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Leave Cape Town before dawn and follow the Whale Route to Hermanus, where cliffside vantage points and optional boat trips put southern right whales on full display. This full‑day tour pairs coastal scenery with wine stops and guided land-based watching.
Leave Cape Town before dawn and follow the Whale Route to Hermanus, where cliffside vantage points and optional boat trips put southern right whales on full display. This full‑day tour pairs coastal scenery with wine stops and guided land-based watching.
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Operated by Matadi Africa And Travel Tours · Hermanus, Western Cape
A salt-spray morning lifts off Cape Town as the vehicle climbs Sir Lowry’s Pass and the urban edge falls away. By mid-morning the road runs alongside vineyards and fynbos, and Walker Bay’s slate-grey water appears — a wide stage where southern right whales return to calve.
moderate.
8 hours.
Moderate fitness for short walks on uneven cliff paths and a potential short boat ride; suitable for most active travelers.
Southern right whales are most commonly sighted from mid‑July through October, with peak sightings in August–September.
Boat trips are often optional and may incur an extra fee; availability depends on sea and weather conditions on the day.
This is an approximately 8‑hour full day tour with hotel pick‑up and drop‑off in Cape Town, typically departing around 08:00–09:00.
The tour is family‑friendly and has wheelchair‑accessible transport, but some cliff viewpoints have uneven ground—notify the operator about mobility needs in advance.
The Walker Bay coast has long been used for fishing and small‑scale agriculture; whale‑watching grew as southern right populations recovered after 20th‑century whaling declines.
Protecting the Cape Floral Kingdom and coastal marine life is a priority—stay on marked paths, respect wildlife distances, and choose operators who follow marine mammal guidelines.
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