Whale Watching

It’s no secret that whale lovers from around the world flock to Walker Bay every year to observe these peaceful giants of the deep. The close proximity you get to these majestic creatures and the pristine natural environment you view them in, is what elevates this experience above the ordinary and makes it the best in the world.

See them from land or sea

The Southern Right Whales migrate every year from the icy Antarctic to our warm, sheltered bays to mate, calve and raise their young. Seeing these gentle giants in their natural habitat will leave you spellbound.

Take a walk on the cliff and pathways of De Kelders as our knowledgeable guides take you to all the best viewing spots. See the waves frothing and listen to the slap of the whale’s gigantic tails, plus their breaching and spy-hopping, as they come within metres of the shoreline.

Board the luxury whale watching boat “Dreamcatcher” of Dyer Island Cruises in Gansbaai and enjoy a trip led by a marine biologist. You may also spot dolphins, penguins, seals and sharks.

Grootbos is perfectly positioned on the doorstep of this marine paradise.
Southern Right Whales are spotted here from June until November.
Learn fascinating facts from guides and biologists.

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From Our Expert Guides

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An Abundant Landscape

Rich In Heritage

From mountain peaks to ocean depths, the Grootbos landscape and surroundings hold ancient secrets of humankind. This region, where Cape Floral Kingdom meets the wild Walker Bay coastline, has been home to humankind for millennia. Over the last decade, paleo-anthropological findings reveal how our earliest ancestors once thrived here, surrounded by the same rich biodiversity that continues to flourish today. Whether exploring on land, across the water, or from the sky, experience the significance of this unique area and the profound impact it has on all who experience it.

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Testimonials

Wonderful experience - we went off-site for the whale watching and shark cage excursion.

Juliane Bruwer - United States

Magnificent - whale watching is a must, whether from the deck of your room or a coastal walk or by boat.

Nicolette Barnes - South Africa

The sparkling wine in the whale watching house on the afternoon excursion was unexpected but very welcome!

JB & Amy Newsome - United States

Whale Watching and so much more at Grootbos - I stayed at Grootbos, ostensibly to see the Southern Right Whales.

Donovan Clark - United Kingdom

Exceptional place, we enjoyed wonderful sundowners as we watched for whales, flew above the bay to watch whales from the sky and went on a flower safari.

Charlotte Murray - United States