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South Africa’s Marine Big 5 – Do You Know What They Are?
One of South Africa’s major appeals is its immediate access to big five safaris. For this reason, thousands of visitors head through our international airports. But South Africa marine big 5 is fast falling under the spotlight too, as more and more visitors...
Whale Watching South Africa – When is the best time to see them?
Now is the best time to see them There isn't a better time for whale watching in South Africa than right now. Because the southern right whale is busy congregating just off the country's coastline; close enough to the coast to see with the naked eye. ...
The Secret Season: WINTER in South Africa – Where to Travel, and Why
South Africa does not do blizzards and snow banks. You will never (except on very rare occasions) find your plane grounded for ice on the wings. In fact, the deepest snow you'll find is deep in the mountains, or on their peaks. The daily average temperat...
How To Have A Whale Of A Time Without Whales In Hermanus
Only an hour and a half's drive from Cape Town, Hermanus hugs Walker Bay every bit like a mother who has perfected the art of the embrace – gently, but without any attachment – so that its waters appeal to a group of whales who return, year-upon-year, to mate ...
Expert Tips For Spotting Whales On The Cape Whale Route
The winter whale watching season is upon us! From early July until October every year the Southern Right Whale makes the Cape shoreline of South Africa its nursery. Whales come to warmer waters (from the icy waters further north) to mate, give birth and nurse...
Top Ten Natural Attractions in the Western Cape
Africa's most southern region, the Western Cape is also the country's most mountainous and, some would argue, most beautiful province (certainly those who live in Cape Town like to think so). It has more iconic-style attractions than any other province, and...
12 South African Events You Should Attend This Spring
Spring has sprung, the grass is riz. I wonder where the boidies is. The boids is on the wing! Don't be absoid! Da wings is on the boid! In case you hadn't noticed, the country has come to life – trees are in leaf, flowers are in bloom, the birds are a nest-ma...
36 Things You Must See and Do When in South Africa
South Africa is vast. It is also jam-packed with things to do and see, and places to visit. Once you open the guide books you're lost in a maze of options – anything from our eight World Heritage Sites to Mandela-infused icons and Table Mountain. We've n...
Celebrating at Grootbos
I had heard so many incredible things about Grootbos Private Nature Reserve, a private reserve between Gaansbaai and Standford in the Cape Whale Coast. More importantly I had seen things, beautiful things that ensured we add Grootbos to our list of places to s...
Garden Route Boat-Based Whale Watching
Knysna is one of the most popular destination towns along the esteemed Garden Route of South Africa. It is aesthetically charming, surrounded by magnificent natural landscapes and home to an abundance of attractions and activities. Knysna has a calm lagoon...
Whale Watching in Mossel Bay
The entire length of the Garden Route is a natural wonderland, brimming with fantastic plant- and animal life. The town of Mossel Bay is one of the best known and most popular tourist stops along this world-famous route and offers visitors plenty in the way of...
Whale Watching Infographic for South Africa
To celebrate the arrival of Spring and the whales, we've prepared a fabulous Whale Whatching Infographic summarising all you need to know about whale watching in South Africa. This new easy-to-use infographic includes plenty of handy information, including ho...
Best Whale Watching Spots along the Cape Coast
The whales are in the bay! For those of you who haven't already stopped your cars on one of the numerous cliff-top routes between Cape Town and Witsand in a bid to sight them. The annual migration to our 'warmer' waters to mate and calve of the southern right...
Party the night away at the Two Oceans Hermanus Whale Festival
Sponsored by Checkers, Coca-Cola and the Overstrand Municipality, along with some major supporting sponsors, the Two Oceans Hermanus Whale Festival is all about rip-roaring fun in the heart of the Western Cape. Hermanus is the whale-watching capital of the ...
Being A Responsible Whale Watcher
The whale watching season is between July and December in South Africa, and locals and visitors are almost always rewarded with impressive sights when visiting the coast during this time. Areas that are famous for their many whales during this season include H...