Stony Point Penguin Colony

Hermanus is world-famous for being the best land-based whale-watching destination on Earth. In Hermanus, whales can often be seen just meters from the shore during the season: June to November. Peak Time Summary Calves born: Mainly in August & September. Best overall months: September & October. Season span: June to November/early December. NB: September & October are widely regarded as the best months overall for both quantity and activity of Whales. Travel in comfort along scenic coastal routes, stopping at breathtaking viewpoints and charming seaside towns. Enjoy guided walks along the iconic Cliff Path, offering spectacular ocean views and incredible photo opportunities. During whale season (Peak Time August - October), sightings are frequent and often guaranteed from the cliffs. Led by a knowledgeable local guide, the tour combines storytelling, nature, and creating a personal and authentic experience that goes far beyond sightseeing.

Discover the beauty of Hermanus on this full-day tour from Cape Town, perfect for wildlife lovers and coastal explorers. Walk the famous cliff paths with stunning ocean views, spot southern right whales from the shore (in season), and visit Stony Point to see the charming African penguin colony up close. Enjoy the scenic coastal drive, explore the quaint town, and savor lunch at a local spot while learning about the region’s marine and cultural heritage. With a knowledgeable guide, flexible itinerary, and comfortable transport, this tour offers an unforgettable experience of the Cape’s natural wonders.

The Cape Agulhas Full-Day Private Tour and Wine Tasting promises an unforgettable journey through some of South Africa's most stunning sights. Beginning with a convenient pick-up from your hotel in central Cape Town, the adventure takes you to Cape Agulhas, the southernmost point of Africa, where you can marvel at the meeting point of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. Next, you'll explore the charming town of Hermanus, famous for its breathtaking coastal scenery and vibrant atmosphere. The tour continues with a visit to the esteemed Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate, where you can savour exquisite wines in a picturesque setting. Lastly, you'll stop at the Stony Point Penguin Colony, a delightful opportunity to observe these charming creatures in their natural environment. The day concludes with a scenic return to your hotel through the stunning landscapes of Gordons Bay, leaving you with cherished memories of a unique blend of natural beauty, culture, and fine wine.

The Garden Route in South Africa is a 300km stretch of coastline that is one of the most exquisite driving routes in the world. It stretches between Heidelberg in the Western Cape and Storms River in the Eastern Cape. It is a route that always receives rave reviews from locals and global travelers alike. Many people explore the Garden Route again and again, as there is just so much to see, do and experience. Take yourself on a 2-day Journey of pure sensory delight. The perfect quick getaway to the Garden Route is an experience like none other. This tour offers exclusive pick-up and transportation services to the Game Reserves. We do not pick up any other clients during the journey.

Enjoy a private tour through the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley and along the Cape Whale Coast. Explore a local vineyard, where you will not only have marvelous views of the coastline, but you will also get to sample some incredible local wines. Next, visit Hermanus for amazing views of the ocean and during whale season (June to November) you can possibly see whales in the bay from the cliffside pathways. Stop at Stony Point Nature Reserve to see the colony of wild African penguins and travel along the scenic Clarence Drive to return to Cape Town.

Spend a day whale watching and wine tasting on this full-day trip to Hermanus from Cape Town. See migrating Southern Right, Humpback and Bryde's Whales off the coast of Hermanus from June through mid-December. Sample some of the local wines on route to Cape Town.

Experience the ultimate whale watching tour from Cape Town to Hermanus, where you'll see the stunning Southern Right Whales up close. Enjoy private transfers with personalised guidance to enhance your journey. Join a thrilling boat tour in Hermanus to witness these majestic creatures. Afterwards, treat yourself to a wine tasting at one of the 15 exquisite wine estates in the Hemel-en-Aarde Winelands. This tour offers a seamless blend of marine adventure and fine wine discovery. Cap off your adventure with a visit to the charming Stony Point Penguin Colony. Book now for an unforgettable South African experience that combines nature, wine, and wildlife, perfect for travellers seeking excitement and relaxation.

Travelers should book with us because we have been in this business for more than 25 years. It is our experience and astute decisions to craft such transfers which has led us to be where we are today. We use the best tourist guides who are mature and also born and bred in South Africa. They have passion for their work and they do have a great sense of belonging hence they look after nature which in turn looks after us. Our vehicles are among the best in the industry as we use luxury minivans for this transfer. We also listen to the travelers and are prepared to stop anyway along the way as per traveler's requests. This is mainly for a photoshoot as long as it does not compromise other road users. Last but not least safety of the travelers is our topmost consideration. This tour takes them to Hermanus one of the most scenic coastal town in South Africa. Travelers also visit the penguins at Stony Point with over 3 600 penguins.

Enjoy a full-day shared whale watching tour from Cape Town to Hermanus, including a boat-based whale watching cruise and a visit to the Stony Point Penguin Colony. Travel with shared transfers from Cape Town, cruise into Walker Bay to search for Southern Right whales and other marine life, and enjoy one of the Western Cape’s most popular coastal wildlife experiences in one day. • Shared full-day Hermanus whale watching tour from Cape Town • Boat-based whale watching cruise included in the tour price • Search for Southern Right whales, dolphins, seals, seabirds, and seasonal marine life • Visit Stony Point Penguin Colony in Betty’s Bay • See African Penguins from the reserve boardwalks • Enjoy scenic coastal views along the Cape Whale Coast • Convenient shared pickup and drop-off from Cape Town • Great seasonal wildlife tour for nature lovers, couples, families, and first-time visitors

This trip combines both whale watching and wine tasting - two of the most popular tours in Cape Town. You literally hit two birds with one stone. Moreover the drive to and from whale watching is so scenic and along it there is a UNESCO heritage site among other impressive attractions. This is a full day tour with nature and is capped by some award winning wines which will help you relax and enjoy time pass before your eyes. You will see penguins, amazing bird species, other wild animals and mountainous landscapes that will take your breath away.

Experience an unforgettable Gansbaai shared shark cage diving tour from Cape Town with private return transfers. Travel in comfort from your Cape Town hotel to one of South Africa’s top shark cage diving destinations. Enjoy a safety briefing before boarding the boat for your shark viewing and cage diving adventure. No scuba experience is required, and all equipment is provided. Depending on ocean and seasonal conditions, sightings may include bronze whaler sharks, sevengill sharks and, on occasion, great white sharks. After the boat trip, enjoy a light meal before returning to Cape Town, with a scenic stop at Stony Point Penguin Colony in Betty’s Bay included.

Face your fears and come face-to-face with the Great White Sharks on our Full Day Shark Cage Diving Small Group Tour and benefit from return shared transfers from Cape Town to Gansbaai. Experience one of the greatest adventures only 2.5-hours drive from Cape Town and spend 3-hours in the ocean with close proximity to these ocean predators. Dive with others in the safety of a cage and observe the Great White Sharks at close range. End off the day with a stop at Stony Point Penguins Colony to visit the African Penguins before returning to Cape Town for drop off.

There’s no better way to spend a winter or spring day than exploring the Overberg region of Cape Town— where you're captivated by the gentle giants of the sea, the Southern right whales, and later, savoring the Cape’s finest cool-climate wines in the idyllic Hemel-en-Aarde (Heaven and Earth) Valley. Add to that a close-up encounter with African penguins at Stony Point, and you’ve experienced a truly unforgettable slice of South African magic. The journey itself, both to and from these destinations, is scenic and soul-stirring—so much so that by the time you arrive, you may find yourself wishing the road would stretch on just a little farther.

What sets this experience apart is the perfect combination of a breathtaking coastal scenic drive and a wine experience all in one unforgettable day. While most tour packages separate wine regions and coastal tours into different days, we bring both together for the ultimate Cape experience. With us, there’s no strict time limit, move at your own pace, relax, explore, and truly enjoy every moment. The goal is to make your stay memorable through a personal and unforgettable experience.

This is a great booking with us as it combines several aspects of tourism in Cape Town. Travelers visit this peaceful town of Hermanus known to draw thousands of travelers from all over the world to see the biggest animal in the world the Whales. On their way to this place they can choose to use the coastal scenic drive The MaClaren drive - one of the most beautiful drives in the world. They also pass through the Penguin Colony at Betty's Bay where they can see the flightless birds. Travelers can also choose to pass by a Botanical Garden which is also a major attraction on the route. Finally after land based whale watching they can enjoy some of the best wines on offer in South Africa at the Benguela Cove Winery. The food served at the several restaurants at the horbour is amazing - this they do as they watch the gentle giants - the whales which grace the South African coast in winter.

Guests begin their coastal adventure at the Stony Point Penguin Colony in Betty’s Bay, where a scenic boardwalk winds through one of the largest colonies of endangered African Penguins. The sight of penguins nesting, swimming, and waddling along the shoreline, accompanied by cormorants and gulls, creates a lively and unforgettable wildlife encounter. From there, the journey continues into the Hemel‑en‑Aarde Valley near Hermanus, a region celebrated for its cool‑climate wines. At Creation Wines, visitors are welcomed into a contemporary tasting lounge to sample expressive Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, often paired with creative culinary bites. The experience is complemented by a stop at Hamilton Russell Vineyards, one of South Africa’s most iconic producers, where guests enjoy an intimate tasting of elegant, terroir‑driven Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in a tranquil vineyard setting. Together, these highlights offer a seamless blend of coastal wildlife and world‑class wine.

Join this incredible day tour to Hermanus for a whale watching shared boat trip experience with possible sightings of the different whale species out sea. Explore the town and enjoy the wonderful views of the coastline whilst having lunch and end the trip with a photo stop of the African Penguins in Betty's Bay. Enjoy a scenic drive back to Cape Town.

Merging the great blue beasts of the ocean with the wild wanderers of the bushveld, this overnight coastal route safari is a quick escape from Cape Town to see most of the Big 5 animals in the malaria-free Botlierskop private game reserve, situated just 4,5 hours from Cape Town. Day one starts with a visit to the adorable African penguins at Betty's Bay, then spectacular seasonal (Jun-Oct) land-based whale watching along the Hermanus cliff paths or postcard views as you wind along with dramatic ocean scenes of Clarence drive. Immerse yourself in the comforts of your glamping tent accommodation, spotting free-roaming wildlife from your private wooden deck along the riverbed and end the night with an African inspired dinner under a twinkly starry sky. Rise before the sun with a 4x4 game drive to catch the bush as it awakes and after breakfast, get even closer to nature with the choice of a horseback safari or an indulgent bush spa treatment before heading back to Cape Town.

Cape Agulhas, the southern-most tip of Africa, demarcate the line between the Indian and the Atlantic Ocean. A must visit bucket-list place! During the drive we will enjoy views of spectacular landscapes, rugged mountain ranges and gently sloping hills of wheat and canola fields that look a bit like mid-ocean swell waves. This tour offers exclusive pick-up and transportation services during the whole day. We do not pick up any other clients during the journey.

This route has a scenic option which drives along the coast where we can stop when ever travelers want to take photos. The entire trip from Cape Town and back via R44 is just unbelievable. There are jaw dropping views which combine the the dramatic mountains and the rocky coastline. This is a tour that takes travelers to this scenic coastal town where you get up close the largest creation the whales. Travelers have a great opportunity to learn about the whale history in old harbor museum. There are very old historic building in this town which have been among the best in terms of preservation. The scenic route back to Cape Tow via R44 is simply jaw dropping. This tour takes travelers via Stony Point penguin colony where they can encounter up to 3 500 African Penguins. There is also a very rich marine life to marvel at.

Join our Hermanus Full Day Tour for an unforgettable whale watching adventure on a shared boat trip. Spot various whale species, enjoy lunch and explore Hermanus' coastal views, and capture memorable photos of African Penguins in Betty's Bay. Ending the day with a scenic drive back to Cape Town.

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Private day tours allow for the flexibility to tailor tours based on travelers interests and to spend more time on the highlights of choice. Whale watching has earned Hermanus the title of best destination in the world for land-based whale watching. They can be seen from the rocks, cliffpaths and vantage points.

Experience the ultimate in comfort. Perfect for groups and corporate events. Your professional drivers and customized tours ensure a seamless and enjoyable journey, while our commitment to safety and reliability provides peace of mind. We have climate controlled vehicles, comfortable seating, ample legroom and on board WiFi.