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The Hermanus Whale Festival
The seaside town of Hermanus is located a pleasant 120 km drive from Cape Town. This short trip offers spectacular scenery and a range of fun places to stop along the way. While this town offers a haven for those looking to escape the city for a weekend break, it is the Hermanus Whale Festival that attracts the most visitors.
It is for this reason that it is important to plan your trip in advance as the weekend of the Whale Festival sees visitors coming from far and wide to witness one of the most spectacular gatherings of whales in the world.
Taking place in September each year, the Hermanus Whale Festival started out in 1992 and has since become an event which attracts an array of local and international travellers.
Whale Watching in Hermanus
Each year thousands of Southern Right Whales make their way from the freezing Antarctic waters in search of warmer waters to calf. They reach South Africa in June, where they calve and frolic for the next few months. From June through to November you will witness spectacular whale watching opportunities along the Cape coast, but no destination in the world is more renowned than Hermanus. Lauded as the best land-based whale watching destination in the world, Hermanus’ Walker Bay offers these magnificent creatures and the humans that love watching them, the perfect spot.
The Hermanus Whale Festival
One of the best things about whale watching season in South Africa is that everyone gets involved and many exciting festivals and events occur around the country to supplement the excitement of the arrival of these majestic creatures. Hermanus is no exception, and whale watching season in South Africa has almost become synonymous with the Hermanus Whale Festival. Held in September each year, this festival was first held back in 1992 and offers a host of shows from music concerts to stand up comedy. The Whales & Wheels Classic Car Show is a highlight of the festival, while the more adventurous can play paintball, run the half marathon or play a round of golf. The festival also includes loads of activities for the kids as well as arts and crafts markets, good food and an atmosphere that ensures an unforgettable whale watching season. South Africa is also famous for its wines and the Whale Festival is an excellent way to be introduced to the finest Hermanus wineries.
Hermanus Whale Festival Activities
While you can spend hours watching the whales from the shore or out on the bay in a boat, the Hermanus Whale Festival encompasses so many fun activities that you will be entertained throughout your time in the town.
While you can spend hours watching the whales from the shore or out on the bay in a boat, the Hermanus Whale Festival encompasses so many fun activities that you will be entertained throughout your time in the town.
From the Whales & Wheels Classic Car Show and the half marathon to the Hermanus wine route and several gorgeous golf courses, you are guaranteed to enjoy your holiday in Hermanus. There is also a wide array of restaurants and pubs on offer as well as a bustling craft market and gorgeous beaches for those looking for a little fun in the sun.
Hermanus Whale Festival Accommodation
The Windsor Hotel is located on the spectacular Hermanus Cliff Path which means that it is well suited for visitors coming to Hermanus in search of excellent whale watching opportunities. From your room you will be able to gaze out onto Walker Bay and watch the, at times, hundreds of whales breaching, lobtailing and spyhopping. It really is one of the most wonderful places to take in all that these magnificent beasts of the sea have to offer.
As the Hermanus Whale Festival is one of the most popular events on the Hermanus calendar, you will need to book your whale watching accommodation in advance.
Set to take place between the 24th and the 27th of September 2009, the Whale Festival will delight one and all who travel to Hermanus.
Book your 2009 Hermanus Whale Festival accommodation now.