Back By Popular Request - Please can you Share this Soulful Group Exp – [Latest Update - 9 x places left – Saturday 13th of September 2025 – No previous experience required] – OPEN TO ALL – 2 Hour Guided Private Walker Bay Sea Kayaking Trip & Whale Viewing in Peak Whale Season, with a fun Eco-marine Tour from Walker Bay Hermanus with Walker Bay Adventures. The guides offering this private Eco-marine Tour, also offer an education experience in knowledge shared, where I learned something new every time. The highlight last year was certainly the whale watching opportunities up close, not forgetting being able to hear the whales.
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@ -- First Group - Saturday 13th September 2025 – 9am – 11am – [16 going – Fully Booked] - with Lift sharing options available if possible
@ -- Second group - Saturday 13th September 2025 – 11.30am – 1.30pm – [7 going – 9 x places Left] - with Lift sharing options available if possible
The second slot can still join us for lunch after their trip as a group for own account. No Previous experience is needed to join us. The min age is 14 years old and the maximum weight is 110kg. This will be a private group for this awesome experience
This option offers a full-day experience, as we go for a short walk after the first group to do some land-based whale watching and then meet up with the second group for Lunch together
The guides also offer an educational experience in knowledge shared, where I learned something new every time Last year when we did this group activity in October at the same time and we saw lots whales up close, a definite treat for the senses and one for the Bucket List for sure.
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Cost – R595.00 p/p in full to secure spot – Booking Essential with prepayment. This will be a private group for this awesome experience. After the event, we will meet up for coffee/tea or lunch in Hermanus as a Group
WE WILL ALSO SET UP LIFT SHARING TO SAVE ON COSTS TO GET TO HERMANUS
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I have offered this event about 14 times and it's be awesome every time
Kayaking with the Whales of Hermanus is an awesome experience bringing you very close to these gentle giants of the ocean, while paddling a kayak in Walker Ba. These Kayaks are quite stable and no previous experience is needed
We will meet after the Kayak trip for coffee and stretch our legs with a short relaxing walk to enjoy the costal views along one of the coastal paths, as we take in some of the sights of the whales with some land based whale watching. This makes for a fuller day out experience. The land based whale watching offers a different perspective and is certainly an annual event not to be missed. We will meet for lunch afterwards in the area. For those that are on the second group, you can meet up with us for lunch afterwards as a group, to share the experiences.
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Date: [Saturday 13th September 2025] - Meet @ 8.45am start – 9am to 11am - We will meet up for coffee/tea after the event as a group. Enjoy land-based whale watching. Then as an optional extra for those that are keen, we will do short easy walk along Hermanus Coastal Cliff Path as we enjoy the views and then meetup for lunch as a group for your own account. This will make for an awesome Spring day outing.
Cost – R595.00 p/p in full to secure spot – Booking Essential with prepayment. This will be a private group for this awesome experience. After the event, we will meet up for coffee/tea or lunch in Hermanus as a Group
Please note that bookings will be on a first-come first-served basis with payment, so book early to avoid disappointment.
[Wherever possible we will share transport getting to the event.]
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BACK BY POPULAR REQUEST where you get an opportunity to see the whales up close and in person and at times, even hear the whales spouting. This is the 10th time that I will be hosting this event in Hermanus with Walker Bay Adventures in Whale season and every time the views and seeing the Whales up close are always the highlight. This is still one of my favourite Kayaking Bays in the area that offers some stunning sea views towards Fernkloof Nature Reserve, while we glide across sparkling water while enjoying a view of the majestic mountain, sea cliffs and marine life.
This is another unique experience that I have booked as a private group, so you are welcome to join on your own or bring your partner and or your friends. All are welcome to join. It also give you chance to try something completely new.
About the tour -
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Join us for this event with like-minded soulful people who love being out in nature. Here is a unique chance to see Walker Bay and Hermanus while viewing Seals and if are lucky we might even see Dophines up close on Route in a whole new way. This will also give you an opportunity to see a different part of our beautiful country in a shared experience. On the trip we will explore the magic of our unique coastline with its abundant marine life up close and personal in one of the stable kayaks in the company of an experienced guide. On our tours you will enjoy sightings of cape fur seals, penguins, cormorants and other sea birds and marine mammals. Whatever time of year this is an experience not to be missed.
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ABOUT THE ADVENTURE ON OFFER
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After a thorough briefing on kayaking techniques and safety we paddle from the historical Old Harbour and do a round trip, the direction dependant on winds, swells and paddling abilities. A knowledgeable guide shall open up the wonders of our ocean to you, as we explore the beautiful natural surroundings. Walker Bay Adventures are very aware of our environment and are proud of the fact that we are an ecologically friendly operator that strives to have as little impact on the environment in which we operate our tours as possible. With minimal noise pollution and no environmental pollution we also do regular clean ups of any rubbish found in the Bay.
They use Perception Tribe Sea kayaks that are manufactured in the UK and are sit on top self-bailing, plastic sea kayaks. In short this means that anyone, weather you have kayaked before or not, can hop on and stay on. The guides are qualified in marine guiding and first aid at sea, but more importantly they love this job and hold great knowledge of the ocean.
To be respectful of the whales in a Marine Reserve and by law we are not allowed to come within 300m of a whale. If they decide to come close to the kayaks we must move away from them.
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ABOUT WALKER BAY ADVENTURES
http://www.walkerbayadventures.co.za/
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Welcome to Walker Bay Adventures in Hermanus. Since our inception in 1999 we have grown from offering kayaking trips on the Klein River Lagoon to offering sea kayaking trips from the Old Harbour. Not only do we own and operate these activities but we also promote and book a number of activities in the area as we believe in offering our clients all that Hermanus has on offer to ensure your time here is unforgettable. We are blessed with mountains covered in fynbos, rivers, lagoons, vineyards, beautiful beaches and friendly people ready to welcome you to our town where you can breathe in the champagne air and enjoy your stay. All of this can be explored while you participate in one of our many adventures on offer.
Walker Bay Sea Kayaking are very aware of our environment and are proud of the fact that they are an ecologically friendly operator that strives to have as little impact on the environment in which we operate our tours as possible. With minimal noise pollution and no environmental pollution we also do regular clean ups of any rubbish found in the Bay.
Walker Bay Sea Kayaking use Perception Tribe sea kayaks that are manufactured in the UK and are sit on top self-bailing, plastic sea kayaks. In short this means that anyone, weather you have kayaked before or not, can hop on and stay on.
Walker Bay Sea Kayaking guides are qualified in marine guiding and first aid at sea, but more importantly they love this job and hold great knowledge of the ocean.
On our tours you will enjoy sightings of cape fur seals, penguins, cormorants and other sea birds and marine mammals. Whatever time of year this is an experience not to be missed.
Duration 2 hours. No Experience necessary.
You will need: shorts, towels, t-shirt, sunhat, sunscreen, windbreaker or fleece (weather dependant) and a change of clothes for afterwards.
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TYPES OF WHALES THAT CAN BE SEEN IN SEPT IN HERMANUS
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Southern Right whale
This whale is distinguished by callosities (calluses) on its head, a broad back without a dorsal fin and a long, arching mouth that begins above the eye. These mammals often swim close to the shore: if the looming shadow of a big fish at your hotel window leaves you cowering under the duvet, it’s probably real. Interesting fact: an adult female can weigh up to 80 tonnes. Male Southern Right Whales have, what are arguably, the largest testicles in the animal kingdom: each weighing about 500kg. Best time to spot them: July – November.
Humpback whale
The humpback has a distinctive body shape, with long pectoral fins and a knobby head. Curious about their environment, they will approach whale watching boats closely, often sunbathing near the boat for a while. They pass through Hermanus on their way to a scuba diving holiday in St Lucia.
Interesting fact:
Male Humpback whales produce complex songs, sometimes lasting 10 to 20 minutes long. These songs are often repeated for hours at a time, and while scientists have not yet figured out the tune’s porpoise (ahem, purpose) some believe it is related to mating rituals.
Best time to spot them: May – December.
If you haven't yet seen the marvel of this mega creature, check out this video performance.
Bryde’s whales are named after the Norwegian consul to South Africa, John Bryde, who helped set up the first whaling station in Durban. They are medium-sized, dark grey in colour with a white underbelly.
Interesting fact: Bryde’s Whales can reach depths of up to 300m while diving and can stay submerged up to a maximum of 20 minutes!
You can also spot: Orcas, although sightings are occasional.
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LEVEL OF FITNESS
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@ -- The event on Saturday 13th September 2025 will be an event suitable for all levels of fitness and no previous experience is needed.
@@ -- If you have any doubts about the type of walk / event or pace in terms of fitness level, please call me and I can advise accordingly.
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WHAT TO BRING & FAQ
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
@@@ - Can I really do this, I've never paddled before?
Sure you can. 99% of our customers have not been in a kayak before.
@@@ How fit do I have to be?
Not very. If you can do an hours walk then you can do this. It's only when it's very windy that the trip becomes quite strenuous. And if it's very windy we don't go out.
@@@ I'm nearly sixty? Can I do it?
Like I said, if you can do an hours walk then you can do it. We've had many older customers and as long as you feel good you'll be fine.
@@@ Is there a weight limit?
Over 110kg is probably pushing it.
@@@ What about kids?
Generally from 10 years up kids are fine, especially if they are with an adult in the boat. Younger than that they need a strong adult with them because the adult does pretty much all the work. In whale season however we up the age to 12 as you need to be a little more alert in your boat.
@@@ Will I fall off?
Almost certainly not because our kayaks are extremely stable. About two people a year on average fall in and that's usually because they are messing about. Anyway, it's also very easy to get back on.
@@@ What kind of boats are they?
We use very stable sit-on-top, self-bailing kayaks. We find people who have never paddled before become immediately comfortable because they don't feel constricted as they would in a sit-inside type of kayak and also feel that should they fall off it would be easy to get back on. We have five singles and five doubles so you can paddle with your partner if you wish.
@@@ What must I bring?
Wear shorts and a T shirt. A hat and sun cream and a jacket for those cooler days.
You can go barefoot or with sandals it is up to you … your feet shall get wet! Also bring a towel and a change of clothes for afterwards.
@@@ When is the best time of year?
You probably think summer only, right? You are dead wrong - all year round is best. Summer of course has warm sun and warm water but it also brings many windy days. Winter on the other hand is cooler and has many completely calm, warm, beautiful days. The best time is in fact whenever you can go. At any time of year it is an experience to enjoy!
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DIRECTIONS
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FROM CAPE TOWN - Driving Directions from Cape Town City Centre:
More details to be sent out closer to the time with map included.
Meet at offices of Walker Bay Adventures @ Old harbour in Hermanus
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