Hermanus Land based Whale Tour with Dave de Beer | 2 hours 30 minutes

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Hermanus Land based Whale Tour with Dave de Beer
2 Adults x $78.01
$156.02
Approx Total
$156.02

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Bottled water
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

Overview

After 20 years of photographing and observing the behavioural patterns of the Southern Right Whales that visit Walker Bay annually, I consider myself a Whale behavioural specialist and I offer a unique and interactive land based whale watching experience, that includes sharing knowledge and personal stories spanning over two decades. During my time photographing these spectacular mammals, it became a dream of mine to publish a photographic coffee table book. I'm pleased to say the 2nd edition, Hermanus Whales, the Journey Continues, is available directly from me and selected outlets in Hermanus. I look forward to meeting you & sharing my knowledge & passion about the SRW's & the town I live in.

Meeting points

Dave will wait meet you outside the entrance to the Museum, or alternatively collect you from an pre arranged pick up point within a 5km radius of central Hermanus.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • The Whale House Museum

    Introduction to Southern Right Whales and Hermanus The visit to the museum is to familiarise clients with the Southern Right whale, info on their size, length and weight. I tell them the connection/ synergy there is between whales and Hermanus. I speak about the whaling days and what impact it had on them and how it almost led to their demise. The tour then follows the beautiful cliff path in front of town at an elevation of about 15 metres above the ocean. This elevation lends itself to having a great vantage looking out over the bay. What people don’t realise is the depth of the ocean immediately down from the cliffs is about 10 metres. This allows the whales to approach the rocks of the cliffs to pretty much touching distance. Whales are often seen between 50 and 300 metres from the shore line.

    30 minutes

  • Hermanus Cliff Path

    Enjoy a 2 hour walk along the cliff path with myself. I know all the secret whale sighting locations. I know each whale intimately. I will explain all the relevant information from the whales age, behaviors and best possible timing of a breach for the best photo oppertunity.

    2 hours

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Additional Info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Free Cancellation

July 31100% refund
August 01No refund

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  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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4.9

24 reviews

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Close encounters at De Kelders.

Published on Nov, 2024

We took a boat trip in the morning and had a great time but the whale encounter was limited and at quite a distance as the mother and calf were close to shore. We met up with Dave in the afternoon with expectations were quite low, and set off immediately for the far side of the bay at De Kelders. On arrival we saw 4 pairs of mother and calf southern right whales at very close quarters, as they were hugging the shore in the shallow waters. We observed many breaches and even a load and wonderful whale call from a mother (presumably an instruction to her calf to stay close). Dave has an amazing knowledge of the whales and their environment and if there is an experience to be found, he will find it! This was a try highlight of our trip despite being at the end of the season with the majority of whales having moved away to their feeding grounds.

A wonderful experience

Published on Nov, 2024

Dave has a very engaging approach, ensuring we had a full understanding of the southern right whale, with facts that have meant we’ve all remembered them! Dave’s knowledge and enthusiasm for whales is evident and we were really pleased to have joined him on a tour. Would definitely recommend.

Dave to the rescue!

Published on Nov, 2024

We booked a boat trip first but unfortunately it got canceled due to bad weather conditions. We didn’t have the flexibility to rebook a boat trip so at first we were very sad to miss this opportunity during our roadtrip through South-Africa… Luckily, Dave came to the rescue! He took his time to guide us towards land based whale-sightings, even though the whales were on the other side of Hermanus. During our trip Dave patiently answered all our whale-related questions and we considered ourselves very fortunate to learn from him. Overall a top experience, we did not have to miss out on the whales, despite our boat trip being cancelled, and we had a great time talking to Dave!

We had a brilliant...

Published on Nov, 2024

We had a brilliant morning with Dave who is extremely knowledgeable and very personable. Highly recommended.

No question too small

Published on Oct, 2024

Dave pulled out all of the stops to enable us to see Whales. He was also incredibly informative and passionate and coped with all of our questions!

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