Cape Town Hermanus Whale Watching Tour
Experience Whale Watching and Penguin Viewing in Scenic Hermanus South Africa on a Luxury Tour

WC
people
1 participant
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- • Explore Hermanus, One of South Africa's Most Scenic Coastal Towns
- • Enjoy An 8-Hour Coastal Adventure With Whale Watching and Penguins
- • Visit The Largest Penguin Colony In South Africa At Stony Point
Why We Love This Unique Experience
Experience the magic of South Africa’s coast with an unforgettable whale watching adventure in Hermanus, coupled with delightful wine tasting and a chance to see charming penguins. This exciting excursion departs from Cape Town, taking you on a scenic journey through picturesque landscapes. Delight in the beauty of the Southern Right Whales as they breach the waters, and witness the playful antics of over 3,600 African penguins at Stony Point Nature Reserve. This unique combination of marine life and stunning scenery creates memories that will last a lifetime.
Your day begins with a comfortable drive from Cape Town to Hermanus, where the thrill of whale watching awaits. With a knowledgeable guide leading the way, enjoy a boat trip designed to bring you close to these magnificent creatures, providing the ideal vantage point for spectacular photo opportunities. After witnessing the whales in their natural habitat, the adventure continues with a visit to Stony Point penguin colony, which offers a close-up encounter with these adorable flightless birds. To end the day on a high note, indulge in a wine tasting experience at one of the region's renowned wineries, savoring the rich flavors of local wines.
This whale watching, penguin encounter, and wine tasting tour makes an exceptional gift for nature lovers, couples, or friends looking to experience the beauty of South Africa’s coast together. Surprise someone special with an adventure that combines excitement, breathtaking views, and the joy of learning about wildlife within a stunning setting. It's not just a day out; it's a chance to create cherished memories that will be treasured forever.
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Experience Overview:
Whale Watching In Hermanus Penguins + Wine Tasting From Cape TownTravelers should book with us because we have been in this business for more than 25 years. It is our experience and astute decisions to craft such transfers which has led us to be where we are today.
We use the best tourist guides who are mature and also born and bred in South Africa. They have passion for their work and they do have a great sense of belonging hence they look after nature which in turn looks after us. Our vehicles are among the best in the industry as we use luxury minivans for this transfer.
We also listen to the travelers and are prepared to stop anyway along the way as per traveler's requests. This is mainly for a photoshoot as long as it does not compromise other road users. Last but not least safety of the travelers is our topmost consideration.
This tour takes them to Hermanus one of the most scenic coastal town in South Africa. Travelers also visit the penguins at Stony Point with over 3 600 penguins.
Meeting Point
The Silo Hotel
Silo Square, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
Pick ups from the Silo hotel are done at the drop and go zone in front of the hotel
What's included:
- Pick up from your hotel and drop off after the round trip transfer
- Boat based whale watching
- Visit to the Penguin Colony at Stony Point
- Accredited Tourist Guide
Not included:
- Gratuities
- Wine tasting fees up to R100/person
What to expect:
Duration: 8 hours
Grabouw
Grabouw
This is a very small town situated along the N2 freeway 65 km south-east of Cape Town. It is the commercial centre of the vast Elgin Valley.
It is surrounded by mountains and experiences a mild Mediterranean climate. Grabouw is surrounded by the Hottentots Holland and Groenland mountains to the north, and the Kokelberg Biosphere Reserve to the south.
In the town the Apple Museum is one of the oldest remaining buildings and it depicts the history of the fruit industry in the region.
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Elgin Valley Honey
Borbsland Road, Honey House, Grabouw, 7160
Drive past this huge lush area surrounded by mountains in the Overberg region in South Africa. Lying about 70 km southeast of Cape Town it is just beyond the Hottentots Holland Mountains.
This region is one of the more intensively farmed districts in South Africa producing 60% on the national apple crop. Look out for the dramatic mountains and the rolling valleys in all directions.
Of late there has been a shift in economic focus leading to Elgin becoming one of the country's notable and successful wine regions. Look out for the huge vineyards as you drive by on the foot of the mountains.
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Hermanus
Hermanus
Explore this picturesque town on the southern coast of the Western Cape Province of South Africa. This town is famous for the Southern Right Whale watching during the winter to spring period.
Take a walk along the 11 km trail which brings you close to the whales as they are mostly around during the period June to early December every year.
There are several restaurants along the coast where travelers can have a delicious meal while watching these gentle giants. Take a walk on the pavilion where you can also shop for art and craft or even books in some of the book shops.
This place is also known to be a great fishing location so you can expect a great seafood meal. There are several view points where whales can be viewed from but the Gearings Point is the most popular of them all. Choose a location where you can sit with your loved one along the coast where there are wooden benches or simply on the green grass.
3 hours
Stony Point Nature Reserve
2411 Wallers Rd., Betty's Bay, 7141
Visit this small tourist attraction which is home to a Penguin Colony with over 3 600 penguins. This is an equally attractive place located in the quaint coastal town of Betty's Bay.
Take a walk on the wooden boardwalk which takes you up close to these flightless birds without disturbing or disrupting them. Also present at the colony are three species of cormorant; the Crowned cormorant, Cape cormorant and Bank cormorant.
Travelers can also observe the Hartlaub's Gulls, Kelp Gulls and the Rock Hyrax commonly known as Dassie on the surrounding rocks. Take exceptionally beautiful photos at this location as next to it is an attractive background of the dramatic Kogelberg Mountains.
30 minutes
Betty's Bay
Betty's Bay
This is a small holiday town situated on the Overberg coast of South Africa in the Western Cape Province. Located 100 km from Cape Town this is a popular town with holiday makers.
In this little town is Harold Porter National Botanical Garden as well as the African Penguin colony in the town's Marine Protected Area.
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Harold Porter National Botanical Gardens
Clarence Drive, , Betty's Bay
Visit this amazing National Botanical Garden which covers 200 ha between mountain and sea. Situated in the heart of the Cape Fynbos Region within the Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve to the east of Cape Town.
Explore this garden with over 1 600 plant species and thus considered to contain the highest diversity per unit area than any other place in the world. Take a walk in the area with consisting of 10 ha of cultivated gardens and 190.5 hectares of pristine natural fynbos.
Look out for the 60 bird species as well as some porcupines, genets, skunks, hyraxes, baboons and snakes. There are several foot trails that reach cliffs, ravines, heaths, forests, streams and mountain pools.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Details & Important Info
Additional Experience Details & Important Information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellations & Refunds
Reservation Changes, Cancellations & Refunds
Changes to reservations for tickets can be made until 3 days prior to the date scheduled. Reservations may be re-scheduled by the operator of the activity due to reasons such as weather, minimum participation requirements, mechanical issues or other interruptions beyond their control.
Organized by
Flamboyant Travel and Tours
Product SKU: ZA-17990-0010
Cape Town Whale Watching and Penguin Experience
WC
people
1 participant
hours
- • Explore Hermanus, One of South Africa's Most Scenic Coastal Towns
- • Enjoy An 8-Hour Coastal Adventure With Whale Watching and Penguins
- • Visit The Largest Penguin Colony In South Africa At Stony Point
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