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What to do in Hermanus and the Overberg

This article was researched and written and is frequently updated by the human owning this blog #writtenbyahuman

Welcome to the Hermanus for the new whale watching season.

You have chosen the perfect break-away for your holiday. We hope that you will have a fantastic time, making wonderful memories, and that you will be lured back to our little piece of paradise again and again – because no matter the occasion, the time of the year or the weather – it’s always a beautiful day in Hermanus and there are many reasons to return again and again!

We want you to enjoy your holiday, so please read these safety tips to help you have a safe, healthy and enjoyable holiday in and around our village. Also make sure to save some Hermanus Emergency Numbers on your phone, should you need them during your stay.

Please keep our town and ocean clean by using the bins provided for all your rubbish and refrain from using unnecessary plastics.

So, on to why you are visiting this page…

What to Do in Hermanus and the Overberg Area

In and around Hermanus

Accommodation

Find accommodation in Hermanus to fit your needs and then plan your holiday according to the information below. Make sure to come for long enough, because Hermanus and the Overberg have is plenty to do! You will need at least four days for an enjoyable (introductory) visit.

Eating Out

In 2019 Hermanus was designated a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy. Restaurants in Hermanus have exceptional food and those on the Waterfront have breathtaking views.

The children’s playground at the little open-air Amphitheatre on the Waterfront lawn offers opportunities for the whole family to enjoy breakfasting, lunching or dining here.

Wine

The wine farms of the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley is the hub of some of the best Pinot Noir the region has to offer.

There are fourteen farms between Hermanus and Caledon to visit for tastings, lunch, picnics and walks, with a Wine Hopper to assist you in not drinking and driving.

Beaches

Hermanus provides plenty opportunity for swimming, surfing, kite surfing (at the estuary at Grotto beach) and sunbathing on its large and small sandy beaches.

Also visit Voëlklip (great surfing), Langbaai, Kammabaai (great surfing), Kwaaiwater/Mosselrvier (picnicking) and Onrus (great surfing) beaches. Please just note that Onrus beach is still being rehabilitated after the storms and floods the region had late last year, but is open. The Onrus Caravan Park is also fully functional.

The Cliff Path

Starting at Grotto Beach, the cliff path snakes along the coast for 12,7 km, which makes it a fantastic walk, whether walking as a whole or just taking a short walks. It’s ideal for an early morning or early evening walk from almost wherever you stay in the village.

Benches are placed along the path for enough opportunities to rest. Take snacks and water along, as the sun can be scorching especially during the summer months. Always use sunblock on your walks and wear a hat.

Fernkloof

Hermanus has plenty opportunities for walking. The three dams nestled in the mountains are reachable from Fernkloof, where there are various trails to follow to explore the mountains. Please be careful on the paths, as there is still damaged from the recent floods.

Always walk in groups and do not take dogs on paths where they are not allowed, (because of possible baboon presence). This precaution is for your own safety.

Be vigilant when walking and rather walk in groups than alone.

The Hermanus Camino

Hermanus has its own Camino! So, if you have five days open and fancy a walk, register now for 2024.

The Rotary Way

The view from Rotary Way on the top of the mountain is spectacular and is a good starting point to orientate yourself with a ‘live map’ of the village underneath.

Do not feed the baboons if you encounter any there. If you experience any trouble with them, call the baboon hotline. Read tips on how to enjoy a safe and healthy holiday in Hermanus here.

Hermanus Golf Course

Hermanus is a proud host of a 27-hole golf course (different course options), with beautiful fynbos, restored wetlands and wildlife to appreciate. There is plenty to keep the rest of the family busy, while Dad spend a few guilt-free hours on the greens.

There are other golf courses in the vicinity as well.

Sports

The Hermanus Sports Club offers squash, tennis and table tennis. Make sure to book in advance. There is also a skateboard park and a gym. The newest addition to our sporting adventures, is the Hermanus Padel Courts.

Bicycles can be rented to explore the village and beach.

Kayaking between the old and new harbours can be enjoyed on good weather days.

Extreme sports are popular in the Overberg region and there are plenty of activities to choose from. A local not-to-miss sports event is the annual Walker Bay Outdoor, held at the end of April each year, where young and old can participate. Something to start planning for so long!

If you have your own set of Bocce/Petanque, you can make use of the court in Swallow Park to play.

Art

Hermanus brags with more than twenty art galleries in the CBD and a few more in the suburbs, as well as in Onrus.

Open-air art installations are placed at various points in town as part of Hermanus FynArts and can be admired throughout town at any time. Gearings Point is a good place to start. A weeklong annual FynArts event is held in June every year.

The First Fridays Art Walk was extended to an all around the year activity after lockdown, so make sure to plan your trip around a first weekend of the month, because on the first Sunday of the month the Art in the Park exhibition.

Our Famous Visitors

Scores of Southern Right Whales visit Hermanus’ shores between July and November every year, while a few shy local Bryde whales is also observed in the bay from time to time throughout the year.

Other wildlife to check out on and from the land, are the dassies (hyrax), dolphins and penguins, birds and seals.

Penguin sanctuaries can be visited in Kleinbaai and Betty’s Bay.

Markets

Apart from the permanent Old Harbour Market at Market Square in the CBD, there are markets at the Wine Village, High Street and Hermanus Country Market (09:00-14:00 at the cricket grounds) on Saturday mornings. During the festive season in December there are also night markets between 17:00 and 21:00. (Dates are published here during the season.)

The Hermanus NG Kerk (DR Church) has a Son en See Feesmark market from middle December to the beginning of January (dates are published here in season) in the Grobbelaar Hall in town, while St. Peter’s Church has a Saturday morning market in the church garden right through the year.

A Saturday morning drive to surrounding towns provide more market options.

Shopping in the CBD

The CBD offers lots of shopping opportunities with permanent shops during the year and pop-up shops during holidays.  

In High Street, shops and buildings are newly renovated and upgraded and the street provides a beautiful and vibrant walk within the village, with little tea and coffee shops and restaurants lining the street.

Museums

There are a few museums to visit in town. The De Wet’s Huis Photo Museum next to Market Square showcases photos telling Hermanus’ history and in the Old Harbour, the whale museum houses bones and information regarding our large Walker Bay inhabitants.

Old Harbour

Apart from visiting the museum, the Old Harbour is ideal for fishing, snorkelling, diving and swimming in the small cove, with Bientang’s Cave Restaurant & Wine Bar offering a picturesque ocean view after the activities have left you hungry and thirsty.

The New Harbour

The New Harbour (read about its history) is situated at the end of Westcliff Drive. (Marine Drive becomes Westcliff Drive at the bend when you leave the CBD.)

It harbours (pun intended) three restaurants/bars, as well as the offices of whale boat watching and diving and fishing excursions.

The Station 17  National Sea Rescue Institute building keeps a watchful eye over the harbour.

A tour of the abalone facilities can be booked on weekdays to learn more about this delicacy.

Various companies offer fishing opportunities from The New Harbour.

There is also the option of taking a scheduled/chartered eco or sunset cruise on a 36’ sailing catamaran from the New Harbour.

Picnicking

Picnicking can be done in the gardens at Fernkloof, on the beaches and even on top of the mountain, while watching the sunset.

Most of the wine farms in the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley also have picnic opportunities.

Adventure Activities

The Hemel-en-Aarde Valley also hosts regular adventure activities such as a Zip line, weekly Saturday Park Run, quad biking, cycling and walking are fun day activities for individuals and families to do.

Short Day trips

Shark cage diving is something for the not-so-fainthearted and is done at Kleinbaai (Gansbaai).

A wonderful and informative place to visit is the Panthera Africa Big Cat Sanctuary near Stanford.

Stanford offers trips on various river boats for fun family/group activities.

A visit to the wineries near Stanford, can be combined with tastings/lunch at the cheese farms.

Go see the Klipgat Cave near De Kelders, go up in the lighthouse at Danger Point, visit the African Penguin and Seabird Sanctuary, do shark cage diving at Kleinbaai and/or have an encounter (swimming!) with crocodiles at Afrikanos (near Danger Point).

Drive a bit inland and visit Riviersonderend, Caledon, Genadendal, Greyton, Grabouw, Elgin, or Napier, Bredasdorp, Baardskeerdersbos and Elim. Other great options are Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Montagu, Worcester and Matjiesfontein.

Go horse riding at Karwyderskraal or Pearly Beach and drive a bit further to visit the cave at Waenhuiskrans/Arniston (at low tide), and end your afternoon where the Atlantic and Indian oceans meet at L’Agullas (and visit Struisbaai harbour while you are there), before you head back for a night of fine dining back in Hermanus.

And on another day, go in the other direction and visit the Harold Porter Botanical Gardens in Betty’s Bay, or go sunbathing and swimming at other nearby beaches at Kleinmond, Betty’s Bay, Pringle Bay, Rooiels and Kogelbaai.

Longer Day Trips

With the long days during summer time, day trips to as far as Paternoster are perfect to experience a different place, but be back in Hermanus by dusk, because – let’s face  it – once here, you don’t really want to be away for too long! Consider the following possibilities.

Driving to Cape Town via Clarence Drive through Gordon’s Bay to go up Table mountain. Or shoot past Cape Town to see Bloubergstrand and Melkbosstrand.

Sleep-over Trips Inland

If you absolutely, absolutely must leave Hermanus, take a drive inland and visit Matjiesfontein, Paternoster, L’Agulhas, Stilbaai, Mossel Bay and surroundings, George, Knysna for a night or two. And then come back.

Because, you will always want to come back.

Hermanus Emergency Numbers

Safety Tips

© 2022 Fielies De Kock

Wife. Mom. Blogger. Content writer. Living in Hermanus in the Overberg, South Africa, with a crazy-haired husband and two dogs. Author of a children’s chapter book and a few short reads, and co-author of a writing prompts book with her content writer son, who also has crazy hair.

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What to do in Hermanus and the Overberg

Hermanus – as seen from the Rotary Way

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Hermanus Emergency Numbers

Safety Tips

In and around Hermanus

Accommodation

Find accommodation in Hermanus to fit your needs and then plan your holiday according to the information below. Make sure to come for long enough, because Hermanus and the Overberg have is plenty to do! You will need at least four days for an enjoyable (introductory) visit.

Eating Out

In 2019 Hermanus was designated a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy. Restaurants in Hermanus have exceptional food and those on the Waterfront have breathtaking views.

The children’s playground at the little open-air amphitheatre on the Waterfront lawn offers opportunities for the whole family to enjoy breakfasting, lunching or dining here.

Wine

The wine farms of the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley is the hub of some of the best Pinot Noir the region has to offer.

There are fourteen farms between Hermanus and Caledon to visit for tastings, lunch, picnics and walks, with a Wine Hopper to assist you in not drinking and driving.

Beaches

Hermanus provides plenty opportunity for swimming, surfing, kite surfing (at the estuary at Grotto beach) and sunbathing on its large and small sandy beaches.

Also visit Voëlklip (great surfing), Langbaai, Kammabaai (great surfing), Kwaaiwater/Mosselrvier (picnicking), Onrus (great surfing)

The Cliff Path

Starting at Grotto Beach, the cliff path snakes along the coast for 12,7 km, which makes it a fantastic walk, whether walking as a whole or just taking a short walks. It’s ideal for an early morning or early evening walk from almost wherever you stay in the village.

Benches are placed along the path for enough opportunities to rest. Take snacks and water along, as the sun can be scorching especially during the summer months. Always use sunblock on your walks and wear a hat.

Fernkloof

Hermanus has plenty opportunities for walking. The three dams nestled in the mountains are reachable from Fernkloof, where there are various trails to follow to explore the mountains.

Always walk in groups and do not take dogs on paths where they are not allowed, (because of possible baboon presence). This precaution is for your own safety.

The Hermanus Camino

Hermanus has its own Camino now! So, if you have five days open and fancy a walk, check it out.

Get tips on how to enjoy a safe and healthy holiday in Hermanus here.

The Rotary Way

The view from Rotary Way on the top of the mountain is spectacular and is a good starting point to orientate yourself with a ‘live map’ of the village underneath.

Do not feed the baboons if you encounter any there. If you experience any trouble with them, call the baboon hotline.

Hermanus Golf Course

Hermanus is a proud host of a 27-hole golf course (different course options), with beautiful fynbos, restored wetlands and wildlife to appreciate. There is plenty to keep the rest of the family busy, while Dad spend a few guilt-free hours on the greens.

There are other golf courses in the vicinity as well.

Sports

The Hermanus Sports Club offers squash, tennis and table tennis. Make sure to book in advance. There is also a skateboard park and a gym.

Bicycles can be rented to explore the village and beach.

Kayaking between the old and new harbours can be enjoyed on good weather days.

Extreme sports are popular in the Overberg region and there are plenty of activities to choose from. A local not-to-miss sports event is the annual Walker Bay Outdoor, held at the end of April each year, where young and old can participate.

If you have your own set of Bocce/Petang, you can make use of the court in Swallow Park to play – or you can just enjoy a rest under the trees while walking in town.

Art

Hermanus brags with more than twenty art galleries in the CBD and a few more in the suburbs, as well as in Onrus.

Open-air art installations are placed at various points in town as part of Hermanus FynArts and can be admired at any time. A weeklong annual FynArts event is held in June every year.

The First Fridays Art Walk was extended to an all around the year activity after lockdown, so make sure to plan your trip around a first weekend of the month, because on the first Sunday of the month the Art in the Park exhibition is at the cricket grounds (where the Saturday Country Market is being held).

Our Famous Visitors

While the Southern Right Whales visit Hermanus’ shores between July and November every year, while a few shy local Bryde whales is also observed in the bay from time to time throughout the year.

Other wildlife to check out on and from the land, are the dassies (hyrax), dolphins and penguins, birds and seals.

Penguin sanctuaries can be visited in Kleinbaai and Betty’s Bay.

Markets

Apart from the permanent Old Harbour Market at Market Square in the CBD, there are markets at the Wine Village, High Street, Hermanus Country Market (at the cricket grounds) and the New Harbour Market on Saturday mornings – and also on Wednesday nights during December/January (at the cricket grounds).

The Hermanus NG Kerk (DR Church) has a month-long market during December in the Grobbelaar Hall in town, while St. Peter’s Church has a Saturday morning market in the church garden right through the year.

A Saturday morning drive to surrounding towns provide more options.

Shopping in the CBD

The CBD offers lots of shopping opportunities with specialty and pop-up shops.  

In High Street, shops and buildings are newly renovated and upgraded and the street provides a beautiful and vibrant walk within the village, with little tea and coffee shops and restaurants lining the street.

Museums

There are a few museums to visit in town. The De Wet’s Huis Photo Museum next to Market Square showcases photos telling Hermanus’ history and in the Old Harbour, the whale museum houses bones and information regarding our large Walker Bay inhabitants.

Old Harbour

Apart from visiting the museum, the Old Harbour is ideal for fishing, snorkelling, diving and swimming in the small cove, with Bientang’s Cave Restaurant & Wine Bar offering a picturesque ocean view after the activities have left you hungry and thirsty.

The New Harbour

The New Harbour (read about its history) is situated at the end of Westcliff Drive. (Marine Drive becomes Westcliff Drive at the bend when you leave the CBD.)

It harbours (pun intended) three restaurants/bars, as well as the offices of whale boat watching and diving and fishing excursions.

The Station 17  National Sea Rescue Institute building keeps a watchful eye over the harbour.

A tour of the abalone facilities can be booked on weekdays to learn more about this delicacy.

Various companies offer fishing opportunities from The New Harbour.

There is also the option of taking a scheduled/chartered eco or sunset cruise on a 36’ sailing catamaran from the New Harbour.

Picnicking

Picnicking can be done in the gardens at Fernkloof, on the beaches and even on top of the mountain, while watching the sunset.

Most of the wine farms in the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley also have picnic menus.

Adventure Activities

The Hemel-en-Aarde Valley also hosts regular adventure activities such as a Zip line, weekly Saturday Park Run, quad biking, cycling and walking are fun day activities for individuals and families to do.

Short Day trips

Shark cage diving is something for the not-so-fainthearted and is done at Kleinbaai (Gansbaai).

A wonderful and informative place to visit is the Panthera Africa Big Cat Sanctuary near Stanford.

Stanford offers trips on various river boats for fun family/group activities.

A visit to the wineries near Stanford, can be combined with tastings/lunch at the cheese farms.

Go see the Klipgat Cave near De Kelders, go up in the lighthouse at Danger Point, visit the African Penguin and Seabird Sanctuary, do shark cage diving at Kleinbaai and/or have an encounter (swimming!) with crocodiles at Afrikanos (near Danger Point).

Drive a bit inland and visit Riviersonderend, Caledon, Genadendal, Greyton, Grabouw, Elgin, Napier, Bredasdorp, Baardskeerdersbos, Elim, Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Montagu, Worcester, Matjiesfontein.

Go horse riding at Karwyderskraal or Pearly Beach and drive a bit further to visit the cave at Waenhuiskrans/Arniston (at low tide), and end your afternoon where the Atlantic and Indian oceans meet at L’Agullas (and visit Struisbaai harbour while you are there), before you head back for a night of fine dining back in Hermanus.

And on another day, go in the other direction and visit the Harold Porter Botanical Gardens in Betty’s Bay, or go sunbathing and swimming at other nearby beaches at Kleinmond, Betty’s Bay, Pringle Bay, Rooiels and Kogelbaai.

Longer Day Trips

With the long days during summer time, day trips to as far as Paternoster are perfect to experience a different place, but be back in Hermanus by dusk, because – let’s face  it – once here, you don’t really want to be away for too long! Consider the following possibilities.

Driving to Cape Town via Clarence Drive through Gordon’s Bay to go up Table mountain. Or shoot past Cape Town to see Bloubergstrand and Melkbosstrand.

Sleep-over Trips Inland

If you absolutely must leave Hermanus, take a drive inland and visit Matjiesfontein, Paternoster, L’Agulhas, Stilbaai, Mossel Bay and surroundings, George, Knysna for a night or two. And then come back.

Because, you will always want to come back.

Hermanus Emergency Numbers

Safety Tips

© 2021 Fielies De Kock

Wife. Mom. Blogger. Content writer. Living in Hermanus in the Overberg, South Africa, with a crazy-haired husband and two dogs. Author of a children’s chapter book and a few short reads, and co-author of a writing prompts book with her content writer son, who also has crazy hair.

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Your Guide to a Safe Hermanus Holiday

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Your Guide to a Safe Holiday in Hermanus

Hermanus is looking forward to welcoming holidaymakers back to our town for a well-deserved rest after a weird, challenging and probably life-changing year. Just a request: Please, please, please make sure not to bring an unwanted guest (I’m of course referring about a certain little virus) with you to our town, so that we can limit and eventually stop the spreading of this horrible Covid-19 thing.

Covid-19 Related Information

Make sure not to decrease your personal alertness with regards to the virus while on holiday. Keep us in Hermanus, yourself and your family safe by following the basic protocols. Remember the following:

  • Do not to leave your place of accommodation without a mask.
  • Have extra masks in your car, handbag, beach bag and jacket pockets for use when out and about.
  • Wash your masks every evening and let them dry well – in the sun if possible.
  • Be kind to fellow holidaymakers by practicing safe social distances on beaches, in the streets, in shops and in public areas.
  • Stay inside, away from people when you are sick or feel unwell.
  • In case you get sick and are symptomatic, call a local medical practice and they will advise you accordingly.

Tips for an Injury-free Holiday

As an experienced holiday-goer you know the basics. Here are just a few reminders when preparing for a relaxing and accident and injury-free holiday:

  • The sun in our area is a bit on the mean side, so always use sunblock when going to the beach, going for a hike or even when just going for a stroll on the cliff path or in town. Get after sun soothing cream for those irresponsible moments. Use an umbrella/gazebo when spending extended times on the beach.
  • Always wear a hat when outside in the sun.
  • Beware of the strong currents when swimming/surfing/body boarding at especially Voëlklip, Kammabaai, Mossel River and Onrus beaches. Diligently follow instructions from lifeguards on duty.
  • Be careful when leaving the cliff path to walk on the rocky areas near the sea, as waves can splash high and aggressively and surprise holiday-goers.
  • Be respectful of wildlife on the cliff path. Stay out of the fynbos and do not feed any animals.
  • Always carry water when going for a stroll, exercise or a hike.
  • Bring along a basic first aid with tablets for headache and fever, band aids, antihistamine tablets etc. Also make sure to bring along enough prescription medicine on holiday and have an up-to-date copy of your prescription with you or on the system at the pharmacy in case of an emergency.
  • If you reside on the east side of town, beware of the baboons. Never feed them and keep windows closed when they are in the vicinity. Don’t leave food unattended outside and keep garbage bins firmly closed. Contact the Baboon Hotline (072 028 0008) when experiencing problems.
  • Children:
    • Take extra precautions to teach your little one’s sun-safety.
    • Always watch small children near the water and on the rocks. Don’t let children walk on the rocks (or anywhere else) unattended.
    • Don’t lose sight of children on the beach.
    • Don’t let small children walk alone or let them out of your sight in shops.
  • Cell phones.
    • Keep you cell phone charged when out and about, in case you must make an emergency call.
    • Don’t use your phone while driving.
    • Don’t text while walking on pavements and crossing streets in our town.
    • Don’t take selfies at dangerous places.
    • Don’t turn your back on the water when filming on the rocks when the sea is rough and even when it’s not. Freak waves can occur even when the water is calm.
    • Try using your cell phone less while on holiday and rather enjoy every moment of your rest with your loved ones. Cleanse your soul. Give your mind a rest. Live in the moment.

Tips for Staying out of Crime’s Way

Unfortunately, criminals never go on holiday and Hermanus isn’t exempt from opportunists. Don’t drop your guard. Be alert as if you are still at home. Stay safe, alert, and streetwise by keeping the following in mind:

  • If possible, always move around in groups. Don’t walk alone in Fernkloof, on the cliff path or go alone to the Rotary Way viewpoint on the mountain. Although these places are generally safe most of the time, criminals might be on the lookout for unassuming holiday-goers.
  • When walking on the cliff path, consider carrying a whistle so that you can draw attention to yourself should you land in trouble. The Hermanus Public Protection (HPP) services are on duty daily and will hear when you make a noise. (Say “hi” to these friendly people dressed in brownish uniforms when passing them. They are performing a great service in helping to keep Hermanus safe.)
  • Make sure your young children are always accompanied by at least one adult.
  • When observing poachers, do not confront or interact with them. Rather call law enforcement. If you report them, mention where you saw them. There are place names everywhere alongside the cliff path.
  • Do not confront any criminals yourself. Call law enforcement.
  • If you are unfortunate to become a victim of a crime – even petty, please report it and make a case to the police. No action can be taken if this isn’t done, which means that culprits go free to commit crime again.
  • Don’t run or walk alone after dark.
  • When driving around and leaving your vehicle in a parking lot, do not leave valuables lying around inside the car. Lock them in the trunk, carry it with you or leave it in a safe place at your holiday residence.
  • When having a braai or just sitting on the stoep at night, keep doors locked and make sure purses, wallets, watches, phones, laptops and other valuables aren’t lying around openly. Thieves are on the lookout for opportunities when holidaymakers are relaxed and at their most vulnerable. Keep security lights on at night when kuiering outside.
  • Don’t leave garage doors open for long – even if you are at home or working in the garden.
  • If you are staying in a bed-and-breakfast or hotel, familiarise yourself with their security guidelines and follow it.
  • If renting a self-catering flat or house, make sure that you are informed about the neighbourhood and security system watch and know how the alarm works.
  • Switch on outside lights at night as dark premises encourage criminals to enter without being seen by law enforcement and neighbourhood watch vehicles.
  • Have telephone numbers for emergency services in Hermanus readily on your mobile phones in order to call for help should an emergency arise.
  • Use local official businesses for excursions, tourist attractions and events. Don’t fall for opportunists trying to scam you.
  • Hermanus does not tolerate begging in streets as this only encourages drug usage and other issues. There are various organisations where people can go for help. Be on the lookout for chancers harassing holiday goers.
  • Don’t keep your cell phone/money/wallet in your back pocket.
  • Do not put your handbag on the floor/ground when sitting in a restaurant. Rather keep the handle around your leg or keep it on the seat close to you.
  • Cell phones.
    • Keep you cell phone charged when out and about for in case you must make an emergency call.
    • When in public (walking/restaurants) keep cell phones out of sight. Try not to walk with a cell phone/tablet in your hand in case as it can easily being grabbed by thieves.
    • Don’t keep your child busy with a phone/tablet in public as they make soft targets for criminals.

Bottom line: Don’t become lax in exercising safety and security just because you are on holiday.

Emergency numbers

(Please Note: Do not confuse the 028 Hermanus’ area code with a cell number. The NSRI uses the 082- cell number though.)

We hope you enjoy your time in Hermanus and make such wonderful memories that you want to come back again and again.

A friendly PS: Please make sure to only leave your footprints behind.

Read more about Hermanus and things to do here.

© 2020 Fielies De Kock

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