Full Day Hermanus Whale Watching

Overview

From June to December each year, a spectacular natural event unfolds along the Hermanus coastline—the arrival of Southern Right Whales. These majestic creatures come to enjoy the warmer waters, creating an unforgettable experience for visitors to Cape Town.

This full-day whale watching and sightseeing tour offers more than just whale sightings. It takes you along the scenic coastal route led by a knowledgeable, registered guide, passing through the picturesque seaside towns of Gordon’s Bay, Pringle Bay, and Betty’s Bay. Along the way, you’ll have the opportunity to explore Harold Porter Botanical Garden, Fernkloof Nature Reserve, the Eglin region, and Sir Lowry’s Pass, all while soaking in the breathtaking surroundings.

The highlight of the tour is, of course, witnessing the whales playfully enjoying the warm waters. For a closer look, you can opt for an additional boat ride to observe these gentle giants up close.

This tour is a perfect choice for those looking to experience Cape Town’s natural wonders and scenic beauty in a truly unique way.

Tour Highlights

  • Watch the Southern Right Whales bask in the warm waters of the Hermanus coastline
  • Be guided through the charming seaside towns of Gordon’s bay, Pringle Bay, and Betty’s Bay
  • Enjoy the ride past highlights like Harold Porter Botanical Gardens and the Fernkloof Nature Reserve
  • Benefit from complimentary pick-up and drop-off at any hotel in Cape Town and the surrounding area

What’s included

  • Registered tour guide
  • Entrance fee to Harold Porter Botanical Gardens
  • Pick-up and drop-off from any hotel in Cape Town and surrounding area
  • Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle

What’s not included

  • Gratuities
  • Lunch
  • Optional boat trip in Hermanus (R1200 per adult)

Tour Plan

Itinerary

This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Bo-kaap, Cape Town Central South Africa

Bo Kaap is an historical area in Cape Town initially established by the Dutch, where emancipated slaves were settled in 1834. Currently the area houses a large cultural diversity predominantly the Coloured community, most originating from Indian, Malaysian, Java and Indonesian descents.

Duration: 15 minutes

Pass By: Clifton, Clifton, Camps Bay, Western Cape

Clifton is a vibrant luxurious neighborhood famously attributed with its exotic beaches. The area is famously known to be used for international filming and productions. In addition, it’s been known to House the Rich and Famous of the world.

Pass By: Camp's Bay Beach, Victoria Road Parking: what3words ///nibs.mazelike.swaying, Camps Bay 8005 South Africa

Camps Bay mimics Miami Florida. The area is rich and vibrant decorated with multitude of fashion houses, rich in beach wear restaurants , and a beautiful ocean front.

Stop At: Hout Bay, Hout Bay, Western Cape

Hout Bay, established mid 1600, as an old fishing village. It’s a small vibrant community mainly by the coloured community, with a an diverse craft market, optional is a trip to experience Seal Islands. There’s a boat trip also optional, and a visit to the World of Birds hosting over 3000 species, excellent excursions.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Chapman's Peak Drive, Hout Bay Road Between Noordhoek and Hout Bay, 7872 South Africa

Experience the 114 curves and 9km drive of one of the world's most scenic and majestic drives - Chapman's Peak. Hop off at one of the many picnic spots where you can enjoy and take photographs of the breathtaking views of the rugged cliffs, the beaches, the ocean, whales and dolphins!

Duration: 15 minutes

Pass By: Noordhoek, Noordhoek, Western Cape

The eights- kilometer stretch of white sand from noordhoek to kommetjie provides fine walking,kite-flying and horse- ridding, with stupendous view of Chapman’s peak. Some good restaurants and farm stalls in the rural and wooded noordhoek area make for a pleasant outing.

Stop At: Cape Point Ostrich Farm, M65, Main Road, Cape Point Cape Point, Cape Town Central 7985 South Africa

Ostrich viewing

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Cape of Good Hope, Cape Point Rd, Table Mountain National Park 8001 South Africa

See one of South Africa's most admirable sightseeing and tourist attractions. A spectacular nature reserve that lies in this area is one of the most famous landmarks in Cape Town, and for good reason. Situated on the very tip of the peninsula, the area spans across landscapes such as rugged cliffs, unique fauna and flora, and vast open spaces. See over 250 species of birdlife, baboons, bucks and the Cape Mountain Zebra. Explore the Cape of Good Hope, a world-renowned landmark, and monuments in honour of two of the world's most famous explorers - Vasco da Gama and Bartolomeu Dias, who discovered Cape Point in 1488. No Cape Town tour is complete without a visit to Cape Point.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Boulders Beach Penguin Colony, Simon's Town 7995 South Africa

A trip to Boulders Beach you will not forget - one of the only places in the world that you can swim alongside penguins. Boulders Beach has grown rapidly to over 3000 penguins since only two breeding Jackass penguins settled in that arrived from Dyer Island, near Gansbaai. Simon's Town is the seat of the SA Navy, and has a charming coastal town atmosphere and a vibrant history. Here you can find a thriving harbour, The Warrior Toy Museum and The South African Navy Museum. View the frigates and submarines from a distance that are docked at the Naval Base harbour.

Duration: 45 minutes

Pass By: Fish Hoek, Fish Hoek, Western Cape

one o the best peninsula beaches has gentle waves that are warm in summer, and a long stretch of sand. There is a play- ground, and a reasonable cafe on the beach, and with a push-chair you can stroll along jager’s walk, a paved pathway along the rocky coast which has beautiful views of the Hottentots Holland mountains.

Stop At: Muizenberg Beach, Beach Rd, Cape Town Central 7950 South Africa

Muizenberg is a world-renowned surfing spot, where people from all parts of society join in communion to enjoy the wonders of the ocean. Situated on the beach, you will find an array of the famous colourful beach huts and plenty of restaurants and surf shops. Shark spotters keep a lookout for potential danger roaming in the bay.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Constantia, Cape Town, South Africa

Constantia is the cape’s oldest winelands, Luxuriating on the slopes of table mountain and the constantiaberg, with tantalizing views of the False bay. The wine lands started cultivated life in 1685 as the farm of Simon Van der Stel, the governor charged with opening up the fledgling Dutch colony to the interior

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, Rhodes Drive, Newlands 7735 South Africa

The Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, one of ten botanical gardens in Africa, offer visitors a haven of peace and serenity at the foot of the Devil's Peak mountain. Let yourself be enchanted and your senses roam free in the sights, smells and sounds of this luscious forest. Kirstenbosch offers weekly concerts, picnic spots, rolling lawns and streams, hiking trails and indigenous plants.

Duration: 30 minutes

Departure and return
Departure details
  • Traveller pickup is offered.
  • We provide pick up mainly from Hotels, Private residence, Airbnb, guest houses and bed and breakfasts.
  • Hotel pickup is offered. View the hotel list on our checkout page to see if yours is included among the pickup points.
Return details
  • Returns to the original departure point
Cancellation policy

Cancellation fees will apply if: a. thirty (30) days or more before the scheduled date, the fee is 25% of the booking value. b. twenty-one (21) days or more before the scheduled date, the fee is 50% of the booking value. c. eight (8) days or more before the scheduled date, the fee is 75% of the booking value. d. 7 days or less before the scheduled date, the fee is 100% of the booking value.

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