Hermanus - 2026-08-28

Just outside Hermanus New Harbour, two humpback whales moved through the cold Atlantic swells in a rare and memorable encounter. One raised its powerful tail high above the water, while the pair surfaced side by side before disappearing once more into the deep blue—a brief glimpse of the wild ocean life that still thrives along the Overberg coast.

Hermanus - 2026-08-27

From the cliffs at Gearing’s Point, a powerful scene unfolded in the waters of Walker Bay. A group of Southern Right whales moved closely together, rolling, pushing and raising their great flukes above the surface in the timeless drama of courtship.

For a few unforgettable moments, Hermanus offered a front-row view of one of nature’s most spectacular breeding rituals.