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Trip Facts #1

Whale Watching Trips (June To December)

Our whale watching trip take place from July to December however, should the whales change their migration schedule (arrive early and leave later) we will change our schedule accordingly.

Whale Facts #1

The Southern Right Whale is the most renown of all the whales in South Africa.

When whaling was legal, these whales were thought of as the “right” whales to hunt; they move slowly, float to the surface when killed and have a high yield of oil as well as a very mellifluous baleen.

These whales were hunted ruthlessly and today a mere 10% of the original populations of these magnificent creatures have survived.

Whale watching

Can we share the sea? Reaction of those on the water to new federal rules


New federal rules went into effect in May, prohibiting all types of boats, including motor boats, sail boats and kayaks, from approaching any killer whale closer than 200 yards, and from intercepting an orca or positioning in its path.

The… Continue reading →

Welcome to Ivanhoe – Boat Based Whale Watching in Hermanus, South Africa

Ivanhoe Sea Safaris is universally regarded as the leading boat-based whale watching company in South Africa.  We also boast one of the limited whale watching permits allocated country wide.  We specialize in Boat Based Whale Watching in Hermanus… Continue reading →

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