Cape Whale Coast Accommodation

Why you might choose to stay on the Cape Whale Coast

The coming of the whales to the Western Cape's southern coastline, also known as the Cape Whale Coast, every year between June and November, not only creates a stir, but brings to our shores a large, intelligent and remarkable giant of the sea and the only mammal to have adapted to life in the open oceans. Did you know? Once you've booked your hotel or Cape Whale Coast accommodation, explore the destination pages below for info on attractions, activities and things to do when you explore the Whale Coast. Whales, including the Southern Right Whale and less commonly the Bryde's (pronounced 'broodess') and Humpback Whale, are frequently sited along the Cape Overberg Coast from Stony Point near Betty's Bay, along the cliff paths of Kleinmond, Onrus, Walker Bay, the De Hoop Nature Reserve and Witsand. These gentle giants spend summer feeding around Antarctica and then migrate thousands of miles to our waters where the sheltered bays of the South African coast provide perfect refuge to mate and calve.

The Overberg coastline is the meeting place of two oceans - the Indian and Atlantic. There's loads more to see, so stay a day or two: choose from our Cape Whale Coast accommodation.