Walker Bay
Hermanus Whale Tour
Southern right whales, seen from the cliffs.
- Duration
- 10 hrs
- Group
- Small to medium groups
- Price
- From R2 400
From June to November, southern right whales come into Walker Bay — often close enough to watch from the shore.
A scenic coastal drive from Cape Town to Hermanus, renowned for shore-based whale watching. Walk the cliff paths above Walker Bay to find a quiet vantage point as the whales breach and play below. Add an optional boat trip to get closer, take lunch in town, browse the galleries and craft markets, and drive home along the coast.
Whale season · June to November
- January: out of season
- February: out of season
- March: out of season
- April: out of season
- May: out of season
- June: in season
- July: in season
- August: in season
- September: in season
- October: in season
- November: in season
- December: out of season
Whales, from the cliffs.
The route.
Hermanus · Walker Bay
- 01
The coast road
A scenic drive east along the coastline to Hermanus.
- 02
Cliff path
Kilometres of clifftop walking above Walker Bay — the best seats for watching the whales.
- 03
Out on the water
OptionalA boat trip with specialist guides for a closer, respectful encounter.
- 04
Lunch and the town
Seaside restaurants and cafés, galleries, boutiques and craft markets.
On the day
1 frames from the road.
01A southern right whale surfacing in Walker Bay
Before you go
Included
- Transport
- Guided walks
Not included
- Boat trip
- Lunch
Bring
- Binoculars
- Warm clothing
- Sunscreen, hat and sunglasses
- Water and snacks
- Camera or phone
Where you’ll be
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