Visit the coastal playground of Hermanus to escape to nature. This once small fishing village is now a ‘must-visit’ destination on the South African coastline. Discover the acclaimed wine route, coastal and mountain nature reserves rich in Fynbos. Experience pristine beaches, world-renowned golf courses and more than 100 adventure activities to choose from, including whale watching and shark cage diving. Hermanus is an all-year destination. The summer months boast idyllic beach and outdoor holidays. During the winter months, the town comes alive as the whale watching mecca of South Africa. Peak Hermanus whale season is from roughly June to December annually and it is all about the Southern Right Whale! Continue reading “Hermanus Whale Season Top 12 Activities”
TRIP STATUS
TODAY
Sunday
18 Jan 2026
THE HERMANUS WHALE WATCHING SEASON HAS COME TO A CLOSE
WISHING YOU ALL WELL OVER THE FESTIVE SEASON & WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING THE SOUTHERN RIGHT WHALES BACK TO OUR BAY IN JUNE 2026
UNTIL THEN……
Peak Humpback whale season has started on the Cape West Coast – www.whaleexpedition.co.za