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At the southern tip of Africa, where two of the world’s greatest oceans converge, a total experience of land, sea and the rainbow culture of the Western Cape offer you the four most exciting whale watching locations in the world! The Cape Whale Route is a 900-kilometre-long stretch of coastline that extends from Strandfontein near Muizenberg to Plettenberg Bay in the southern Cape. Every year, between June and December, Southern right whales mate and calve, giving you the awe-inspiring opportunity to get up close with them. Calving normally takes place in August and September, but can happen as early as July.
From December until mid-February, large super-groups of Humpback whales, reaching as many as 150 per group can be seen on the west coast.
A mere 45 minutes from Cape Town is Simon’s Town, the departure point for the False Bay whale watching trip. False Bay is a calm, sheltered haven for some of these ocean giants from on our planet: Southern Right, Humpback and Brydes whales. Whilst Brydes whales are all-year-round residents, it’s the migratory Southern Right and Humpback whales that are the stars of the whale watching tours. This is because they are naturally curious, offer good surface active and very often display their natural exuberance by lob tailing, sailing and breaching.
Situated on the stunning South Coast of the Western Cape, 90 minutes from Cape Town, Hermanus is famous for its incredible viewings of Southern Right whales that arrive in large numbers to breed, give birth and playfully frolic in the sea. Hermanus should in fact be considered the official home of the Southern Right Whale, since every year during late Sept/early Oct, Hermanus hosts its annual whale festival, which attracts over 150,000 people.
Situated under 3 hours from Cape Town, Dyer Island is located 8 km from shore and is an access controlled Important Bird Area (IBA) for the conservation of its many resident bird species, including African penguins. Adjacent to Dyer Island is Geyser Rock, home to a 60,000 strong Cape fur seal colony. We will take you into the channel of water between Dyer Island and Geyser Rock known as the world famous ‘Shark Alley’. We will take you to the whale hot-spots in the bay. With over a decade of experience, not only do we know where to expect the best whale viewings, but the whales have also learned where to expect us!
She was custom built by South Africa’s foremost boat builder and every stage of the process was inspected and approved by SAMSA. Passenger safety, comfort, shelter and unobstructed viewing areas are unparalleled.
Our whale watching boat complies with the South African Marine Safety Association (SAMSA) regulations. We are committed to achieving and maintaining a high standard of health and safety both on land and at sea.
Dreamcatcher was the first boat in South Africa to be designed specifically for whale watching. It is extremely comfortable and spacious, with two on-board toilets, observation deck, PA system and even a hydrophone! She complies with all the safety regulations set out by the marine authorities.
The Southern Right whales usually arrive in June and depart late November. Humpbacks migrate through the region between May to mid-February, while the Brydes whales are found slightly further offshore all year round.
All three areas are most famous for encounters with Southern Right, Humpback whales, and several coastal dolphin species. You can also see African penguins, Cape fur seals, black oystercatcher birds and a variety of other marine life.
Simon’s Town
| Price per Adult | From R 1670.00 | BOOK NOW |
| Price per child (under 12 years of age) | From R 1150.00 |
Hermanus
| Price per Adult | From R 1320.00 | BOOK NOW |
| Price per child | From R 660.00 |
Gansbaai
| Price per Adult | From R 1950.00 | BOOK NOW |
| Price per child | From R 1410.00 | |
| Return Transfers per person ex Cape Town for all locations. | From R 850.00 |
Wildlife Sightings Cannot Be Guaranteed.
We Will However, Give You Realistic Expectations before Making A Booking.
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27 June 2023
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