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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!

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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.

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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.

The Raka brand was named after Piet Dreyer's black fishing vessel. Piet's first love has always been the sea. For some 36 years he braved the storms and challenges of the coast, ever in search of the best catch. It is with this same passion that the Dreyer family now pursue the art of wine making. With the rich blessing of earth and elements, the help of a dedicated workforce, the enthusiasm of winemaker Josef Dreyer and the advantages of a modern gravity flow cellar, Piet Dreyer produces his award-winning Raka wines.