Court sickened by details of what child porn victims had to endure gasps echoed through the knysna regional court on friday as. Indulge in fine cuisine at the hotels blue whale restaurant. Whale watching plettenberg bay book a whale watching trip now. Fill our enquiry form with the required details and submit it. Weve rounded up 7 of the best places to watch whales in south africa false bay near cape town. Whale watching in plettenberg bay whale viewing trips. Plettenberg bay has the possibility of sighting whales throughout the year thanks to our resident brydes whales. Mostly at cape town, plettenberg bay, gansbaai, simons town and from table mountain national park. You may also have the privilege of coming across dolphins, seals, penguins, bird life, great white sharks and lots more marine life. Peak calving season is july and august, but whales can be seen through september and october.
Boats with permits are allowed to approach whales within 50 metres. The best time for whale watching in south africa is from june until october, though whale watching season starts as early as may and lasts until november. Plettenberg bay is well known as being one of the best destinations worldwide for whale watching. Every year, theres a large whale migration from antarctica to the warmer waters around south africa with whales coming so close to the shores you can even spot them from land. With gorgeous views of the lagoon, sea and mountains and the addition of an extra floor to make use of the views, swimming pool and several entertainment areas its the perfect place for family reunions and gettogethers during whale season. The dolphin and whalewatching industry is well organized, with boat trips. A typical whale watching trip in season will be the search for the gentle giants of the sea, the southern right whales. The bed and breakfast has a shared kitchen and barbecue facilities. Our plettenberg bay operators will take you on a journey where you can enjoy one of mother natures most spectacular displays on a whale watching adventure. Our premium, close encounter cruises are conducted on our permitted whale watching. When is the best time to go whale watching in plettenberg bay. Offshore adventures swim with seals in plettenberg bay.
Plettenberg bay has several species of whales, dolphins and marine birds. Full text of popular mechanics march 2015 sa see other formats. There are many excellent vantage points along the coastline where guests can view the majesty of these spectacular creatures. Whale watching whale watching plett tourism accommodation. Quintessentially african, whalesong hotel and hydro takes its inspiration from the bush. Close encounter whale watching in plettenberg bay, garden route. Whale watching boatbased closeencounter whalewatching is one of plettenberg bays premier tourist draws, as plett is one of the best places in south africa to do whalewatching. At least 37 species of whales and dolphins can be found in the waters off south. It falls outside of the busy, more popular times that visitors come to enjoy our little paradise. Whale watching from plettenberg bay, south africa youtube. The best time to enjoy whale watching in hermanus is between july and november either from land.
Plettenberg bay accommodation our ecological adventure leaves from central beach with an exciting beach launch and heads east past the bird sanctuary and keurbooms beach to arch rock. Whale watching tours in algoa bay allow visitors to get quite close to the. There is no other town in south africa that has the variety of sightings of different species throughout the year. The protected southern right whale is making a great comeback in the garden route, one of the worlds whale watching meccas. All the news you can use about the cape whale coast.
Plettenberg bay close encounter whale sightseeing experience. The three types of whales that are most often spotted in south africa are the southern right whale, the humpback whale and the bryde whale. If you are looking for something fun to do on your holiday in plettenberg bay, you are in the right place. The whalewatching season in mossel bay runs from june to. Plettenberg bay in south africa is one of the best whale watching destinations in the world and offers lots of great whale watching opportunities. Index of references to london in global information space with daily updates. Learn about the lives of south africas wild cats on a 1hour guided experience tour of tenikwa wildife centre, along the countrys garden route. July to november in plettenberg bay is prime whale watching season, as southern right whales migrate northwards, from colder waters close to antarctica, to south africas east coast to mate, calve and rear their young. Whales in plettenberg bay plettenberg bay accommodation. In mexicos stunning magdalena bay, humans and whales meet up. Whale watching plettenberg vs hermanus plettenberg bay.
Whale watching plettenberg bay book a whale watching. Full text of popular mechanics march 2015 za see other formats. The exact dates all depends when the southern right whales arrive and depart. Plettenberg bay activities whale watching plettenberg bay. They spend time mating, calving and rearing their young and giving whalewatchers spectacular displays of water acrobatics.
The village news 17 july 23 july by the village news issuu. Whalesong features 32 spacious, comfortable bedrooms with attached bathroom, equipped for the discerning traveler and reflecting the serene blues and whites of the ocean. Plettenberg bay, nicknamed plet or plett, is the primary town of the bitou local municipality in. It is approximately 800 m from our famous robberg nature reserve and robberg beach. A place surrounded by mountains and flowering river estuaries all perfectly set against the magnificent backdrop of the indian ocean. In knysna and plettenberg bay cetaceans can be sighted all year round with most.
Whale presence in our bay is from mid may to february with the southern right whales around from june to november, the migratory humpback whales arrive with their calves early november and stay until the end of february and we see them again during may and june. A freshly prepared buffet breakfast can be enjoyed from whale of a views private patio. Oct 30, 2017 the best time for whale watching in south africa is from june until october, though whale watching season starts as early as may and lasts until november. This area stretches roughly between mossel bay in the western cape and. Nestled on a hill above plettenberg bay, along the worldfamous garden route, this deluxe hotel boasts breathtaking views of the coastline and the ocean beyond. Ocean blue adventures offers visitors to plettenberg bay, on south africas renowned garden route coastline, an opportunity to experience the best the bay has to offer whether your interest is in the prolific marine life, the spectacular landscapes or the lives of the local community. These much loved giants of the sea are easily viewed from shore, but nothing beats a closeup encounter from a boatwith the added bonus of seeing many of the other marine animals and birds that frequent plettenberg bay. Juneoctober in plettenberg bay is our official whale season humpback and southern right whales make their way up to our relatively warmer waters to mate.
May 08, 2019 plettenberg bay offers you a rich marine life. Experience of a lifetime contact us book now the experience the 2hr boat adventure starts and ends with an adrenelin beach home read more. Afrihost fibre, mobile, adsl, vdsl and web hosting. We also got lucky and saw other dolphins up close and a whale from a distance. Cage diving with them is one of the main attractions of south africa. Plettenberg bay and the robberg peninsula are incredible whale watching destinations with the bay seeing southern right whales, humpback whales, brydes whales, killer whales and dolphins all year round. Planning some time in both cape town and the garden route and want to fit in some whale watching time the second week of november. Peak season for southern right whale watching is september and october. It is surrounded by electrified palisade fencing and has a manned guard house. So welcome to our world of safe, childfriendly fun. Winter with the whales in plettenberg bay plettenberg. These huge mammals spend from july to early november lolling around just for you to experience, whether from our land based viewing sites or on cruises where you can get up to 300 meters away for great viewing and photos. The sheltered bay is ideal for the mating and calving of the southern right whale. Book a whale of a view, plettenberg bay on tripadvisor.
Ocean blue adventures whale watching in plettenberg bay. Located just over six kilometres from the centre of plettenberg bay, the estate is accessed off whale rock drive. Hermanus is supposed to be the best place for this, but curious to hear from those who have done it in plettenberg bay. Enjoy the many exciting activities around the area or simply sit overlooking the entire bay and enjoy the spectacular beauty unfolding before you. Out there our resident brydes whales may be seen, as well as common dolphins or southern right and humpback whales during their season. In season we run 8h00 but not 16h00 as we up our capacity to 24pax per time slot. The official whale watching season runs from july to november and this is the best time of the year to go whale watching and view southern right and humpback whales. This whale watching trip, in plettenberg bay, is the perfect choice for those in search of a close encounter with some of the worlds largest mammals. Guests can relax in the communal lounge featuring couches set around the fireplace. Nestled on a hill above plettenberg bay, along the worldfamous garden route, this deluxe hotel features breathtaking views of the coastline and the ocean beyond. Ocean blue adventures garden route offering upclose and personal, aweinspiring encounters with the fascinating, majestic whales in the bay. Ocean safaris plettenberg bay whale and dolphin watching, plettenberg bay, western cape.
A hotel called the beacon isle was built on the site of the whaling station. The curious humpback whale can be seen between may to december, moving up along the coast from hermanus to st lucia in kwazulunatal enjoying stopovers in the turquoise waters of plettenberg bay. Whale rock, plettenberg bay real estate specialists helen. We then traverse the bay to the point of robberg peninsula and out to the wild side, often seeing groups of whales and pods of dolphins.
Stay in one of the 24 thatched rooms, decorated with ethnic artwork and elegant furnishings. Interact and have fun with our amazing dolphin and whale species while learning all about their phenomenal abilities and lifestyles. Plettenberg bay in the western cape offers boat trips from its beach out into the calmer waters of its bay to. Whalewatching waters off the coast of southern africa run from false bay, south of. Plettenberg park hotel is one of the best whale watching venues in plettenberg bay. Plett is blessed annually with the return of giant marine mammals that inspire awe and wonder. Peak calving season, and therefore viewing season, is during july and august. Make a plan about to go whale watching in plettenberg bay. Ocean safaris plettenberg bay whale and dolphin watching. About whale watching plettenberg bay plettenberg bay activities. The whale season runs from june winter to mid december summer, annually. Situated high above the ocean, on the garden route, where the vista stretches forever, whale rock heights is an upmarket residential estate near plettenberg bay. So jump at the opportunity to go out with one of our local whale watching boats and get really close to these mammoth mammels. Whale season in plettenberg bay milkwood manor on sea.
Winter with the whales in plettenberg bay plettenberg bay. Aug 23, 2015 in plettenberg bay we have a secret season that not many know about. We know that at spur, kids love our yummy food almost as much as they enjoy adventure and excitement. Whalesong hotel and spa offers wandering travellers premium luxury accommodation in the heart of the scenic garden route in plettenberg bay, south africa. Technology news, 20 nov 2018 15 minute news know the news. Accommodation is offered in stylish rooms, complemented by delicious. With stunning ocean views, an ocean watch guest house is perfectly positioned in plettenberg bay for whale and dolphin watching. Plettenberg bay welcomes the whales cornerway house. Yes the big 5, table mountain, and a spectacular flower season, but this month we. Best time for whale watching in south africa rhino africa. The centre of south african whale watching is hermanus at the walker bay, 100 kilometers east of cape. Hop aboard and keep your camera poised as you share the water with whales, dolphins, sharks and seals.
Whale rock house is situated in whale rock, in plettenberg bay. Relax in a luxury room with breathtaking views of the keurboom coastline and the tsitsikamma mountain range. Aug 08, 2012 no holiday to the cape of south africa would be complete without some whale watching. Whales have been a focal point in the area for many years. Several other operators offer outings during whale season, january to. Book whale watching in plettenberg bay enquiry form. The plettenberg whale watching plettenberg bay hotel. Whale presence in our bay is from mid may to february with the southern right. Southern right whales are a common sight in the bay during their breeding season from july to. The property is a short drive from major tourist attractions.
The season for whale watching along the east coast is expected to be. As one family of whales move off, so another arrives. You will also be engulfed with the beautiful views of plettenberg bay. Ocean safaris plettenberg bay 2020 all you need to know. South africa the best tips for whale watching in south. The first southern right whales begin appearing in the bay in may, and whale season is in full swing by midjuly. Little sanctuary offers a luxurious selfcatering alternative in plettenberg bay. The western capes garden route is one of the loveliest destinations in south africa. Welcome to whale rock heights, plettenberg bay, western cape, south africa. If you are looking for plettenberg bay holiday accommodation, safarinow has a selection of selfcatering, bed and breakfast, hotel holiday accommodation in plettenberg bay and surrounds. Book online for the whale watching season and get a 10 % discount. Download a free whalewatching infographic brochure, showing.
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