Cape Whale Coast Tour
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Cape Whale Coast Tour

Southern right whales in Walker Bay, the Hermanus cliff path and a Clarence Drive return.

Full DayR2,900 · approx $160 per person

Tour Overview

Southern right whales in Walker Bay, the Hermanus cliff path and a Clarence Drive return.

A full-day journey to the Whale Coast — southern right whales in Walker Bay, the clifftop path of Hermanus and a spectacular return along Clarence Drive. Seasonal from July to October, when the whales arrive to calve in the warm waters of Walker Bay.

Highlights

  • Southern right whales
  • Sir Lowry's Pass
  • Hermanus cliff path
  • Clarence Drive return

The Itinerary

Your day, mapped out.

Morning

Over the mountains to Hermanus

Cross Sir Lowry's Pass into the Overberg, pausing at a beloved local farm stall, then descend toward Hermanus — the whale-watching capital of South Africa.

Midday

Whales from boat & shore

Step aboard a boat from the harbour for a close encounter with southern right whales, then stroll the famous cliff path where whales can be spotted directly from shore.

Afternoon

Lunch & Clarence Drive

A relaxed lunch in Hermanus, then the return journey along Clarence Drive — one of the world's most beautiful coastal roads.

Pricing

R2,900 · approx $160 per person · Private vehicle · Full day · Boat trip and lunch settled on the day.

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