Hermanus Tourism & Travel Guide - Know Before you Go!

Hermanus Overview

What do you when you just can't have enough of watching the underwater world on Animal Planet? Hermanus is exactly the field trip you need to experience the overpowering feeling which the underwater world brings you. Known most importantly as a destination to spot whales, Hermanus also hosts the Whale Festival at the end of September attracting thousands of visitors. The more driven crowd indulges in Shark Cage Diving in the Walker Bay to size-up sharks at close range. The land just pops out in a number of colours, with its diverse plant species. Also, Hermanus falls on the Wine Route, which implies you have first hand-access to fresh wine. Other adventure activities include Sandboarding, quad-biking, paragliding, kayaking etc. The art and crafts market are the ultimate destination to bag African souvenirs.

Currency

The currency is the South African Rand (ZAR) valued at approximately 6.4 INR

Local Language

Afrikaans is spoken by the majority, and a significant portion of the population also speak Xhosa. English is a relatively lesser used language.

Hermanus Tourism Packages