Garden route whale watching tour 7 x nights oceans africa. If you spot a whale, please share it here, so other whale lovers can know. If you are looking for mossel bay holiday accommodation, safarinow has a selection of selfcatering, guest house, bed and breakfast holiday accommodation in mossel bay and surrounds. Protea hotel mossel bay is situated on the mossel bay shoreline overlooking the azure blue indian ocean where conditions are ideal for an unforgettable whale watching holiday. A favourite coastal and holiday destination, it has over the years developed into a town of unhurried hospitality, complementing the natural beauty and rich cultural history of the district of eden. Guests can enjoy the offer of the nearby restaurants. This sheltered bay was a haven for european sailors in the early days of exploration of the african coast. Spot the whales in season and dolphins all year round close to the beach. Hermanus whale watching best close encounters, purpose. On the small headland that juts into the indian ocean at the very tip of mossel bay is a collection of caves that are not only.
Whale watching in mossel bay blog avenues guesthouse. Mossel bay, garden route best whale watching towns in south africa. Sleep to the music of the ocean in a safe and tranquil area. Download this tours pdf brochure and start tour planning offline. The peak season is from midjuly to midoctober when whales can almost daily be seen from at whalephin guest house in reebok, mossel. Hermanus whale watching season runs from june to december however, these are wild animals and should the whales change their migration schedule arrive early and leave later we will adjust our schedule accordingly. Mossel bay news during the months of june to november, the 65km whale route along the greater mossel bay coastline is superbly situated to view the whales.
There are mainly four species that visit the area, namely the southern right whale, humpback, brydes and. At whalephin guest house is situated in the safe and tranquil suburb of reebok. Take the turnoff between albertinia and mossel bay and observe whales from unspoiled beaches. Guided 7 x nights from zar 19 880 pp group and selfdrive rates on request. At whalephin guest house guesthouse, selfcatering and. During the winter months, mossel bay becomes one of the worlds whale watching meccas. Whalephin is situated in reebok on a dune overlooking the indian ocean and the adjacent fynbos reserve, only 5 minutes walk from our safe and clean beach. Whale watching boat trips hermanus walker bay adventures. Garden route whale watching tour 7 x nights oceans.
We are 14 km from mossel bay town centre, 25km from george airport, 95km from knysna and 82 km from oudtshoorn, this makes whale phin the ideal base. Activities to do in mosselbay when staying at portao diaz hotel. Just west of knysna, whale watchers can relax in the restaurant or watch from the beach. At whale phin guest house offers luxury accommodation in five suites in mossel bay. How to spot a whale make the most of your whale watching experience by following these tips winter time is whale watching time in mossel bay, as the southern right whales migrate to the coastal waters of the western cape to mate and calve.
Mossel bay is home to a large population of whales that visit these waters to mate and calve between july and november. Whale phin guesthouse in mossel bay the 3star whalephin guest house is situated in mossel bay, western cape, and offers accommodation tel. We are on a dune overlooking the bay of mossel bay. Built in 1860, this historical sandstone house, the blue whale lodge is located in the safe point area in mossel bay, offers clean, comfortable and cozy accommodation at very affordable rates, with friendly service and a buffet with full english breakfast. Romonza boat trips have been operating for more than 25 years in mossel bay. Brentononsea, the knysna heads and noetzie are the best whale watching view points. The southern right is the most commonly sighted, coming into the bay to calve, but look for humpback, brydes and orcas as well. A breathtaking sight are striking whales leaping out of the blue deep, and what better way to experience this than in the secluded bays particularly around. With 257 listings in mossel bay, our handy mossel bay map search and great low prices, its easy to book the perfect holiday accommodation for your mossel bay visit. Come sleep to the music of the ocean and indulge yourself in natures garden around whalephin.
Southern right whales migrate annually from their icy feeding grounds off antarctica to warmer. Whale watching in mossel bay accommodation in mossel bay. Our local skippers and tour guides provide a personalized service and give insight into the wide spectrum of marine life and geology of the area. This whale watching tour of the garden route is specifically designed for the whale and dolphin enthusiast. Whale watching in south africa home brand south africa. Places of interest and tour operators are then listed, promoting those where there is at least one tour or activity available to book on. From about june to october, southern right whales choose to holiday on the southeastern coast of south africa, so the garden route offers a choice of boatbased whale watching operators, a whale watching charter trip from mossel bay harbour will almost guarantee you a sighting of whales, seals are a definite, and you also stand a good chance of seeing bottlenose dolphins as they swim up and. Available from august to november the tour offers fantastic boat and land based, whale watching opportunities. At whalephin guest house offers luxury accommodation in five suites in mossel bay. Whalephin is a five minutes walk away from our clean and safe beach. Book a whale watching boat trip in mossel bay western cape, south africa qualified whale guide will be on board includes a free ticket for a trip around seal island with 4000 seals the boat trip takes up to 50 passengers the town of mossel bay is one of the popular tourist stops along the garden route. It was here that the first modern europeans have set foot on southern african shores. Alicia, our guide was knowledgeable, enthusiastic and committed to both of us having a great time on the trail. Whale spotters mossel bay, mossel bay, western cape.
Gansbaai whale watching trips ocean safari whale viewing. Mossel bay offers boatbased whale watching on the garden route whale coast in south africa. The whalewatching season in mossel bay starts from june to. Whale watching in mossel bay at whalephin guest house is situated 60m above sea level, close to the beach, with a spectacular ocean view that makes it the perfect spot to view the whales. At whalephin guest house is situated 60 m above sea level, close to the beach, with a spectacular view on the bay of mossel bay that makes it the perfect spot to view the giants of the ocean. The whale watching ocean safaris run from july to november and it is one of the only places in the world where you can see the mighty whale and a great white shark on the same boat trip. At whale phin guest house is situated 60m above sea level, close to the beach, with a spectacular ocean view that makes it the perfect spot to view the whales.
Mossel bays whale season well under way mossel bay. In south africa only permitted whale watching boats are allowed to come up to 50m from this humble ocean giants, all other boats must stay away at least 300m. Southern right whales are to be found in cape town and along the garden route to plettenberg bay where large concentrations of bottlenose dolphins may also provide breathtaking. Blue whale lodge is located in mossel bay, in the heart of the picturesque garden route, right in the middle between cape town and port elizabeth.
It was here that a sailor left a message in an old boot under a milkwood tree and fantastically it was found and delivered to portugal. Enjoy the unspoilt views over the indian ocean and fynbos nature reserve adjacent to whalephin. Click here to download a map and info on this beautiful, free walking trail. For more info on whale watching in mossel bay and south africa, see our newly published section here. The blue whale is a majestic, gentle, relaxed and friendly creature of the ocean. Romonza boat trips mossel bay 2020 all you need to know. In mossel bay the romonza, with a capacity of 50 tourists, is the only permitted boat and boasts a 98% success rate. The impressive southern right whales are back again in mossel bay.
At whale phin guest house is situated out of town in reebok on a dune over looking the bay of mossel bay. We are 14 km from mossel bay town centre, 25km from george airport, 95km from knysna and 82 km from oudtshoorn, this makes whalephin the ideal base. Discovery cruises are run on our boats which do not hold permits and are legally. Younger guests can use at whalephin guest houses playground. The historical mossel bay is 11 mi, and george airport 16 mi away from the property. At whalephin guest house is situated out of town in reebok on a dune over looking the bay of mossel bay. At whalephin guest house is a highly recommended guest house with self catering option, providing accommodation in mossel bay for tourists visiting the garden route region about at whalephin guest house. Its whale season in the garden route accommodation in.
The dyer island eco tour departs from kleinbaai harbour where all eight shark cage diving boats are also based. Coastal development, tourism and pollution all pose threats to the species. See south africas wildlife on with this overnight glamping safari adventure trip from cape town. Things to do in mossel bay accommodation in mossel bay. Some of them offer a complimentary shuttle service. Blue whale lodge is very centrally located near the point in mossel bay, within easy walking distance of the beach, shops, restaurants and all the entertainment mossel bay has to offer. These whales were filmed at the poort, the point, from the dros building site in mossel bay, south africa. The whalewatching season in mossel bay runs from june to november, when four species are seen. Dec 25, 2016 mossel bay, plettenberg bay and the garden route the whalewatching season in mossel bay runs from june to november, when four species are seen. Mossel bay is home to a large population of cape fur seals.
The reebok area, in which at whale phin guest house is situated, is known as the best land based whale viewing area in. Mossel bay hasnt been known as a whale watching destination until recently, but the mossel bay cetacean project which is now in its second year has shown that the bay, and its neighbour to the west, vlees bay, are indeed important whaling destinations, said mossel bay. The town of mossel bay comes alive with visiting cetaceans, making whale. Mossel bays seal island have over 2000 seals living on it. The reebok area, in which at whalephin guest house is situated, is known as the best land based whaleviewing area in. Mossel bay welcomes the whales mossel bay advertiser. Garden route whale and dolphin watching tour cape town garden route whale and dolphin watching tour package.
The bathroom did not have a shower and there is no place to put toiletries. Sep 16, 2007 these whales were filmed at the poort, the point, from the dros building site in mossel bay, south africa. Marvel at these gentle giants of the ocean, where southern right, humpback whales and even dolphins frolic in the tranquil liquid haven of plettenberg bay and. From your room spot whales in season, dolphins and plenty of garden birds all year round. The whale watching ocean safaris run from july to november and it is one of the only places in the world where you can see the mighty whale and a. Are cosy bays where these giant mammals frolic in close proximity to viewers. This small group tour is led by a local tour guide and ideal for couples, group of friends, families or solo travelers that only have a weekend to see the local wildlife. Confirmed sightings and scientific observations show that mossel bays 2011 whale season is well under way.
Sunset cruises november to april and boatbased whale watching with a permit july to october. The reebok area, in which at whale phin guest house is situated, is known as the best land based whale viewing area in the greater mossel bay area and. Golf lodge accommodation in mossel bay, mossel bay golf lodgesuited for the golfer, businessman, holiday maker or overseas visitor alike. Winter time is whale watching time in mossel bay, as the southern right whales. Visit our cosy guesthouse, on a dune overlooking the ocean, at the seaside in total privacy, away from the. Mossel bay best whale watching towns in south africa. We joined romonza boat trips on a whale watching cruise and we were lucky enough to see 3 whales in the 1st hour it was amazing seeing these big. The whales were just behind the surf and rocks of the poort. A breathtaking sight are striking whales leaping out of the blue deep, and what better way to experience this than in the secluded bays particularly around mossel bay, wilderness, sedgefield, knysna and plettenberg bay. Whale watching in mossel bay at whale phin guest house is situated 60m above sea level, close to the beach, with a spectacular ocean view that makes it the perfect spot to view the whales. The females, up to 18 metres long and up to 80 tons heavy, come back into protected bays to give birth to a round about 5 to 6 metres long and 100 to 1500 kilogram heavy calf.
Get nearer than ever before to the largest ocean mammals during this boatbased whale watching activity. Pretty garden and our bird watching friends enjoyed all the bird feeders which made for excellent photography. At whalephin guest house, mossel bay roomsforafrica. The protected southern right whale is making a great comeback and our mossel bay operators will take you on a whale watching adventure where you get the chance to view a giant southern right whale breach, right out of the sea, and perform a landing that sends a gigantic spray high into the sky. Boat based whale watching in mossel bay western cape, south. South africa is considered one of the best destinations worldwide for watching marine mammals, whether from boats or land, with spectacular annual visits from southern right and humpback whales and enormous pods of dolphins yearround. At whalephin guest house in mossel bay, garden route. Hop aboard a boat and drift out to sea in search of these impressive creatures. Southern rights visit plettenberg bay, further east, on the western cape garden route, from about june to november. Complete travel guide for whale watching trips getmyboat. Its nearly whale season in mossel bay accommodation in mossel.
We are 14 km from mossel bay town centre, 25km from george airport, 95km from knysna and 82 km from oudtshoorn, this makes whalephin the ideal base camp. The romonza cruise operator do trips daily to this interesting and lively island, except for the seals on the island you may spot dolphins and sharks. Mossel bay tourism, on the corner of church and market. Boat based whale watching in mossel bay western cape.
Blue whale lodge in mossel bay best price guaranteed. At whale phin guest house is a highly recommended guest house with self catering option, providing accommodation in mossel bay for tourists visiting the garden route region. Whale phin is situated in reebok on a dune overlooking the indian ocean and the adjacent fynbos reserve, only 5 minutes walk from our safe and clean beach. Hermanus is regarded as the whale watching capital of south africa and there are few better ways to see these gentle giants in their natural environment than on a boat based whale watching trip. Overnight at 4star buffelsdrift game lodge, resting at the foothills of the majestic swartberg mountains in one of their secluded, freestanding luxury tents overlooking a nearby waterhole. Mossel bay is a small harbour town situated on the garden route in the western cape province of south africa.
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