06/12/2026
Every June, after a grueling 3,000-mile migration from the icy Antarctic, the first Southern Right Whales return to the sheltered, emerald waters of Hermanus and Walker Bay.
This stretch of South Lankan coastline is celebrated as the world's premier destination for land-based whale watching. From the dramatic cliff paths, you can easily hear the powerful echo of blowholes and witness 40-ton giants breaching just meters from the shore.
But the true magic is experiencing this from a coastal sanctuary like The Marine or the eco-paradise of Grootbos Private Nature Reserve—where witnessing one of earth’s most majestic species isn't an itinerary item to cross off, but the quiet companion to your morning routine.
When you picture your next great travel reset, are you dreaming of a coastal sanctuary or a deep bush safari? Let’s bring your custom itinerary to life.