South Africa - Hermanus Coastal

01 August 2023

Less than 2 hours drive from Cape Town, the seaside town of Hermanus is a popular holiday destination. Beautiful Cape mountains, covered in abundant Cape fynbos offer great hiking opportunities. The expansive Walker Bay provides many ocean-based activities, none the least boat-based whale watching where the peak season is August and September. The lovely sea air creates the perfect environment for producing outstanding wines also.

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Boasting some stunning cliff-top accommodation locations, most places will have an impressive panoramic view over Walker Bay.

Whale watching season is definitely a mist time to visit however they are also known for the seafood restaurants, the prestigious Winelands area, hiking in nature reserves and many sea-based activities.

This amazing itinerary is the ultimate road trip.

Take a look at the map to see all the amazing places you would be exploring.

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