Top 7 things to do in Hermanus
Hermanus, a picturesque coastal town nestled along the shores of Walker Bay in the Western Cape, is renowned as one of the world’s best destinations for land-based whale watching. However, this charming town offers much more than just whale sightings. With its stunning natural beauty, vibrant marine life and a plethora of activities, Hermanus has something for everyone Whether you’re a nature enthusiast, an adventure seeker, or a lover of art and culture, Hermanus promises an unforgettable experience. Here are some of the best activities to try out in this beautiful town. Whale watching Hermanus...
Walker Bay in Cape Town – take a walk on the scenic side
Stanford is the perfect base from which to explore all the wonders Walker Bay has to offer. An easy 90-minute drive from Cape Town, Walker Bay is a scenic slice of the Overberg stretching from Hermanus in the west to Gansbaai on its eastern flank. Walker Bay Nature Reserve includes a large section of coastline, with the Klein River lagoon at its back. Following the Klein River up its meandering path, you’ll soon stumble upon the quiet village of Stanford. I’ve always driven past en route to Gansbaai or further afield, promising myself...
Bientangs’s Cave win at 2023 International Tourism Film Festival Africa
Bientang's Cave Restaurant & Wine Bar at the Hermanus Waterfront recently placed second in their category (Tourism Service: Restaurants) at the 2023 International Tourism Film Festival Africa (ITFFA). ITFFA is a prestigious film festival that recognises excellence in tourism marketing and promotion. Bientangs film tells the story of the cave's discovery and its history and highlights the cave's natural beauty and its potential for tourism. The judges were impressed by the film, which captures the beauty and uniqueness of the cave in a way that is both informative and engaging. The...
Hermanus local golden boy wins
Hermanus’ golden boy has done it again! Tristan Roberts, crowned the IBC Bodyboarding World Champion last year, started this year’s tour on a high note when he won the first competition, at Antofagasta Chile, on Sunday. “As an athlete I devote my life to this sport,” he wrote on his Facebook page. “Day in, day out. I am a true believer in hard work paying off. It always does, eventually. “I do believe the day I cannot dedicate 100% of myself to this sport as I do now is the day I walk...
Latest Haval H6 GT taken to Onrus and Vermont for test drive
What a beauty. Is it a Lamborghini? A question I was asked. Stylish...
Stanford – sleeping beauty of the Overberg
When you head to the Overberg, you’ll have heard of Hermanus as the ‘Whale watching capital of the world’ and that Gansbaai on the other end of the bay is the ‘shark-cage diving capital of the world.’ Situated between these two towns, Stanford has created a destination not tied to the comings and goings of marine life, which seem to be too easily scurried away by a marauding pair of orcas going by the names of Port and Starboard. Instead, Stanford invites you to do exactly what it has been doing while...
Where to watch sip snack and stay this whale season
It is not every day that you see a whale. And there are even fewer days where you can see one from your bed. But in Hermanus, the holiday town known for its whale watching opportunities – this is more than feasible, with guest houses and hotels overlooking Walker Bay. With Botrivier and Kleinmond to the West, and Stanford just a stone’s throw to the East, the destination presents boundless opportunities for nature lovers, food enthusiasts, and fans of cool climate wines to explore and relax in the abundant surroundings. And now...
Hassen Adams focus on Hemel-en-Aarde with Nadeson Park Stud and an eco-village development in the same area outside Hermanus.
One of South Africa’s leading thoroughbred breeders and an astute businessman, Hassen Adams is known as the man with the midas touch and besides being bullish and excited about Nadeson Park’s high quality draft for Friday’s CRS Winter Mixed Sale, he also has some exciting plans to develop his stud farm. Hassen presents lot 1 at 11h00 and is enthusiastic as he has ever been about his breeding operation after retiring in December 2019 from a lifetime of community and business life, as well as holding office in horseracing. His lengthy CV...
De Lille welcomes Overstrand graduates to the tourism industry
In anticipation of Youth Day tomorrow (June 16), South African Minister of Tourism Patricia de Lille attended a youth graduation ceremony in Hermanus today, where 42 young people from the Overstrand municipality graduated from a Food Safety Quality Assurers Programme provided by the Department of Tourism. “Days such as this excite me as we are making an investment into our tourism sector now and for the future. Our young people are not only the future, they are also the present jewels of our nation and we must do all we can...
South Africa finds Pinot’s sweet spot.
Pinot Noir has been fashionable for two, possibly three, decades, but South Africa has taken its time to identify where this delicate grape has the best chance of prospering. The country now seems to have found its sweet spot: on the south coast west of Cape Agulhas, Elgin and particularly in an underpopulated valley that is known as “heaven on earth” — Hemel-en-Aarde in Afrikaans — in the hinterland of the whale-watching resort of Hermanus. At the turn of the century there were just six wine producers in the valley. By...