South Africa · Dolphin or Whale Watching

1-Day Cape Town Coastal Tour with Hermanus Whale Watching

1 Day Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Scenic coastal drive through Gordon's Bay, Pringle Bay, and Betty's Bay
  • 02 Visit Harold Porter Botanical Gardens to marvel at its natural highlights
  • 03 Explore Fernkloof Nature Reserve and the lush landscapes of Elgin
  • 04 Experience land-based Southern Right whale watching in Hermanus
  • 05 Travel through Sir Lowry's Pass, named after Sir Galbraith Lowry Cole

Enjoy a scenic coastal drive from Cape Town and experience the majestic beauty of the Southern Right Whales basking in the warm waters of the Hermanus coastline. This one-day tour takes you through Gordon's Bay, Pringle Bay, Betty's Bay, Harold Porter Botanical Gardens, Fernkloof Nature Reserve, Elgin, and Sir Lowry's Pass, showcasing some of the region's most beautiful natural highlights and coastal scenery.

Enjoy a scenic coastal drive from Cape Town and experience the majestic beauty of the Southern Right Whales basking in the warm waters of the Hermanus coastline.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Cape Town, Hermanus, Gordon’s Bay, Betty's Bay, Fernkloof Nature Reserve
Languages English, French, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Cape Town Coastal Highlights and Hermanus Whale Watching

  • Pick up from your hotel or guest house in Cape Town by your tour guide.

  • Head to Gordon's Bay, Pringle Bay, and Betty's Bay.

  • Visit the Harold Porter Botanical Gardens to marvel at the natural highlights of the garden.

  • Drive through Hamilton Russell Wine Estate along tarred roads leading up to Hermanus.

  • Visit the Fernkloof Nature Reserve.

  • Proceed to Hermanus, a famous point for Southern Right whale watching.

  • Marvel at the land-based whale watching.

  • Visit Elgin, a huge lush area of land circled by mountains.

  • End the tour after exploring Sir Lowry's Pass, the mountain pass named after Sir Galbraith Lowry Cole.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
5 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Registered tour guide

  • Transport in an air-conditioned vehicle

  • Entrance fees

What's Not Included

  • Personal expenses

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Cape Town, South Africa
End of the journey

Your 1 day finishes where it began.

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