Whale Watching on the Garden Route – Discover South Africa’s Marine Giants
The Garden Route is one of the best whale watching destinations in South Africa, offering visitors a front-row seat to the annual migration of the great whales. From June to November, the coastline comes alive as Southern Right Whales gather to mate, calve, and breach close to shore, while Humpback Whales pass through on their long journey along the African coast.
Top whale watching towns such as Mossel Bay,…
Whale Watching on the Garden Route – Discover South Africa’s Marine Giants
The Garden Route is one of the best whale watching destinations in South Africa, offering visitors a front-row seat to the annual migration of the great whales. From June to November, the coastline comes alive as Southern Right Whales gather to mate, calve, and breach close to shore, while Humpback Whales pass through on their long journey along the African coast.
Top whale watching towns such as Mossel Bay, Knysna, Plettenberg Bay, and Wilderness provide multiple vantage points. Land-based viewing is excellent from seaside cliffs, but nothing compares to a Garden Route whale watching boat trip, where you can often get breathtakingly close encounters with these gentle giants. Along the way, you might also spot dolphins, Cape Fur Seals, penguins, and seabirds, making it a true marine safari.
Whether you’re standing on the dramatic Robberg Peninsula, cruising out from Mossel Bay Harbour, or scanning the waters from Knysna Heads, the Garden Route whale season is an unforgettable natural spectacle.
With experienced operators, knowledgeable guides, and strict eco-friendly practices, whale watching here is both safe and respectful of the marine environment.
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