It’s that time of year again when these majestic creatures come and pay us a warm visit whilst frolicking along to our shores.

They are just an incredible sight to see and it’s a fantastic event to make a note of in your diaries and make sure you head towards Hermanus which is known as one of the more popular locations to site these guys, and also because Hermanus has been recognized at 1 of the 12 best whale watching destinations in the world by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF).

The best time of year to get a guaranteed sighting of these guys would be anywhere between September, October and November – So best you get ready to go on an adventure!

For those of you who are opting for the land viewings, we have a list of some of the popular spots to make sightings of the Southern Right Whale:

Cliff Path – which boasts 12km of the BEST whale watching view points

Windsor Bay – make use of parking on Fick’s Road or Marine Drive

Old Harbour – which offers you stunning viewing terraces

Gearing Point – which overlooks Old Harbour

Siever’s Point – which is the most popular of all viewing points as you get the closest look of our whale friends

De Gang – requires you to drive down Main Road towards the beaches and take the Die Gant turn off at Berg-en-See

Kwaaiwater – accessible by car

Westcliff Road – Park at Fick’s Pool, follow the cliff towards New Harbour and arrive at Dreunkrans

Some guidelines on what to bring along with you on your planned outing of extensive whale watching:

Drinks and Snacks | Sunblock | Hats and Sunnies | Camera | Binoculars; and of course | Comfy shoes and a jumper.

You are in for a whale of a time, if you are plan and prepare for the best day yet.

Don’t forget to speak to the relevant and many boat chartering companies, scenic flight tour groups or kayaking trip organizers in Hermanus, should you decide to get a little more up close and personal with these water giants.

Distance from Quiver tree: Via N2 and R 43: 96,1 km (Approx. 1 hr 25mins)

Hermanus Tourism Center

Contact Details: 028 312 2629

Address: Cnr Mitchell and Lord Roberts Street, Hermanus, Western Cape