Hermanus Whale Watching Tour (Sept/Oct)
A cliff path stretching from the one side of the town to the other, hugs the coastline for about 12 km giving whale watchers unlimited opportunities to study and get within 20 m of the gentle giants in the coves below or lolling just beyond the breakers. Telescopes situated alongside the Old Harbour Museum makes it possible to survey the entire Walker Bay and the whales and dolphins at close range.
Explore the Cape Whale Coast
Experience the stunning beauty of Hermanus with breathtaking coastal drives, penguin encounters, renowned wine estates, seasonal whale watching, and unforgettable ocean adventures on a fully accessible tour.
- Whale season between August & November attracts tourists from all over the world.
- Land and whale boat watching can be enjoyed in the holiday town of Hermanus. The Southern Right Whale and the Humpbacked whale comes into our waters to mate and calve every year during these months and it is a sight to be enjoyed by all who love animals.
- Visit the Harold Porter Botanical Gardens on the way back from this whale watching tour. This Botanical Gardens boasts the King Protea (South African National Flower)
Discover the beauty of the Cape Whale Coast on a scenic accessible tour to Hermanus. Highlights may include the breathtaking Clarence Drive offering spectacular mountain and ocean views along the way. Stony Point Penguin Colony, Harold Porter National Botanical Garden, Benguela Cove Wine Estate, Hermanus and Gansbaai whale watching during the season and optional shark cage diving experience before returning to Cape Town via the N2.






