Hermanus Whale Watching Tour
A scenic coastal drive to Hermanus, recognized worldwide as the premier land-based whale watching capital. Walk the famed Cliff Path, explore the Old Harbour, or take an optional boat-based whale excursion.
- Duration
- 1 day
- Group size
- 1–8 guests
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Departs from
- Cape Town, V&A Waterfront, Camps Bay
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Request these datesKey Stops & Sights on This Route
- Landmark & Viewpoint
Table Mountain Aerial Cableway
Tafelberg Road, Table Mountain National Park
Experience panoramic views of Cape Town, Robben Island and the Atlantic Ocean with a 360-degree rotating cable car ride to the flat-topped summit of South Africa's most famous landmark.
- Coastal Nature Reserve
Cape Point & Cape of Good Hope
Cape Point, Southern Peninsula
Explore dramatic 200-metre sea cliffs, fynbos nature trails, and the historic lighthouse at the wild southwestern tip of the African continent inside Table Mountain National Park.
- Wildlife & Coast
Boulders Beach Penguin Colony
Simon's Town, False Bay
Walk along scenic wooden boardwalks in sheltered False Bay coves to observe thousands of wild African penguins nesting and swimming among giant granite boulders.
- Hiking & Viewpoint
Lion's Head
Signal Hill Road, Cape Town
An iconic spiralling peak offering Cape Town's most rewarding hike with unmatched 360-degree views of the City Bowl, Twelve Apostles and Atlantic coastline at sunrise or sunset.
- Botanical Heritage
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
Rhodes Drive, Newlands
Discover South Africa's native fynbos and King Proteas and stroll across the curved 'Boomslang' treetop canopy walkway set against the eastern slopes of Table Mountain.
- Culture & Heritage
Bo-Kaap Historic District
Schotsche Kloof, Signal Hill Footslopes
Wander cobblestone streets lined with vibrant pastel-painted 18th-century houses, uncover rich Cape Malay cultural heritage, and sample authentic local spices and samoosas.
The day
Clarence Drive, Hermanus Cliff Path & Whales (Full Day)
Depart along scenic Clarence Drive hugging False Bay cliffs. Arrive in Hermanus to view Southern Right whales breaching close to the cliff edges. Enjoy seaside lunch overlooking Walker Bay. Optional 2-hour boat cruise gets you within metres of these gentle ocean giants. Return through the apple orchards of the Elgin Valley.
What is included
Included
- Private vehicle with dedicated chauffeur-guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cape Town
- Spectacular Clarence Drive coastal route via Gordon's Bay & Betty's Bay
- Visit to Stony Point penguin colony in Betty's Bay
- Guided walk along the 12km Hermanus Cliff Path lookouts
- Time to explore Hermanus town centre, galleries & craft markets
- Bottled water on board
Not included
- Optional boat-based whale watching catamaran ticket
- Stony Point penguin reserve entry fee
- Lunch at Hermanus harbour
- Gratuities
What to pack
- Warm windbreaker jacket for coastal paths
- Binoculars for long-range breaching sightings
- Camera with telephoto lens
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