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RESPONSIBLE – IMMERSIVE – PIONEERING

Founded by whale-watching industry leaders & genuine ocean enthusiasts, Whale Expedition SA offers the most immersive whale watching experience in South Africa.

How it all began

After decades on the ocean, watching whales & other marine life around the coast of South Africa, – a field trip to the west coast region was decided.

What awaited the first team left everyone inspired. Witnessing hundreds of whales was a bucket list item & not what we all expected that day- beyond anyone’s comprehension.

When the team came back down to earth, operation WhaleExpeditionSA began!

We are the ONLY expedition-style led whale watching experience in South Africa, pioneering this to those who truly want that fully immersive & educational experience.

Location

Cape Town, & the Cape West Coast. A dream destination.

Cape Town- set beneath the impressive Table Mountain, with a smorgers board of attractions on offer, arts, culture, food, fine wine, ocean backdrops & endless scenic views to name a few.

One hour north of the mother city, you find yourself in the west coast region, off the beaten track, but home to game parks, nature reserves, small fishing villages & undiscovered gems.

Our expeditions can cover huge areas, but we use a small town called Yzerfontein as our primary meeting point. Yzerfontein, known as the ‘pearl of the west coast’ is a unique destination unknown to most – hosting impressive ocean views, wild fynbos & flowers, coastal hikes & a small harbour, which is our gateway to the ocean & all within it.

The Team

We are ocean enthusiasts & whale nuts at heart!

Skippers, guides & support staff from various whale watching backgrounds within South Africa, came together to make this dream a reality.

Collectively we have an unparalleled local network guaranteeing you an expedition-led experience like no other.