Every year between July and November the Cape is privileged to welcome the Southern Right whales to our waters. These awesome giants of the sea come here to breed and calve on our South Coast annually, offering us the incredible opportunity of viewing them ‘up close and personal’.
Thanks to the international ban on whaling which was imposed in 1937 the population of the world’s whales has increased to the point where we can expect to view numerous whales on a daily basis in season.
Seeing these creatures roll, leap and spray in the waves, playing with their calves, gives any conservationist hope that other species can also be brought back from the brink of extinction.
This tour takes in the wild coastline along False Bay, bordering the spectacular Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve.
En route to Hermanus, renowned for excellent land-based whale watching, you will meet the Stoney Point African Penguin colony. An encounter with these charismatic birds is unforgettable.
Next we visit the simply beautiful Harold Porter Botanical Gardens for a stroll through the fynbos that grows along this coast.
In Hermanus we not only enjoy the whales from the famous cliff path, but also meander down to the shore to investigate some of the smaller creatures that dwell here – possibly even catching a rare glimpse of the Cape clawless otter.
Hermanus itself is a picturesque and charming place that has evolved from an historic fishing village into a bustling town.
The route back to Cape Town includes the productive fruit-growing Elgin valley and down the Sir Lowry’s Pass.
Note - For an additional cost we can organize a boat-trip out to see the whales at close quarters during the whale season; just contact us for a dedicated boat-based tour. | 
