Why visit Southern Right Whales
One of the largest concentrations of southern right whales in the world visits Walker Bay each year.
Their preference for shallow, sheltered bays makes them exceptionally viewable from shore — no boat required.
Where Southern Right Whales is
The core viewing area is Walker Bay off Hermanus, 90 minutes east of Cape Town along the Cape Whale Coast.
What to expect
Mother-and-calf pairs, breaching, lobtailing and sailing (holding tails out of the water to catch the wind).
Best viewed from the Hermanus cliff path, augmented by a permitted boat trip from Hermanus New Harbour.
Best time to visit
September and October are peak.
Calmer, clear-water conditions are best in the morning.
How to include Southern Right Whales in a Wanderer private tour
Wanderer builds a private whale-watching day around the season — cliff-path walk, permitted boat trip and a wine or seafood lunch nearby.