Take this opportunity to go whale watching from one of the best landbased viewing spots in the world, hermanus. Whale watching tours cape town spend a full day in hermanus to see the majestic southern right whales play in the lagoon, while also exploring other attactions along the way. Whale watching tour to hermanus between june and november each year, southern right whales come close in shore to walker bay to calve and nurse their young. 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.
Combine two of south africas top activities, whale watching and winetasting, in a single 9hour tour 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. Dec 25, 2016 in cape town itself, you can see them from the road along the false bay coast, and theyre distinctly visible on the western seaboard if you get high enough on the scenic coastal victoria road. Boat based whale watching tour cape town south africa. 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. Your guide will provide commentary about the area en route. 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 full day whale watching tour will also allow you to enjoy a scenic coastal drive, visit charming towns and see points of interest along the way. Cape town whale watching private tours, options and pricing. This full day, private tour is one of the best ways of experiencing the breathtaking beauty of the cape coastline and ticking off one of the classic bucket list items when visiting cape town. Whale watching tour cape town hermanus gansbaai whale and dolphin watching tour.
Hermanus, referred to as the whale watching capital of the world, receives thousands of cape town tourists spending the day to experience these creatures. Cape town whale watching south africa whale watching. On this whale and cheetah tour, we pick you up from your hotel in cape town and head out of the city past the vast residential area of khayelitsha. When whales migrate to beautiful hermanus to mate and calve it is the job of the whale crier the only one in the world.
Every year, southern right whales take a vacation in cape waters, treating cape town locals to a display of breaching, fluking, spouting, and spyhopping. 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 in south africa home brand south africa. On the whale tour you will drive along the beautiful east coast towards hermanus. 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. On the way you will visit gordans bay, the harold porter botanical gardens, the hamilton russel wine estate and the fernkloof nature. Travel to hermanus to see right whales off the coast or upgrade your tour with an optional whalewatching cruise. Cape town to cape agulhas stellenbosch, franschhoek. Combine two of south africas top activities, whalewatching and winetasting, in a single 9hour tour from cape town. Be sure you dont miss the most amazing whale watching tours that.
Visit pretty hermanus for a rare chance to go whalewatching from the shore. Our whale watching tours are supplied by 3 handpicked travel operators in cape town. Southern right charters depart from hermanus, the heart of the cape whale coast. Please go ahead and click on the link for further details and booking procedures. South africa may be known for its big five, but the marine wildlife is just as impressive. Cape town whale watching in hermanus and wine tasting. Search for southern right whales off the coast of hermanus and enjoy a local winetasting on this fullday.
Your support will go a long way in helping tour operators worldwide get. Our africa travels go to namibia, botswana, zimbabwe to mozambique. 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. Shark cage diving with marine dynamics shark tours. Board dreamcatcher our 5 star, custombuilt whale watching vessel. Set between mountains and the sea, hermanus is not only very striking but offers some of the greatest land based opportunities for whale watching in. Whale watching cape town wanderer day tour and adventure. Tour guides and drivers tipping on tour is neither expected nor compulsory, however, should you wish to tip, the recommended tip is usually r10 per person on a day tour and r15 per person per day on multiday tours.
Approximately an hour and a half away from cape town is the seaside town of hermanus. A typical whale watching day tour to hermanus will start your day travelling to gordons bay from cape town and make our way to bettys bay via sir clarence drive which is a beautiful coastal drive where we will end up stopping to see the penguins at stoney point. Whale watching tour downhill adventures cape town adventures. 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. Travel to hermanus to see right whales off the coast or upgrade your tour with an optional whale watching cruise. Whale watching trips in cape town whale viewing trips. Tripadvisor whale watching tour from cape town provided. Hermanus, a small seaside town two hours from cape town, is the whale watching capital of the world.
A popular holiday destination for tourists and locals alike, hermanus is hailed as offering the best land based whale watching in the world. Hermanus about two hours outside of cape town along the garden route, hermanus is famous for its whale watching. This project is aimed at raising peoples awareness of the plight of the much endangered cheetah in. Check out our deal on this whale watching tour from cape town. Enjoy a private day trip to hermanus which is world famous for its abundant sea life including southern right whales in season. Following an optional whale watching cruise own expense, delve into the pretty hemel en aarde valley home to fertile vineyards. Download this tours pdf brochure and start tour planning offline. This is private tour to hermanus including boat trip. Every year, southern right whales take a vacation in cape waters, treating cape town locals to a display of breaching, fluking, spouting, and spy hopping. Whalewatching tour in cape town south africa viewing the. The town is uniquely positioned to offer some of the best landbased whalewatching viewing locations in. This tour takes us through some of the capes most breathtaking valleys and coastal road. 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.
Simply enjoy the beautiful scenery and award winning wines and combine it with land based whale watching or a cruise around walker bay to get up close to the majestic creatures. You will depart cape town, for a 2hr journey to hermanus. Return via the scenic seaside villages of hermanus, kleinmond, bettys bay, rooi els. Another option on the whale watching tour is to visit the cheetah outreach program in the strand. With endless sealife to spot, this tour is one of the best things to do on a cape holiday. 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. 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. This whale watching tour is a full day, guided tour from cape town to hermanus. This whale watching tour is a full day, guided tour rrom cape town to hermanus. All inclusive price for this 2 day tour includes the following items and activities. 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. We specialise in private guided tours of cape town, cape point, the cape wine route, the garden route and selected overland safari tours.
The start time from cape town may be early for the hermanus whale watching tour as the boat captain will set the launch time the afternoon before depending on the tides as well as the weather conditions. Description of the cape town whale tour in hermanus. It is a laidback yet thriving town which boasts excellent fishing and a historical old harbour. Above are the details of our standard cape town whale tours. Generally between june and december over hundreds of southern right whales come here to calve, mate and frolic each year. Whale watch tour from cape town with transfers tour. During the season from july to november whale sightings are guaranteed. The perfect companion for your whale watching trip. Southern right whales breed in the waters off hermanus, not far from cape town, every year from july through november. Whale watching day trip from cape town south africa.
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. Its 14,000ha area offers a wonderful view of the ocean. Hermanus whale watching best close encounters, purpose built boat. If you want to experience south africas incredible marine wildlife for yourself, dont hesitate to get in touch. Hermanus whale watching tours cape town private tours.
Absolute breathtaking views i always loved cape town but this tour just made me love cape town even more. This unique tour offers the motorcycle enthusiast the best of both worlds. Cape town whale watching whale watching in hermanus, cape town. Taste local wines in the hemel en aarde valley, then visit sir lowry. 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. Discover the whale route from cape town to hermanus african. This whale watching tour is available between the months of june to november when the whales arrive at hermanuss walker bay to breed.
Whale watching trips usually include sightings of seals, dolphins, penguins and other seabirds. Toprated cape town whale watching tours 2020 dolphin tours. Whale watching and marine wildlife tours dyer island cruises. Hermanus whale watching tour full day africa explore. Southern right charters offers boatbased whale watching tours from the new harbour in.
Whale watching ganbsaai tours day trips near cape town. We share news and blog articles from across our various wildlife tours and marine big 5 adventures. About an hours drive from cape town is hermanus, which also offers excellent whale watching and a further half an hour east of that is the little town of gansbaai with equally good, arguably better, whale watching. It offers a great view over the city all the way down to the cape of good hope. A daytrip out of cape town to the seaside town of hermanus is definitely. The 10 happiest countries to live in the world 2019 seen as the worlds safest countries duration. South africa the best tips for whale watching in south. Only a two hour drive from cape town, this little town is the heart of the whale route. Whale watching tours south africa best whale watching in sa. Cape town and whale watching package tours included.
Hermanus whale cruise, whale coast adventure hotspots2c. Whale watching private day tour to gansbaai from cape town. 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. Further south, the town of hermanus in walker bay on the cape south coast offers possibly the best landbased whalewatching in the world. The 120 km transfer from cape town to hermanus takes you on a magnificent coastal drive past rugged mountains and sweeping bays. Discover the roads between the cape winelands toward the tranquil overberg region as you journey like a local on this tantalising day. Overberg explore walker bay with 3 reputable operators. Whale watching and marine wildlife tours at dyer island cruises, we pride ourselves on being able to cater to every taste and every age. Cape towns seas are teeming with life, including some of the biggest creatures on earth.
The 120 km transfer from cape town to hermanus takes you on a magnificent coastal drive. 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. Here are some of our ideas for whale watching between august and november. Stationed at a prime vantage point, the crier is able to spot whales and then sound his horn. Embark on a private whale watching tour including hotelpick up from anywhere in cape town and travel to the town of hermanus, one of the best places in south africa to view the ma. 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 watching in south africa southern right charters. 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. It forms the centre of the cape whale route and is surrounded by a conservation area. 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. Times are tough for the travel community right now. Capetownsouthafrica tour whale watching private tour. Now that you understand a bit more about the whales, where are the best places to see them during whale season.
Heres what you need to know about whale watching in cape town. Whale route watching day coach tours cape town south africa. This colony is bigger than boulders and quite spectacular. Best time for whale watching in south africa rhino africa. Whether youre a wildlife enthusiast or just enjoying south africas natural wonders, we have something for you. 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. The cape town whale watching tour starts at your cape town hotel. The driverguide told us we would drive along the scenic route to hermanus. On arrival in hermanus you will do a 23 hour boast based whale watching trip. 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. Private use of ac vehicle with qualified driverfield guide all fuel, insurances etc included.
Whale watching in cape town, whale watching tour cape. Whale watching full day guided private transfer to gansbaai. 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. 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.
Table mountain in cape town is an icon of south africa and its over 2. The whale watching boat trip will take about two hours. This tour includes return transfers from your hotel in cape town. R1800 for private transfer to gansbaai from cape town airport return to cape town people additional. From july to december the pods of whales grace the shores of southern africa.
Enjoy the marine life of the western cape coastline as you sail across the water at gansbaai. During summer season tourists and locals enjoy the numerous blue flag beaches and great seafood restaurants. Whale watching tour cape splendour tours and safaris. 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.
Marvel at the beautiful scenery around the city of cape town as we windread more. Pickup and dropoff from your accommodation in and around cape town, private guidedriver, drive down whale route, hermanus town. Spin along the coast to the fishing village of hermanus with a guide and watch for right whales breaching the waves. 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. The ultimate guide to whale watching in hermanus cape town. Hermanus is famous for being one of the best landbased whale watching spots in the world. Apart from the southern right whales, we are able to view brydes whales, humpback whales and possibly even great white sharks. Discover the best of the south african scenery on this 9hour winetasting and whale watching tour from cape town.
Later, head out on a 2hour boat trip in search of southern right whales. Hermanus whale watching best close encounters, purpose. It can be reached by cable car and is good for a hiking trip. From helicopter sightseeing flights to wine tours, we offer many day trips as well as exteneded excursions. Visit the cape of good hope, table mountain or botanical garden of kirstenbosch with us.
Captain jacks hermanus whale watching tours contact. This tour will only be available during the whale season june november on the whale tour you will drive along the beautiful east coast towards hermanus. Winetasting and whalewatching tour from cape town 2020. The tour offers you the best of both landbased and boatbased whale watching in the western cape. Enjoy a private day trip to gansbaai that is world famous for the abundant sea life including southern right whales in season. This nature reserve hosts 1,400 different species of flowers, that is to say almost as much as in ireland. Experience shark cage diving in gansbaai and whale watching in hermanus. The coastal town of hermanus lies between the fynboscovered mountains and the waves of the atlantic and is said to be the worlds best landbased whale watching spot best from august november. The hermanus coastline is known for its best whale watching in the world. Wanderers whale watching cape town tour begins with a scenic coastal drive from cape town s city centre, passing. Usually between august and november, the cape whale season is a fantastic time to view large numbers of whales along the coast. Start with a morning pickup from your accommodation in cape town.
The protection of whales in south africa has shown that. With tour prices ranging from 5 usd to 37,695 usd and tour durations varying from 1. For private tours, r50 per person per halfday tour and r80 per person per day for a fullday tour. We were picked up in cape town, it had been raining over night and it was a overcast morning. For much of the year, from june to december, thousands of southern right and humpback whales visit the waters around hermanus. Cape town is the only place that offers the best landbased whale watching in the world, so dont miss this opportunity. Capetownsouthafrica tour hermanus whale and wine tour. The southern right whales come as close as 50 metres to the shore and are known to breach, lobtail, spyhop and court in. Observe the whales a few metres from the shore from the worlds most exciting whale watch venue in hermanus an experience to be treasured. The best time to see these beautiful mammals is between july and november. Compilation of footage taken during the 2017 whale season in hermanus, south africa. Join us on a wonderful cape town day trip marine safari that takes us to see the mighty southern wright whale. Whether youre watching from the shoreline, or taking a cruise across the bay, seeing southern right whales breaching is an absolute delight. Let me make your dreams come true on a 100% personalized tour.
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. A daytrip out of cape town to the seaside town of hermanus is definitely worthwhile. We booked the hermanus whale watching tour with african eagle day tours. After the whale watchine in hermanus, on your way back to cape town, dont miss the fernkloof nature reserve. Cape town and whale tour budget packages ashanti travel. A visit to the stony point penguin colony is a great stop on the whale watching tour. Apart from the spectacular whale watching near cape town, you are also very likely to spot sharks, seals, penguins, and dolphins too. 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 and bird watching what you can expect a typical trip with dyer island cruises.
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