Whale Watching

This whale watching page is not about driving a car or joining a tour to Hermanus to watch whales breach, this page is about the whale sighting right here in Cape Town that we have witnessed and photographed over the past few years.

It is a little-known fact that in False Bay one has the chance of spotting Southern Right Whales, Brydes Whales, Humpback Whales, Killer Whales (Orcas) and Dolphins. Although truth be told spotting a Southern Right Whales is relatively easy, Killer Whales on the other hand not so easy.

Whale spotting season is in general between July and November when the females come into False Bay (and Hout Bay) to calf.

To spot these beasties one needs to drive on Boyes Drive from Muizenberg to Kalk Bay stopping every now and again to scan the ocean below for floating black masses that could be a whale. Kalk Bay to Simon's Town is also a good option for whales.

Chapman's Peak Drive near Hout Bay is another good spot on top of being one of the most scenic drives in the World.

Pros; Free.
Cons; None.

Open all year round
Adult - Free
Children - Free

All photographs have been taken by us here at Uyaphi.com with the sole purpose of showcasing Whale Watching in and around Cape Town.

Cape Town Whale Watching

Cellars Hohenort Hotel

Cellars Hohenort Hotel, having an elegant style and charisma, the hotel features 53 luxurious bedrooms as well as suites, together with magnificent vistas over the 9 acres of internationally renowned gardens and vineyard.

The Portswood Hotel

The Portswood Hotel may be the kind of destination in which you are more prone to want to prolong your stay; a stylish hotel provides exceptional accommodation along with a tranquil environment, but a distinctively individual approach.

Alphen Boutique Hotel

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Ellerman Villa One

Standing completely independent of Ellerman House. "Villa One" offers the absolute in luxury living with her five bedrooms, private deck and pool, dining room and fully equipped kitchen all spaced over three stories of prime real estate.

Camps Bay Village

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Tintswalo Atlantic

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Table Bay Hotel

The Table Bay Hotel at the V&A Waterfront is part of The Leading Hotels of the World. The Leading Hotels of the World brand is internationally recognised as the definitive mark of excellence in hospitality.