In cape town, you can sometimes spot whales from along the road on the false. Occasionally, humpbacks, brydes whales, orcas and various kinds of dolphins can be seen, too. If you enjoy watching whales and dolphins in european. This is what we were anticipating another epic dolphin hunt. Clifton is a popular beachside destination and abuzz with games and activities. The 2019 season brings excitement with our brand new vessel the dolphin xi built exclusively for whale watching.
The town whale crier announces the presence of whales by blowing his horn made of dried seaweed. Private shore whale watching penguin and wine tasting tour from cape. Download this tours pdf brochure and start tour planning offline. We are an independent tour operator and agency in the beautiful city of cape town. Please include total number of passengers when making reservation. Set on the edge of the wine route, they are the perfect exclusive getaways from where you can explore cape town and the western cape. The property offers free parking, and cape town international airport is 16 mi away. Discovering whales and dolphins on the southern african coast. Gordons bay accommodation, cape town whale views luxury. You can see how it has been built and photos can be viewed on our facebook page.
A marine reserve encompassing the waters directly in front of the twelve apostles affords the hotel s guests with frequent whale and dolphin sightings, from both the leopard bar and azure restaurant. But this portion of the coastline, which includes the towns of kleinmond, hermanus. Step off the city into a totally new world where dolphins swim along the bow of the boat and the mountains circle one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Whale views gordons bay cape town nestling at the foot of the beautiful hottentot holland mountains where they tumble into the sea at gordons bay, whaleviews offers two self catering apartments dolphins leap and dolphins rest. Dolphin beach hotel, cape town 4star quality graded by the tourism grading council of south africa tgcsa south africas official quality assurance organization. Inspiration is on its way check your email inbox to activate your subscription. Pdf whales and dolphins of the southern african subregion by. Accommodation gordons bay, cape town whale views luxury. Here are some of our ideas for whale watching between august and november. This quaint seaside village is arguably one of the finest land based whale watching venues worldwide. No hidden fees or added costs, online rates locked in at.
At least 37 species of whales and dolphins can be found in the. Take this opportunity to go whale watching from one of the best landbased viewing spots in the world, hermanus. Complimentary 6 and under, 1 free with each full fare paying adult. We will get you face to fin with the great white shark, away from civilization in wilderness paradises and up in the air to survey it all. At any time of year, the cape peninsula is home to a bounty of marine mammals with plentiful opportunities to go dolphin and whale watching in cape town. Apartment a whale of a time, fish hoek, south africa. These cetaceans are predominantly black, white beneath, and some of the few without a dorsal fin or ridge. Whale watching and marine big 5 tours in south africa. We had a wonderful stay at dolphin beach hotel over christmas and new year. Get the best possible shot at seeing africas marine big 5the african penguin, the cape fur seal, the great white shark, dolphin, and whaleon this guided tour to dyer island. In cape town itself, you can see them from the road along the false bay.
Ivanhoe sea safaris is universally regarded as the leading boatbased whale watching company in south africa, near hermanus and operate from gansbaai harbour. Any stay at the twelve apostles luxury hotel can be made even more special with this oneofakind wildlife experience. Hermanus whale watching best close encounters, purpose. Several of the whale watching operators in horta use as guides scientists and technicians connected with the. Hermanus about two hours outside of cape town along the garden route, hermanus is famous for its whale watching. With stunning views of the mountains and the city and a very good chance of finding dolphins, penguins, seals and whales, an ocean safari from cape town is seldom less than spectacular. 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. Dolphin stampede overtakes whale watching boat duration. Spin through the seaside villages of bettys bay and kleinmondwith roundtrip travel from your cape town hotel includedand experience the best of the south african coast. Paddling alongside dolphins while viewing the busyness of the city from the peaceful ocean, what a refreshing way to experience the natural beauty of cape town.
The whale route starts along the south of cape town and extends to durban, 1,200 plus miles of whale watching coastline. Hermanus whale watching near cape town, gansbaai in south. Departing from cape town at 09h00, the first destination is hermanus. Return to cape town via a visit to either a local craft brewery offering a wide range of exceptional beers or a wine estate, steeped in tradition and recognized for.
The cape may whale watcher offers three cruises daily starting from a sunny 10. Whale watching in the western cape south africa travel news. We expected a driver and transactional car transfer, but we got a charismatic and informative tour guide who entertained us and taught us a lot about cape town and south africa. Paddling alongside dolphins while viewing the busyness of the city from the peaceful ocean. Not strictly true, as the cape whale route stretches for over 900 kilometres, from doringbaai on the west coast, all the way to storms river mouth on the garden route. Travel to hermanus to see right whales off the coast or upgrade your tour with an optional whalewatching cruise. Boatbased whale and dolphin watching started in the early 1980s and the. From exhilarating boat trips to an annual whale watching festival, heres where to go dolphin and whale watching in cape town, during a stay at the twelve apostles. Whale and bird watching what you can expect a typical trip with dyer island cruises. Cape town whale watching south africa whale watching. Along the cape whale coast the area between rooiels pringle bay and pearly beach. The dolphins is a spacious twobedroom bungalow, ten steps from the popular clifton third beach. Paddling alongside dolphins while viewing the busyness. Experience the incredible diversity of the indian and atlantic oceans at one of cape towns top tourist attractions, the two oceans aquarium.
Would highly reccomend percy tours and the whales watching, shark diving and kayaking. The 10 best outdoor activities in cape town central. Even though the bungalow is accessed by 98 steps, the secluded property is worth the journey. Whale and dolphin watching in cape may, nj during the fall. 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.
South africa may be known for its big five, but the marine wildlife is just as impressive. All you need to know about whale watching in south africa. The dolphin xi is built with the newest ecofriendly technology, electronic equipment and other attributes. Shying away from boats and humans, they hunt close to the shore and feed on reef and estuarine fish. Whale views and dolphins are the perfect exclusive getaways from where you can explore cape town and the western cape. We also boast one of the limited whale watching permits allocated country wide. This one of a kind sea safari features views of historic sites along the way as your guide shares interesting facts about marine life and his years of experience and. South africa the best tips for whale watching in south. Now that you understand a bit more about the whales, where are the best places to see them during whale season. Where to go dolphin and whale watching in cape town 12. Drone films a dolphin stampede, gray whales, and mother and calf humpback whales. Daves dolphin and whale safari in dana point, california, at great personal risk.
Although i have observed cape fur seals also falling prey to the orcas, common dolphins appear to be their meal of choice. The route traverses several famous protected areas, including the garden route, tsitsikamma national park, and the transkei. On this private wildlife cruise, spot humpback whales, dolphins, and more in their natural habitat with your guide. 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.
Whale watching in south africa home brand south africa. Whale watching south africa humpbacks, southern rights. All whale and dolphin watching charters offered by oceans africa can be included into any of our standard tours and packages. Couples in particular like the location they rated it 9. Groups of between 3 and 20 humpback dolphins can be found in isolated groups along the entire coastline between cape town and mozambique. Marine drive, table view, cape town, western cape, 7441, south africa. Every year, southern right whales take a vacation in cape waters, treating cape town locals to a display of breaching, fluking, spouting, and spyhopping. Sign up for our newsletter and discover travel experiences youll really want to try.
They are smaller members of the delphinid family, oceanic dolphins, and very slender. At least 37 species of whales and dolphins can be found in the waters off south africa. Where1 hopwood street, central beach, plettenberg bay, garden route. You will also enjoy a wine tasting at bouchard finlayson wine estate.
Whale watching rates through october 2019 save time, save money. Modern, comfortable self catering garden studio apartment situated in the heart of the beachside town of fish hoek. Toprated cape town whale watching tours 2020 dolphin tours. Combine two of south africas top activities, whalewatching and winetasting, in a single 9hour tour from cape town. Whale watching tours south africa best whale watching in. Capri village 7975 cape town 021 785 4664 website tabankulu is a group of fully registered and established residential addiction treatment centres comprising separate primary, secondary and tertiary care, whose principle aim is to help individuals. Just a 2 hour drive from cape town to the whale capital of. 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. We specialize in boat based whale watching and we pride ourselves in offering a uniquely personalized service to all our clients.
Shark diving and safari adventures shark and safari tours. Cape town whale, dolphins, marine attractions marine. South africa is one of the top 10 locations worldwide for whale watching, with exceptional land and boatbased whale viewing from cape town and the garden route to the wild coast, richards bay and st lucia make your way to south africas 2000km long whale coast for a privileged encounter with the largest mammals on earth. Table mountain in cape town is an icon of south africa and its over 2. Hermanus whale watching is renowned for the most prolific whale viewing experience in the world. Heres what you need to know about whale watching in cape town. It contains the northern right whale dolphin lissodelphis borealis and the southern right whale dolphin lissodelphis peronii. Right whale dolphins are cetaceans belonging to the genus lissodelphis. Further south, the town of hermanus in walker bay on the cape south coast offers possibly the best land. Capetourism has a collection of photos of the whales and great white sharks in.
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