Swap the hustle and bustle of cape town for a peaceful day of scenic views and a whale watching boat trip. Download this tours pdf brochure and start tour planning offline. Visit pretty hermanus for a rare chance to go whalewatching from the shore. On the way you will visit gordans bay, the harold porter botanical gardens, the hamilton russel wine estate and the fernkloof nature reserve before finally arriving in hermanus. Our whale watching hermanus starts at your cape town hotel, where we pick you up at 9. Cape town whale watching in hermanus and wine tasting. The whale watching boat trip will take about two hours. Visit south africa, take a whale watching vacation to south africa, and enjoy a whale watching trip in south africa. Hermanus whale watching best close encounters, purpose built boat. Hermanus is the only town in the world that has a whale crier officially on duty during the whaling season and this is a popular attraction on whale watching tours in this town.
Your guide will provide commentary about the area en route. Board dreamcatcher our 5 star, custombuilt whale watching vessel. At any time of year, the cape peninsula is home to a bounty of marine mammals with plentiful opportunities to go dolphin and whale watching in cape town. On the whale tour you will drive along the beautiful east coast towards hermanus.
Hermanus about two hours outside of cape town along the garden route, hermanus is famous for its whale watching. Any stay at the twelve apostles luxury hotel can be made even more special with this oneofakind wildlife experience. We recommend this journey to our discerning clients whether it is whale season or not. The cape town whale watching tour starts at your cape town hotel. Watch as whales come within metres of the shores, and join in on the festivities of the annual hermanus whale festival this year held on. The 120 km transfer from cape town to hermanus takes you on the magnificent coastal route along clarence drive, past rugged mountains and sweeping bays.
This town, nestled between mountains and the sea is not only very beautiful but offers some of the best shore based whale watching opportunities in the world. Whale watching tours south africa message board tripadvisor. Spin through the seaside villages of bettys bay and kleinmondwith roundtrip travel from your cape town hotel includedand experience the best of the south african coast. Hermanus whale watching tours the hermanus whale festival in south africa, is held annually to celebrate the return of the southern right whales to the waters of walker bay, our magnificent environment and the arrival of spring. It is a laidback yet thriving town which boasts excellent fishing and a historical old harbour. Further south, the town of hermanus in walker bay on the cape south coast offers possibly the best landbased whalewatching in the world. The southern right whale comes north from antarctica every year between july to november to mate, the following year she comes to calve and the third year she takes a rest. Description of the cape town whale tour in hermanus. Gansbaai is the true gem and the place we find the most eco and ethical local operator who takes you out for a 2hr boat trip to visit the whales. You probably mean feb 2012 and yes it will not be whale season.
Hermanus whale tours, cape town day tours seasonalgroup and private tours available from july to novemberfull day tourpickups and dropoffs at central hotelsviews of false bayexplore the scenic clarence drivepenguins at bettys baylunch and free time in hermanus. When you book a trip with us, the evening before your tour we will contact you or your accommodation to confirm the time of your tour. Whale watching private day tour to gansbaai from cape town. Whale watching tours we travel along the n2 towards sir lowrys pass where you can have a spectacular view of false bay. Cape town discovery is an owner managed tour operation with a distinctly hands on, personable approach and would take great pleasure in introducing you to our beautiful part of the world. On this private wildlife cruise, spot humpback whales, dolphins, and more in their natural habitat with your guide. Spectacular coastline, impressive mountain ranges and an abundance of good wine all lead to the onceina lifetime sighting of southern right whales basking in the warmth of walker bay, between july and november this is hermanus, and there is no better way to experience this than via our private hermanus tour.
Whale watching and marine big 5 tours in south africa. It will really depend on your decision of visiting during the whale time or to spend your time in cape town and visiting other places of interest too. Cape town whale watching in hermanus and a visit of the hemmel en aarde valley. With renowned naturalist guides, our goal is to provide lifeenhancing travel experiences while supporting environmental and wildlife conservation. You will have the option to ride with our bicycles along the coastline with the background of the wonderful landscape of walker bay on the south coast of the western cape. Whale watching tour downhill adventures cape town adventures. From july to december the pods of whales grace the shores of southern africa. This whale watching page is not about driving a car or joining a tour to hermanus to watch whales breach, this page is about the whale sighting right here in cape town that we have witnessed and photographed over the past few years. Join us on a wonderful cape town day trip marine safari that takes us to see the mighty southern wright whale. Tours south africa travel tours south africa tour packages. During the season from july to november whale sightings are.
Cape town whale watching hermanus plus winelands private. Search for southern right whales off the coast of hermanus and enjoy a local winetasting on this fullday. It is a beautiful town with stunning views from the cliff top. Cape town whale watching private tours, options and pricing. The animals can be clearly seen from a scenic clifftop walk, and the town holds a whalewatching festival every september.
Stationed at a prime vantage point, the crier is able to spot whales and then sound his horn to let bystanders know that there are whales in the bay. Whale watching day tour cape town mile by mile tours. Whale watching tours south africa best whale watching in. Whale route watching day coach tours cape town south africa. A daytrip out of cape town to the seaside town of hermanus is definitely worthwhile. Toprated cape town whale watching tours 2020 dolphin tours. Only a two hour drive from cape town, this little town is the heart of the whale route. This whale watching tour is available between the months of june to november when the whales arrive at hermanuss walker bay to breed the town of hermanus is a seaside holiday resort. The focal point or heart of the cape whale coast is the popular seaside resort of hermanus, just a mere 2 hour drive south of cape town. Here are some of our ideas for whale watching between august and november. If you are visiting cape town between july and november and want an exciting experience, book a boatbased whale watching trip departing from simons town. Hermanus offers excellent whale viewing opportunities form the shore or boat.
Whale watching on the scenic cape coast in season malariafree big 5 in madikwe private reserve. You wont waste a moment, as your guide will point out attractions en route such as pringle bay and fernkloof nature reserve. Enjoy a scenic 2hour drive from cape town, explore the natural beauty as we take you to the best whale watching location on the south african coast line. Whale and bird watching what you can expect a typical trip with dyer island cruises.
By clicking on or navigating the site, you agree to our use of cookies. Hermanus whale watching tours cape town private tours. South africa may be known for its big five, but the marine wildlife is just as impressive. Boat based whale watching tour cape town south africa. Boat based whale watching 2hr boat trip cape town south. Best time for whale watching in south africa rhino africa. For the best hermanus whale watching experience, there is no better choice than ivanhoe sea safaris 5yrs consecutive winner of certificate of excellence, and with a proven track record since 1996, the company has established a reputation of offering an unrivaled. Now that you understand a bit more about the whales, where are the best places to see them during whale season. The official conservation travel partner of world wildlife fund, offering custom and small group tours to natures greatest sites. The tour offers you the best of both landbased and boatbased whale watching in the western cape. From july to november the southern right whale comes to breed in the bay near this seaside town, an easy and beautiful drive from cape town. No need to worry about booking your own transport as hotel pickup and dropoff is included. It is illegal to approach within 300 metres of whales in any craft boat, kayak, aircraft and only a few legally permitted boat based whale watching operators in south africa may. Where to go dolphin and whale watching in cape town 12.
Spend 23 hours on a luxury boat with a whale specialist on board and enjoy the possibility of sightings of humpback whales, brydes whales, dolphins, sharks, seals and other sea life. Sep 18, 2017 hermanus, the whale capital, was ranked in the top 12 whale watching locations in the world by the world wildlife fund. You will also have the chance to explore the fishing and holiday town of hermanus at your leisur. Boatbased whale watching, simons town, cape town click on thumbnails to enlarge get up close and personal with the southern right whales on our whale watching boat trip departing from simons town situated 40 minutes from cape town central. Let me make your dreams come true on a 100% personalized tour. Whale watching in south africa home brand south africa. We leave cape town and drive along the picturesque clarens drive, a wellmaintained road that hugs the rugged coastline as it cuts through the steep kogelberg and hottentots. This site uses cookies to improve your experience, to enhance site security and to show you personalized advertising. South africa the best tips for whale watching in south. This whale watching tour is a full day, guided tour from cape town to hermanus.
Tucked between the mountains and the waters of walker bay, you can enjoy spotting the marine big 5 that call this dramatic stretch of coastline home whales, sharks, dolphins, seals and penguins. Only three hours out of cape town, explore the beautiful, diverse and fynbosfilled. Between the months of june to november, southern right whales can be spotted along the coast between cape town and hermanus, hermanus being the best land based viewing point for whale watching. Privately charter the boat, no matter if you are a small family group or a large corporate wishing to charter the boat, we offer this exclusivity all year round for any of our trips whale watching, eco marine watching for the avid photographer or experience our magnificent sunset trip. Cape town is blessed with being the only place in the world where one could quite possibly see a great white shark and a whale on the same boat. Hermanus whale watching best close encounters, purpose. The route traverses several famous protected areas, including the garden route, tsitsikamma national park, and the transkei. The town is uniquely positioned to offer some of the best landbased whalewatching viewing locations in the world. Cape town whale watching south africa whale watching. Return via the scenic seaside villages of hermanus, kleinmond, bettys bay, rooi els. Usually between august and november, the cape whale season is a fantastic time to view large numbers of whales along the coast. These boatbased adventures are a great choice for nature lovers, photographers, families and anyone else who appreciates the beauty of being out at sea. An exciting way to view the magnificent southern right whales that visit the cape each season to breed and calve, this whalewatching tour is guaranteed to be an experience to remember. Whale watching day trip from cape town south africa.
Every year, southern right whales take a vacation in cape waters, treating cape town locals to a display of breaching, fluking, spouting, and spyhopping. Apart from the southern right whales, we are able to view brydes whales, humpback whales and possibly even great white sharks. Take this opportunity to go whale watching from one of the best landbased viewing spots in the world, hermanus. Full day the whale route coach tour from cape town south africa from june to november enjoy a scenic coastal drive and experience the majestic beauty of the southern right whales basking in the warm waters off the hermanus coastline. Whale watching day tour cape town boat and landbased whale watching day tour cape town to hermanus south africa with oceans africa. Besides the whales, we have table mountain, the city centre of cape town, penguins, great white sharks, wine tasting tours, sky diving, paragliding off lions head and so much more to explore. The route passes over sir lowrys pass and onto hermanus and returns via clarence drive and the eastern shore of false bay, which adds to the tours. Wanderers whale watching cape town tour begins with a scenic coastal drive from cape towns city centre, passing through the harbor town gordons bay and the beach hamlet pringle bay, before an optional stop at bettys bay where you will visit the large colony of african penguin at the stony point nature reserve and the harold porter bontanical gardens any option for the nature lover. Southern right whales breed in the waters off hermanus, not far from cape town, every year from july through november.
When it comes to whale watching tours, cape town has some of the very best sea safaris, big 5 boats and opportunities on offer to see whales up close. Private charters whale watching in south africa hermanus. Join gary flynn of cape discovery tours for a full day of whale watching. Table mountain in cape town is an icon of south africa and its over 2. Cape town is the only place that offers the best landbased whale watching in the world, so dont miss this opportunity. The whale route extends from the south of cape town and extends to durban. Whale watching tour cape splendour tours and safaris. Whale watching cape town wanderer day tour and adventure. Enjoy a private day trip to hermanus which is world famous for its abundant sea life including southern right whales in season. The perfect companion for your whale watching trip. South africa is one of the top 10 locations worldwide for whale watching, with exceptional land and boatbased whale viewing from cape town and the garden route to the wild coast, richards bay and st lucia make your way to south africas 2000km long whale coast for a privileged encounter with the largest mammals on earth. Only a 2 hour drive from cape town transport options are available, dyer island cruises offers our guests the potential to see more marine wildlife in one trip, than anywhere else in the country. The high cliffs of the western cape provide an ideal vantage point for the seasonal whale watching of southern right whales and the seaside town of hermanus holds its annual whale festival in september in celebration of all things cetacean.
After breakfast, transfer by road to grootbos private nature reserve where you will spend the next three nights. Enjoy a private day trip to gansbaai that is world famous for the abundant sea life including southern right whales in season. The best time to enjoy whale watching in hermanus is between july and november either from land, by boat or from the air via a. Whale watching full day guided private transfer to gansbaai. Boat based whale watching 2hr boat trip take a 2 hour southern right whale boat base trip and view these gentle giants from the comfort of a purpose built whale viewing vessel, the ivanhoe. Heres what you need to know about whale watching in cape town. Whale watching in cape town for those wanting to see the gentle giants of the ocean, whale watching in cape town can be enjoyed throughout the spring and early summer months. Besides the whales, we have table mountain, the city centre of cape town, penguins, great white sharks, wine tasting tours, sky diving, paragliding off lions head and so.
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