The number one reason to visit Hermanus is to catch a glimpse of the southern right whales that populate Walker Bay from June to early December. The whales migrate annually to South Africa’s Cape Whale Coast from their feeding grounds in Antarctica, and spend their time here mating, calving, and raising their young.

All scenic roads lead to Gansbaai. That is, at least, for those who want a true experience of the wonders of the Cape’s magic coastline – from Cape Point via Hermanus to L’Agulhas and along the Garden Route to Knysna and Plettenberg Bay.