Whale watching season, boat trips in hermanus, south. Jul 01, 2018 selected as one of the top 12 whale watching locations in the world by wwf, and with a location easily accessible from cape town, hermanus is a prime destination for those hoping for a close encounter with some of the largest animals on our planet. The town also holds the annual week long whale festival and this year 2016 it was celebrating its 25th anniversary. Fabulous august 2018 whale season hermanus sep 1st, 2018 photo blog, sightings, whales the whale season in hermanus is in full swing. Now he seems more in love with a whale he named sharisha than with the woman who loves him, saluni. Hermanus whale season 2016 southern right charters. Whale watching season in hermanus hermanus forum tripadvisor. You might spot one or two but not easily but there is a lot of other magnificent marine life to be seen. Southern right whales start arriving in walker bay from june and may even remain until december.
Residents and visitors celebrate the migration of southern right whales and other marine wildlife with oceanthemed activities and exhibitions. Jun, 2016 hermanus is a seaside town southeast of cape town, in south africas western cape province. Oct 22, 2014 last days of whale watching in hermanus for 2012 duration. Whale watching in december hermanus forum tripadvisor. The cliff paths of hermanus offer an excellent vantage point to view the whales. The curious humpback whale can be seen between may to december, moving up along the coast from hermanus to st lucia in kwazulunatal. 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. Whale watching in cape town cape town arguably has some of the best whale watching in the world.
Jul 15, 2016 hermanus winter whale watching season is here. Cape town whale watching south africa whale watching. Oct 24, 2017 land based whale watching in hermanus. Hermanus in the western cape during the whale season. Hermanus accommodation enquiry 301 seaview apartment. Whale season in hermanus hermanus whale festival 2016. Well typically the whale season in hermanus is between june and december every year. Hermanus celebrates whale watching season 2016 vineyard. Hermanus comes alive as it celebrates whale watching season 2016 the internationally renowned town of hermanus reels in tourists from around the country during august and september as the kalfiefees festival kicks in line with the hermanus food and wine festival.
Sep 29, 2017 the hermanus whale festival have a whale of a time at this fun, familyfriendly fiesta. Jan 03, 2019 hermanus whale watching season is from june to december and is known as a mecca for whale watching, with the southern right whales hermanus choosing the area as home and their playground. Hermanus whale watching season runs from june to december however, these are wild animals and should the whales change their migration schedule arrive early and leave later we will adjust our schedule accordingly. Hermanus in south africa is considered to be the worlds premier site for watching whales and the many people who flock there during the whale season of june to late november, look forward to catching sight of these intelligent creatures playing in the water. To take advantage of this optimal part of the season there is the muchanticipated hermanus whale watching festival that takes place every year.
The festival is running from the 30th september to 2nd october and we would be missing it. Some years the southern right whales have arrived as early as april but the usual time for them to start arriving is at the end of may. Gansbaai has the most whale activity in the overberg area. Thousands of whalelovers arrive along the coast to witness these majestic creatures all while enjoying the beautiful hermanus weather. The best way to see them if they are still around would be the air. In 2005, zakes mda wrote the novel the whale caller in which the whale crier of hermanus is the main character, a man who gets enthralled by a southern right whale he names sharisha. Whale watching season in hermanus offers a spectacular experience for all visitors. Whale watching in hermanus is regarded by wwf and greenpeace as being one of the worlds best locations to do this activity. It is a tribute to the legacy left to the town by wendy the whale whose story is about mans ability to live in harmony with nature as well as peoples ability to come together as communities valuing the.
These trips are highly popular and can fill up very quickly. With southern right whale sightings rising over the last three years, and individual numbers rising drastically over the last year, this season is almost certain to deliver once again. Southern right whales have been reported to still be in hermanus. Winter has come to walker bay, and with the cold, so too comes the start of whale season 2019. The mediumsized brydes whale can be spotted all year round, and while rare, orcas can also be seen. This festival is not to be mistaken with the whale season. Whale watching in gansbaai faqs boat trips hermanus.
The whale viewing during the months of july and august vary from year to year with regards to how many whales are. A whale of a season as southern right numbers rise hermanus. This year we are celebrating the 25th anniversary of the only enviroarts festival in south africa, with a wellloved spectacle of music, arts and crafts, food and wine, street parades and of course, whales. Whale watching season in hermanus hermanus whales xplorio. Jul 21, 2016 10 incredible images from hermanus whale watching season published by capeetc on july 21, 2016 hermanus, a quaint fishing village along the southern coast, has been recognised as one of the 12 best whale watching destinations in the world. The peak whale season runs from june to mid december, annually. Hermanus is famous for boat based whale watching trips to see southern right whales in their natural environment and in a responsible manner. With southern right whale sightings rising over the last three years, and individual numbers skyrocketing over the last year, this season is almost certain to deliver once again. These massive creatures can be viewed from the shore, from boats or even planes. Pair that with the unparalleled surrounding natural beauty of this scenic, special country and you have an unforgettable experience lined up.
There are a host of other whale watching tours and whale watching operators based in hermanus where you can inquire about the best ways to experience whale season in the town. Hermanus has a funny way of getting under your skin. Hermanus whale season is not the hermanus whale festival. Whale watching hermanus offers amazing boat based whale. Watch below book your stay now for the hermanus whale festival week 30 sept 2 october 2016. Hermanus whale watching season is from june to december and is known as a mecca for whale watching, with the southern right whales hermanus choosing the area as home and their playground. It depends on traveling time to the hermanus whales on that trip. Hermanus whale watching best close encounters, purpose. Hermanus whale watching whale watching hermanus 2019. Travel through to gansbaai from hermanus about a 30 minute drive and take a boat trip to dyer island youll see many things including the great white shark. With many sightings of brydes and breaching humpback whales, we enjoyed an early inception to the whale epoch. Hermanus is a yearround destination and no matter when you travel, theres always something to see and do.
Southern right charters whale watching 36,749 views. You will also have the privilege of coming across dolphins, seals, penguins, bird life and lots more marine life. This is typically during the peak of the hermanus whale season, somewhere in september. Hermanus whale season whale watching hermanus 2019. The peak whale watching season is september and october when cow and calf pairs are prolific and mating groups churn the sea with activity. While most people will associate hermanus as one of the top wine routes in south africa for its pinot noir, there is no doubt that hermanus is one of the top places in the world to southern right whale watching. If you read the other comments, there seems to be a complete disconnect concerning visiting hermanus, at least at the cliffs. Whale watching in hermanus hermanus whales xplorio. The old harbour museum is a site encompassing the old harbour, a fishermens village and the whale house museum. Selfcatering accommodation in hermanus, south africa. Board dreamcatcher our 5 star, custombuilt whale watching vessel. The famous cliff paths of hermanus also offer an excellent vantage point to view the whales.
Whale watching season in hermanus hermanus message board. The hermanus whale festival have a whale of a time at this fun, familyfriendly fiesta. The albino whales are even more at risk to this and are therefore rarely seen. 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. Oct 02, 2016 40 ton humpback whale leaps entirely out of the water. With whale watching season until november, the route along sas coastline is superb to view the oceans giants. To alert onlookers, a whale crier sounds his kelp horn when he spots whales off the hermanus coastline.
We would advise you to book your whale watching trip in gansbaai way in advance. Its because of this that the whales choose to make their way to hermanus in the winter months, when the sun is weaker and the waters cooler. Hermanus whale watching fairest cape meander tours. The quaint coastal town of hermanus has become synonymous with whale watching, given its sheltered coves in which these marine mammals come to mate and calve. Beaches include voelklip beach and the broad grotto beach, overlooking walker bay. Land and whale boat watching can be enjoyed in the holiday town of hermanus. Hermanus whale watching is renowned for the most prolific whale viewing experience in the world. While the western cape boasts some of the worlds best places to whalewatch, hermanus isnt the only place in sa to spot these magnificent creatures. Thousands of whale lovers arrive along the coast to witness these majestic creatures all while enjoying the beautiful hermanus weather. Peak calving season is july and august, but whales can be seen through september and october. Hermanus whale watching near cape town, gansbaai in south. In season whales can be seen from shore in the area. I am a tour guide and take tourists all over the western and northern cape. The annual hermanus whale festival is fast approaching.
The southern right whale and the humpback whale comes into our waters to mate and calve every year during these months and it is a sight to be enjoyed by all who love animals. The whale viewing during the months of july and august vary from year to year with regards to how many whales are present in. Ecotourism is the main theme of the hermanus whale festival with the ecomarine village. Whale watching, shark cage diving, kayaking trips, horse trails, golf or simply relaxing and dining at one of the many restaurants is a must do in hermanus. Whales in hermanus hermanus whale festival october 2016. Did you see the whales in table bay from a boat on the water or from the shore.
Hermanus whale festival 2016 archives firefly villas. Just a 2 hour drive from cape town to the whale capital of. The hermanus whale season when is the hermanus whale season. Last days of whale watching in hermanus for 2012 duration. If you want to see whales, youll need to time your visit to coincide with the june to december whale season. Hermanus whale watching in south africa, cape town near. Hermanus winter whale watching season is heretop cape. A common misconception is that the whales are only here during the whale festival. Hermanus is a seaside town southeast of cape town, in south africas western cape province. Apart from the spectacular whale watching near cape town, you are also very likely to spot sharks, seals, penguins, and dolphins too. Hermanus whale season 2019 southern right charters.
Hermanus has been recognized by the wwf world wildlife fund as one of the 12 best whale watching destinations in the world. Hermanus winter whale watching season is heretop cape town. A typical whale watching trip in season, we search for the gentle giants of the sea, the southern right whales. This year we are celebrating the 25th anniversary of the only enviroarts festival in south africa, with a wellloved spectacle of music, arts and crafts, food and wine, street parades and of. Since childhood, the whale caller has been calling the whales to hermanus cove. Whale watching and marine big 5 tours in south africa. Hermanus whales whale season hermanus southern right. Cape town whale watching private tours, options and pricing. They will furnish you with the details of the very experienced pilot evan austin who does whale watching trips from the air. Hermanus whale season 2017 301 hermanus seaview apartment. Exciting update for all nature lovers and whale enthusiasts.
For its scenic beauty alone, hermanus is one of south africas cape gems. A whale of a season as southern right numbers rise. Whales and whale watching in hermanus, south africa cape. Also a huge plea to those who like to come to hermanus to watch whales the whales are being seriously threatened by japanese. The southern right whales usually arrive during early spring and although its not possible to to provide an exact start and enddate, it is generally accepted that the hermanus whale season lasts from june to november every year. Watch the worlds gentle giants of the deep frolic in waters of walker bay.
In terms of weather, december to march are the hottest months in hermanus, with the least amount of wind. Just a 2 hour drive from cape town to the whale capital of the world hermanus, launching from gansbaai. Hermanus hosts an annual whale festival at the end of september, to celebrate the calving and mating season. Enjoy the opportunity to see southern right whales, brydes whales and other marine life on your boat trip. Southern right whales come to visit hermanus shores to give birth or to find a mate every year between june and december. Selected as one of the top 12 whale watching locations in the world by wwf, and with a location easily accessible from cape town, hermanus is a prime destination for those hoping for a close encounter with some of the largest animals on our planet. Whale watching season, boat trips in hermanus, south africa. Only a 2 hour drive from cape town transport options are available, dyer island cruises offers our guests the potential to see more marine wildlife in one trip, than anywhere else in the country. Matthew lewin offers a guide to spotting southern right whales. The exact date all depends when the star performers arrive and depart.
This is a good budget option, but obviously your chance to see these magnificent animals are much lower. 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. Hermanus whales whale watching boat trips cessna flights. 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. Whale watching in south africa home brand south africa. Another discerning factor is the vshaped blowhole atop their heads. Boat based whale watching trips in gansbaai, south africa. The annual hermanus whale festival is a celebration to the return of the southern right whales to the coastal waters of southern africa. Whale season between june to december attracts tourists from all over the world. In addition we have observed the occasional southern right whale, as they appear to slowly meander their way into walkerbay. Jul 22, 20 hermanus in the western cape during the whale season. For the 26th year south africas first and only enviroarts extravaganza, the hermanus whale festival, celebrates the giant creatures of the deep, as well as top local performers from friday, 29 september to sunday, 1 october 2017.
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