Activities and Attractions

The Old Harbour is seen as the main hub of Hermanus, as it clings to the cliffs in front of the town centre. You'll find three museums here: the Old Harbour Museum, Whale House Museum and Photographic Museum. There’s a permanent craft market in the square as well.

Hermanus Golf Club is perfectly set on the slopes of the Overberg with breathtaking views of Walker Bay. The spectacular 27 hole course is set around a restored wetland, which provides for beautiful fynbos, abundant bird life and an opportunity to spot some springbok along the way.

The New Harbour is a 'small fishing harbour', but during the whale season boat-based whale charter companies run from the quayside, creating a lively atmosphere of people excited about coming face to face with a Southern Right Whale. The New Harbour also offers a restaurant and a bar

Fernkloof Nature Reserve covers 18 square kilometres in the Kleinrivier Mountains in Hermanus and ranges in altitude from sea level to 842m. The Fernkloof Nature Reserve contains 18% of the plants of the Cape Floral Kingdom. There is no other place on earth where so many different species can be seen growing in such close proximity.

Entering the park, you will embark on an Afternoon Sunset Safari that will take you to the EXCLUSIVE Bush Braai Site. Here guests will enjoy a welcoming drink around the fire and experience the African sunset. Enjoy a Bush Dinner under the African skies with nature the backdrop and the sounds of Kruger in the background. After dinner guests will depart with the guide on a Night drive and make their way back to Crocodile Bridge to exit the park.You will spend approximately 2 hours at the Bush Braai site. Our site is surrounded by an electric fence that will keep most wild animals at bay.

Innovative architectural and landscaping techniques ensure that the Leopard Creek golf course and living areas are naturally protected from animals, while lakes and small streams have been diverted through the development to create scenic vistas and interesting golf strategies. Extensive use has been made of water features and sightings of crocodile, hippo, antelope, buffalo and elephant are commonplace, on the course or in the Kruger Park bordering the course.

Swaziland, or eSwatini as it is is now known, is a small, landlocked monarchy in southern Africa, is known for its wilderness reserves and festivals showcasing traditional Swazi culture. Marking its northeastern border with Mozambique and stretching down to South Africa, the Lebombo Mountains are a backdrop for Mlawula Nature Reserve’s many hiking trails. Nearby Hlane Royal National Park is home to diverse wildlife including lions, hippos and elephants.

Blyde River Canyon is a site of Natural Phenomena. It is the largest Green Canyon in the world and it stretches over 26 Kilometres and is over 800 meters deep. The Blyde River Canyon is located in Mpumalanga on the northern parts of the Drakensberg Escarpment. There are many treasures within the canyon like God's Window, various waterfalls, potholes and caves. This makes for an unforgettable day trip.