This is Jock

Meet Jock, he lives at Hermanus Backpackers For those who’ve not yet been to stay with us here at Hermanus Backpackers, please let me introduce Jock – he’s a four year old Staffordshire, THE most adorable mutt you’ll ever meet.  But if you don’t want him to lavish you with attention all night, NO NOT …

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Sea Sickness fears? Fear No More!!

We have the cure for motion sickness or sea sickness (sea sickness cure) Hayley Van Der Walt shares her secrets…. well, NOT ALL of Them!! That’s just a scary thought! This article – as posted on ezinearticles.com gives away a secret many aren’t aware of!! Are you sick of getting sick?  Is sea sickness holding …

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Cure for sea-sickness!!

Hermanus Backpackers has Cure for sea-sickness! By Hayley Van der Walt, Hermanus Backpackers & Great White Shark Diving Are you sick of getting sick?  Is sea sickness holding you back from adventures on the high seas?  You want to sail, go shark cage diving, kayaking with whales and scenic boat trips, but just know that …

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Nothing is perfect and neither are we!

But… DAMN WE’RE HOT!!! TRAVELLER REVIEWS ON TRIPADVISOR “Best Backpackers we stayed in” Reviewed November 10, 2012 This was the best backpackers we stayed at in South Africa. We stayed in the satellite house around the corner from the regular backpackers. This house is clearly set aside for quiet couples and families and it was …

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Shark Diving South Africa: Shame, poor humans… by The Shark

Shark Diving South Africa: Shame, poor humans… by The Shark  

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Humpback Whales in our Bay!

Humpback Whales in Walker Bay

Humpback Whales sighted in Walker Bay What a weekend for whale sightings, the usual Southern Right Whales were joined by a few Humpback Whales too – always a pleasure to see them here in Walker Bay!

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Whale Festival in Hermanus

Hermanus Whale Festival Celebrating the arrival of Spring and the Southern Right Whales to Walker Bay, Hermanus – running from 28th Sept to 1st Oct.   ECO exhibitions, live music, markets, food, entertainment and various activities – Hermanus is known as The Best Land Based Whale Watching in the World – so it won’t cost …

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Kayaking in Hermanus Whale Reserve…

Dolphins in the Whale Reserve Going sea kayaking in Walker Bay Whale Sanctuary (Hermanus) might mean seeing more than just whales!  These dolphins stayed and played with Herman and Riaan for 30 minutes.   Hermanus has the best land based whale watching in the world, but the view of sea level can sometimes be more …

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National Braai Day at Hermanus Backpackers….

Every day is braai day! There’s even a few veggies joining us tonight – everyone else is getting 250grm rump steak (except the non meat eaters, who are getting special butternut pumpkin with soy stir-fry & cheese) – the fire is roaring, the beers are flowing, the evening is perfect – the backpackers is full …

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4×4 Off-Roading Driving in South Africa

Check the tides for beach driving if you don’t want to get wet feet! Off-Road Driving Near Hermanus If you’ve hired or purchased a 4×4 vehicle for your travels in South Africa, there are some amazing places to explore.  Just 45 minutes from Hermanus Backpackers is De Plaat nature reserve near Gansbaai – The Great White …

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