30 August 2021
Whale Watching Blog
Renowned for offering one of the most prolific whale watching experiences in the world, Hermanus has been a top destination for whale enthusiasts. For five consecutive years, Ivanhoe Sea Safaris has earned the Certificate of Excellence for providing the best whale watching in Hermanus. Located just a two-hour drive from Cape Town, Hermanus is often referred to as the whale capital of the world. Launching from Gansbaai, visitors can experience the true gem of South African whale watching from the cliffs of De Kelders. As pioneers of the whale watching industry in South Africa, we are proud to hold one of the limited whale watching permits allocated nationwide.
17 August 2021
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28 June 2021
21 June 2021
Hermanus whale festival is a yearly event that takes place on the last weekend of September to celebrate the arrival of Southern Right whales to the shores of South Africa. Every year during the months of June and December, Southern Right Whale mothers make their way to the sheltered waters of Walker Bay to raise their calves. During the peak of this season, visitors of a different kind also flock to the area to attend the Hermanus whale festival. This festival was established in the early 1990’s and is an enviro-arts festival not to be missed. The Whale festival is a lively outdoor event that takes place towards the end of September.
5 June 2021
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