Whale Watching Tour Cape Town

This whale watching tour is a full day, guided tour from Cape Town to the Southern Peninsula. The tour offers you the best of both land-based and boat-based whale watching in Cape Town

The route from you accommodation in Cape takes you on the magnificent coastal route along Chapmans Peak Drive past rugged mountains and sweeping bays. Whales are often seen from the coastal road and there are many lay-byes where you can stop to enjoy the magnificent views over Hout Bay and False Bay.

A visit to the penguin colony in Boulders Beach is included in the package. The colony is great place to view these enchanting birds at close quarters, against the rugged scenery of False Bay. The site was once the location of whaling operations – a poignant reminder of the persecution these animals have endured at the hands of man.

At 1pm you board a 2 hr boat-based whale watching charter. The boat is officially licensed to conduct close encounters and may legally approach whales to within 50 meters, it is then up to the whales if they wish to investigate you and the boat more closely. Often their natural curiosity provides an up-close and personal encounter that will never to be forgotten.

False Bay is known for  sheltering good numbers  of southern right whales as well as humpback whales which may also seen as they pass through the bay on their way to warmer waters. Other species to look out for include the elusive Bryde’s whale as well as bottlenose and common dolphins that visit the bay in search of sardine and other shoaling fish.

The afternoon is to be planned with your guide and a choice of activities and routes can be decided on-site. Lunch may be taken in any number of restaurants en-route or you may combine it with a wine tasting or two in one the many fine wine estates in nearby Constantia. Be sure to discuss these options with your driver/guide before your boat-based tour so that reservations can be made if necessary.

Prices Exclude: All meals and refreshments unless stated . Whale watching flights. Entrance fees. Personal expenses . Medical and Travel insurance . Anything else you can think to add.

Terms and Conditions: Should the boat-based whale watching cancel due to bad sea conditions clients will be refunded at the STO Rate of ZAR 1100 per person and the tour will focus on land based whale watching. Prices are correct at time of posting but may change at any time, without notice . Special rates apply for groups and self-drive options are available on request. Payment in full secures booking.