Kayaking with the Whales of Cape Town and Hermanus

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General Information


Kayaking Hermanus
Type:
Nature / Eco
Price from:
300 ZAR /person
Phone:
+27(0)72-062-8500
Payment Types:
  • No Cash
  • No Credit Card
  • No Cheque
  • No Travellers cheque
  • No Paypal
  • No Wire Transfer
Duration:
1 hour
Location Start:
Harbour
Location Finish:
Harbour
Start time:
3 trips per day
End time:
3 trips per day
We Speak:
English, Afrikaans and some German and French
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Last updated: 05/05/2010

Cape Town & Hermanus offer you the opportunity to Kayak up close and personal with the mighty Southern Right Whales, that visit our bays between June and December. Kayaking can be done all year long. After a short briefing your Tour Guide will take you out to paddle on the sea to see the amazing scenery and incredible marine life - penguins, seals and if you are really lucky dolphins. Each Kayak takes 2 persons so bring a friend along too.

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Itinerary

Day 1

Nature is a marvelous thing and there really is nothing quite as awe-inspiring and humbling as being allowed to be up close and personal with it. Hermanus on Walker Bay offers you just that, by allowing you to be literally metres away from the largest of all animals, Southern Right Whales. These gentle giants of the deep grow to a massive 18 metres long and weight up to 80 tons, so they are really mind-blowingly huge. Add to that, that there are well over 150 whales (mothers nursing new born babies are commonly seen) in Walker Bay at any one time and you are in for the thrill of a lifetime. The annual whale watching season is between June and late November, with the largest number ever being viewed of 196 whales on ONE DAY in October 2008. That's Whale rush hour to you and me. To get your adrenaline pumping even further there is one adventure sport that brings you very close to them : Kayaking, (which are large versions of canoes). This sport is a relaxing paddle and therefore people of all ages, with no prior experience, are very welcome to join in this fabulous activity. Not only does your kayaking trip get you close to Southern Right Whales, but you could also spot our resident Bryde Whales, colonies of inquisitive Cape Fur Seals, African Penguins and many sea birds. Pods of Dolphin occasional patrol this coastline too, so fingers crossed they are within range and want to play. So strap on a life jacket, grab a paddle and jump into a large colourful kayak. There is room for 2 of you in a kayak, so bring a friend too. The mountainous landscape backdrop of Hermanus just adds extra beauty to this amazing experience. Happy exploring Walker Bay in your kayak...

Day 1

Nature is a marvelous thing and there really is nothing quite as awe-inspiring and humbling as being allowed to be up close and personal with it. Hermanus on Walker Bay offers you just that, by allowing you to be literally metres away from the largest of all animals, Southern Right Whales. These gentle giants of the deep grow to a massive 18 metres long and weight up to 80 tons, so they are really mind-blowingly huge. Add to that, that there are well over 150 whales (mothers nursing new born babies are commonly seen) in Walker Bay at any one time and you are in for the thrill of a lifetime. The annual whale watching season is between June and late November, with the largest number ever being viewed of 196 whales on ONE DAY in October 2008. That's Whale rush hour to you and me. To get your adrenaline pumping even further there is one adventure sport that brings you very close to them : Kayaking, (which are large versions of canoes). This sport is a relaxing paddle and therefore people of all ages, with no prior experience, are very welcome to join in this fabulous activity. Not only does your kayaking trip get you close to Southern Right Whales, but you could also spot our resident Bryde Whales, colonies of inquisitive Cape Fur Seals, African Penguins and many sea birds. Pods of Dolphin occasional patrol this coastline too, so fingers crossed they are within range and want to play. So strap on a life jacket, grab a paddle and jump into a large colourful kayak. There is room for 2 of you in a kayak, so bring a friend too. The mountainous landscape backdrop of Hermanus just adds extra beauty to this amazing experience. Happy exploring Walker Bay in your kayak...

Extra Information

Inclusions -
Qualified tour guide, all your kayaking gear
Exclusions -
none

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