Southern right charters hermanus whale watching tours run daily at 09h00, 12h00 and 15h00 from june december each year. Whale watching season in hermanus hermanus whales xplorio. Experience a trip on the ocean surrounding hermanus, known as the whale watching capital of the world. Although the southern right whale is the most prolific species in the bay, it is. The brilliant online marketing strategy behind the bumper 2017. Cliff path and whalehaven winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while.
Hermanus whales hermanus new harbour, 7200 hermanus, western cape rated 4. When the crier spots a whale in the ocean, he blows on his kelp horn to alert tourists to the whales presence. The key to these code is on the sandwich board he wears. The hermanus whale crier is just another example of the colourful characters that make up the spirit of hermanus and pays tribute to the importance of the whales in the area by ensuring hermanus a firm place on the ecotourism map. Hermanus is a town on the southern coast of the western cape province of south africa. We are a whale watching company in hermanus near cape town in south africa. Whale coast directory what to do in hermanus discover a world of activities in one of the most scenic and welcoming villages in south africa, nestled between mountain and sea, where you will be surrounded by aweinspiring views of nature at any given time. Whale watching in hermanus prices, rates and specials of the hermanus whale watchers. Toprated hermanus whale watching tours 2020 dolphin tours. Hermanus is widely considered the best place in the world to see whales from the shore. Hermanus whale watching everything you need to know. Southern right whales are the stars of the show during the annual mating in calving season, which starts with the arrival of the bulls in june, closely followed by the females. Hermanus whale watching tours southern right charters south.
The voelklip and grotto beaches are perfect for whale spotting and watching, especially on the rocks above the sea. They have most likely heard the call of hermanus whale crier, a local man in the market square that blows a kelp horn to signal the sighting of a whale. Free undercover parking is provided at the whale coast hotel. Our rooms offer luxury accommodation, most with balconies to enjoy mountain views. While whale watching in hermanus is annually from june till december. Southern right whales migrate from the antarctic around june to calve and mate. The whale coast hotel is conveniently situated attached to a shopping mall next to the hermanus station building offering the incomparable comfort to have everyday commodities just around the corner. Put simply, hermanus whale watching is an incredible wildlife experience for five months of the year. We are situated adjacent to the hermanus golf course, and within walking distance of the town center. Hermanus is the only town in the world with a fulltime whale crier, a wellloved tradition dating back to 1991. Hermanus in south africa is the land based whale watching capital of the world and every whale watching trip is a unique experience where the sightings vary. Book now for the 2020 whale watching season between june and december.
Although the marketing of the 2016 whale festival had a more. Join us for a up, close and personal experience with the southern right whales on. Download hires southern right whale photos from hermanus whale watchers media kit. Hermanus whale festival is celebrating its 27th year as the only ecomarine festival in south africa. Contact the hermanus tourism office for more information regarding places in the area. Cape whale coastwhat to do in hermanus cape whale coast. The whale crier walks through the streets of hermanus blowing codes on his kelp horn to tell people where whales have been seen. The picturesque coastal village of hermanus known as the whale capital of south africa offers a prime location in the midst of the scenic cape whale coast only 90 minutes from cape town. Spend some time looking for these majestic creatures.