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Whale Watching: Humpback Supergroups Safari
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17 Ratings
Yzerfontein
Embark on an exclusive whale watching adventure in Yzerfontein, witnessing Humpback Whale supergroups and diverse marine life in an intimate setting.
Embark on an exclusive whale watching adventure in Yzerfontein, witnessing Humpback Whale supergroups and diverse marine life in an intimate setting.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Yzerfontein Harbour - Arrive to meet the crew and enjoy a comprehensive Welcome Briefing with a breakfast snack. Set sail on the high-performance boat (RIB), Meganova, designed for exceptional maneuverability. Spend the day searching for Humpback whales and the diverse marine life the ocean presents. Upon returning to land, relish a picnic-style…
- Yzerfontein Harbour - Arrive to meet the crew and enjoy a comprehensive Welcome Briefing with a breakfast snack. Set sail on the high-performance boat (RIB), Meganova, designed for exceptional maneuverability. Spend the day searching for Humpback whales and the diverse marine life the ocean presents. Upon returning to land, relish a picnic-style lunch accompanied by a Debrief from your Whale Specialist guide and Skipper.
What's Included
- Snacks
- English speaking staff
- Waterproof jacket and pants if required
- Snacks
- English speaking staff
- Waterproof jacket and pants if required
What's Not Included
- Transport to/from West Coast
- Transport to/from West Coast
Additional Information
SEASON: December - March
This expedition offers an opportunity to witness the Humpback Whale supergroups and other abundant marine life in this area within a single day. The southwest cape is currently home to the largest annual congregation of Humpback whales in the Southern Hemisphere.
With a limit of 10 guests per expedition, a personal and…
SEASON: December - March
This expedition offers an opportunity to witness the Humpback Whale supergroups and other abundant marine life in this area within a single day. The southwest cape is currently home to the largest annual congregation of Humpback whales in the Southern Hemisphere.
With a limit of 10 guests per expedition, a personal and engaging experience is assured.
Participate in the ONLY expedition-style whale watching experience in South Africa, designed for those seeking a truly immersive and educational adventure.
Our vessel, “Meganova,” stands out in its class and is registered for fewer passengers than its capacity, ensuring maximum safety and comfort.
- No children U/10 years old are permitted on scheduled 1-day expeditions
Location
Yzerfontein Harbour
Main Road
Meet & Launch time may change depending on weather & tide. Any changes & exact meeting location will be sent via Whatsapp the day prior to tour - Please ensure your mobile number given at time of booking is correct.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Aaronnicholaslta2020
Dec 24, 2025
The best whale watching expedition in Southern Africa - An amazing experience and very professional, informative and motivated team, equipped with top notch boats, clothing and safety equipment. Breakfast and lunch book-ended a 5 hour whale search mission with the amazing Dassen Island en route with its aggregations of Black Oyster Catchers, White Pelicans, Jackass Penguins and seals, as well as Vondeling Island with its 60,000 fur seals as well as one visiting male elephant seal! En route we saw Storm Petrels darting between the waves and Southern Giant Petrel. The highlight was of course catching up with a supergroup of 20+ Humpback Whales, diving to feed, the surfacing next to the boat repeatedly - incredible!! If you can manage an extended trip on open water then you must join these guys.
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Gerhardcloete
Dec 19, 2025
Best tour of my life! - We reached a group of whales of 50 +. It was one of the best experiences of my life. The guides waited until everyone was satisfied. It was an amazing experience. Crew was amazing as well
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Inna_p1100
Feb 8, 2025
One of the best experience in my life - Thanks Jan for introducing and immersing into wild ocean life especially whales!
I was amazed by whales, dolphins, seals and other animals inhabiting the area!
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894verenae
Feb 7, 2025
Perfect ride with super nice team, very eighth on the meet in respect with the meet animals ! Great knowledge - The team was very accommodating, took care of everything perfectly and always looked after the well-being of the guests. I felt very safe on board and have been going out to sea exclusively with this team for years. They are the best!!! Thank you
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089753
Jan 26, 2025
Wow!!! And Whale - Amazing trip I'd highly recommend, especially photographers! Small groups of people which makes the trip so much nicer. Although we didn't get to see a super group, we saw a lone juvenile Humpback and then a mother with her calf. Plenty of dolphins and birds and a huge sunfish.....worth EVERY penny...nice breakfast and lunch and the crew were excellent 👌🏻
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276alistairf
Jan 15, 2025
AMAZING - What an amazing day if you’re in Cape Town or anywhere near than get yourself along here it’s about 1.5 hours north.
We saw incredible sites ….we saw Whales breaching, fully out of the water about 20 m from the boat ….. whales were swimming underneath. There tails was splashing around. …..It was incredible. …..The boat was new, no worries of sea sickness and it is not a toilet on it
. The staff was friendly. they fed his breakfast. They gave us a briefing afterwards they had his lunch.
It just is an amazing experience……
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Mzithi
Jan 14, 2025
Out of this world whale watching! - An incredible experience! Up close... respectfully... amongst pods of Hump backed whales...Skipper Ash, tour guide Jacques and look out Eric, were highly knowledgeable, professional and client focused. I cannot rate this experience highly enough! Thank you for sharing this soulful, uplifting time on the beautiful, open Atlantic Ocean.
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A3809nzfabianw
Jan 6, 2025
Unforgettable Whale Watching Experience - Truly an unforgettable experience!
The team behind all of it were also so kind and so helpful!! They really went beyond themselves to help us.
The whales themselves were so peaceful, it was truly amazing
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Fearless53438406517
Jan 5, 2025
Amazing Excursion - Highly Recommended! - This was the most amazing whale watching experience! I have done a number of whale excursions in different places of the world. This was the most engaging. We were in the middle of 45-50 humpback whales feeding. The boats are large enough to feel safe, but small enough to really be with the whales. Make sure that everyone in your party that gets seasick takes meds - small boats can make for seasick passengers. I would most definitely do it again!
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Florianmp9216ft
Jan 2, 2025
Unforgettable Whale Watching Adventure - This one-day whale expedition was truly an incredible experience! We encountered a large pod of magnificent humpback whales, which was simply awe-inspiring. We also saw dolphins and a lot of birds on a magical island.
The crew were incredibly kind and knowledgeable, making the entire journey enjoyable.
The transfer from Cape Town was seamless, and Hilton provided insightful commentary about the city and the country, adding an extra dimension to the trip.
I highly recommend this tour to anyone seeking an unforgettable wildlife encounter!
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