Go cape tours whale watching plettenberg bay facebook. Whale watching south africa has to be one of the most incredible destinations worldwide for watching marine mammals. Winter with the whales in plettenberg bay plettenberg. Whale rock guest house, plettenberg bay, south africa. Whale watching plettenberg bay book a whale watching.
Property for sale in whale rock back to whale rock south africa western cape garden route plettenberg bay whale rock t2638454. 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. Whales have been a focal point in the area for many years. Six whale rock gardens, plettenberg bay updated 2020 prices. Our twobedroom accommodates six by use of a queen size bed, two single beds and a. Whale rock plettenberg prime plots in plettenberg bay. Service excellence and the personal touch are the essence of our business. Please contact our property24 support team for further assistance.
Capeco developments are proud of our beautiful and exclusive whale rock plett development. Officially running along the n2 from cape town to mossel bay and then along the coast to port elizabeth, this tour will give you extra stops along the way to make sure you get the absolute best from your south africa road trip. Get out on the water and go searching for whales and dolphins, the oceans most majestic creatures. Brydes whales, in contrast, are resident in plettenberg bay, and thus, can be observed throughout the whole year. Nearby harkerville is a prime farm and smallholding area just outside of plett. Whale of a view plettenberg bay accommodation phone. After an exhilarating beach launch, cruise the bay and keep your eyes peeled for the resident brydes whale, humpback whales and pods of dolphins before reaching the rugged robberg peninsula, home to a large colony of cape fur seals.
Plettenberg bay is well known as being one of the best destinations worldwide for whale watching. If you planning your south africa holiday, you simply cant go wrong with the garden route. We frequent the lovely town of plettenberg bay whenever we get the chance with family in both towns too. Embark on a whalewatching excursion and try to spot species such as southern right whales and humpback whales. Things to do in plettenberg bay fynbos ridge guest house. The property is a short walk from the beach and just nine minutes walk from the walking trail. The largest selection of apartments, flats, farms, repossessed property, private property and houses for sale in plettenberg bay by estate agents. 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. No holiday to the cape of south africa would be complete without some whale watching. The largest selection of apartments, flats, farms, repossessed property, private property and houses for sale in poortjies by estate agents. 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 craft gin bar is now available inside our blue whale restaurant.
Plettenberg bay property is not only restricted to residential property within plettenberg bay. Beach whale apartment in plettenberg bay, garden route. Discovery cruises are run on our boats which do not hold permits and are legally. Unlike many other properties in plettenberg bay this village has plenty of space around the property so you will never feel crowded even during peak season. Mostly at cape town, plettenberg bay, gansbaai, simons town and from table mountain national park. The plettenberg bay area within which whale rock is situated is wellknown for its idyllic, year round moderate climate. Beachwhale is a self catering apartment offering accommodation in plettenberg bay for four guests. Learn about the lives of south africas wild cats on a 1hour guided experience tour of tenikwa wildife centre, along the countrys garden route. My warehouse is situated in plettenberg bay, the most popular wedding destination. Seasonal fluctuations in occurrence of inshore brydes whales in. Welcome to whale rock ridge, a very special, secure, and intimate lifestyle estate situated in the seaside town of plettenberg bay, along the southern cape garden route coastline of south africa. Featuring a private entrance all spacious suites feature free wifi and a satellite tv. The sheltered bay is ideal for the mating and calving of the southern right whale.
Whale season in plettenberg bay milkwood manor on sea. From whale watching and hiking to forest tours and birdwatching. Plettenberg bay, however, is one of the best destinations for whale watching in the world. Whale rock ridge lifestyle estate in plettenberg bay. Every year southern right and humpback whales visit the sheltered bay to mate and calve. Whale rock beach villa plettenbergbay houses for rent in. Lew geffen sothebys international realty plettenberg bay offers property sales, holiday accommodation in plettenberg bay and the surrounding areas. Located in plettenberg bay, safari guest house is a contemporary style guest house, boasting exquisite views of the indian ocean and the robberg. Cruise through the aweinspiring, but intimidating knysna heads and into the vast indian ocean. Here they mate, calve and generally hang out, occasionally flopping a tail up, or sticking their heads. Beach whale apartment is a property for self catering in plettenberg bay for up to 4 guests visiting the garden route region about beach whale apartment. 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. The spacious and well appointed rooms are individually decorated and come equipped with a.
Over the past 20 years vic and i have remained good friends and i continued to visit him in plettenberg bay, where he based himself after leaving port elizabeth. In early june, southern right whales leave their antarctic feeding ground to frolic in the warm waters of the cape coast. The area between the wreck of the athene and the keurbooms river is especially favoured by the southern right whales. It was originally named bahia formosa beautiful bay by early portuguese explorers and lies on south africas garden route 210 km from port elizabeth and about 600 km from cape town. Blue whale restaurant 1 marine drive, 6600 plettenberg bay, western cape rated 4. Plettenberg bay whale watching tour tour trailfinders. Seasonal fluctuations in occurrence of inshore brydes whales in plettenberg bay. Welcome to whale rock heights, plettenberg bay, western cape, south africa. Each and everyone is important, its because of you that whale rock house is so popular. In knysna and plettenberg bay cetaceans can be sighted all year round with most sightings being those of brydes whales and dolphins. The property offers a sun terrace with outdoor pool. South africa the best tips for whale watching in south.
A place surrounded by mountains and flowering river estuaries all perfectly set against the magnificent backdrop of the indian ocean. 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. Download the app find an agent find an attorney advertise your agency betterbond ooba home loans rebosa. Our onebedroom accommodates two by use of a queen size bed and sofa couch. Youll see the sea, hear the sea and love the luxury of the space. Also, the numbers of other types of whales there have. As one of 2 units we own in the estate this lovely 1 bedroom unit can sleep up to 3 with the use of an extra comfortable sofa couch. Escape to plettenberg bay where you can experience the quiet surroundings of the beautiful whale rock gardens a secure estate. Whalewatching waters off the coast of southern africa run from false bay, south. 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.
Rich in marine life, the waters of plettenberg bay are perfect for an exciting and educational cruise. See immense schools of dolphins darting under the boat and playing in the wake left behind. When is the best time for whale watching in plettenberg bay. Get a closer look at the southern right and humpback whales with a whale watching tour in plettenberg bay. Whale rock gardens is a secure estate where we have two selfcatering apartments located in plettenberg bay. Whale rock resort secure residential estate in whale rock gardens, plettenberg bay, western cape. Southern right whales are a common sight in the bay during their breeding season from. From cape town well be adding in a wine tour in stellenbocsh, cage diving. That means, you cannot observe them the whole year. Blue whale restaurant offers funfilled activities for our little legends during holiday periods.
The outdoor pool is surrounded by a furnished sun terrace. Ocean safaris plettenberg bay 2020 all you need to. Whale watching from plettenberg bay, south africa youtube. The large, covered sundeck with expansive ocean views offers an alternative, casual dining experience and is an ideal venue to enjoy cocktails and sun downers. The 2hr boat adventure starts and ends with an adrenelin beach launch into the sea, with 400 hp motors, we will take you to some of the best spots along the coastline.
Whale of a view, located at 2 zenon street, plettenberg bay. The robberg peninsula, robberg nature reserve, signal hill, the beacon isle, lookout deck, lookout beach and harkerville also provide viewing pleasure. Book online for the whale watching season and get a 10 % discount. Plettenberg bay in the western cape offers boat trips from its beach out into the calmer waters of its bay to. As of the census of 2001, there were 29,149 population. Whale watching close to plettenberg bay, south africa. Whale rock ridge is one of the most prestigious security estates in plettenberg bay, where there is a feeling of being perched on top of the world.
There is no other town in south africa that has the variety of sightings of different species throughout the year. Plettenberg bay, nicknamed plet or plett, is the primary town of the bitou local municipality in the western cape province of south africa. Blue whale restaurant home plettenberg bay, western cape. Sighting data were collected in plettenberg bay on the southeast coast of south africa. Note bring weather appropriate clothing windbreaker jacket, its often colder at sea than it is on land. Being a keen amateur naturalist i have always enjoyed picking vics brain about everything concerning whales and dolphins.
Take a 2hour whalewatching adventure along the plettenberg bay coast. Visitors to plettenberg bay are treated to a spectacular display of breaching, tail and flipper slapping, sailing and spy hopping. Pezula booked what sounded like a great day of whale watching in 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. Plettenberg bay, nicknamed plet or plett, is the primary town of the bitou local municipality in. Experience this on one of our exciting package tours za. For general browsing but no video downloading streaming etc.
Whale rock beach villa is close to the beach with spectacular views. This security complex of lovely spacious homes, earthy colours and. Back to whale rock south africa western cape garden route plettenberg bay whale rock t2644517. Enjoy the many exciting activities around the area or simply sit overlooking the entire bay and enjoy the spectacular beauty unfolding before you. 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.
The main whale season in plettenberg bay starts in june and comes to an end between october and december. Whales in plettenberg bay plettenberg bay accommodation. According to census 2011, bitou local municipality has a total population of 49 162 people, of whom 45,2% are black african, 31,2% are coloured, and 16,9% are white, with the other population groups making up the remaining 6,7%. These beautiful plettenberg bay properties are always in strong demand from buyers wishing to invest in a rural lifestyle. As winter embraces the southern hemisphere, the migration of humpback and southern right whales arrive in the sanctuary of plettenberg bay to calve and.
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