1-Day Whale Watching Tour to Hermanus with Clarence Drive Sunset

1 Day Round trip from Your hotel in Cape Town Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Scenic day trip from Cape Town to Hermanus
02 Walk the Hermanus Waterfront and cliff paths for prime coastal viewpoints
03 Spot whales from the shoreline or join an optional boat-based cruise
04 Sunset return journey along Clarence Drive with ocean panoramas

Escape Cape Town for a spectacular day trip to Hermanus, one of South Africa's best seasonal whale-watching destinations. Stroll the Hermanus Waterfront and cliff paths for sweeping ocean views, with the chance to spot whales from the shore, or choose an optional boat-based cruise for a closer encounter. The day also includes a scenic return drive along Clarence Drive, with beautiful coastal panoramas as the sun sets over the ocean.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Cape Town, Hermanus

Languages Afrikaans

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Scenic drive to Hermanus with points of interest en route

09:00 — Depart: Cape Town
10:45 — Arrive: Explore Hermanus Waterfront and enjoy the views from the cliff paths
12:00 — Whale Watching: Enjoy whale watching from the coastline or book an optional boat-based whale watching cruise (1.5 - 3hrs) to experience these giants of the ocean up close
15:00 — Lunch: Choose from the many restaurant options at the Hermanus Waterfront
16:30 — Depart: Cruise along Clarence Drive and enjoy the sun setting over the ocean as we make our way back to Cape Town
18:00 — Arrive: Drop-off at your hotel

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Your hotel in Cape Town 2 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Private transportation: with an English-speaking driver-guide
Vehicle: Luxury air-conditioned vehicle
Insurance: Passenger liability insurance
Water: Bottled water

What's Not Included

Activity fees: boat-based whale watching cruise
Lunch

What to bring

Sun hat & sunscreen
Comfortable shoes
Jacket in case it gets cold

Know before you go

Take a water-resistant jacket if you intend to do the boat-based whale watching cruise, as you might get splashed by the waves if you are outside on the deck.

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