Cape Whale Coast Holidays
The Cape Whale Coast is a coastal expanse, incorporating fishing villages, secluded coves, long pristine beaches and valleys which can be found just outside of Cape Town.
Flanked by impressive mountains and the Atlantic Ocean, the area is an appealing retreat for nature-lovers, with wine routes, fynbos, birding, golf courses, penguins, mountain biking and hiking trails as well as the main event: whales.
Holidays to the Cape Whale Coast are all about spectacular whale-watching opportunities; imagine watching a Southern right whale breaching and blowing just 20 metres from the coastline of Hermanus; or witnessing a humpback whale calving in Walker Bay. Witness the raw power of these gentle giants as they play, mate, calf and rear their young in the waters along the Cape Whale Coast.
Why not twin your stay with time in Cape Town or – for wildlife enthusiasts – a trip to the Eastern Cape for a safari adventure.
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Here's a selection of popular itineraries to give you some ideas. But almost anything's possible so call us now and we'll create an amazing holiday just for you.
Discover the Cape, Whales, and Winelands
One of the most popular and visited areas of South Africa, the Western Cape offers stunning scenery, exquisite cuisine, and tempting wine as well as spectacular wildlife, all just a stones throw from Cape Town. Don't miss the opportunity to...
City holidays
Garden Route and Eastern Cape Safari
Guide Price €2,399 pp
This twelve day self drive gives you the opportunity to explore the city of Cape Town and its surrounds, spot Southern Right Whales in Hermanus (seasonal), drive along the Garden Route and track the Big Five on safari in the...
Wildlife holidays
Highlights of the Garden Route
One of the most magnificent and awe-inspiring stretches of landscape in South Africa, the Highlights of the Garden Route tour offers majestic mountains, breathtaking beaches, valleys and lakes. Our compact tour departs from Cape Town and will take you along...
Adventure holidays
South Africa - Cape Town, Cape Winelands and Eastern Cape Multi Centre
Guide Price €3,489 pp
South Africa really does have it all and undoubtedly this suggestion will allow you to see three of the countries highlights. Start your trip in Cape Town - where there is no better place to unwind. Constantly winning awards year...
Cultural holidays
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Whale season in Hermanus is usually between June and December. Although some years the Southern Right whale has arrived as early as April, the usual time for them to start arriving is towards the end of May.
