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The Whale Coast

As you might imagine the marine life of the Whale Coast to be the main draw, however you can’t help but credit them for picking such a spectacular stretch of coastline around which to gather.

Spanning almost immediately south-east from the outskirts of Cape Town and following the Atlantic shoreline along the Western Cape this is a protected collection of beautiful bays with crescents of pristine white beaches, wild surf, tranquil mountains that dramatically descend into the Atlantic, sleepy valleys, nature reserves, charming coves bustling with wildlife and pleasant villages brimming with local heritage.

Some of the world’s premier destinations for viewing nurseries of Southern Right Whales as well as other marine life are located on this coast like Hermanus, Overburg and Walker Bay , as well as the shivers of Great White Sharks that gather off Gansbaai.

Being, at most, 2 hours from Cape Town this region is also: perfect in terms of convenience, extraordinary regarding the choice luxury accommodation, spoiling for world-class restaurants and then there's an excellent range of tours with some particularly thrilling adventure activities too.

 
When to go

Apart from the Whale Season which is from July to November, anytime of year is good.
The warmer months are October to April where the average daily temperature is 24˚c/ 75F

Why we love it

Superb and thrilling adventure activities Incredible scenery
And its proximity to Cape Town makes it very convenientThe perfect destination to team with a safari

What to do

Whale Watching (July-November) Shark Cage Diving
Hiking and Trekking trails Horse Riding
 Wine Tasting
 Archaeological Caves
Nature and Wildife Tours to ReservesMuseums, galleries and shopping Great Restaurants

Trips plans with The Whale Coast Trips plans with The Whale Coast
Southern Africa Luxe The Cape, The Kruger and Desert Island Paradise from $ 8506 pp for 14 Nights, excluding international flights
Southern Africa LuxeThe Cape, The Kruger and Desert Island Paradise  - © Grootbos
South Africa Family Safari Explorer Madikwe, The Kalahari, Cape Town & Whale Coast from $ 8227 pp for 12 Nights, excluding international flights
South Africa Family Safari ExplorerMadikwe, The Kalahari, Cape Town & Whale Coast
Hotels in The Whale Coast Hotels in The Whale Coast
Grootbos Private Reserve Great Position, Lovely Lodges and Even Better Activities $$$$$
Grootbos Private Nature Reserve, Whale Coast, South Africa with Jacada Travel.
Birkenhead House Boutique Elegance & Character on the Headland $$$$$
Birkenhead House, Hermanus, Whale coast, South Africa with Jacada Travel
Marine Hermanus An Unrivalled Position. A Classic Seaside Hotel. $$$$
Marine Hermanus Hotel, Hermanus, Whale Coast, South Africa with Jacada Travel