The Cape Whale Route incorporates the towns of Hermanus, Betty’s Bay, Kleinmond,
Pringle Bay, Stanford and Gansbaai. The Route offers some of the best land-based and
boat-based whale-watching locations on the planet.
The best whale watching season is between July and November when the majestic Southern
Right Whales pay homage to the Cape’s warm, shallow waters to calve their young, and
mate.
There is far more to the Cape Whale Route with enough variety to keep families entertained
for at least a week or two. Adventure activities along the route include hiking, shark cagediving, sea kayaking, quad biking, cycling, parasailing, horse riding and, of course, whalewatching boat tours. There are also several golf courses along the way and magnificent
private wine estates offering cellar tours and wine tasting.
West Coast
The West Coast of South Africa is where you will find the charming and picturesque fishing
villages of Langebaan, Paternoster and Lamberts Bay. The scenic, rugged coastline stretches
from Cape Town to the Western Cape's border meeting with the Northern Cape at Touws
River.
Inland you will find the spectacular Cederberg Mountains , a hiker’s paradise, where full day
and overnight trails lead you through famous landmarks such as the Wolfberg Cracks and
Crystal Pool. Relics of ancient San Paintings may be viewed at protected sites. Popular
activities include rock-climbing, mountain biking and star-gazing in this pristine wilderness
area, or wine tasting at South Africa’s highest vineyards and cellars on the Nieuwoudt Farm
at Sandrift.
In Spring discover the vast fields of multi-coloured flowers that bloom naturally in this semi
arid region. Visitors travel vast distances to view this miracle of nature between the months
of July and September. The Historical towns of Darling, Citrusdal and Clanwilliam offer a
range of accommodation and recreational activities.
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Whale Route