Hermanus

It is a beautiful city on the southern coast of South Africa located 115 kilometers from Cape Town, known as the “Whale Capital of the World”, for being one of the 12 best destinations in the world for whale and dolphin watching. , whether from land, by boat or from the air through a panoramic flight. From July to November, they come to breed on the coast of this city. It is not clear why they like this area so much, but it is possible to see them from the cliffs and viewpoints of the city center from the beginning of June. These whales are of the southern right species, which during the rest of the year live in the waters of Antarctica. Exhibits at the Old Harbor Museum show the town's whaling history. It is home to the authentic and enormous marine life that exists in the crystal clear waters of the Atlantic and Indian oceans. This city is part of the so-called Garden Route that runs between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth.