Accommodation at Abalone Guest Lodge, Western Cape, South Africa

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Accommodation at Abalone Guest Lodge, Western Cape, South Africa

ABALONE GUEST LODGE - HERMANUS:
An unusually artistic and unique guest house situated midway between the town centre and the beautiful white beaches of Hermanus.

Luxurious guesthouse in Hermanus
Individually decorated rooms
Beautiful white-sand beaches
Whale watching

Abalone Lodge is easily accessible from the Main Rd, and thanks to the well-known scenic cliff path to the front, is a unique whale-watching spot.

ROOMS:
All our rooms are en-suite with panoramic sea and mountain views. Each room is individually appointed with original South African art and decor. All our rooms have private balconies or patios.

Most Rooms are twin bedded. Room 1 and Six can be made up into King size beds on request. All rooms are en-suite and have Satellite TV's, telephones, email and fax, under floor heating, personalised linen, heated towel rails, tea coffee facilities.

ACTIVITIES:
Hermanus is built along the shores of Walker Bay near the Southern most tip of Africa. Magnificent mountains watch over the town which is home of the Southern Right Whale. Nature lovers from all over the world visit Hermanus to view these magnificent creatures from the best land based whale watching destination in the world.

The unique and most exciting feature of this area is the abundance in marine mammals in the bay which is flanked by two marine nature reserves and therefore rich in food for the resident whales and dolphins.

QUICK INFORMATION:
About 150 whales visit Hermanus between July and December every year and come to within 10 meters of the shore.

An adult whale can be up to 15.5 meters long and weigh up to 60 tons.
Hermanus offers the best land based whale watching in the world.

NEARBY FACILITIES INCLUDE:
- Scuba Diving - Golf Abseiling - 4X4 Trails - Paragliding - Horse riding - Walking Trails	- Hiking Trails - Arts and Crafts - Whale Cruises - Sea Kayaking - Wine Route - Over 65 Restaurants

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HERMANUS:
Hermanus is built along the shores of Walker Bay near the Southern most tip of Africa. Magnificent mountains watch over the town which is home of the Southern Right Whale. Nature lovers from all over the world visit Hermanus to view these magnificent creatures from the best land based whale watching destination in the world.

Each year between June and December, Hermanus becomes home to a large number of Southern Right Whales. They flock to the shores of the Western Cape to mate and calve, but more importantly, to awe spectators.

Hermanus has become known for being the best place in the world to do land based whale watching. With a 12 kilometer stretch of cliff paths, visitors can enjoy the scenic beauty of the village, while being entertained by the antics of these giants of the sea. Whales can sometimes be seen from as close as five meters from the rocky cliffs.

Interpretative signboards, providing visitors with essential information on the Southern Right whales can be found at various points between Grotto (Blue Flag) Beach and the New Harbour.

Although the season starts in June, the peak whale season, with sightings virtually guaranteed on a daily basis, is from August until the end of October. Most calves are born during August and September, with the whale population peaking during October.

For the past few years a couple of Tour Operators were granted licenses to take whale watchers out on the sea. Strict regulations prevent boat based operators from venturing closer than 50m to the whales. This doesn't seem to be deterring the whales though; there are regular reports of them making unannounced appearances very close to the boats.

The Worlds only Whale Crier:
Hermanus also houses the worlds only Whale Crier, Wilson Salukazana, who patrols the streets and cliff paths, alerting everyone to the whereabouts of the whales by blowing on his kelp horn. Different horn "codes" refer to different points along the coastline where whales have been spotted. The key to these codes is found on the sandwich board he wears as part of his outfit.

From June to November, the Whale Crier can be found doing his rounds along the coastline between 10:00-16:00 daily. During this time, he can also be contacted for up to date information on sightings, cell: 073 214 6949. For the rest of the year Wilson works at the Hermanus Tourism office, where he can be contacted for interviews or public appearances.