Whale watching plettenberg bay book a whale watching trip now. Plettenberg bay and the robberg peninsula are incredible whale watching destinations with the bay seeing southern right whales, humpback whales, brydes whales, killer whales and dolphins all year round. No holiday to the cape of south africa would be complete without some whale watching. Interact and have fun with our amazing dolphin and whale species while learning all about their phenomenal abilities and lifestyles. Enjoy the many exciting activities around the area or simply sit overlooking the entire bay and enjoy the spectacular beauty unfolding before you. Peak calving season is july and august, but whales can be seen through september. The centre of south african whale watching is hermanus at the walker bay, 100. Whale season in plettenberg bay officially begins in june and, after a spectacular 2017 season, we are expecting to have some incredible whale sightings again this year. Plettenberg bay in the western cape offers boat trips from its beach out into the calmer waters of its bay to. A boat trip around the bay brings one closer to these diverse species of whales and dolphins. As one family of whales move off, so another arrives.
Book a whale of a view, plettenberg bay on tripadvisor. The protected southern right whale is making a great comeback in the garden route, one of the worlds whale watching meccas. Plettenberg park hotel is one of the best whale watching venues in plettenberg bay. Plettenberg bay accommodation our ecological adventure leaves from central beach with an exciting beach launch and heads east past the bird sanctuary and keurbooms beach to arch rock. The ecological adventure begins at central beach with an exciting beach launch and heads east past the bird sanctuary and keurbooms beach to arch rock. Experience of a lifetime contact us book now the experience the 2hr boat adventure starts and ends with an adrenelin beach home read more. Aug 23, 2015 in plettenberg bay we have a secret season that not many know about. You could be graced with southern right or humpback whale sightings. Whale season in plettenberg bay milkwood manor on sea. South africa the best tips for whale watching in south.
We then traverse the bay to the point of robberg peninsula and out to the wild side, often seeing groups of whales and pods of dolphins. We saw dolphins and lots of seals, i would definitely recommend this trip and do this again. Out there our resident brydes whales may be seen, as well as common dolphins or southern right and humpback whales during their season. Whale season begins the gremlin plettenberg bay news. Oct 30, 2017 the best time for whale watching in south africa is from june until october, though whale watching season starts as early as may and lasts until november. Learn about the lives of south africas wild cats on a 1hour guided experience tour of tenikwa wildife centre, along the countrys garden route. Close encounter whale watching in plettenberg bay, garden route.
Juneoctober in plettenberg bay is our official whale season humpback and southern right whales make their way up to our relatively warmer waters to mate. Mostly at cape town, plettenberg bay, gansbaai, simons town and from table mountain national park. Whales season in plettenberg bay amakaya backpackers. Whale watching south africa has to be one of the most incredible destinations worldwide for watching marine mammals. Were travelling to south africa to cape town and along the garden route in september and are staying in hermanus for two nights which assuming we leave cape town after breakfast and then hermanus again first thing onto our next destination gives us one full day and a half in hermanus. Learn about wise seafood choices by downloading the. A typical whale watching trip in season will be the search for the gentle giants of the sea, the southern right whales. Embark on a whalewatching excursion and try to spot species such as southern right whales. Residents of witsand call the bay in their own slang whale soup bay. We went on a whale watching tour with a group of us 20 unfortunately no whales were spotted but it was the last few days of the season. These huge beasts sometimes loll around mere meters from the shore, thus they are clearly visible for some spectacular shore and cliff based whale watching from points along robberg and keurboom beaches and robberg nature reserve. Whale watching plettenberg bay book a whale watching. Plettenberg bay has long beaches and a few elevated lookout points, from. Ocean blue adventures whale watching in plettenberg bay.
Welcome to whale rock heights, plettenberg bay, western cape, south africa. Ocean safaris plettenberg bay 2020 all you need to. Accommodation is offered in stylish rooms, complemented by delicious. Winter with the whales in plettenberg bay plettenberg. Slightly off the main topic, but i thought id post in here as it is closely related. According to reports, the whales have started to arrive in plettenberg bay. With stunning ocean views, an ocean watch guest house is perfectly positioned in plettenberg bay for whale and dolphin watching. Plettenberg bay offers a laidback lifestyle, that gives you time to enjoy nature and the surrounding scenic views. Plettenberg bay activities whale watching plettenberg bay. Ocean blue adventures offers visitors to plettenberg bay, on south africas renowned garden route coastline, an opportunity to experience the best the bay has to offer whether your interest is in the prolific marine life, the spectacular landscapes or the lives of the local community.
Plettenberg bay can with right claim being the whale capital of the world. Sole mandate sold furnished and equipped 35 whale rock gardens is only a few minutes stroll from. South africa western cape garden route plettenberg bay whale rock. Discovery cruises are run on our boats which do not hold permits and are legally. Nestled on a hill above plettenberg bay, along the worldfamous garden route, this deluxe hotel features breathtaking views of the coastline and the ocean beyond. We had a great trip with these guys on a beautiful day with pretty big sea conditions. The calfs are born in the calm and warm waters of san sebastian bay. Has anyone whale watched in both places and can comment on the difference between the two. About whale watching plettenberg bay plettenberg bay activities. Aug 08, 2012 no holiday to the cape of south africa would be complete without some whale watching. Cameron was an expert guide who was a mine of information and very considerate of the wildlife around him. Plettenberg bay in the western cape offers boat trips from its beach out into the calmer waters of its bay.
Or we can tell you about all the best spots for land based whale watching. Plettenberg bay whale watching is ideal if you are travelling up the garden route and you didnt have the opportunity to go whale watching in hermanus or gansbaai. Hop aboard and keep your camera poised as you share the water with whales, dolphins, sharks and seals. Volunteer to protect whale sharks, dolphins seahorses and coral reefs in mozambique. Plettenberg bay in south africa is one of the best whale watching destinations in the world and offers lots of great whale watching opportunities. Marlon and ashwynn knew where to go in the ocean to find whales and had lots of facts and tips to share with us. Our guides were amazing, full of energy and information. May 08, 2019 plettenberg bay offers you a rich marine life.
Peak calving season, and therefore viewing season, is during july and august. Whale watching boatbased closeencounter whale watching is one of plettenberg bay s premier tourist draws, as plett is one of the best places in south africa to do whale watching. Plett is blessed annually with the return of giant marine mammals that inspire awe and wonder. The sheltered bay is ideal for the mating and calving of the southern right whale. With gorgeous views of the lagoon, sea and mountains and the addition of an extra floor to make use of the views, swimming pool and several entertainment areas its the perfect place for family reunions and gettogethers during whale season. Southern right whales are a common sight in the bay during their breeding season from july to. Make a plan about to go whale watching in plettenberg bay.
On 10day tour of discovery you will drive from the vibrant, culturally diverse city of cape town, up the whale coast to hermanus and on to plettenberg bay, bringing you to the scenic garden route and its many memorable sites. Ocean blue plettenberg bay 2020 all you need to know. Plettenberg bay is well known as being one of the best destinations worldwide for whale watching. Whale watching in plettenberg bay whale viewing trips. Yes the big 5, table mountain, and a spectacular flower season, but this month we celebrate the whale season in south africa and the gentle giants of the sea as they grace our coastlines with their presence. Originally christened bahia formosa beautiful bay by early portuguese explorers, plettenberg bay remains the jewel of the garden route. There is no other town in south africa that has the variety of sightings of different species throughout the year. The three types of whales that are most often spotted in south africa are the southern right whale, the humpback whale and the bryde whale. Ocean watch guest house is situated in plettenberg bay on the garden route. The official whale watching season runs from july to november and this is the best time of the year to go whale watching and view southern right and humpback whales. We then traverse the bay to the point of robberg peninsula and out to the wild side. Whales, dolphins and seals ocean safaris, plettenberg. The largest selection of apartments, flats, farms, repossessed property, private property and houses for sale in whale rock heights by estate agents.
Whale watching from plettenberg bay, south africa youtube. Brush up on your lingo, and watch several different types of whales showing off their breaching, fluking, lobtailing, logging, spouting and spyhopping. Whether your interest is wildlife, sea kayaking, or exploration, enjoyyour adventure with dolphin adventures. You may also have the privilege of coming across dolphins, seals, penguins, bird life, great white sharks and lots more marine life.
Plettenberg bay whale watching tour tour trailfinders. Plettenberg bay close encounter whale sightseeing experience. Ocean blue adventures garden route offering upclose and personal, aweinspiring encounters with the fascinating, majestic whales in the bay. In plettenberg bay we have a secret season that not many know about. These huge mammals spend from july to early november lolling around just for you to experience, whether from our land based viewing sites or on cruises where you can get up to 300 meters away for great viewing and photos. Jan 04, 2020 the whale watching tour itself was excellent. Whales in plettenberg bay plettenberg bay accommodation. Ocean safaris plettenberg bay 2020 all you need to know. Hotels to visit during whale watching season in plettenberg bay. If you are looking for plettenberg bay holiday accommodation, safarinow has a selection of selfcatering, bed and breakfast, hotel holiday accommodation in plettenberg bay and surrounds. The western capes garden route is one of the loveliest destinations in south africa.
Whale presence in our bay is from mid may to february with the southern right whales around from june to november, the migratory humpback whales arrive. Plett local activities, restaurants and shops feature in the business day wanted navigator magazine. In this weeks shamwari series i encounter storms and forest fires, and ignorantly make my second big animal welfare mistake of the trip. This whale watching trip, in plettenberg bay, is the perfect choice for those in search of a close encounter with some of the worlds largest mammals. Sea kayak trips and surf rentals on central beach plettenberg bay. Whale watching in south africa home brand south africa. Last days of whale watching in hermanus for 2012 youtube. Our premium, close encounter cruises are conducted on our permitted whale watching. Plettenberg bay has the possibility of sighting whales throughout the year thanks to our resident brydes whales. The best time for whale watching in south africa is from june until october, though whale watching season starts as early as may and lasts until november. Winter with the whales in plettenberg bay plettenberg bay.
Whales, dolphins and seals ocean safaris, plettenberg bay. Volunteer to survey orcas and whales around plettenberg bay, south africa. Planning some time in both cape town and the garden route and want to fit in some whale watching time the second week of november. Plettenberg bay, nicknamed plet or plett, is the primary town of the bitou local municipality in. The outdoor pool is surrounded by a furnished sun terrace. The bay is an ideal place for whale watching offering numerous viewpoints from which to enjoy an elevated view of the whales antics. Are you looking to do some whale watching in plettenberg bay or get lost in any of a wide array of nature, leisure, or adrenaline based activities. Whale watching boatbased closeencounter whalewatching is one of plettenberg bays premier tourist draws, as plett is one of the best places in south africa to do whalewatching. July to november in plettenberg bay is prime whale watching season, as southern right whales migrate northwards, from colder waters close to antarctica, to south africas east coast to mate, calve and rear their young. Ocean safaris plettenberg bay whale and dolphin watching, plettenberg bay, western cape. This comes after a week in which the escaped leopard made its presence known, and we began a major replanting operation.
In early june, southern right whales leave their antarctic feeding ground to frolic in the warm waters of the cape coast. The first southern right whales begin appearing in the bay in may, and whale season is in full swing by midjuly. Book online for the whale watching season and get a 10 % discount. Its whale season in plett its whale season in plett. Main season is from may to october, there are halfday tours in the false bay or from gansbaai. Little sanctuary offers a luxurious selfcatering alternative in plettenberg bay. Pletts many view spots offer awesome views across the bay during whale season for some of the most incredible whale and dolphin sightings. Whalesong features 32 spacious, comfortable bedrooms with attached bathroom, equipped for the discerning traveler and reflecting the serene blues and whites of the ocean. Fill our enquiry form with the required details and submit it. Ocean blue adventures, whale watching in plettenberg bay. Our sea kayaking adventure allows us to explore wildlife and nature upclose.
There are many excellent vantage points along the coastline where guests can view the majesty of these spectacular creatures. Download a free whalewatching infographic brochure, showing. Whales have been a focal point in the area for many years. It falls outside of the busy, more popular times that visitors come to enjoy our little paradise. Pezula booked what sounded like a great day of whale watching in plettenberg bay. Here they mate, calve and generally hang out, occasionally flopping a tail up, or sticking their heads. Business day features plett pages 1 12 text version. Situated high above the ocean, on the garden route, where the vista stretches forever, whale rock heights is an upmarket residential estate near plettenberg bay. Juneoctober in plettenberg bay is our official whale season humpback and southern right whales make their way up to our relatively warmer waters to mate and breed. Many of the whales will hang out just behind the beach breaks, so a walk on.
The plettenberg whale watching plettenberg bay hotel. Ocean safaris plettenberg bay whale and dolphin watching. Whale watching whale watching plett tourism accommodation. We managed to see a group of 4 to 5 whales in the middle of their mating season. The season for whale watching along the east coast is expected to be. Dolphin adventures plettenberg bay 2020 all you need to. Whale season in plettenberg baymilkwood manor on sea. With the whale watching season for 2012 days away from drawing to a close, southern right charters would like to share this video with you and thank everyone for. Whale watching tours in algoa bay allow visitors to get quite close to the. Join us in the winter whale season for boatbased whale watching. A place surrounded by mountains and flowering river estuaries all perfectly set against the magnificent backdrop of the indian ocean. Best time for whale watching in south africa rhino africa. Whale watching plettenberg vs hermanus plettenberg bay. Plettenberg bay is visited by most of the ocean mammals found in the southern african waters.
A hotel called the beacon isle was built on the site of the whaling station. In knysna and plettenberg bay cetaceans can be sighted all year round with most. Sometimes you can see up to twenty or thirty families. Plettenberg bay is about 530 km drive from cape town city centre. Not to disturb the whales, no boat may go out into the bay, you can only see them from the shore. It is in plettenberg bay that the dolphin and whale watching industry is most organised, with trips in boats, kayaks and aircraft on offer. Whalewatching waters off the coast of southern africa run from false bay, south of. Whale presence in our bay is from mid may to february with the southern right whales around from june to november, the migratory humpback whales arrive with their calves early november and stay until the end of february and we see them again during may and june. The southern right is the most commonly sighted, coming into the bay to calve, but look for humpback, brydes and orcas as well. Hermanus is supposed to be the best place for this, but curious to hear from those who have done it in plettenberg bay. Our plettenberg bay operators will take you on a journey where you can enjoy one of mother natures most spectacular displays on a whale watching adventure. Location 17 waif street, whale rock, 6600 plettenberg bay, south africa.
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