Walker Bay Adventures
Millions of whale enthusiasts from all over the world come to view these majestic and gracious ocean mammals. There are several world renowned spots all along the Western Cape Coastline including the False Bay, Hermanus, Sandbaai, Stillbaai, Struisbaai, Arniston, Cape Infanta, De Hoop Nature Reserve.
Whale watching can be done from a licensed Boating Company or simply by sitting on the shore. Southern Rights are very curious and playful and they come extremely close to the shoreline and can be clearly seen by the naked eye.
There are several ways to enjoy these gentle giants one of which is sea kayaking in Walker Bay in Hermanus. We were made to feel welcome from the time we arrived even though I was shaking in my boots cause I could not swim at the time. Using the latest French designed sea kayaks Walker Bay Adventure hold the only permit to take visitors out into the Walker Bay Marine Sanctuary where no one is allowed to enter with any motorised craft during whaling season. So with our life jackets strapped on tightly we started paddling into the bay.
There was quite a swell but our trained guide was confident that we would be able to encounter whales. Within minutes of setting our paddles in motion we came within 20 meters of a huge mother and a calf just fooling around together. Respecting these large animals we kept our distance but there have been times when the whales curiosity gets the better of them and they will swim under the kayaks or even breach within meters !!!
To view a whale close in from the shore is fantastic but when you view one from sea level on a precarious kayak it can only be described as a life changing experience and one that will live with you always.
Walker Bay Adventures cater for clients of all ages and physical strengths. They also offer a few different adventure activities such as paragliding, quad biking, sand boarding and more . Walker Bay Adventures are open all year round weather permitting (keeping in mind that the Western Cape enjoys some glorious winter days)and we would recommend taking a trip with them.