The Travel Butlers Blog
Whale watching is one of the major attractions of the Western Cape. Humpbacks and Bryde’s whales are mostly spotted offshore from boats, but by far the most commonly sighted species, either from land or from boat, is the Southern Right whale. These majestic giants migrate to the South African waters from the Antarctic Ocean to […] Read More
If you want to see whales – don’t go to Canada – go to South Africa ! The first whales have already been sighted off the coast of the De Hoop Nature Reserve, which is situated just 3 hours drive from Cape Town. This area is well-known for its land-based whale watching opportunities, and visitors […] Read More
Our recommended operators for whale watching and shark cage diving in the Hermanus area are Dyer Island Cruises & Marine Dynamics, who have just received certification from Fair Trade in Tourism South Africa (FTTSA). Dyer Island Cruises focuses on offering clients personal experiences with whales and dolphins around the Dyer Island region in the Western Cape while Marine Dynamics […] Read More
