South Africa · Dolphin or Whale Watching

1-Day Whale Watching Shore Excursion from Cape Town with Hermanus

1 Day Round trip from Cape Town Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Search for Southern Right whales and dolphins along South Africa's scenic bays
  • 02 Visit the African Penguin colony in Betty's Bay to see the birds in their natural environment
  • 03 Drive the 85 km coastline through Betty's Bay, Kleinmond, Hawston, and Hermanus
  • 04 Enjoy a wine tasting session in Hemel-en-Aarde Valley

Scout the awesome bays of South Africa near Cape Town for Southern Right whales and dolphins en route to Hermanus. Travel along the 85 km coastline, covering Betty's Bay, Kleinmond, and Hawston, followed by a wine tasting session at a coastal winery estate in Hemel-en-Aarde Valley.

Drive along its coastline looking for the best sightings of Southern Right whales, which visit the bay annually during the calving season.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Cape Town, Hermanus, Gordon’s Bay, Betty's Bay
Languages Afrikaans, English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Cape Town Shore Excursion to Gordon's Bay, Betty's Bay and Hermanus

  • Pick up from the hotel at 7:30 am.
  • Travel along the N2 highway towards the Gordon's Bay coastline, which offers good opportunities for photographs and whale watching.

  • Visit the African Penguin colony in Betty's Bay, a great place to see the flightless birds in their natural environment.

  • Arrive at the coastal town of Hermanus.

  • Drive along its coastline looking for the best sightings of Southern Right whales, which visit the bay annually during the calving season.

  • Take a lunch break at one of the many little restaurants dotted along the coastline, overlooking the huge bay area.

  • Travel along the 85 km coastline towards the city.

  • Continue searching the coastline for Southern Right whales on the way back.

  • Stop for a wine tasting session in Hemel-en-Aarde Valley.

  • Arrive in Cape Town at approximately 6:00 pm.

End of the tour.

Hermanus coastline, Betty's Bay penguin colony, Hemel-en-Aarde Valley vineyards

Where this trip takes you

Hermanus coastline, Betty's Bay penguin colony, Hemel-en-Aarde Valley vineyards

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Cape Town 4 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transfers to/from Cape Town

  • Certified professional guide

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Cape Town, South Africa
Tour start
Cape Town, South Africa
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 1 day finishes where it began, in Cape Town.

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