Location: Hermanus
Top Things to do in Hermanus
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Beautiful Hermanus is a South African seaside town that’s a popular whale-watching site. An initial visit to the Old Harbour Museum will acquaint you with the area’s rich fishing history and impress you with a massive exhibit of a whale skeleton. With dozens of area vineyards, Hermanus is a great base for a guided wine tasting tour.
Restaurants in Hermanus
1. Funky Vibes
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5.0 based on 12 reviews
2. The Book Collector
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5.0 based on 22 reviews
The Book Collector is an antiquarian bookstore in the cultural heart of the seaside village of Hermanus from where it sells and ships literary treasures to book lovers and collectors across the world. The store prides itself on its collection of Africana and Militaria. Works on South Africa’s political and cultural history – in both English and Afrikaans – are popular choices for locals and tourists alike. Apart from the Literary Classics, the store’s shelves are piled ceiling-high with works on History, Politics, Travel and Exploration, Archeology, Mythology, Religion, Esoterica, Self-Help, Psychology, Philosophy, Biographies, Business, Science, Wild Life, Gardening, Cooking, Music, Art, as well as Arts and Crafts, and even Pets. It also has some hard-to-find Car and Motorcycle Manuals. This quaint little book shop also has a fine selection of First Editions and Signed copies. Popular fiction can be found on the Daily Sale Table. Come and Explore!
3. OneLove The Fashion Shack
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5.0 based on 16 reviews
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4. Hermanus Wine Hoppers
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5.0 based on 80 reviews
Two of the most important attractions in South Africa are safari and wine. The picturesque Hemel and Aarde valley famous for its boutique wineries is just a stone’s throw from Hermanus town centre. By combining a safari experience with our wine tour Hermanus Wine Hoppers’ hop on hop off service truly offers their visitors a unique experience with a fleet of 3 converted safari style vehicles.
5. Carchele Health & Beauty Spa
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5.0 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By Cassandra_Baatjies
I normally don't do reviews but what an amazing experience at the Carchele healthy and beauty spa. I was made to feel so comfortable and relaxed that ended with me feeling so confident and beautiful I completely forgot to put my bra back on when leaving the spa haha thank you Wilma for the best spa experience!
6. Proper Trips
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5.0 based on 9 reviews
South Africa is like a giant playground - and it's hard for most travelers to resist the call to come play! In a country known for its vast distances, I will show you the many hidden gems that lie waiting on the journey from one popular attraction to the next. Expert on everything in and around Cape Town and the Western Cape,
7. The Shark Company
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5.0 based on 28 reviews
The Shark Company offers exceptional, safe shark tours for people of all ages in Hermanus - a world renown shark diversity hotspot. Each trip includes shark collecting and tagging to support an 11-year shark science project by local NGO, the SA Shark Conservancy. Check out our epic shark adventures. SHARK SNORKELING: snorkel into the beautiful kelp forests & meet Africa's incredible small sharks. SHARK DIVING: incredible scuba diving with up to 6 species of shark on each dive! We also offer blue & mako shark trips. Great for open water certified divers of all ages! SHARK TAGGING EXPEDITIONS: a half day boat trip for adventurous travelers. You will fish for, tag & release some of South Africa’s larger sharks. SHARK LAB TOURS: visit the Shark Lab, meet our sharks, see our shark nursery & learn about our shark research. Let us give you the best shark experience in Africa. Cage-free, responsible, ethical & science-based ecotourism. The Shark Company is Africa's shark specialists.
8. Sumaridge Wine Estate
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4.5 based on 211 reviews
Reviewed By phancke - Stellenbosch, South Africa
GREAT place with friendly staff! We had a burger for a affordable price that was amazing. We also enjoyed a platter including a Swedish delicacy called Raclette and two glasses of their refreshing Sauvignon Blanc, this is definitely a must have. Overall great experience and definitely one of my favourite farms in the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley.
9. Lembu Gallery & Studio
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4.5 based on 76 reviews
A gallery specializing in fine art and craft. Studio for resident artist Ed Bredenkamp who is well known for his dramatic "Red Elephants". Locally crafted ceramics, glassware and jewellery. A wide range of colourful hand printed African fabrics individually produced in an adjacent studio. Visit our studio where you can watch the fabrics being printed and custom order your own fabrics by choosing from our library of designs. Shipping available.
Reviewed By 307annv - Bruges, Belgium
We recently bought some gifts at this lovely shop who has moved to another location recently. Very riendly service. Lovely art and crafts
10. SANSA Space Science
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