Simon s town offers the best holiday accommodation in cape town, south africa including the beauty of the table mountain range, cape point and the cape of good hope. Sawdn yzerfontein and oudekraal 3 whales assisted in 3. At 10h40, thursday, 05th march, sa whale disentanglement network sawdn were activated. Simon s town places from which to observe these gentle giants include false bay which offers whales a safe haven to frolic in these protected waters. Wonderful holiday house by top designer with incredible views and garden. Browse selfcatering holiday apartment rentals accommodation and vacation rentals in the cape s south peninsula. Its just a small side street from the m4 main road.
Heres what you need to know about whale watching in cape town. Fish hoek beach is a stones throw down the road and now boasts the only shark nets for safe bathing in cape town and has two restaurants on the beach for bathers convenience. Every year between june and december, southern right and humpback whales can be seen along the south coast from cape town to mossel bay. Given the short amount of time and loads to do in cape town we are wondering where is best for whale watching. Whale view house is a threeminute drive from the center of simons town, two minutes from the famous boulders penguin colony and 10 minutes from the cape point nature reserve. Come and explore the amazing false bay with us on a variety of boat cruises. Cape town city of cape town staff are currently recovering the carcass of an 8meter brydes whale in glencairn, simon s town. Nsri simons town were called out following reports of a body found floating entangled in rope between two boats in simons town harbour. Millers point is a headland and stretch of protected coastline in south africa.
Whalesounds is the perfect venue to forget about the hustle and bustle. Whale in false bay, this video was taken from the balcony of the accommodation at a whale of a time by steve and kathy bowler. These include brydes whale, the humpback whale which is the one that sings and the killer whale, more. Going on a whale watching trip is one of the things to do in simon s town if not the only thing, as its a pretty small but quaint place located on the cape peninsula at false bay. You can park on the street nearby, or take an uber there like we did. Lunch in simons town or en route and depart earlier.
The best whalewatching spots in the cape the inside guide. Whale view manor guesthouse enjoys a privileged location on the false bay coast, between cape town and cape point. Whale tail self catering apartment simonstown or simon s town south africa enjoy the sights and sounds of the abundant indigenous bird life, watch the whales as they complete their annual pilgrimage to the warm indian ocean waters of false bay, sip sundowners and watch the moon rise over the hottentots holland mountains across the bay. Brydes whale found dead near simons town capetown etc.
Visit the roman rock self catering apartments in simonstown for an excellent holiday and even better stay in cape town. It is estimated that there are between 3 000 4 000 southern right whales left in the worlds oceans and south africa is privileged to have a major percentage of them visit its coasts annually. Whale sights rocklands close fynbos ridge estate rocklands. Choose your simon s town accommodation for a historical, relaxed getaway in. Thank you for considering whale house simonstown for your stay in cape town. Simonstown accommodation simons town accommodation. Officials recover brydes whale carcass in simons town. Cape town whale watching south africa whale watching. Whale view manor guesthouse is one of the highly recommended simons town guest houses and provides accommodation in 10 guest rooms for tourists visiting the false bay region about whale view manor guesthouse. The shared kitchenette is equipped with a refrigerator and electric kettle. Self catering holiday accommodation apartments in simon s town, cape town.
The cape whale route is a 900kilometrelong stretch of coastline that extends from strandfontein near muizenberg to plettenberg bay in the southern cape. Arguably one of the best positions on the false bay coastline, with guaranteed views across false bay and safe swimming beaches within 100 meters of the front door. Charming simons town is steeped in history and tradition, yet has many activities on offer from boat trips to kayaking, beaches, museums, golfing, fishing, and the very popular scratch patch. Sawdn dassen island whale assisted in disentanglement. Simon s town boat trips with simon s town boat company leave from the harbor at wharf street. Book with us for the lowest rates available online, guaranteed. The naval history of the town goes back to 1810 when the royal navy moved its headquarters from cape town to simonstown. In 1814, mr thomas drury had signed for a grant of land, which would later become known as millers point, accepting the conditions.
Also, the numbers of other types of whales there have. In south africa, whale watching is a waiting game with. The land on which welcome cottage is built was granted in perpetual. Simon s town is a maritime naval town and home to the african penguin colony at boulders beach. Board dreamcatcher our 5 star, custombuilt whale watching vessel. Whale song apartment has an openplan kitchenette, with a dining area and a lounge. Your enthusiastic and friendly hosts, dominic and marieke, speak five languages between the two of them and provide a relaxing family environment that creates an. Pedestrian gate on gay rd by far the best in simons town extremely private and comfortable. Toprated cape town whale watching tours 2020 dolphin tours. Call cape holidays to check if there are whales, where they are along the side of the road and to book your whale watching boat trip in simons town. Beautiful ocean views across false bay towards strand and gordons bay, whale song is a wellappointed one bedroom selfcatering ensuite apartment. Several species of whale come into false bay and can be seen in the vicinity of simons town. Whale watching and marine big 5 tours in south africa.
Boatbased whale watching, simon s town, cape town click on thumbnails to enlarge get up close and personal with the southern right whales on our whale watching boat trip departing from simons town situated 40 minutes from cape town central. Nestled on false bay within easy distance of cape town international airport, our village. The 8m humpback whale is brought ashore at millers point, near simons town, after being found dead off sunny cove, fish hoek, on june 27. Best time for whale watching in south africa rhino africa. Southern right whale calves are 46 meters long and weigh 1. This is a popular spot for whale watching, especially from early july to november. Its a fascinating place to learn about the history of south africas fighting and defensive ships, from the days of sails through to the minesweepers and submarines of world war 2 and beyond. Simon s town boat company, cape town, south africa. The coast hugs the main drag, and a walk along the mile offers spectacular sea views and the chance to spot. Licensed boat based whale watching, the real seal island and cape point boat trips.
Overlooking a beautiful swimming beach, this luxurious guesthouse lies on the outskirts of simons town and offers 10 individually decorated rooms with free parking and magnificent sea views. Hi were are going to be south africa in september on honeymoon. Mostly at cape town, plettenberg bay, gansbaai, simons town and from table mountain national park. Get up close and personal with the southern right whales on our whale watching boat trip departing from simons town situated 40 minutes from cape town central. Every year, between june and december, southern right whales journey to our shores to mate and calve, giving us the aweinspiring opportunity to get up close with them. Simon s town is the ultimate holiday destination for you.
Additional sawdn volunteers responded from cape town and melkbosstrand and the nsri yzerfontein sea rescue craft sonja was launched. At 08h20 on saturday the 15th of march, 2014 members of the sa whale disentanglement network sawdn were activated following eyewitness reports of a whale appearing to be in distress off st james beach on the false bay coast, cape town. Simons town on the cape peninsula to the west is home to a much more famous colony of african penguins. Experience these delightful birds up close in their own habitat.
Body in simons town harbour and whale carcass washes. This historic victorian style hotel, originally built in 1828, has recently been lovingly restored and refurbished and our 11 unique and stylishly. Only a 2 hour drive from cape town transport options are available, dyer island cruises offers our guests the potential to see more marine wildlife in one trip, than anywhere else in the country. They visit each year between june to early december to mate, calve, in the. The female southern right whale is usually larger than the male whale.
It is famous for southern right whale watching during the southern winter to spring seasons, and is a popular retirement location, too. Whale view manor boasts uninterrupted, breathtaking views at the southernmost tip of africa, situated directly opposite a picturesque and secluded beach. Although the southern right whale is the most prolific species in the bay, it is. Whale watching the western half of false bay stretching from strandfontein all the way to cape point is one of the finest boat based whale watching sites in south africa. From july to november the southern right whales are plentiful in the bay and you can be assured of a sighting. Whale watching fish hoek, cape town, south africa youtube. Whale house simonstown simons town, cape town, south africa. Quaint buildings line the historical mile from the train station to jubilee square, against the backdrop of mountains with innumerable picturesque hiking trails. Whale watching in hermanus or simons town close to cape town. Sometimes they arrive earlier and stay later, with prime whale. Whale view manor guesthouse in simons town, cape town. About 5 minutes outside of simons town, you will reach the boulders beach penguin colony home to 3000 african penguins. Simons town boat company is your best bet if youre a little more pressed for time and need to keep things local. One southern right whale female whale normally has two mates to ensure pregnancy another curiosity.
Simons town is known for its gorgeous beaches, rich history, and the colony of african penguins that call it home. Simons town boat company 2020 all you need to know. Thereafter wind your way through beautiful scenery to cape point. South africa the best tips for whale watching in south. There are plenty of boat companies that provide whale watching at the cape but we ended up doing a trip with simon s town boat company thanks to cape town travel. Book whale view manor, simon s town on tripadvisor. Cape town whale watching whale viewing simons town. Whale watching black marlin restaurant simons town, cape. According to wayne dyason, city of cape town law enforcement spokesperson, the whale was dead on discovery. Sahra identifier 92084 posthuys, main road, muizenberg, cape town welcome cottage, glencairn, simonstown district. South africa may be known for its big five, but the marine wildlife is just as impressive.
As part of our trip we will be in cape town for 2 and a half days. Cape point is a 15minute drive away and cape town international airport is. The whale tours are operated by ocean view masiphumelele fishing and depart daily from simons town at 10. Every year, southern right whales take a vacation in cape waters, treating cape town locals to a display of breaching, fluking, spouting, and spyhopping. Whale song apartment has an openplan kitchenette, with a dining area and a.
As the best time to see whales in cape town is during south african winterbeginning of spring, it wont be warm on the boat. Willets hotel is perfectly positioned on simons town main road, on the cape southern peninsula, en route to two major tourist attractions, boulders beach penguin colony and cape point nature reserve. The apartment comprises a private garden area and own entrance located at the scenic murdock valley, simon s town area. New and official page for a whale of a time luxury accommodation in fish hoek, cape town. Simon s town has stunning views in the most beautiful environment of the cape peninsula. According to darren zimmerman, nsri simons town station commander, the duty crew and police responded and the body of a 79 year. Sawdn volunteers including additional crew from cape town and nsri. Hermanus is a town on the southern coast of the western cape province of south africa. The simonstown village with many good restaurants, museums and a variety of interesting shops where antiques, naval artefacts and other gems can be found is within walking distance of this holiday home.