Every year, these beautiful gentle giants congregate to our shores to mate and calve. South Africa has got to be one of the most incredible destinations in the world for watching marine mammals. In early June, southern right whales leave their Antarctic feeding ground to frolic in the warmer waters of the Western Cape coast. Here they mate, calve and generally hang out, occasionally flopping a tail up, or sticking their heads out of the water, much to the delight of onlookers. They are a true marvel to behold.

The sleepy seaside resort of Hermanus offers the best whale viewing from land in the world. A cliff path stretching from one side of the town to the other, hugs the coastline for about 12 km giving whale watchers unlimited opportunities to study the gentle giants in the coves below or lolling just beyond the breakers.

For many people this is an emotional once in a lifetime experience to see the gentle giants of the ocean. You can also catch an optional boat tour to get even closer to the whales and the action

HIGHLIGHTS

• Gordon’s Bay, Pringle Bay & Betty’s Bay

• The Harold Porter Botanical Gardens

• Drive through Hamilton Russell Wine Estate  (closed on Sundays)

• Rotary drive

• Fernkloof Nature Reserve

• Hermanus

• Land based whale watching

• Elgin

• Sir Lowry’s Pass

R650 per person

Rate includes: Registered tourist guide, transport in air-conditioned vehicle, and entrance to Harold Porter Botanical Garden

Rate excludes: Lunch

DAILY TOURS : 08h00 – ±17h30