In season, today enjoy a full day tour to the small seaside town of Hermanus, a scenic 2-hour coastal drive travelling via Gordon’s Bay and False Bay.
Along the way we stop at Betty's Bay to visit Harold Porter Botanical Gardens to view their marvellous collection of king protea, orchids, irises, daisies and fynbos, before continuing to Hermanus which has an interesting open-air craft market in season and a coastal path with indigenous fynbos and bird life.
From July to November, southern right and humpback whales come here to breed and this is considered the best location for land-based Whale Watching in the world. Once severely endangered, these magnificent creatures of the deep are now breeding successfully in the area due to a major international conservation effort. You can enjoy whale watching from the cliffs and, weather permitting, you can book an optional boat ride to get up close to these magnificent creatures of the deep (manual wheelchairs only).
Afterwards we return to Cape Town, travelling through the apple orchids of Elgin and Sir Lowry's Pass.
Note: If you take the optional whale watching boat ride, you will need to be lifted into the boat. Wear a jacket as it can get cold on the boat and take a sun hat, sun glasses, binoculars, sunscreen, camera & small towel. Take your own snacks & drinks. You will be on the water for several hours in seas that can be rough, so if you are not a good sailor remember to take preventative travel sickness tablets well in advance.