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Hermanus Hermanus

For a moment, all is calm on Walker’s Bay. Blue green waters flow with the current, merging at the horizon with a pale sky. Suddenly, a Southern Right Whale leaps from the depths of the Atlantic. The distinctive marks on the creature’s head can be observed for a moment before he splashes into the ocean, gracefully flipping his tail as he continues his descent beneath the powerful waves. Nowhere on earth can this magnificent scene be observed so plentifully. Dramatic cliffs rise from the extraordinary shores of South Africa’s Western Cape offering tranquil places to observe the whales, while in the mountains and valleys beyond, breathtaking encounters with a region overflowing with magnificence, await.

Memorable Experiences
  • A Literary Forest
    Read a book behind a screen of woven tree trunks at Chapter's Library.
  • City Views
    Climb up to the level plateau of Table Mountain and gaze out at Cape Town.
  • Nautical Adventures
    Spot whales, seals and dolphins on an Old Harbor sea kayak excursion.
  • Nightcaps
    Sink into a leather armchair with a malt whiskey at Cristobal's Cigar Bar.
  • Distinctive Details
  • The black body of a Southern Right Whale skims beneath the ocean surface. He blows a v-shaped cloud of vapor into the air. From May to December, this rare species is often spotted off the South African coast.
The Luxury Collection Hotels and Resorts Nearby
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Culture Nature's bounty shapes a rare terrain where wine flows and a seafaring past is honored.
  • Adventure
  • Harold Porter National Botanical Garden The rhythmic croaking of Cape River frogs interrupts the still of the afternoon. At the sound of... Read More
  • Highly Recommended
  • Kogelberg Nature Reserve Nestled into the southern edge of the Hottentots Holland mountain range, rocky cliffs slope into... Read More
  • Bouchard Finlayson Tousled vines form green ribbons that stripe the earth around a stately white manor. In the... Read More
  • Local Charms
  • Old Harbour Museum Along sandy slopes where fishing shacks once stood, an open-air museum reveals a vivid past.... Read More
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Shopping Artisanal jewelry, emerging art, and homemade goods showcase regional talents.
  • Indigenous Flavors
  • Elgin Valley Market The aroma of freshly baked bread permeates the air. Across a courtyard of well-trod round stones,... Read More
  • Shops & Boutiques
  • Roussow Modern Ocean breezes rustle the trees near a simple white cottage. There, across wide canvases, turquoise... Read More
  • Geta Finlayson Iridescent tones of moss green, amber, and indigo merge on the smooth, gleaming surface of a... Read More
  • Wine Village A dozen bottles, their corks wrapped in red, peak out from a wicker basket. Oak barrels brim with... Read More
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Cuisine Informed by European gourmets, atmospheric restaurants impress with seasonal menus.
  • Acclaimed
  • Premiere Restaurant Gracious draperies frame breathtaking views of the Bot River Lagoon that invite the natural... Read More
  • La Vierge The soft pinks and pale blues of sunset cloak the rolling hills of the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley.... Read More
  • Indigenous Flavors
  • Whaling Station Restaurant Cream of asparagus soup segues exquisitely into a main dish of oven-baked line fish, steak tartare,... Read More
  • Local Specialty
  • Heaven Poached pear and brie, peanut chicken and mango, Parma ham and melon, a medley of salads acts as an... Read More
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Noteworthy Leisure merges with riveting discoveries on windswept shores and tranquil lagoons.
  • Day Trips
  • Genadendal The tranquil sound of water flows through the air as an old mill wheel continues its timeless... Read More
  • Recreation
  • Langbaii Beach A frothy surf sparkles in the morning sun as the call of sea gulls echoes through the salty air.... Read More
  • Arabella Golf Course Gentle breezes drift off the fresh waters of the Bot River Lagoon. They sweep across the soft green... Read More
  • Klein River Lagoon A group of flamingos form a band of pink against serene blue waters. Black oystercatchers nestle... Read More
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