersfontein Food and Wine Market (every Saturday) you’ll find a superb place to taste locally-made delights. Wine tasting is also available at the Hermanuspietersfontein Winery, and nearby La Vierge is a picturesque spot to enjoy vineyard views, fine tipples and scrumptious fare.