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Hermanus & the Whale Route
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Cape Town Tours
Travel over the scenic Sir Lowry's Pass and coastal Clarens Drive to Hermanus, probably the best land based whale watching site in the world.
Situated on Walker Bay, approximately 120km south-east of Cape Town, lies the charming seaside village of Hermanus.
We depart from Cape Town and head out over the spectacular Sir Lowry's mountain pass, which offers classic views of the entire Cape Peninsula to Elgin. This is the Cape's apple growing region and if requested, we can stop at one of the farm stalls for morning tea and a chance to buy some of the apples.
Then it's on to Hermanus, where on arrival we drive up Clarens Drive. This drive takes you high above the mountains of Hermanus and from the vantage point you get a super view of the town below. Summer homes of many of the country's playwrights, authors, politicians and business millionaires will be seen. Some land based Whale watching and if you are fortunate enough you may see some whales frolicking in the bay before we head back.
The afternoon includes a visit to the Harold Porter Botanical Gardens at Betties Bay and thereafter a very scenic drive along False Bay through Rooi Els and Gordons Bay back to Cape Town.
Highlights
- The scenic coastal Clarens Drive with more spectacular views
- The Harold Porter Botanical Gardens
- Land based Whale watching (seasonal)
- Optional boat based whale watching (time and weather permitting – to own account)
- A farm stall where you can shop for natural preserves and jams (optional)
- Air-conditioned 7 and 11-seater vehicles with qualified English speaking driver-guides
Entrances included: Harold Porter Botanical Gardens
Entrances to own account: Optional boat based whale watching (approx R720). Lunch to own account.
Prices and Departures
FD5: Hermanus & the Whale Route
Tickets from 01 July 2011
Days of operation: Wednesday, Friday and Sunday (July to November)
Tour Starts: 8.30am, V&A Hotel, Waterfront
Tour Finishes:approx 6.00pm
| 01 July 2011-30 November 2011 | Ticket Price |
|---|---|
| Adults | £70.00 |
| Children (under 12) | £35.00 |
** Out of Season! **
8.30am Victoria & Alfred Hotel, Waterfront, Cape Town
Location Map
Hylton Ross Tours pick up and drop at from most city hotels, including the Victoria & Alfred Hotel (Waterfront), President Hotel (Sea Point), Bay Hotel (Camps Bay) and the Cape Hollow Hotel (Central City). Pick up time 8.15am to 8.45am.
