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- Destinations
- Africa
- South Africa
- Cape Town
- Hermanus
Hermanus
Locals and international visitors alike make the pilgrimage
south of Cape Town to Hermanus, just a few hours' drive down the
coast. The town is known for its whale watching, as Southern Right
Whales migrate through the area to nearby Walker Bay. There are
also opportunities to view other wildlife, including dolphins,
seals, penguins, and Great White Sharks. While its most popular
attraction is offshore, the town itself offers much to do, from
browsing shops and restaurants in the quaint downtown area to
venturing further afield to wine farms and beaches and neighbouring
towns like Stanford, Gansbaai, and Caledon. Active pursuits include
horseback riding, quadbiking, hiking, sandboarding, mountain
biking, kayaking and zip lines.
Information & Facts
Language
South Africa has 11 official languages, including
Afrikaans, English, Xhosa, Zulu and Sotho. English is widely
spoken.
Money
South Africa's currency is the Rand (ZAR), which is divided into
100 cents. Money can be exchanged at banks, bureaux de change and
the larger hotels. ATMs are widely available (there is a daily
limit for cash withdrawals) and major international credit cards
are widely accepted, except in petrol stations where cash is
required. Visitors should be vigilant when drawing cash from ATMs,
as con artists are known to operate there. Travellers cheques and
some foreign currencies are accepted at larger hotels and shops,
but commission is charged, otherwise all commercial banks will
exchange them.
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