THE WHALE WATCHING GUIDE
The trips worth booking.
The 5 whale watching in south africa travellers rate most highly, gathered in one place. What you are likely to see, when the season runs, who skippers the boat, and what a place on deck costs.
A slow, small-group cruise from Port Elizabeth to Algoa Bay’s wildlife hotspots, with humpback whales, dolphins, and penguins at St. Croix.
Most Popular“Very professional and extremely knowledgeable Would recommend this tour to everyone Handled the boat very well considering the choppy conditions”
Small-boat whale watching from Gansbaai along De Keldar cliffs for Southern right whales, dolphins, sharks, penguins, and more.
“We did Whale Watching with Ivanhoe Safaris. It was not a nice experience. Approximately 15 drunk Russians sceaming every time we saw the whales coming out of the water. The guide did not tell them to shut up! The boat was smelly from petro, no drinks except water. Read more”
A 2-hour catamaran whale-watching trip from Hermanus with a whale specialist briefing, expert on-water spotting, and light refreshments.
“From start to finish, the experience was incredible, thanks to our enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide providing us with fascinating insights about the Southern Right species. We were fortunate enough to spot several majestic Southern Right Whales. Watching these magnificent creatures breach and play in the water was a breathtaking experience that I will never forget.”
Guided full-day trip from Cape Town to Hermanus for Southern Right whale spotting, coastal photo stops, Hemel-en-Aarde wine tasting, and Peregrine Padstal.
“I had a wonderful time seeing Hermanus! It was rainy and windy so we did not get to go out on the boats to go whale watching, but it was an absolutely beautiful area nonetheless. The guide was very informative and friendly, and made sure he answered any questions we had along the way.”
Land-based Hermanus whale-watching walking tour with a private guide, clifftop coastal stops, and Whale House Museum admission.
“It was great meeting Percy, he explained lots of interesting things about whales and sealife in Hermanus and took us to the places where spots are more frequent. We spotted whales from different points of the coast and at the end of the toRead more”
Every coast with a season worth booking, port by port.
