Plettenberg bay in south africa is one of the best whale watching destinations in the world and offers lots of great whale watching opportunities. Ocean blue adventures whale watching in plettenberg bay. Accommodation is offered in stylish rooms, complemented by delicious. Search for whale rock guest house discounts in plettenberg bay with kayak. Ocean blue plettenberg bay 2020 all you need to know. Articles relating to whale rock western cape estate living. Close encounter whale watching in plettenberg bay, garden route. We are very aware of our environment and are proud of the fact that we are an ecologically friendly operator that strives to have as little impact on the environment in. Whale of a view, located at 2 zenon street, plettenberg bay.
Whale season in plettenberg baymilkwood manor on sea. As winter embraces the southern hemisphere, the migration of humpback and southern right whales arrive in the sanctuary of plettenberg bay to calve and. For the golf fanatics, goose valley is less than 3 km away and the plettenberg bay country club is a mere 7 km away. Please note that accommodation between the 15 december 2014 4 january 2015 excludes breakfast. South africa the best tips for whale watching in south. The curious humpback whale can be seen between may to december, moving up along the coast from hermanus to st lucia in kwazulunatal enjoying stopovers in the turquoise waters of plettenberg bay. A place surrounded by mountains and flowering river estuaries all perfectly set against the magnificent backdrop of the indian ocean. Search for the cheapest hotel deal for whale rock guest house in plettenberg bay. So if you have missed the opportunity to go whale watching in hermanus or gansbaai and you are travelling on the garden route, then you will have another opportunity to see these gentle giants of the ocean in plettenberg bay.
The official whale watching season runs from july to november and this is the best time of the year to go whale watching and view southern right and humpback whales. With gorgeous views of the lagoon, sea and mountains and the addition of an extra floor to make use of the views, swimming pool and several entertainment areas its the perfect place. Seasonal fluctuations in occurrence of inshore brydes whales in. They can be seen in the area throughout the year and are most commonly spotted during the summer months. Aug 23, 2015 the curious humpback whale can be seen between may to december, moving up along the coast from hermanus to st lucia in kwazulunatal enjoying stopovers in the turquoise waters of plettenberg bay. Make a plan about to go whale watching in plettenberg bay. Experience of a lifetime contact us book now the experience the 2hr boat adventure starts and ends with an adrenelin beach home read more. The sondel beach house, located in a quiet suburb, is a large luxury holiday home, tastefully decorated and situated a mere 160 meters from solar beach, robberg plettenberg bay. Quintessentially african, whalesong hotel and hydro takes its inspiration from the bush. The protected southern right whale is making a great comeback in the garden route, one of the worlds whale watching meccas. About whale watching plettenberg bay plettenberg bay activities. With 291 listings in plettenberg bay, our handy plettenberg bay map search and great low prices, its easy to book the perfect holiday accommodation. Kayak searches hundreds of travel sites to help you find and book the hotel deal at whale rock guest house that suits you best.
The three types of whales that are most often spotted in south africa are the southern right whale, the humpback whale and the bryde whale. Sea kayaking in plettenberg bay dolphin adventures sea. Nestled on a hill above plettenberg bay, along the worldfamous garden route, this deluxe hotel boasts breathtaking views of the coastline and the ocean beyond. Whale rock house plettenberg bay accommodation offers a selection of budget self catering holiday accommodation available in plettenberg bay. Whale watching from plettenberg bay, south africa youtube. Whale watching boatbased closeencounter whalewatching is one of plettenberg bays premier tourist draws, as plett is one of the best places in south africa to do whalewatching. Whale of a view plettenberg bay accommodation phone 044. Close encounter whale watching in plettenberg bay, garden. Whale tail lookout point plettenberg bay 2020 all you need to. Plettenberg bay is well known as being one of the best destinations worldwide for whale watching.
Whale watching plettenberg bay book a whale watching. Whales, dolphins and seals ocean safaris, plettenberg bay. These huge mammals spend from july to early november lolling around just for you to experience, whether from our land based viewing sites or on cruises where you can get up to 300 meters away for great viewing and photos. We are within walking distance of the lagoon, sea, shops and restaurants. Sondel beach house sleeps 10 or more accommodation in plettenberg bay 1. Ocean safaris plettenberg bay 2020 all you need to. We are very aware of our environment and are proud of the fact that we are an ecologically friendly operator that strives to have as little impact on the environment in which we operate our tours as possible. Luxurious comfort is the hallmark from quality towelling to percale cotton bed. A large shared swimming pool is located 30 seconds walk away out the back entrance of the property. Book a whale of a view, plettenberg bay on tripadvisor. Plettenberg bay, nicknamed plet or plett, is the primary town of the bitou local municipality in. Situated high above the ocean, on the garden route, where the vista stretches forever, whale rock heights is an upmarket residential estate near plettenberg bay.
Also, the numbers of other types of whales there have. Whales, dolphins and seals ocean safaris, plettenberg. The western capes garden route is one of the loveliest destinations in south africa situated high above the ocean, on the garden route, where the vista stretches forever, whale rock heights is an upmarket residential estate near plettenberg bay. Cameron was an expert guide who was a mine of information and very considerate of the wildlife around him. Whale rock gardens is a secure estate where we have two selfcatering apartments located in plettenberg bay. Our premium, close encounter cruises are conducted on our permitted whale watching. If you are looking for plettenberg bay holiday accommodation, safarinow has a selection of selfcatering, bed and breakfast, hotel holiday accommodation in plettenberg bay and surrounds.
May 08, 2019 plettenberg bay offers you a rich marine life. The largest selection of apartments, flats, farms, repossessed property, private property and houses for sale in plettenberg bay by estate agents. Were travelling to south africa to cape town and along the garden route in september and are staying in hermanus for two nights which assuming we leave cape town after breakfast and then hermanus again first thing onto our next destination gives us one full day and a half in hermanus. We had a great trip with these guys on a beautiful day with pretty big sea conditions. Plettenberg bays whale rock gardens estate holiday rentals.
The plettenberg whale watching plettenberg bay hotel. Dolphin adventures plettenberg bay 2020 all you need to. In knysna and plettenberg bay cetaceans can be sighted all year round with most sightings being those of brydes whales and dolphins. Seasonal fluctuations in occurrence of inshore brydes whales in plettenberg bay.
The sheltered bay is ideal for the mating and calving of the southern right whale. Plettenberg bay has the possibility of sighting whales throughout the year thanks to our resident brydes whales. Planning some time in both cape town and the garden route and want to fit in some whale watching time the second week of november. Plettenberg park hotel is one of the best whale watching venues in plettenberg bay. Located in a secure estate near longships drive in plettenberg bay, this apartment features a patio with mountain views. Is it best to go on one of the trips from hermanus, and what about staying there is it worth it the reason i ask is because well be staying in knysna for a few days and i came across a company called ocean safaris who are based out of plettenberg. Sighting data were collected in plettenberg bay on the southeast coast of south africa. Dolphin adventures plettenberg bay 2020 all you need. It is approximately 800 m from our famous robberg nature reserve and robberg beach. Whale of a view plettenberg bay accommodation phone. Learn about the lives of south africas wild cats on a 1hour guided experience tour of tenikwa wildife centre, along the countrys garden route. Interact and have fun with our amazing dolphin and whale species while learning all about their phenomenal abilities and lifestyles.
Sea kayak trips and surf rentals on central beach plettenberg bay. Dolphin adventures sea kayaking offers guided trips and kayak rentals on central beach plettenberg bay. Our twobedroom accommodates six by use of a queen size bed, two single beds and a sofa couch. The western capes garden route is one of the loveliest destinations in south africa. Meeting point is at the ocean blue adventures office situated in the milkwood centre, hopwood street, 30 minutes prior to the departure time. There are many excellent vantage points along the coastline where guests can view the majesty of these spectacular creatures.
Book whale watching in plettenberg bay enquiry form. Fill our enquiry form with the required details and submit it. Whales have been a focal point in the area for many years. Our sea kayaking adventure allows us to explore wildlife and nature upclose. The outdoor pool is surrounded by a furnished sun terrace. Whether your interest is wildlife, sea kayaking, or exploration, enjoyyour adventure with dolphin adventures. R 530 000 vacant land whale rock heights 8620 whale rock heights street this vacant erf, size 1039 m2, with beautiful panoramic, unobstructed views.
Winter with the whales in plettenberg bay plettenberg. The best time for whale watching in south africa is from june until october, though whale watching season starts as early as may and lasts until november. Little sanctuary offers a luxurious selfcatering alternative in plettenberg bay. Six whale rock gardens, plettenberg bay, south africa. It offers a truly breathtaking and spell binding panorama for the visiting tourist or traveller with probably the best whale and dolphin watching perch in. The largest selection of apartments, flats, farms, repossessed property, private property and houses for sale in whale rock by estate agents. A hotel called the beacon isle was built on the site of the whaling station. Plettenberg bay whale watching tour tour trailfinders.
Pezula booked what sounded like a great day of whale watching in plettenberg bay. Whale watching plettenberg vs hermanus plettenberg bay. The whale rock ridge estate is set in the indigenous fynbos and overlooks the plettenberg bay. Plettenberg bay is 520km from cape town that is situated on the famous garden route on the east coast of the western cape, south africa. Aug 08, 2012 no holiday to the cape of south africa would be complete without some whale watching. Plettenberg bay activities whale watching plettenberg bay. Welcome to whale rock heights, plettenberg bay, western cape, south africa. The southern right whale come into the bay during the winter months, july to september. No holiday to the cape of south africa would be complete without some whalewatching. Our onebedroom accommodates two by use of a queen size bed and sofa couch. Mobys seafood grill and deck is situated on central beach with magnificent views of the bay, robberg peninsula and the tsitsikamma mountain range. Our plettenberg bay operators will take you on a journey where you can enjoy one of mother natures most spectacular displays on a whale watching adventure. The beach is only a few minutes walk from the estate.
There is no other town in south africa that has the variety of sightings of different species throughout the year. After an exhilarating beach launch, cruise the bay. Ocean blue adventures offers visitors to plettenberg bay, on south africas renowned garden route coastline, an opportunity to experience the best the bay has to offer whether your interest is in the prolific marine life, the spectacular landscapes or the lives of the local community. Rich in marine life, the waters of plettenberg bay are perfect for an exciting and educational cruise. The style is understated elegance and each room individually styled. Robberg, situated 8km south of plettenberg bay on the garden route, is not only a nature reserve, but also a national monument and world heritage site. Discovery cruises are run on our boats which do not hold permits and are legally.
Enjoy the many exciting activities around the area or simply sit overlooking the entire bay and enjoy the spectacular beauty unfolding before you. Whale rock house is situated in the new area known as whale rock. It is located within the knysna afromontane forest biome, containing temperate gallery forest, supported by the mild temperatures and high, even distributed rainfall. The different types of whales seen frequenting the bay. Has anyone whale watched in both places and can comment on the difference between the two.
Whale watching in plettenberg bay whale viewing trips. Ocean blue adventures garden route offering upclose and personal, aweinspiring encounters with the fascinating, majestic whales in the bay. The mediumsized brydes whale can be spotted all year round, and while rare, orcas can also be seen. Ocean safaris plettenberg bay whale and dolphin watching, plettenberg bay, western cape. Embark on a whalewatching excursion and try to spot species such as southern right whales and humpback whales. Ocean safaris plettenberg bay 2020 all you need to know. Hermanus is supposed to be the best place for this, but curious to hear from those who have done it in plettenberg bay. Slightly off the main topic, but i thought id post in here as it is closely related.
Juneoctober in plettenberg bay is our official whale season humpback and southern right whales make their way up to our relatively warmer waters to mate. Our ecological adventure leaves from central beach with an exciting beach launch and heads east past the bird sanctuary and keurbooms beach to arch rock. Book online for the whale watching season and get a 10 % discount. Mostly at cape town, plettenberg bay, gansbaai, simons town and from table mountain national park. Dolphin adventures sea kayaking in plettenberg bay. Oct 30, 2017 the best time for whale watching in south africa is from june until october, though whale watching season starts as early as may and lasts until november.
Plettenberg bay is typified by an extremely mild maritime temperate climate with very few rainfall or temperature extremes. Brydes whales are named after johan bryde, a norwegian who built the first whaling stations in south africa. Plettenberg bay in the western cape offers boat trips from its beach out into the calmer waters of its bay to. Whales in plettenberg bay plettenberg bay accommodation. Whale rock house is situated in whale rock, in plettenberg bay. This security complex of lovely spacious homes, earthy colours and. Stay in one of the 24 thatched rooms, decorated with ethnic artwork and elegant furnishings. Gourmet dining and traditional cuisine can be enjoyed at whalesong restaurant. Whale rock beach villa plettenbergbay houses for rent in. It is extremely secure with controlled access biometric or d. Ocean safaris plettenberg bay whale and dolphin watching. The first southern right whales begin appearing in the bay in may, and whale season is in full swing by midjuly. The property is a short drive from major tourist attractions. Whale watching plettenberg bay book a whale watching trip now.
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