Every year, Southern Right whales return to the sheltered waters of Walker Bay to calve and mate, and this whale watching tour takes you to Hermanus to see them. Recognized by the WWF as one of the 12 best whale watching destinations in the world, Hermanus offers some of the finest land based whale watching anywhere, with whales often seen close to the rocks below the cliff tops. With an optional boat trip to get even closer.
Time: 8 hours
Season: June to November
Pickup: Cape Town and surrounds
Tour Description
The whale watching tour starts with pickup from your Cape Town accommodation, followed by a scenic 1.5 hour drive through the mountains and seaside towns to Hermanus. Along the way, the route passes sandy, pristine beaches and beautiful landscapes, with plenty to take in before reaching the coast.
Hermanus is a charming seaside town, full of character and known as the whale watching capital of South Africa. Each year, Southern Right whales migrate from Antarctic waters to Walker Bay to calve and mate, and during the season, mothers and their calves can often be seen playing, breaching, and resting in the bay.
Hermanus is spoiled for choice when it comes to viewpoints. The town's 12 km Cliff Path runs along the coast, offering vantage points above the bay, and the town even has an official whale crier who blows a kelp horn to announce sightings. For those wanting to get closer, an optional boat trip is also available. With a bit of luck, dolphins and seals may also make an appearance along the coast.
After capturing the whale sightings and enjoying some sightseeing around the town, the tour returns to Cape Town.
Itinerary
Start: 06h30 – 07h30
- Pick up from accommodation
- 1.5 hour scenic drive through the mountains and seaside towns
- Arrive in Hermanus, home to the Southern Right whales
- Wander the cliff tops and beautiful coastal landscapes
- Whale watching from shore or by boat
Finish: 17h00
- Drop off at accommodation
Meeting
A guide will collect you at your accommodation on the morning of the tour.
Highlights
- Watch Southern Right whales in Walker Bay, one of the world’s top whale watching destinations.
- Land based whale watching from the clifftop viewpoints of Hermanus.
- Optional boat trip for an even closer encounter.
- See mothers and calves playing and breaching in the bay.
- A scenic 1.5 hour drive through mountains and seaside towns.
- Chance to spot dolphins and seals along the coast.
Included
- Transport
- Tour guide
- Land based whale watching
- Boat excursion (surcharge)
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Private Tour
Duration: 8 hours. Watch Southern Right whales in Hermanus, with an optional boat trip. Season: June to November.
| Price | $ 118per person |
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