Whale Watching Map
Where to see the Whales in South Africa by Map
Find out where to see the Whales in South Africa - Below you will find a detailed map showing the different regions in South Africa for the best whale watching experience.
Did you know? Whilst the Overberg area draws the strongest presence of the southern right whale, it is not the only place to see them...
Areas include Walker Bay in the Overberg, Arniston, Struisbaai and L'Agulhas in the Cape Agulhas region, the beautiful Cape West Coast and the Cape Peninsula, the breathtaking Garden Route and Algoa Bay in the Eastern Cape, all the way up to St Lucia in KwaZulu Natal.
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Cultural / Miscellaneous / Uniquely South African
Hermanus Whale Crier
Hermanus on the Cape Whale Coast has its very own whale crier, and, what's more, Hermanus lays claim to the only whale crier in the world. The popular town of Hermanus, connected directly to the Mother City by the R43 and N2, is famous for whale ...
Activities / Popular Tourist Routes / Whale Route
The Whale Coast Route
The Whale Route begins in Cape Town and follows the particularly pretty R44, also known as Clarence Drive, through the Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve. It is a popular drive that easily rivals Chapman's Peak in Cape Town as one of the most scenic in the ...
Landmarks / Museums
Whale House Museum
As the acclaimed home of the whales between around June and December, Hermanus celebrates these cetaceans in many ways, not least of all at the Whale House Museum. Here, the mysteries of their behaviour, migration, diet, reproduction and ...
Activities / Miscellaneous / Whale Route
Whale Watching in Walker Bay
Walker Bay – heart of the whale coast. The waters between Hermanus and Pearly Beach attract hundreds of whales annually to the shallow waters of this coastline, also known as the whale coast. Daily sightings of these giant beasts of the sea, certainly in ...
Additional Reading
- Best Places to Stay on the Whale Route in South Africa
- Expert Tips For Spotting Whales On The Cape Whale Route
- Whale Watching in Mossel Bay
- Whale Watching with Ocean Odyssey in the Garden Route
- Whale watching at De Hoop Nature Reserve
- Search for Whale Watching Destinations (and service providers) or check out other things to do in South Africa for other sporting activities, extreme adventures, cruises, sight seeing and cultural experiences.
All About The Whales
Want to go whale watching in South Africa? South Africa is known as one of the best places in the world for whale watching. Explore our 'whale watching' pages below to find out when, where and how to see the whales in South Africa...
The Whale Route
The Whales
Where to See Whales
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