Activities
Hermanus offers many eco-adventures and other activities to keep you busy for days without stopping. Hermanus Beach Villa is therefore the perfect base to check out and enjoy the many exciting options available. We are happy to arrange and book any of the following on your behalf weather permitting.
On rainy days Villa’s unbeatable location still allows you a panoramic view of the ocean and or the whales from the comfort of your bed and Suite.
Water Activities
- Hermanus Whale Cruises (June to early December) - The best in the world !
- Whale watching by plane – Adrenaline rush and awesome!
- Great White Shark Cage Diving or Viewing – Unmatched anywhere in the world at your doorstep!
- Deep Sea Fishing / Rock & Surf Angling!
- Hooked on Fly – Guided salt & fresh water fly fishing!
- Hermanus Cliff Path - Whale watching along the cliff path – best land based whale watching in the world!
- Scuba Diving & Snorkeling – experience needed!
- Boat Trips to Dyer Island & Shark Alley - Seals, sharks, whales, birds and penguins!
- Old Harbour Kayaking with the Whales – up close and personal! (No experience needed)!
- Blue Flag pristine beaches!
Land Activities
- Mountain trails in Fernkloof Nature Reserve – panoramic views!
- Horse Trail Safaris – Beach & Fynbos rides!
- GOLF - Hermanus & Arabella Golf Courses – world class! Also Kleinmond & Gansbaai Golf Courses.
- Stanford River Cruises on the African Queen!
- Tennis, Squash, Cycling, etc.
- Hemel & Aarde and Stanford Valley Wine Routes!
- Tandem Paragliding !
- Penguin Reserve – one of only three land based breeding colonies in Africa!
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Hermanus Village
- The best Cafes, Shops, Galleries, Crafts Markets and Museums for the more culturally minded!
- Horse Trail Safaris – Beach & Fynbos rides!
- Organic Farmer’s Market and wine & food festivals.
- Numerous excellent restaurants and cuisine - Sea food, South African, Steaks etc.
- Guided bird watching. The Whale Coast is a bird paradise!
Day Trip Activities
- Cape Town Golf Courses just 90 minutes away.
- Wildlife Safaris by vehicle or aircraft – the African Big Five!
- Cape Agulhus where the Indian & Atlantic oceans meet!
- Cape Town, Table Mountain, Robben Island and Cape Point.
- Danger Point Light House and Birkenhead shipwreck.
- Quad bikes, 4 x 4 trips and much more.
- Wine Routes - Stellenbosch, Paarl and Franshoek.
