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Whale Watching in South Africa

 
In South Africa, a wildlife adventure need not take place in the bush. With 3000 km or nearly 1900 miles of coast, South Africa is one of the best places to observe sea life, even from shore. South Africa's coastal waters are frequented by more than 2000 species of fish including the most impending, the Great White Shark. Turtles breed on the beach. Dolphin, seals and otters frolic on or near the shore. But for many, the main attraction is likely to be the largest of the marine mammals. Humpback, Bryde's and southern right whales as well as Orcas or killer whales, can all be spotted here. Whet... Read Moreher you partake in shore or boat-based whale watching, a trip to the South African coast is unlikely to be forgotten soon.
Whale Watching

Whale Watching

Jurie Steenekamp courtesy Hermanus.co.za

Whale Watching

Whale Watching

Jurie Steenekamp courtesy Hermanus.co.za

Hermanus, South Africa

Hermanus, South Africa

Jurie Steenekamp courtesy Hermanus.co.za

Hermanus, South Africa

Hermanus, South Africa

Jurie Steenekamp courtesy Hermanus.co.za

Whales in South Africa tours, guides and outfitters
 
Advantage Tours & Charters (Adventure Travel Company)
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McKenzie Street

St. Lucia 3936

South Africa

+27 (35) 590 1259

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Advantage Tours, a full service tour company, is the only licensed outfitter operating whale watching tours in the St. Lucia Wetland Park, the best place in South Africa to spot humpback whales.
Wildlife Viewing
Birding
Fishing
Horseback Riding
Snorkeling
Hermanus Whale Cruises (Adventure Travel Company)
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New Harbour

Hermanus 7200

South Africa

+27 (28) 313 2722

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Hermanus Whale Cruises is an eco-friendly whale watching tour company. Whale watching trips organized by this fully licensed outfitter depart from Hermanus, a 2-hour drive from Cape Town and a great place to spot whales.
Wildlife Viewing
Ocean Blue Adventures (Adventure Travel Company)
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Central Beach

Plettenberg Bay 6600

South Africa

+27 (44) 533 4897

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Ocean Blue is fully licensed outfitter specialized in eco-friendly sea life encounters. View whales, dolphins, seal and seabirds from a boat or kayak (children 14 years and up) and experience wildlife up close.
Canoeing & Kayaking
Wildlife Viewing
Native Experiences
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