Road Trip
Cape Town to Hermanus (Whale Coast)
The shortest big-scenery drive out of Cape Town — over Sir Lowry's Pass to the whale-watching coast, with a shark-diving and farm-village detour.
1.5 hours direct; a full day with stops120 kmBest: Either; out-and-back from Cape Town
Our take
The easiest coastal day out of Cape Town — and the best land-based whale watching on the planet in season.
What's worth stopping for
Not everything along the route — only what's worth sacrificing vacation time for.
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