Entrance fee to fernkloof gardens out of the whale season. The tours are operated from the new harbour in hermanus and departs 3 to 4 times daily depending on the time of year and. Whale watching boat trips hermanus walker bay adventures. For its scenic beauty alone, hermanus is one of south africas cape gems. Fabulous august 2018 whale season hermanus sep 1st, 2018 photo blog, sightings, whales the whale season in hermanus is in full swing. The hermanus whale festival started 25 years ago as an annual community event in the pretty coastal town of hermanus. Search the worlds information, including webpages, images, videos and more. The curious humpback whale can be seen between may to december, moving up along the coast from hermanus to st lucia in kwazulunatal.
Hermanus whale view beach house takes a front row seat on a breath taking private rocky beach a mere 30m from the crashing waves in hermanus, cape town, south africa. To alert onlookers, a whale crier sounds his kelp horn when he spots whales off the hermanus coastline. The towns mountainous backdrop declines steeply to a rugged shoreline, characterised by deep bays alternating with stark white beaches with names like onrus. Hermanus whale festival is celebrating the return of the migrating southern right whales during the only ecomarine festival in south africa. The best way to see them if they are still around would be the air.
Hermanus has been recognized by the wwf world wildlife fund as one of the 12 best whale watching destinations in the world. Hermanus whale festival event in hermanus, western cape. Hermanus whale season 2019 southern right charters. I will be in south africa in early january and really want to see some whales, but i dont want to spend a lot of time in hermanus if there are no whales. Residents and visitors now celebrate the migration of southern right whales and other marine wildlife with oceanthemed activities and exhibitions, emphasizing education and environmentally responsible adventures and activities. It depends on traveling time to the hermanus whales on that trip. Hermanus whale festival, where the stars of the show are the southern right whales, near cape town in south africa. Click to download the pdf document right click to save as. Oct 22, 2014 two southern right whales in windsor bay hermanus.
Welcome to the official hermanus tourism website that provides information so you can plan the holiday of your dreams in hermanus, heart of the cape whale coast. Hermanus pharmacyclinic 145 main road, hermanus tel. Hermanus whale watching news and stories xplorio hermanus. Whale watchers hermanus 2020 alles wat u moet weten. This beautiful race is set for sunday, 8 march, which is a little over one month away so if you are still carrying some excess baggage from the festive season, you better step up that training. To take advantage of this optimal part of the season there is the muchanticipated hermanus whale watching festival that takes place every year. Hermanus whale view beach house is located in hermanus, 1. The mediumsized brydes whale can be spotted all year round, and while rare, orcas can also be seen. It is a favourite 365 day a year holiday destination offering tourists and locals. Whale season 2015 starts soon walker bay gansbaai whale. Whalewatching waters off the coast of southern africa run from false bay, south. The best time to enjoy whale watching in hermanus is between july and november either from land, by boat or from the air via a scenic flight. Greater hermanus is situated only 90 minutes drive from cape town on the southern coast of the western cape along the cape whale coast route.
The exact date all depends when the star performers arrive and depart. From june to december you will mostly encounter the southern right whales, seals, penguins and marine birds, and often see dolphins, brydes and humpback whales on this informative and educational tour. Curro hermanus held their dux function on 4 february. According to him the maximum download speed for internet connection in hermanus is. Hermanus whale view beach front house self catering. Southern right whales migrate to the bay and use their time here to mate and calve.
Whale watching in hermanus, near cape town youtube. The best months to see whales in hermanus during the whale season is between july to november. We depart gansbaai harbor and head toward dyer island where there are 60 000 cape fur seals and this is the hunting grounds for the great white sharksapex predator we will hang around shark alley near dyer island, where you will watch the cape fur seals run a gauntlet to. The whale viewing during the months of july and august vary from year to year with regards to how many whales are. Whale rock is on the outskirsts of hermanus, flanked by an abelone factory and an underpriveged community. No wonder hermanus has always been a magnet for callers from cooler climes. Dec 25, 2016 peak calving season is july and august, but whales can be seen through september and october. Hermanus whale watching southern right whales humpback. Whale watching in south africa home brand south africa. The hermanus whale festival, the only enviroarts festival in south africa, is held annually to celebrate the return of the southern right whales to the waters of walker bay, our magnificent environment and the arrival of spring. Become involved our town is gearing itself up for the high season. Hermanus, situated between magic mountains and serene seas. The whale watching season runs from june till early december.
They spend one season in one place and the rest of the year in another, and travel long distances inbetween these seasons. We have posted photos to our facebook page hermanus really. Great white shark cage diving at kleinbaai near hermanus from r2100 to r2450 3 to 5 hrs sightings are not 100% guaranteed copper shark are being spotted on a lot of trips whale watching boat trips r950 to r90 2 to 3 hrs whale watching season starts june, 2020. Whale watching gansbaai book a gansbaai whale watching trip for r1200pp. Brydes whales great white sharks dolphins seals penguins bird life extra bonus. The peak whale season runs from june to mid december, annually. Listing 19 of total 20 read the latest news and stories from the hermanus whale watching blog. This is the largest, timed cycling event on the planet and in 2015, it will take place for the 38th time. Whale watching season, boat trips in hermanus, south africa. Whale watching near cape town in hermanus this video was filmed. I am a tour guide and take tourists all over the western and northern cape.
Hermanus whales whale season hermanus southern right charters. Apartment hermanus whale view beach house, south africa. Arrive at hermanus at dawn in late september when the southern right whales return to calve and mate. Watch the worlds gentle giants of the deep frolic in waters of walker bay. They will furnish you with the details of the very experienced pilot evan austin who does whale watching trips from the air. We specialize in boat based whale watching and we pride ourselves in. I have never known if it is the laid back atmosphere of a seaside town, the claimed most oxygenated air in the world or the proximity of spectacular nature so close to you at all times all i know is that it is a special place. Southern right whales, hermanus, october 2015 youtube. Thank you to all of our guests this season and the. This seaside resort is located at only one hour east of cape town so is very convenient to travel here. Hermanus is a town on the southern coast of the western cape province of south africa.
Hermanus is the mecca for whale watching during the southern hemispheres winter months. Visitors from all over the world descend to this attractive former fishing village to see the famous southern right whales that come here every year to mate and calve. Xplora tours, hermanus shark cage diving whale watching. Hermanus hosts an annual hermanus whale festival at the end of september, to celebrate the calving and mating season. Experience an up, close and personal encounter with the gentle giants of the ocean that promises to be an experience to be treasured. Whale watching season in hermanus hermanus whales xplorio. In summer december through may, they are in the cold polar regions of the southern hemisphere where food mainly krill is present and plentiful. Whale away guest house offers elegantly furnished guest rooms.
Hermanus is regarded as the whale watching capital of south africa and there are few better ways to see these gentle giants in their natural environment than on a boat based whale watching trip. Jul 01, 2018 hermanus is a small town on the coast of the western cape province of south africa, but during whale season, it becomes the whale spotting capital of the country. All the news you can use about hermanus and the cape whale coast. Peak calving season is july and august, but whales can be seen through september and october. The boatbased whale watching trip is not capped and is from 1hr 30m 3hrs maximum. The apartment is in an area where guests can engage in activities such as fishing and hiking. Peak calving season, and therefore viewing season, is during july and. I could not have chosen a more relaxing and grander place than this 5star hotel and its excellent restaurant, which is on the wellington wine route. It is located just 5 minutes walk from restaurants, the center of hermanus and 3 minutes drive from the beach. Xplorio hermanus provides the latest news and stories about whale watching in hermanus. Southern right whale watching season is early june to late november each year hermanus is regarded by wwf and greenpeace as being one of the worlds best locations to watch whales, it holds the annual week long whale festival at the end of september early october which attracts over 150,000 eager whale watchers. Oct 28, 2015 we headed towards hermanus, the main tourist destination for whale watching. If you happen to be here during the whale season, there is one character you are bound to meet. Whale watching season in hermanus hermanus forum tripadvisor.
Hermanus becomes a hive of activity with hustle and bustle every year during the last week of september, which is the official whale festival week. Whale away guest house is a small guest house facing the walkerbay. Xplora tours, hermanus, western cape, south africa sharks, whales, wine tours, explorations, safaris, vacations and african adventures 0027 0 72 062 8500 whatsapp 0027720628500. Whale watching in december hermanus forum tripadvisor. Hermanus has a funny way of getting under your skin. Hermanus whale watching south africa lonely planet forum. I hope this helps you a bit my bottom line advice is to go to hermanus and enjoy it its at its best outside of the whale season because there are less crowds. Wedged between the mountain and the sea, the quaint hamlet of hermanus has been rated by the world wildlife fund wwf as one of the twelve best whale watching locations in the world, and it is often regarded as the heart of the whale route. Hermanus hosts an annual whale festival at the end of september, to celebrate the returning of the southern right whales to this bay during the calving and mating season. The hermanus news 9 february 2016 by the village news issuu. News you can use about hermanus and the cape whale coast. Dec 26, 2015 beyond hermanus lies cape lagulhas where the harsh atlantic merges with the warmer indian ocean. Hermanus in the western cape during the whale season. Hermanus whale festival whale festival of hermanus.
Hermanus whale watching in south africa go4travel blog. Hermanus news 24 november 2015 by the village news issuu. Although the southern right whale is the most prolific species in the bay, it is. Published on nov 20, 2015 season 2015 has had some incredible moments and these are just a few of many that will stay with us forever. Whale watching in hermanus hermanus whales xplorio. Whale sightings during the months of july and august vary each year. Hermanus in south africa is a region blessed with natural beauty, unique wildlife and geological awe, making it no surprise that this is arguably the best whale watching spot in the world and it lies just 90 minutes from cape town international. This quiet town is full with tourists during the whale watching season july to december as the whales come in these warmer waters to give birth and to rear their. Ecotourism is the main theme of the hermanus whale festival with the ecomarine village. In its 23rd year in 2015, the festival offers live music, sports events, crafts.
It is famous for southern right whale watching during the southern winter to spring seasons, and is a popular retirement location, too. It has been recorded that walker bay has played host to over 100 whales at a time. Feb 07, 2017 17 october 2015 with honeyguide wildlife holidays in hermanus, the whalewatching capital of south africa where southern right whales eubalaena australis take advantage of deepwater channels. Google has many special features to help you find exactly what youre looking for. From what ive read, the whale watching season in hermanus runs until december. It is a common sight in hermanus, on the south coast of south africa, about 80 miles west of cape town, between the months of august and november. The peak whale watching season is september and october when cow and calf pairs are prolific and mating groups churn the sea with activity.