Each year, hundreds of Southern Right whales migrate into our coastal waters, visiting the sheltered shallow bays to calve and nurse their young. Through Overberg & Whale Route the whales, mere meters from the shore, provide unsurpassed whale watching opportunities between June and November. Humpback whales migrate through our region between May and December. Bryde’s whales are found slightly further off shore all year round. With interpretive signboards providing visitors with essential information on the whales occurring along the coast.
De Hoop Nature Reserve Cottages offer an exceptional adventure with amazing views, fauna and flora. The expansive resort has manors, suites and cottages to choose from, all offering exclusive interaction with the wildlife surrounding the area, which includes Cape mountain zebra, an array of antelope, baboons, eland and ostrich. The accommodation is incredibly stylish and comfortable, with an African flair.
This gorgeous 4-star guesthouse is situated along Walker Bay, a lovely stretch of Indian Ocean renowned for its frequent visits from whales. The guesthouse consists of 4 spacious en-suite rooms, each fully equipped, with a private balcony, perfect for relaxing and watching the African sun make the ocean sparkle. The honeymoon suite boasts a Jacuzzi and ultimate privacy. Children under 12 are not permitted.
Tucked away in a paradise of ancient milkwood trees, Mosaic Private Sanctuary’s picturesque, private accommodation offers a luxurious African experience. The stunning safari chalets and self-catering cottages offer tranquil views from the secluded veranda. With ample opportunity for adventure, guests can enjoy sunset cruises, quad biking, guided nature walks and bird watching.
The Arabella Hotel, situated an hour away from bustling Cape Town, is a gorgeous hotel and spa fit for royalty. The lavish rooms are spacious and decorated in rosewood furniture and traditional contemporary South African decor, ensuring maximum comfort and elegance. You have a choice between the luxurious Presidential Suite, the Grand Deluxe Rooms and the standard Deluxe Rooms, all fully equipped and regal.
Birkenhead House & Villa is situated in the beautiful coastal town of Hermanus and is within walking distance of the beach. There are eleven luxury suites each fully equipped, with under floor heating and private balconies. As well as organizing activities around Hermanus, the resort offers a gym, pool and spa. For ultimate seclusion, the lavish villas are available and can accommodate a large family.
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Situated in the coastal town of Hermanus, Ocean Eleven Guest House offers a luxury stay in a colonial style house. The beautifully decorated suites boast magnificent views of the sea with picturesque scenes of mountains and the famous cliffs of Hermanus. This is the perfect location for whale watching and avid whale watchers could stand to see the Southern Right Whale from the comfort of their suite.
Hermanus is renowned as the heart of the Cape Whale Coast. Acknowledged by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) as one of the twelve best whale watching sites in the world, whales can be seen is some places from as close as five metres from its rocky cliffs. The southern right whales start arriving in Walker Bay from June and have usually left again by December. The peak whale season, when sightings are virtually guaranteed every day, is during September and October. The whale population peaks in Walker Bay during October.Hermanus even has ‘the world’s only whale crier’, Wilson Salukazana, who blows a horn made of sea bamboo to tell people that whales are in view. He will answer the questions of every eager tourist. The whales seem to appreciate an audience and provide spectacular entertainment.
For ten days each September and October, Hermanus is transformed as thousands of visitors from all over the country arrive to enjoy the arts and environ-experience of the Whale Festival. The Whale Festival has become on of the major events on the South African cultural calendar.
San Sebastian Bay and De Hoop Nature Reserve is situated on the southernmost region of Africa and is often referred to as “the” whale nursery of South Africa. It has the highest count of southern rights along the coast during the height of the breeding months (August to end October). St Sebastian Bay has the largest concentration of Southern Rights on the South African Coast. The areas designated for boat-based whale watching has been carefully selected so as to not interfere with those observing from the land. Witsand is the only village on the Bay that has the infrastructure to accommodate visitors.
De Hoop Nature Reserve Cottages offer an exceptional adventure with amazing views, fauna and flora. The expansive resort has manors, suites and cottages to choose from, all offering exclusive interaction with the wildlife surrounding the area, which includes Cape mountain zebra, an array of antelope, baboons, eland and ostrich. The accommodation is incredibly stylish and comfortable, with an African flair.
This gorgeous 4-star guesthouse is situated along Walker Bay, a lovely stretch of Indian Ocean renowned for its frequent visits from whales. The guesthouse consists of 4 spacious en-suite rooms, each fully equipped, with a private balcony, perfect for relaxing and watching the African sun make the ocean sparkle. The honeymoon suite boasts a Jacuzzi and ultimate privacy. Children under 12 are not permitted.
Tucked away in a paradise of ancient milkwood trees, Mosaic Private Sanctuary’s picturesque, private accommodation offers a luxurious African experience. The stunning safari chalets and self-catering cottages offer tranquil views from the secluded veranda. With ample opportunity for adventure, guests can enjoy sunset cruises, quad biking, guided nature walks and bird watching.
The Arabella Hotel, situated an hour away from bustling Cape Town, is a gorgeous hotel and spa fit for royalty. The lavish rooms are spacious and decorated in rosewood furniture and traditional contemporary South African decor, ensuring maximum comfort and elegance. You have a choice between the luxurious Presidential Suite, the Grand Deluxe Rooms and the standard Deluxe Rooms, all fully equipped and regal.
Birkenhead House & Villa is situated in the beautiful coastal town of Hermanus and is within walking distance of the beach. There are eleven luxury suites each fully equipped, with under floor heating and private balconies. As well as organizing activities around Hermanus, the resort offers a gym, pool and spa. For ultimate seclusion, the lavish villas are available and can accommodate a large family.
Per Person Sharing
Situated in the coastal town of Hermanus, Ocean Eleven Guest House offers a luxury stay in a colonial style house. The beautifully decorated suites boast magnificent views of the sea with picturesque scenes of mountains and the famous cliffs of Hermanus. This is the perfect location for whale watching and avid whale watchers could stand to see the Southern Right Whale from the comfort of their suite.
Hermanus is renowned as the heart of the Cape Whale Coast. Acknowledged by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) as one of the twelve best whale watching sites in the world, whales can be seen is some places from as close as five metres from its rocky cliffs. The southern right whales start arriving in Walker Bay from June and have usually left again by December. The peak whale season, when sightings are virtually guaranteed every day, is during September and October. The whale population peaks in Walker Bay during October.Hermanus even has ‘the world’s only whale crier’, Wilson Salukazana, who blows a horn made of sea bamboo to tell people that whales are in view. He will answer the questions of every eager tourist. The whales seem to appreciate an audience and provide spectacular entertainment.
For ten days each September and October, Hermanus is transformed as thousands of visitors from all over the country arrive to enjoy the arts and environ-experience of the Whale Festival. The Whale Festival has become on of the major events on the South African cultural calendar.
San Sebastian Bay and De Hoop Nature Reserve is situated on the southernmost region of Africa and is often referred to as “the” whale nursery of South Africa. It has the highest count of southern rights along the coast during the height of the breeding months (August to end October). St Sebastian Bay has the largest concentration of Southern Rights on the South African Coast. The areas designated for boat-based whale watching has been carefully selected so as to not interfere with those observing from the land. Witsand is the only village on the Bay that has the infrastructure to accommodate visitors.