Thousands flock Walker Bay for South Africa Whale festival
South Africa's annual Hermanus whale festival got under way in Western Cape where locals and tourists have descended upon the small seaside town to get a glimpse of the whales. The whale festival has become a major economic boost for the town and restaurants, pubs, hotels and boating trips are usually fully booked while locals traders are getting the best sales of the year as they cash in on the whale mania. CCTV's Travers Andrews reports.
Eco Africa: South Africa Whales & Tourists Crowd Walker Bay
South Africa's much-anticipated whale season has arrived. Each year Southern Right whales travel hundreds of leagues from Antarctica to the warmer waters off South Africa's Western Cape coast to breed. Then the sleepy town of Hermanus comes alive with whales - and tourists. CCTV's Travers Andrews reports
Exploring Walker Bay
We took a trip out to Walker Bay, where each winter the gentle giants of the ocean, Southern Right Whales, seek shelter from their usual Icy Antarctic feeding grounds to bask in the warmer waters off the Southern African coastline. August & September are perfect times to see the whales on this stretch of coast.
Walker Bay, stretching from Hermanus all the way to Gans Bay, becomes a particularly good place to see these incredible creatures in their natural habitat during their mating & calving season.
We explored the hiking trails on the cliffs of trendy Hermanus, before heading for a whale watching cruise with “Ivanhoe Boat Based Whale Watching” in Gansbaai.
We spent the night at Shores Edge in Sandbaai, a magnifiecient seafront guesthouse, the perfect place to unwind after a full day of exploring Walker Bay.
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Walker Bay Nature Reserve 2015
A day out at Walker Bay Nature Reserve on the 4x4 trail near Stanford.
The town of Stanford is positioned between Hermanus and Gansbaai with lovely little restaurants.
Hermanus, Walker Bay, South Coast, South Africa
The secret life of Walker Bay: Harbours
Harbours attract a diverse array of marine creatures, many of whom seek out these man-made habitats due to the availability of food (in the form of waste/discards from fishing vessels) and shelter. This component of our BRUV survey compares fish diversity and abundance between the Old Harbour (now closed to motorized vessels & commercial fishing) & the New Harbour (a heavily utilized harbour) right here in Hermanus.
Over 2000 Dolphins in the Walker Bay (South Africa)
This morning, 13 May 2011, we spotted one of the biggest schools of common dolphins we have ever seen in the Walker Bay.
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Photographing Walker Bay, South Africa at Sunset
This past holiday I spent with family in Gansbaai, Soouth Africa, the Great White Capital of the world.
It is a magic piece of coastline, full of drama and cozy nooks. The sandstone cliffs allong this piece of coast is amazing with jagged edges and deep gullies.
I went down to the Walker Bay reserve to see if I could capture a shot from inside the old Koi San cave. This proved to be pretty difficult, so I went to another location, walked my ass off to get there before sunset, but made it.
So please feel free to let me know what you think. 2017 will bring more videos of this style to you guys as well, so input from you would be appreciated.
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TOP 5 Long Weekend Breakaway Ideas for 4x4 Enthusiasts and Overlanders in the WC
This is my TOP 5 4x4 trails in the Western Cape. If you are a 4x4 enthusiast of Overlander, you will find a few ideas here for your next Long Weekend getaway. Hope you enjoy!
5 More 4x4 Trails in the Western Cape – Read about it on my website:
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1. Vleesbaai 4x4, Vleesbaai
2. Blombosch 4x4, Yzerfontein
3. Leeuwenboschfontein 4x4, Ceres/Worcester/Touwsrivier region
4. Riviersonderend 4x4, Riviersonderend
5. Tierkloof 4x4, Rawsonville
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Grootbos Riding Safaris | Walker Bay - Garden Route | South Africa
Hermanus, Western Cape. South Africa
Hermanus is a seaside town southeast of Cape Town, in South Africa’s Western Cape Province. It's known as a whale-watching destination. Beaches include Voëlklip Beach and the broad Grotto Beach, overlooking Walker Bay.
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Grootbos | Walker Bay Whale Watching
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Walker Bay
Grootbos is situated just inland from Walker Bay Nature Reserve and the bay is a marine protected area. It is nestled along the coast of the Western Cape between Hermanus and Gansbaai in South Africa.
Walker bay is an incredible destination because it is a natural wonderland with pristine sand dunes rolling between a lush fynbos valley and an immaculate stretch of untouched beach. There are several hikes one can take to appreciate this incredible beauty. The coastline is unique because the virgin white sand is surrounded by jutting limestone rocks and the clear Atlantic Ocean caresses the sparkling beach relentlessly. The coastline is a prime location for exploration as some of the limestone rocks are host to a labyrinth of caves where ancient man once roamed.
Walker Bay isn't just breath-taking because of the incredible landscape however, what makes this bay extraordinary is the colossal visitors the Walker Bay receives from July to December. Southern right whales return to the shores of South Africa after a feeding frenzy in the Antarctic. It is an incredible spectacle as they come here to mate and calve. The area around Walker Bay is renowned as the whale-watching mecca because dozens of mothers and their calves often come incredibly close to the rocky shoreline. Scientists are not entirely sure why they venture so close but the crowd certainly enjoys it. Another thing about the Southern rights that scientists are still trying to figure out is why they behave like they do -- breaching, lobtailing, spyhopping and sailing -- but the only conclusion they have made is that they are having fun. Locals also believe that they respond to the crowd and recognise the acknowledgement by putting on a whale of a show.
Hermanus is renowned as one of the best land-based whale watching spots in the world. Every year in spring Hermanus hosts a whale festival to celebrate the incredible marine animals with stalls, live music, delicious food, local wine and other entertainment. What many people don't know is that Gansbaai is also amazing for land-based whale watching, the beaches are mostly secluded and the overhanging cliffs elicit incredibly close views of these majestic creatures. Grootbos is ideally situated between both of these towns for an astounding experience with whales.
Whales and the marine life of Walker Bay- Hermanus. South Africa
July 2012
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Live: Celebrate Hermanus Whale Festival in South Africa 一起来南非赏鲸吧！
As the optimal season comes for watching the return of the southern right whales to the waters of Walker Bay in the Western Cape of South Africa, thousands of visitors flock to Hermanus to celebrate the three-day fiesta. Join us to see and know the cute creatures of the deep.
A View of Hermanus and Walker Bay from the top of the Kleinrivier Mountains via Rotary Drive
This video provides a view of Hermanus and Walker Bay from the top of the Kleinrivier Mountains.
Once you have seen this video, you will understand why Hermanus is also referred to as the Riviera of the South. Hermanus is attractive to travelers not only because of its wondrous setting, quaint fisherman’s cottages and unspoilt natural beauty, but also because it offers a myriad of Activities all year round. Hermanus also boasts with the reputation of being the best land based whale watching spot in the world, however you can also view whales by boat, kayaking, and scenic flights.
Greater Hermanus is situated only 90 minutes drive from Cape Town on the southern coast of the Western Cape along the Cape Whale Coast Route.
Walker Bay Wines
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Fisherhaven
Aerial Video of Fisherhaven, the bot river lagoon and Walker Bay in the Overberg region of The western Cape, South Africa, filmed by aerialskycam.co.za
Endemic Sharks of Walker Bay, South Africa
This video was created as part of my Project Methods and Preparation module as a 4th-year student of Applied Freshwater and Marine Biology at GMIT.
It outlines my time as an intern with the South African Shark Conservancy in Hermanus, South Africa.
Although this did not become my thesis it is certainly an area of interest.
Deep Sea Fishing in Walker Bay, Hermanus, South Africa
What a great tiime we had fishing in Walker Bay, Hermanus.
If you looking for a great fun activity for young and old, then why not book a deep sea fishing trip with White Shark Lady. The crew is great and ensure that you have a memorable time.
Best thing is that all equipment, bait etc is supplied - so just pay and hop aboard and have a great time.
Bring your own drinks, snacks, sun block, hat and only white soled shoes can be worn aboard.
WE FOUND AN ISOLATED HUT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE MOUNTAINS // SOUTH AFRICA
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Vogelgat Private Nature Reserve lies only 125km east of Cape Town, it takes hiking and overnighting to the next level. The waterfalls and unique vistas are two of the many attractions to its members.
Cape Town is a port city on South Africa’s southwest coast, on a peninsula beneath the imposing Table Mountain. Slowly rotating cable cars climb to the mountain’s flat top, from which there are sweeping views of the city, the busy harbor and boats heading for Robben Island, the notorious prison that once held Nelson Mandela, which is now a living museum.
Hermanus is a seaside town southeast of Cape Town, in South Africa’s Western Cape Province. It's known as a whale-watching destination. Beaches include Voëlklip Beach and the broad Grotto Beach, overlooking Walker Bay. The Old Harbour Museum is a site encompassing the old harbour, a fishermen’s village and the Whale House Museum. The latter has informative displays and a suspended skeleton of a whale.
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