Whale Watching Trips
Whale Watching & Marine Safari Trips Across South Africa
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Hermanus Whale Watching
Boat-based Southern Right whale watching in Walker Bay from the New Harbour. 1.5–2 hours.
View tripGansbaai Whale Watching
Greater Dyer Island ecosystem — whales, seals, penguins & Shark Alley. 2–2.5 hours.
View tripPlettenberg Bay Whale Watching
Three whale species in calm Garden Route waters. 1.5–2 hours.
View tripPlettenberg Bay Dolphin Watching
Dolphin watching in calm Garden Route waters. Common & Bottlenose Dolphins. 1.5–2 hours.
View tripKnysna Whale Watching
Sail through the iconic Knysna Heads. 1.5–2 hours.
View tripGansbaai Marine Big 5 Safari
Marine Big 5 in the Greater Dyer Island ecosystem — the ideal out-of-season whale watching alternative. 2 to 2.5 hours.
View tripPort Elizabeth Whale, Dolphin & Penguin Island Cruise
Whale, Dolphin & Penguin Island Cruise in Nelson Mandela Bay. 3.5–4 hours.
View tripYzerfontein Humpback Whale Expedition
Seasonal Cape West Coast expedition (Nov–Mar) searching for Humpback Whale supergroups. 1-day & 5-day options.
View tripHermanus Whale Watching Walking Tour
Guided Cliff Path walking tour — exceptional land-based whale watching.
View tripHermanus Whale Watching Flights
Scenic flight over Walker Bay for an aerial view of Southern Right whales.
View tripHermanus Full Day Whale Watching Tour
Full day Hermanus experience including boat trip and surrounding highlights.
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