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#Hermanus whale watching Hermanus is known as one of the best land based spots for whale watching. The steep cliffs of the coast and the depth of the water make it possible for whales to come close to the land. In season, which is normally from June to December, the number of whales at Hermanus can be more than 100.
The number of whales diminished sharply due to hunting them for their bones and blubber. Since it was banned 20 years ago, the numbers have increased considerably. The whales on the South African coast come from the Antarctic. They arrive here to give birth and to suckle their young. At birth a calf is 5-6 m in length and at maturity they can reach up to 16 m. Whales are said to reach ages of 100 years and more
Visitors can book boat trips to watch the whales up close, and there are also operators who offer the possibility to view them from the air. Boats are however restricted in how close they may approach the whales. Dolphins and seals are normally also sighted on these trips. Whale watching is strictly controlled in order to protect them from been disturbed.
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Betty's Bay African Penguins
##African Penguins at Betty’s Bay African Penguins are classified as ‘vulnerable” and are only found along the African Coast in the Southern Hemisphere. They normally colonize islands and are seldomly found on the the coast of the mainland. Stoney Point at Betty’s Bay is one of only three such places and offers the rare opportunity to see them up close.
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Hermanus
##Hermanus Hermanus is situated on the southern coast of the Western Cape, and is known as the best land based whale watching spot in the world. The Southern Right Whale comes to the South African coastal waters during winter and spring to have their young and to suckle them before returning to the Antarctic.
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