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Whale watching in Hermanus
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Whale watching and South Africa are synonymous between the months of July and December each year. It is at this time of year when thousands of Whales leave the icy Antarctic and migrate to the warmer South African coast to mate and birth their calves. A hot spot for whale watching in South Africa, the Western Cape is a whale watchers paradise being entertained by these majestic kings of the sea while they frolic just off the coast is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Whale watching in South Africa takes place along the whale route, which stretches from Doringbaai, south of Cape Town, along the coast to Durban. With more than 2000 km’s of whale watching territory it’s easy to see why whale watching in South Africa is so highly acclaimed.
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Hermanus - The Capital of Whale Watching in South Africa
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Hermanus is the most renowned town when it comes to whale watching in South Africa. Most famous for its whale watching - the town is considered by some to offer the best land-based whale watching in South Africa and the world. The renowned Hermanus Whale Festival takes place every September, coinciding with the Southern Right whale's breeding season. Whales come here to frolic, nurse and breed and, some say, to show off to Hermanus visitors! For those looking to experience whale watching in South Africa, a trip to the Hermanus Whale Festival is not to be missed.
If you're not content just to watch from dry land then whale watching in South Africa is a definite must. Several whale watching in Hermanus tour operators offer whale viewing tours which allow you to experience these magnificent creatures by boat - bringing you even closer to the action. Besides the whale watching, Hermanus affords the opportunity to relax on pristine beaches, or to explore the beautiful mountainside on well-made paths. There are no shortages of activities in this town, and visitors to Hermanus’ Windsor Hotel have easy access to all of them. |
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Known as the "Riviera of the South", Hermanus has become the winter escape of many Europeans from the harsh northern winter. Situated on the Cape south coast only 120km from Cape Town, whale watching in Hermanus is the perfect way to spend a weekend getaway for city dwellers and the holiday destination of choice for visitors from all over the country, including whales! All in all, the whale watching town of Hermanus offers unparalleled charm and a treasure trove of surprises waiting to be discovered.
Looking for Hermanus accommodation? Contact us today at the Windsor Hotel for the holiday of a lifetime… |
NEWS & HAPPENINGS
If you´re looking to spot a whale, the first few things you´ll hear people say is:
"Hermanus has the best land-based whale watching in the world" and "You´re sure to see hundreds of whales breaching from the waters off the rocky cliffs to the West" or "You´ll definitely see them lob tailing from the vantage point of the golden beaches to the East".
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