Land Based Whale watching is a must and simply impossible to avoid. During Whale watching season the whole Overberg coastline is heavily populated with Southern Right Whales and Hump Back Whales. This beautiful coastline is so blessed with the shear numbers of Whales that come to the area that it has been renamed the Whale Coast.

Hermanus has been established as a large tourist attraction to overseas and home tourists for its Whales but is not however the only place or the best to view the Whales. Hermanus sits in Walker bay, a haven for these large Mammals as it is a safe shelter from the open seas and comfortable water temperature to breed.

On the other side of Walker Bay stands Gansbaai and De Kelders. De Kelders is a hidden gem, not well known to the hoards of tourists that visit the area yearly. From peoples experience here we are to believe that De Kelders is one of the best land based Whale watching spots in the world, therefore if visitors want to enjoy a relaxing break away from the crowds and the commercial side of tourism and spend personal one on one time with a Whale then De Kelders is the place to come. There are many kilometers of hiking trails along the coastline allowing visitors to take long walks whilst watching the Whales play only yards away.

Whale Watching

A Couple relaxing on the stunning rock formations of De Kelders watching a Whale play

A Whale Glances up and poses for a photo before darkness. (No Zoom Lens Used!)

Whale Watching - A typical sight in De Kelders of a Southern Right Whale relaxing next to the rocks.

Whale Watching - A Southern Right Whale takes a dive - De Kelders.

Whale Watching - A Southern Right Whale having a Whale of a time!

Whale Watching - A Mother Southern Right Whale relaxing next to her calf

Whale Watching - A Southern Right Calf Learning to Breach

Whale Watching - A Southern Right Whale 'Sailing'

Whale Watching - Two locals taking in the sunset and Whales

Large Whale Breaching

Large Whale Breaching

Whale Breaching

Whale Breaching

For those who would like to get up close & personal with the Whales, we can arrange Whale watching on a boat.

Whale Watching Season

July-December