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. 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. Return via the scenic seaside villages of hermanus, kleinmond, bettys bay, rooi els. During the season from july to november whale sightings are. Join gary flynn of cape discovery tours for a full day of whale watching. Hermanus whale watching best close encounters, purpose. 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. Southern right whales breed in the waters off hermanus, not far from cape town, every year from july through november. Now that you understand a bit more about the whales, where are the best places to see them during whale season. 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. Hermanus offers excellent whale viewing opportunities form the shore or boat. Visit south africa, take a whale watching vacation to south africa, and enjoy a whale watching trip in south africa. Only three hours out of cape town, explore the beautiful, diverse and fynbosfilled.
Board dreamcatcher our 5 star, custombuilt whale watching vessel. Whale watching cape town wanderer day tour and adventure. 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. Tours south africa travel tours south africa tour packages. Here are some of our ideas for whale watching between august and november. 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. 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. The tour offers you the best of both landbased and boatbased whale watching in the western cape. Cape town whale watching south africa whale watching. 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. Later, head out on a 2hour boat trip in search of southern right whales. 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. 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.
Download this tours pdf brochure and start tour planning offline. No need to worry about booking your own transport as hotel pickup and dropoff is included. Let me make your dreams come true on a 100% personalized tour. Cape town whale watching in hermanus and a visit of the hemmel en aarde valley. Whale watching tours south africa best whale watching in.
Any stay at the twelve apostles luxury hotel can be made even more special with this oneofakind wildlife experience. 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. Boat based whale watching 2hr boat trip cape town south. We recommend this journey to our discerning clients whether it is whale season or not. You probably mean feb 2012 and yes it will not be whale season. Cape town whale watching hermanus whale watching in hermanus and wine estates full day private tour. On this private wildlife cruise, spot humpback whales, dolphins, and more in their natural habitat with your guide.
Whale watching tours south africa message board tripadvisor. 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. Cape town is the only place that offers the best landbased whale watching in the world, so dont miss this opportunity. 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. 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. Cape town whale watching hermanus plus winelands private.
You wont waste a moment, as your guide will point out attractions en route such as pringle bay and fernkloof nature reserve. Boat based whale watching tour cape town south africa. A daytrip out of cape town to the seaside town of hermanus is definitely worthwhile. 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 best close encounters, purpose built boat. Whale watching and marine big 5 tours in south africa. Best time for whale watching in south africa rhino africa. Visit pretty hermanus for a rare chance to go whalewatching from the shore. The official conservation travel partner of world wildlife fund, offering custom and small group tours to natures greatest sites. 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. Table mountain in cape town is an icon of south africa and its over 2.
Sep 18, 2017 hermanus, the whale capital, was ranked in the top 12 whale watching locations in the world by the world wildlife fund. Whale and bird watching what you can expect a typical trip with dyer island cruises. 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. South africa may be known for its big five, but the marine wildlife is just as impressive. It is a beautiful town with stunning views from the cliff top. Swap the hustle and bustle of cape town for a peaceful day of scenic views and a whale watching boat trip. Whale watching in south africa home brand south africa. 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. South africa the best tips for whale watching in south. 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.
Whale watching tour cape splendour tours and safaris. 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. You will also have the chance to explore the fishing and holiday town of hermanus at your leisur. This whale watching tour is a full day, guided tour from cape town to hermanus. 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.
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. Whale route watching day coach tours cape town south africa. 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. 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. Whale watching private day tour to gansbaai from cape town. 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. 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. Take this opportunity to go whale watching from one of the best landbased viewing spots in the world, hermanus.
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. With renowned naturalist guides, our goal is to provide lifeenhancing travel experiences while supporting environmental and wildlife conservation. Our hermanus whale tours usually start between 8 and 9am with pickups from your hotel within cape town city centre or immediate surrounds and you can expect to be back at your hotel between 6 and 7pm. The perfect companion for your whale watching trip. Join us on a wonderful cape town day trip marine safari that takes us to see the mighty southern wright whale. 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. Further south, the town of hermanus in walker bay on the cape south coast offers possibly the best landbased whalewatching in the world. Whale watching full day guided private transfer to.
After breakfast, transfer by road to grootbos private nature reserve where you will spend the next three nights. Hermanus ivanhoe sea safaris, operating since 1996 is regarded as one of the leading boatbased whale watching operators near hermanus in south africa, and we are fortunate to hold the most exclusive permit in walker bay off the cliffs of. By clicking on or navigating the site, you agree to our use of cookies. From cape town and the lush rolling hills of the cape winelands, to safari game drives in the karoo and whale watching from hermanus, this unforgettable. 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. Hermanus whale watching tours cape town private tours. It is a laidback yet thriving town which boasts excellent fishing and a historical old harbour. Our whale watching hermanus starts at your cape town hotel, where we pick you up at 9. Whale watching tour downhill adventures cape town adventures.
Enjoy a private day trip to gansbaai that is world famous for the abundant sea life including southern right whales in season. Whale watching day trip from cape town south africa. 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. Private charters whale watching in south africa hermanus. 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. 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. 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. 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 whale route extends from the south of cape town and extends to durban. The whale watching boat trip will take about two hours. The cape town whale watching tour starts at your cape town hotel. Only a two hour drive from cape town, this little town is the heart of the whale route. Your guide will provide commentary about the area en route.
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. 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. Where to go dolphin and whale watching in cape town 12. Every year, southern right whales take a vacation in cape waters, treating cape town locals to a display of breaching, fluking, spouting, and spyhopping. Description of the cape town whale tour in hermanus. Apart from the southern right whales, we are able to view brydes whales, humpback whales and possibly even great white sharks. These boatbased adventures are a great choice for nature lovers, photographers, families and anyone else who appreciates the beauty of being out at sea. Whale watching full day guided private transfer to gansbaai.
Whale watching day tour cape town mile by mile tours. 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. 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. Search for southern right whales off the coast of hermanus and enjoy a local winetasting on this fullday. Toprated cape town whale watching tours 2020 dolphin tours. From july to december the pods of whales grace the shores of southern africa. The town is uniquely positioned to offer some of the best landbased whalewatching viewing locations in the world. Whale watching tours we travel along the n2 towards sir lowrys pass where you can have a spectacular view of false bay. 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.
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. Hermanus about two hours outside of cape town along the garden route, hermanus is famous for its whale watching. Usually between august and november, the cape whale season is a fantastic time to view large numbers of whales along the coast. 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. Cape town whale watching in hermanus and wine tasting. The route traverses several famous protected areas, including the garden route, tsitsikamma national park, and the transkei. This site uses cookies to improve your experience, to enhance site security and to show you personalized advertising. On the whale tour you will drive along the beautiful east coast towards hermanus. 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. 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. 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. 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.
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