Hermanus
Hermanus is about 1/3 of the way down what is known as Whale Coast. From about July the southern right whales start appearing in the warmer sheltered bays of the Western Cape. Hermanus sits at the northernmost end of one of those bays whose protective curve attracts the calving whales. Hermanus has cliff paths which ring the rocky shore and has some of the best land-based whale viewing. Since we were there in April we did not see the many southern right whales that are usual during the calving season but we did see one! We also saw many bryde’s whales spouting. We stayed at a lovely B&B on the cliff path and from our breakfast table we could watch the whales.
We also spent several hours hiking in the Fernkloof Nature Reserve near Hermanus. We had views of the bay and another chance to walk among the coastal fynbos. (We also visited a few shops and loved the one sign in the doorway.)
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- our B&B
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- view from our verandah
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- the cliff walk
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- waves
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- area in front of our B&B
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- looking towards town
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- more waves
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- interesting sign board
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- from hills looking toward town
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- hiking in Fernkloof Nature Reserve
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- Reserve
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- “straw” flowers
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- Fernkloof
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- looking towards other end of town
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- flowers
