South Africa · Whale Watching

Private Seasonal Whale Watching Tour from Cape Town

9 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Cape Town. Easy pace

Penguins at Stoney Point on the way to Hermanus

Cape Town City Bowl with Table Mountain as backdrop

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Private seasonal whale-watching tour from Cape Town
02 Observe Southern Right Whales from the shore in Hermanus
03 Visit Stony Point Penguin Colony in Betty’s Bay
04 Walk to the waterfall at Harold Porter National Botanical Gardens
05 See the King Protea and abundant fynbos
06 Scenic drive via Sir Lowry’s Pass and Houwhoek Pass
07 Travel in a private air-conditioned minivan or sedan
08 Ideal for couples, families, or small groups travelling together

Discover one of South Africa’s most rewarding seasonal wildlife experiences on a private day tour from Cape Town to Hermanus, one of the country’s best-known whale-watching destinations. Travelling through beautiful mountain passes and coastal scenery, you’ll head to Walker Bay during whale season for the chance to observe Southern Right Whales from shore, often remarkably close to the rocks.

Along the way, enjoy time in Betty’s Bay with a walk in Harold Porter National Botanical Gardens to see waterfalls, fynbos, and the King Protea, South Africa’s national flower. You’ll also visit Stony Point Penguin Colony to see African Penguins in their natural habitat, making this a varied day out that combines marine wildlife, landscapes, and nature.

Travelling through beautiful mountain passes and coastal scenery, you’ll head to Walker Bay during whale season for the chance to observe Southern Right Whales from shore, often remarkably close to the rocks.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Cape Town, Hermanus, Betty's Bay

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Itinerary

This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Harold Porter National Botanical Gardens, Betty's Bay, Overberg District, Western Cape

Circular walk to the waterfall and view the King Protea, the National Flower of South Africa as well as an abundance of Fynbos.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Stony Point Penguin Colony, Betty's Bay, Overberg District, Western Cape

See African Penguins in it's natural habitat.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Whale Watchers Hermanus, Hermanus, Overstrand, Overberg District, Western Cape

Observe the Southern Right Whale from the rocks a few meteres from you. October best month.

Duration: 4 hours

Pass By: Sir Lowry's Pass, Western Cape

Stunning mountain drive to the whales

Pass By: Houwhoek Pass, Botrivier, Overberg District, Western Cape

After doing the spectacular Sir Lowrey's Pass, we carry on between apple orchards and take on Houwhoek Pass. On descending we see the vastness of Canola- and wheatfields in the distance.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Pickup service provided in Cape Town. 3 cities · 9 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Live commentary on board
Binoculars to get a closer view
Professional guide
Private tour
Transport by air-conditioned minivan or sedan
Chilled mineral water

What's Not Included

Lunch
Gratuities
Entrance Fees where applicable

Know before you go

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
Infants must not sit on laps
Infant seats unavailable
Not wheelchair accessible
Minimum 2 pax, maximum of 7 people per booking but bigger groups traveling together will be accommodated.
Rate is 'Per Person'
Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.
Pickup and drop off at any accommodation establishment in and around Cape Town and the Cape Winelands.