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Whether you want to
relax in the sun, shop, go wild or just watch the whales,
Hermanus
has a lot to offer.
GO TO:
HORSE RIDING. GOLF,
EXTRA ART ETC & CONTACT DETAILS.....
Saturday
morning markets at Montessori
and Hermanus Pieters Fontein is a great treat.
Visitors to the Hamilton Russell
Vineyards Tasting Room are able to book
picnics the day before a visit... from
Peter and Gillian of Under the Willows
Picnic Baskets. The estate is also happy
to report that they have added a few
tables, chairs and umbrellas to enable
their guests to linger over a tasting of
their Pinot noir and Chardonnay. They
are open during the week for tastings from
9am to 5pm and from 9am to 1pm over
weekends.
Click here to go to: What to do
in Hermanus list ..courtesy of
Hermanus Backpackers
FLIGHT OF GIANTS
AFRICAN
WINGS offer visitors and whale lovers the ultimate whale viewing
experience.
This eagles eye view offers the most effective way to watch Whales
as these gentle giants are undisturbed and totally unaware of human
presence.
From the comfort of the dedicated whale watching aircraft you can
watch calves touching their mothers for reassurance, 18 metre long
80 ton whales breaching and crashing back in an explosion of spray,
mating groups and more whales than you would believe possible.
The record to date is 135 whales in a 30 minute flight in Walker
Bay. AFRICAN WINGS, run by founder of the company,
Evan Austin, who personally pilot the African Wings fleet. With
over eight years experience of aerial whale watching, Evan
offers an experience of a lifetime to passengers of any age, safely
and comfortably.
During whale season you are guaranteed sightings, with a full refund
if whales are not found. The aircraft is ideal for photographers,
with a removable door offering an unobstructed view from a stable,
smooth platform. African Wings have hosted various international
television channels and wildlife publications. The Flight of Giants
will leave you with a feeling of awe.
AFRICAN WINGS PACKAGES
Cape Agulhas: Fly along coast to Southern most tip of Africa
(optional tea or lunch in the historic Lighthouse)
Cape Peninsula: Along the coast to Cape Town, around the peninsula
and return over the Elgin Valley
Sutherland: Overnight trip to coldest place in South Africa. Home to
the largest telescope in the Southern Hemisphere.
Incl flights, accommodation, Meals.
Oudtshoorn: Visit Cango Caves, Ostrich Farm, Swartberg Pass. Incl
flight, breakfast and land travel in Oudtshoorn.
Garden Route Game Lodge: Lodge offers BIG 5, Reptile Park, and up
close and personal with cheetah's on foot.
Flight, Game Drive, Breakfast and Lunch.
AFRICAN WINGS Hermanus South Africa
- Tel/Fax +27 (0)28 312 2701 •
Cell +27 (0)82 555 7605.
E-mail:
[email protected]
Website:
www.africanwings.co.za
Local Wine Tours – 1 to 18 persons - by Percy Tours
A
fully guided Wine Tour of our incredibly scenic
Hemel-en-Aarde wine valley will introduce you to 28 wine
farms, seven excellent tasting rooms and over 50
delicious wines. Learn how the vines and grapes
are cultivated. A Cellar tour to see how wine is made,
the history of wine, how corks and oak barrels are used
- how climatic conditions affect the wine
industry. (The Tour Guides are accredited by the Cape
Wine Academy.)
2 fabulous Restaurants or Woolworths packed-lunches can
be organised – (at your own expense.) A visit to the
Wine Village at the end of your tour is essential to not
only taste more wines, but they also stock over 1,600
wines of South Africa.
Contact Percy on
www.percytours.com.
[email protected]
/ +27 (0) 72 – 062 – 8500
Address: |
PO Box
488, 46, Main Road,
Hermanus
Western Cape 7200
South Africa
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Telephone: |
+27
(0)72-062-8500 |
Fax: |
+27
(0)28-316-4871 |
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http://www.percytours.com |
After
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+27
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Registered & accredited with - SATSA, Cape
Wine Academy, Cape Town & Hermanus Tourism
Boards, Tour Guides with DEAT & THETA, 1st
aid trained and insured to the highest
level.
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Walker Bay
Adventures |
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Walker Bay Adventures
offer a myriad of activities. For an unforgettable experience,
afford yourself the opportunity of meeting the owners Kobus and
Vanessa Lankshear. They are passionate about
promoting the entire Hermanus, which means they are in very good
company as Rosy shares that very same passion. “It is our goal
to give visitors to this incredible town the opportunity to
experience this unique environment.
Kobus and Vanessa invite you
to explore the
magic
of our unique coastline and the Walker Bay Whale sanctuary up
close and personal. It is a truly magical experience and a beautiful way of
seeing Hermanus.
Even if you have never kayaked before, you are assured of a safe
and pleasant trip as the imported kayaks are sit-on-self bailing
kayaks. This means you can hop on and stay on, as there is no
chance of toppling over. An experienced guide (with a THETA
qualification) will accompany you. “Our guides are qualified in
boat based whale watching, first aid at sea, but most
importantly, they love their chosen profession and hold
great
knowledge of the ocean.”
From June to December the area
becomes a Whale sanctuary and Walker Bay Adventures holds an
exclusive permit to be able to paddle within it.
“To our knowledge we are the
only operators in the world that encounter large quantities of
whales in such a short space of time. Other sea kayaking trips
worldwide need to paddle for a day or even more to encounter the
gentle giants of the ocean.
Besides the Southern Right
Whales (June – December) we have sightings of Brydes Whales,
dolphins, seals, penguins and the occasional illusive otter.
Whatever the time of the year, this is an experience not to be
missed!”
Duration 2 hours. No
Experience necessary.
Walker Bay Adventures
offer many exciting packages, not only for the benefit of the
tourist market, but aimed at local business. Their team building
and incentive programs have proved very popular.
“A canoe trip is a must.” The
Klein River Lagoon is so beautiful and the untouched lagoon
boasts over 130 different bird species, including the African
Fish eagle and some of the rarest coastal breeding birds in
Southern Africa. I would recommend this for families as it is a
very safe environment, even suitable for infants.”.
Canoes are also available for
hire should visitors wish to explore the lagoon at their own
leisure.
The Klein river one day canoe
trip offers real outdoor adventure. Explore the untouched lagoon
and river system is safe, stable canoes in the company of an
experienced guide.
You shall start your adventure
from the Stanford River side or the Hermanus lagoon side
dependent on wind conditions.
+- 5 hours, inclusive of
guide, equipment, lunch and refreshments. The bird life on the
river and lagoon is a highlight of this trip.
Every day weather permitting.
Bookings essential .
For an unforgettable
experience, contact Kobus van Zyl and Vanessa Lankshear.
Telephone: (028) 314-0925
Cell: 082 739 0158
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
www.walkerbayadventures.co.za
Southern
Right Charters
offer sea
cruises and are based at the Hermanus New Harbour at the infamous
Whale Shack. They offer a 10h00 Bay Cruise where they usually
encounter seals, penguins, marine birds and often the beautiful
dolphins and brydes whales.
The 18h00 sunset cruise in the perfect way in which to unwind after
a stressful day or you can set the mood for your evening out.
For bookings and enquiries: Phone 082 353 0550
Please follow our links in the left
hand side bar for more information or contact Rosy with special
requests & questions.
Great White
Shark Cage Diving & Surface Viewing
An excellent adventure! Go play
‘bait’ with the famous Great White
Sharks of Dyer Island.
Breakfast/lunch and all diving equipment included,
98% sighting.
Return
Hermanus/Gansbaai transport
Wine Tours
of our pretty wine valley
A fully guided Wine Tour of
our incredibly scenic Hemel-en-Aarde wine valley will
introduce you to 28 wine farms, seven excellent tasting
rooms and over 50 delicious wines. Learn how the vines
and grapes are cultivated. A Cellar tour to see how wine is
made, the history of wine, how corks and oak barrels are
used - how climatic conditions affect the wine industry.
(The Tour Guides are accredited by the Cape Wine Academy.)
Two fabulous Restaurants or Woolworths packed-lunches can be
organised – (at
your own expense.) A visit to the Wine Village at the end of
your tour is essential to not only taste
more wines, but they also stock over 1,600 wines of South
Africa.
Sandboarding +/- 4 hours Highly recommended
An awesome day out on the BIG
dunes with everything you’ll need equipment, lessons,
drinks, sore muscles
and bruised bums!
Beginners special on the ‘nursery’dunes
Horse Riding
- you’ll need transport or a shuttle
Whether you’re a beginner or an
experienced rider, Horse Trail Safari’s has it all.
Take a ride on the beach and see some
of the Overbergs most stunning scenery.
Shooting
Experience of a Lifetime! 3hours (min 2 persons)
What a fun thing
to do, all the different guns (including Dirty Harry’s 44
Magnum)Experienced instructors at competition level, very
safe and awesome fun Transport out to the farm (20km) and
back to Hermanus Backpackers is included in the
price.
Quad Biking
Cruise the famous Hamilton Russel
Wine Farm, established vines and olive plantations,
stunning scenery and easy peasy,
fully automatic quad bikes. No experience necessary.
Return shuttle from Backpackers
inc.
Scenic Walker Bay
Flight – 30 minute flight time (min 2 persons)
Overnight
Camping/Sandboarding Safari to the Tip of Africa
If you fancy
doing the Cape Aghulhas thing, seeing the famous 34 degrees
South, the most southern tip of Africa and having a blast on
the huge white dunes there…. Then let Vernon take you away
for a camping, sandboarding and sightseeing extravaganza!
Township Tour
A 2hr walk around Zwelihle with
Wilson, a friendly, local township elder, a real insight to
the ‘other’ South Africa. Pay Wilson Salukazana at his home. Wilson
has a wealth of information at the tips of his fingers, as
he used to be the Whale Crier of Hermanus before Zoleli
Baleni took over.
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Mail us
for further information.
Golf
Hermanus Golf Club
www.hgc.co.za
Swimming
Jean
Wolmarans at 028 316-3957
Tracy's
Swimming Academy 028 316-3552
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Horse
Riding
EQUESTRIAN CENTRE ARABELLA
TRAIL RIDES,PONY RIDES
LESSONS AND LIVERY
SARAH 082 463 8285
e-mail:
[email protected]
Local is lekker at HORSE TRAIL SAFARIS
Located at 17th st,
Voelklip R200 per person - per
hour. Phone Lizette
082 729 7776.
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Extra
Art Offered at
Hermanus Montessori by Hayley on Wednesday and Thursday from 2pm -
4pm.Contact
Hayley at 028 312-1820 or 0824924285
Drama
Contact
Elenore at
028 313-1043 or 0827072303
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Walks &
Hikes
Fernkloof Nature
Reserve
www.fernkloof.com
Also see Wild Flower Festival
infohermanus.co.za/
hermanus_where
_to_go_events.htm
Vogelgat Private Nature Reserve
If you are lucky you
will find a member
to accompany you to where your soul can breath !
Mail us your request
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Dance
Ballet,
Modern & Tap
Contact
Marina at 028 312-3135 or 0837216994
Music
Contact
Janneke at 028 341-0958 |
Karate
Karate &
Kickboxing Academy
Contact 028
316-2150
Xhosa
Contact
Rosemary Luyt at 028 312-2845
Violinist
For Violin
or viola lessons contact Richard Hanson at 0826940906 |
Sailing
Held
weekends for children over 8 - they must be able to swim. Contact
Janice (Co-ordinator) at 028 312-2957 or 0824371456 |
Kids Clay
contact
Yolande Engelbrecht at
0827335309. |
Tennis
Contact
Annalene at 0829711489
or Pieter at 0825759718 |
Please follow our links in the left
hand side bar for more information or contact Rosy with special
requests & questions.
Once you've settled into one of our lovely accommodations
you can enjoy:
Fantastic scenery
www.vogelgat.com Drives to Stanford, Greyton etc.
Scenic cliff path walks
Walks & hikes in the Fernkloof nature resort
Fabulous white sandy beaches
Grotto Blue Flag Beach
Please follow our links in the left
hand side bar for more information or contact Rosy with special
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