Sometimes referred to as The Overberg the Whale Route runs from Cape Town to Cape Agulhas
- Go white shark diving at Gansbaai
- Eat ‘rich man’s fish and chips’ at the Marine Hotel in Hermanus
- Whale watching between June & November
- Look out for the Whale Crier who announces the arrival of whales in Walker Bay Hermanus
- The Altira Spa has been rated among the top 100 in the world
- Elgin Valley is one of the richest fruit growing areas in South Africa and well known for its Apples
- Genadendal is the oldest Protestant mission in South Africa
- There is lots to see and do in Greyton
- Admire the Cape Dutch architecture in Swellendam
- The area is home to a lots of different plants and bird life
Flanked by some of the most spectacular coastline in Africa the Whale Route is a guaranteed to keep you captivated. Between June and November Southern Right Whales come close to the shores to calve, this offer excellent whale watching in Hermanus. The area is also great white shark country. Gansbaai is world famous for offering diving cage and boat based sharkviewing. In land the area is equally as spectacular and includes pretty villages such Greyton and Swellendam. If you have time then consider stopping off at the southern most tip of Africa at Cape Agulhas the place where the Indian and Atlantic oceans converge.
There are many places to stay in Hermanus. By far the most luxurious and impressive is
Birkenhead House. Perched on a cliff overlooking the ocean the boutique hotels spares no expense in its décor, service and food. If you enjoy congenial atmospheres, excellent wines and well stocked winecellar then
Schulphoek would be a good choice. The rooms are all individually decorated and the guesthouse prides its self on it warm hospitality. The public area has spectacular views of the beach. Within walking distance of Hermanus itself is
Ocean Eleven Guesthouse, the house is innovately designed and lovingly decorated. Enjoy spectacular views from its clifftop location. Worth of a special mention is
Artists House which is located in the Hemel-en-aarde Valley this small guesthouse makes a very well retreat and is home to a well known South African artist.
