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Hermanus, the world's foremost land based whale watching destination, is a thriving holiday resort offering residents and holiday makers all modern amenities, yet retaining its fisherman's village charm. The popular resort town of Hermanus, situated between mountain and sea, has gained world-wide recognition as the world's foremost land based whale watching destination. This has resulted in the former fishing village showing a tremendous growth over the last few years.

Unveiling the Ocean

Unveiling the Ocean's Playful Acrobats: Cape Fur Seals!

Dive beneath the surface with Jaydee Media as we witness the playful, erratic, and beautiful world of the Cape Fur Seal.

9 Simple Steps to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

9 Simple Steps to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

Cut CO₂. Protect What Matters.

Take a moment and ask yourself:
Do we really do enough to save energy, cut waste, and choose greener options?

Get Ready for an UnforgettableWhale Trip with Hermanus Whale Watchers!

Get Ready for an UnforgettableWhale Trip with Hermanus Whale Watchers!

If you’re heading to Hermanus and not going whale watching... we need to talk. Because you’re about to miss one of South Africa’s most magical marine experiences — and that’s not an exaggeration.

Protecting the endangered Indian Ocean Humpback dolphin

Protecting the endangered Indian Ocean Humpback dolphin


Most people may have never heard of Indian Ocean humpback dolphins. which makes them very difficult to protect. As South Africa’s most endangered marine mammal, they are shy and elusive and inhabit a narrow strip of water on our coastline.

Numbers from the first Southern Right Whale count of 2024 are in!

Numbers from the first Southern Right Whale count of 2024 are in!

The Southern Right to protection: Tracking the ocean's gentle giantsThe MRI Whale Unit counted and photographs every single southern right whale since 1969. It is one of the longest database monitoring in the world on any mammal

 

Africa’s Travel Indaba 2024 in Durban launches with a buzz

Africa’s Travel Indaba 2024 in Durban launches with a buzz

The Ringing of the bell by Minister of Tourism, Patricia de LIlle to open the trade floor at Africa’s Travel Indaba in Durban ICC.

Africa Travel Week 2024 opens with a significant 53% increase in attendees.

Africa Travel Week 2024 opens with a significant 53% increase in attendees. | WTM Africa

Record-breaking attendance marks Africa Travel Week's triumphant return! This year's event in Cape Town shattered expectations with a staggering 53% surge in attendees from 88 nations worldwide.

3 differences between a whale and a shark you do not think about

3 differences between a whale and a shark you do not think about

Dolphins, whales, seals, sea lions, and otters are all mammals. They give birth to live young and nurse their young with milk. In contrast, even though some sharks give birth to live young, sharks are fish.

Buffel Comes Home to Moult

Buffel Comes Home to Moult

Buffel, the elephant seal is perfectly evolved to handle extended periods of starvation, specifically when he come ashore to moult for approx. 4-5 weeks 

Nature Reserves -Enjoy Nature’s Playgrounds where the Wild is all about Fun

Nature Reserves -Enjoy Nature’s Playgrounds where the Wild is all about Fun

Nature reserves are special areas of land or water that have been set aside for the protection of wildlife and their habitats. The Cape Whale Coast is speckled with these treasure troves of natural wonders. Visit and enjoy the biodiversity and natural beauty of these five nature reserves - they are all valuable and worth protecting.

Join a fun and friendly local parkrun on Saturday

Join a fun and friendly local parkrun on Saturday

Parkrun is a collection of 5-kilometre events for walkers, runners, and volunteers that take place every Saturday morning at 8hr. In this area, we have 3 parkrun venues

Will competition with fishermen nudge Africa’s only penguin towards extinction?

Will competition with fishermen nudge Africa’s only penguin towards extinction?

African penguins are in serious trouble. To help, South Africa has rolled out no-fishing zones near six important penguin colonies. The question now is, Will it work?

Shark Cage Diving near Shark Alley in Gansbaai, South Africa

Shark Cage Diving near Shark Alley in Gansbaai, South Africa

Looking for the ultimate shark diving experience in South Africa? Tick off your bucket list!

Overstrand Tourism stand at Indaba

Overstrand Tourism stand at Indaba

This is the first year that Overstrand Municipality has a separate stand

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