BALEIA DE HERMANUS
Accommodation Services in Hermanus

Hermanus is situated in the Overberg region and is best known for its whale season, shark cage diving, birding and sundowner cruises. If you are an avid beach goer, our blue flag beach, Grotto, is just the thing for you. Our 27 hole golf course is world class and just a short ride from the Guest Lodge. We are custodians of the smallest floral kingdom in the world which contains a myriad of birds for entrepid birders. Take a look at the other tours we offer and enjoy Hermanus and all it has to offer. We, Chris and Janka, want you to not only enjoy your stay here, but to provide you with a service that will let you relax and take pleasure in the surrounding area. With our concierge service, ask us to organise from the list of tours. Adults and calves can be sighted from the many viewing points along the Hermanus cliff paths. The Whale Show, a unique whale and dolphin audio-visual presentation, runs twice daily at the Whale Museum. Local Tours, Nature trails and Beaches The mountains round about Hermanus are legendary for their beautiful trails and the wealth of Fynbos and birds which flourish in this still area. Fernkloof Nature Reserve situated on the mountains above the town, has a few self-guided trails and great views of the sea from its highest point, Aasvoëlkop, 824 metres above sea level. Among numerous vantage points for whale watching on land, the 10km Cliff Path, which tracks the edge of Walker Bay is highly recommended. Beaches The beaches of Hermanus are superb, and a succession of safe areas for bathing between Kleinrivier Lagoon and Kamma Baai. Grotto Beach, which stretches all the way to the mouth of the Kleinrivier Lagoon and Langbaai, a secluded cove which is regarded as the secret beach of Hermanus. Local Trips: History and Whales The Old Harbour Museum (national monument) Collection of historic photographs of Hermanus at Fisherman's Village Museum. Features displays on whales and history of whaling and local fishing industry. They offer incredible insights into the effects and changes in the earth's magnetism occurring daily.