Hermanus Whale Route
Journey to the heart of the popular Whale Route – Hermanus. This charming little town, famous for its giant aquatic visitors, comes alive each year during the whale festival as the Southern Right Whales arrive in Walker Bay during June/July and remain until November. Hermanus also boasts a 12 kilometre cliff path which stretches along the coast line in front of the village, offering one of the best shore-based whale-watching spots in the world! The Hermanus Whale Route Tour offers an experience that is definitely larger than life.
Hermanus Whale Route Highlights
- View of False Bay via Clarence Drive
- Gordon’s Bay
- Betty’s Bay – Stony Point Penguin Colony
- The Old Stone Harbour
- Whale-watching
| Scheduled Tours: | ||||
| No. of Pax | Rate Per Person | Rate Includes | Rate Excludes | |
| 4+ | R695.00 | · Harold Porter Botanical Gardens · Land Based Whale Watching
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· Meals |
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| 3 | R825.00 | |||
| 2 | R990.00 | |||
| 1 | R1650.00 | |||
| Private Tours: | ||||
| No. of Pax | Rate Per Person | Rate Includes | Rate Excludes | |
| 4+ | R650.00 | · Customized Itinerary · Guide & Vehicle · 250km radius |
· All Entrance fees for your own account · Meals |
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| 3 | R800.00 | |||
| 2 | R1100.00 | |||
| 1 | R1950.00 | |||
· Seasonal Tour – June to November · Rates in South African Rands / ZAR · Prices can change without notice · The above rates are based on an English speaking professional Driver · Prices for larger groups available on request |
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Interesting Whale Facts
They were given the name Right Whales, since they were considered to be the ‘right’ whales to hunt. Apart from being rich in blubber, they were also easy to catch (since they are relatively slow swimmers), and they floated after being killed.
Even though Right Whales often seem slow and lumbering, they can be surprisingly quick and active. They often breach, slap their flippers and flukes on the surface, and often raise their flukes on a dive.
Hermanus Whale Route Diary
Visited the Whale Route yesterday (had a lovely guest from the Netherlands), and though I’ve experienced some rather brilliant performances by our aquatic friends, yesterday definitely ranks as one of the best. Breaching, bobbing and bolstering into the air, the whales were certainly out to impress. The whales, playing and frolicking a mere 8-12 meters from where we stood, were captivating their audiences with their graceful poise and acrobatic manoeuvres – a photographers dream! Suffice to say, it was an all round perfect day – sunny, cloudless, blue skies and a light sea breeze, with the wind only picking up later in the day. Undoubtedly a day to remember! - Marlyn
Hermanus Whale Route Picture Diary
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