Hermanus has recently had the honour of being named the top spot in the world out of 10 for whale-watching in the Telegraph’s world’s best whale-watching holidays for 2019. Hermanus is a quaint and beautifully scenic seaside town located a mere 90 minutes’ drive from Cape Town overlooking the Atlantic.

Whale watching in this area has become extremely popular, attracting local and international travellers every year. Some of the whales in Hermanus are Bryde’s whales, Humpback whales or Southern Right whales. The Southern Right whale is the most densely populated of all Hermanus whales that visit the area. Every year about 100 whales gather to breed in Hermanus during the months of June to December, with as many as close to 200 whales in Hermanus spotted at one time. This year whale season started early with the first whale spotted close to the New Harbour in Hermanus on the 30^th of April.

The first lot of whales normally start to arrive at the end of May, and every week more and more of these magnificent creatures arrive. Normally by September the full number of whales for the year are in Hermanus. If you are hoping to go whale watching in Hermanus, the peak whale season is September and October.

Please contact us if you would like some more information on an amazing whale watching experience or some sample packages showing how this experience can be incorporated into a package.

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Hermanus boasts festivals such as the annual Hermanus Whale Festival so it comes as no surprise that the local destination has been hailed the best spot in the world. The international publication described the town as “a small fishing village”, noting the migration of the Southern Right whale as a must-see event. The Southern right whales come to calf and mate off this coast between June and November, performing their acrobatics incredibly close to the shore. Southern Right Whales are known for their friendly and playful nature and can weigh over 47 tones and reach a length of 18 meters.

Here are the top 10 whale watching spots across the world according to The Telegraph: 

1. Hermanus – South Africa

2. California – United States of America

3. Canary Islands

4. Vancouver Island – Canada

5. San Ignacio Lagoon – Mexico

6. Grundarfjorour – Iceland

7. Queensland – Australia

8. Cetaceans – Azores

9. Christchurch – New Zealand

10. Madeira – Portuguese Island

Hermanus is a destination we look forward to visiting every year and one we cannot recommended enough! Please contact us if you would like some more information on a whale watching experience or some sample packages showing how this experience can be incorporated into a package.

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