whale route tour

1 day—whale route tour

$193-198 USD

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Safari summary

Experience one of South Africa’s most breathtaking natural spectacles on this full-day Whale Route tour from Cape Town. Travel along the dramatic coastline through Gordon’s Bay, Pringle Bay and Betty’s Bay to Hermanus — one of the world’s best land-based whale-watching destinations. During whale season (July to November), witness Southern right whales breaching and playing in the surf, while enjoying botanical gardens, mountain fynbos landscapes, and charming seaside scenery along the way.

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	None
	Activity level	Easy activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	South Africa
	Parks

Fine details

Safari highlights

Whale watching

What’s included?

Airport transfers
Park fees
Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

International flights
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Hermanus Whale Experience

Pickup from Cape Town hotels 08:00–09:00 for scenic Whale Route drive along Gordon's Bay, over Sir Lowry's Pass, through Pringle Bay and Betty's Bay. Stop at Harold Porter Botanical Gardens in the Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve and Fernkloof Nature Reserve. Continue to Hermanus for around 1.5 hours of whale watching and coastal exploration.

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