After an exhilarating beach launch, cruise the bay and keep your eyes peeled for the resident brydes whale, humpback whales and pods of dolphins before reaching the rugged robberg peninsula, home to a large colony of cape fur seals. The spacious and well appointed rooms are individually decorated and come equipped with a. Blue whale restaurant offers funfilled activities for our little legends during holiday periods. Beachwhale is a self catering apartment offering accommodation in plettenberg bay for four guests. Sighting data were collected in plettenberg bay on the southeast coast of south africa. Seasonal fluctuations in occurrence of inshore brydes whales in plettenberg bay. Back to whale rock south africa western cape garden route plettenberg bay whale rock t2644517. Get out on the water and go searching for whales and dolphins, the oceans most majestic creatures. There is no other town in south africa that has the variety of sightings of different species throughout the year. These huge mammals spend from july to early november lolling around just for you to experience, whether from our land based viewing sites or on cruises where you can get up to 300 meters away for great viewing and photos. Youll see the sea, hear the sea and love the luxury of the space. Experience this on one of our exciting package tours za. The best time for whale watching in south africa is from june until october, though whale watching season starts as early as may and lasts until november.
Whale of a view plettenberg bay accommodation phone. The western capes garden route is one of the loveliest destinations in south africa situated high above the ocean, on the garden route, where the vista stretches forever, whale rock heights is an upmarket residential estate near plettenberg bay. South africa the best tips for whale watching in south. Southern right whales are a common sight in the bay during their breeding season from.
Whale rock plettenberg prime plots in plettenberg bay. Our onebedroom accommodates two by use of a queen size bed and sofa couch. Featuring a private entrance all spacious suites feature free wifi and a satellite tv. Plettenberg bay whale watching tour tour trailfinders.
Lew geffen sothebys international realty plettenberg bay offers property sales, holiday accommodation in plettenberg bay and the surrounding areas. The sheltered bay is ideal for the mating and calving of the southern right whale. The craft gin bar is now available inside our blue whale restaurant. Go cape tours whale watching plettenberg bay facebook. Note bring weather appropriate clothing windbreaker jacket, its often colder at sea than it is on land. Service excellence and the personal touch are the essence of our business. As winter embraces the southern hemisphere, the migration of humpback and southern right whales arrive in the sanctuary of plettenberg bay to calve and.
The plettenberg bay area within which whale rock is situated is wellknown for its idyllic, year round moderate climate. It was originally named bahia formosa beautiful bay by early portuguese explorers and lies on south africas garden route 210 km from port elizabeth and about 600 km from cape town. In knysna and plettenberg bay cetaceans can be sighted all year round with most sightings being those of brydes whales and dolphins. Plettenberg bay is well known as being one of the best destinations worldwide for whale watching. Plettenberg bay is 520km from cape town that is situated on the famous garden route on the east coast of the western cape, south africa. The property is a short walk from the beach and just nine minutes walk from the walking trail.
Whale rock beach villa plettenbergbay houses for rent in. Blue whale restaurant 1 marine drive, 6600 plettenberg bay, western cape rated 4. Pezula booked what sounded like a great day of whale watching in plettenberg bay. Plettenberg bay property is not only restricted to residential property within plettenberg bay. Plettenberg bay in the western cape offers boat trips from its beach out into the calmer waters of its bay to. The largest selection of apartments, flats, farms, repossessed property, private property and houses for sale in plettenberg bay by estate agents. According to census 2011, bitou local municipality has a total population of 49 162 people, of whom 45,2% are black african, 31,2% are coloured, and 16,9% are white, with the other population groups making up the remaining 6,7%. Whales have been a focal point in the area for many years. My warehouse is situated in plettenberg bay, the most popular wedding destination.
Capeco developments are proud of our beautiful and exclusive whale rock plett development. Whale rock ridge lifestyle estate in plettenberg bay. The largest selection of apartments, flats, farms, repossessed property, private property and houses for sale in poortjies by estate agents. Whale season in plettenberg bay milkwood manor on sea. The large, covered sundeck with expansive ocean views offers an alternative, casual dining experience and is an ideal venue to enjoy cocktails and sun downers. Whale watching close to plettenberg bay, south africa. From cape town well be adding in a wine tour in stellenbocsh, cage diving. Discovery cruises are run on our boats which do not hold permits and are legally.
Also, the numbers of other types of whales there have. Unlike many other properties in plettenberg bay this village has plenty of space around the property so you will never feel crowded even during peak season. Seasonal fluctuations in occurrence of inshore brydes whales in. Take a 2hour whalewatching adventure along the plettenberg bay coast. This security complex of lovely spacious homes, earthy colours and. Property for sale in whale rock back to whale rock south africa western cape garden route plettenberg bay whale rock t2638454. Welcome to whale rock heights, plettenberg bay, western cape, south africa.
Whale rock resort secure residential estate in whale rock gardens, plettenberg bay, western cape. Mostly at cape town, plettenberg bay, gansbaai, simons town and from table mountain national park. So if you have missed the opportunity to go whale watching in hermanus or gansbaai and you are travelling on the garden route, then you will have another opportunity to see these gentle giants of the ocean in plettenberg bay. A place surrounded by mountains and flowering river estuaries all perfectly set against the magnificent backdrop of the indian ocean. The 2hr boat adventure starts and ends with an adrenelin beach launch into the sea, with 400 hp motors, we will take you to some of the best spots along the coastline. As one of 2 units we own in the estate this lovely 1 bedroom unit can sleep up to 3 with the use of an extra comfortable sofa couch. The main whale season in plettenberg bay starts in june and comes to an end between october and december. Plettenberg bay, however, is one of the best destinations for whale watching in the world. That means, you cannot observe them the whole year. Book online for the whale watching season and get a 10 % discount. See immense schools of dolphins darting under the boat and playing in the wake left behind.
Whale of a view, located at 2 zenon street, plettenberg bay. Embark on a whalewatching excursion and try to spot species such as southern right whales and humpback whales. Here they mate, calve and generally hang out, occasionally flopping a tail up, or sticking their heads. Whale rock beach villa is close to the beach with spectacular views. Whale rock gardens is a secure estate where we have two selfcatering apartments located in plettenberg bay. Over the past 20 years vic and i have remained good friends and i continued to visit him in plettenberg bay, where he based himself after leaving port elizabeth. Located in plettenberg bay, safari guest house is a contemporary style guest house, boasting exquisite views of the indian ocean and the robberg. Winter with the whales in plettenberg bay plettenberg. Plettenberg bay, nicknamed plet or plett, is the primary town of the bitou local municipality in the western cape province of south africa. Being a keen amateur naturalist i have always enjoyed picking vics brain about everything concerning whales and dolphins. Every year southern right and humpback whales visit the sheltered bay to mate and calve. Welcome to whale rock ridge, a very special, secure, and intimate lifestyle estate situated in the seaside town of plettenberg bay, along the southern cape garden route coastline of south africa.
Whales in plettenberg bay plettenberg bay accommodation. Nearby harkerville is a prime farm and smallholding area just outside of plett. Beach whale apartment is a property for self catering in plettenberg bay for up to 4 guests visiting the garden route region about beach whale apartment. The three types of whales that are most often spotted in south africa are the southern right whale, the humpback whale and the bryde whale. Enjoy the many exciting activities around the area or simply sit overlooking the entire bay and enjoy the spectacular beauty unfolding before you.
The outdoor pool is surrounded by a furnished sun terrace. Our twobedroom accommodates six by use of a queen size bed, two single beds and a. The property offers a sun terrace with outdoor pool. Cruise through the aweinspiring, but intimidating knysna heads and into the vast indian ocean. Get a closer look at the southern right and humpback whales with a whale watching tour in plettenberg bay. Rich in marine life, the waters of plettenberg bay are perfect for an exciting and educational cruise. Please contact our property24 support team for further assistance. The area between the wreck of the athene and the keurbooms river is especially favoured by the southern right whales. In early june, southern right whales leave their antarctic feeding ground to frolic in the warm waters of the cape coast. Whale watching from plettenberg bay, south africa youtube. Whale watching plettenberg bay book a whale watching. Learn about the lives of south africas wild cats on a 1hour guided experience tour of tenikwa wildife centre, along the countrys garden route. Blue whale restaurant home plettenberg bay, western cape.
Plettenberg bay, nicknamed plet or plett, is the primary town of the bitou local municipality in. Brydes whales, in contrast, are resident in plettenberg bay, and thus, can be observed throughout the whole year. For general browsing but no video downloading streaming etc. Visitors to plettenberg bay are treated to a spectacular display of breaching, tail and flipper slapping, sailing and spy hopping. These beautiful plettenberg bay properties are always in strong demand from buyers wishing to invest in a rural lifestyle. Each and everyone is important, its because of you that whale rock house is so popular.
Whalewatching waters off the coast of southern africa run from false bay, south. Six whale rock gardens, plettenberg bay updated 2020 prices. Robberg, situated 8km south of plettenberg bay on the garden route, is not only a nature reserve, but also a national monument and world heritage site. The robberg peninsula, robberg nature reserve, signal hill, the beacon isle, lookout deck, lookout beach and harkerville also provide viewing pleasure. Ocean safaris plettenberg bay 2020 all you need to. No holiday to the cape of south africa would be complete without some whale watching. When is the best time for whale watching in plettenberg bay.
As of the census of 2001, there were 29,149 population. Things to do in plettenberg bay fynbos ridge guest house. We frequent the lovely town of plettenberg bay whenever we get the chance with family in both towns too. If you planning your south africa holiday, you simply cant go wrong with the garden route. Whale rock guest house, plettenberg bay, south africa. Whale rock ridge is one of the most prestigious security estates in plettenberg bay, where there is a feeling of being perched on top of the world. Escape to plettenberg bay where you can experience the quiet surroundings of the beautiful whale rock gardens a secure estate. Is it best to go on one of the trips from hermanus, and what about staying there is it worth it the reason i ask is because well be staying in knysna for a few days and i came across a company called ocean safaris who are based out of plettenberg. Whale watching south africa has to be one of the most incredible destinations worldwide for watching marine mammals. Download the app find an agent find an attorney advertise your agency betterbond ooba home loans rebosa. From whale watching and hiking to forest tours and birdwatching.
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