Hermanus Whale Festival 2026
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About the event
Hermanus Whale Festival celebrates the southern right whales that visit South Africa’s Walker Bay coast during their breeding season. The town is known for land-based whale watching from its cliff paths, and the festival pairs that setting with environmental education, music, food and local crafts. The 2026 event is scheduled for 24–27 September, during the part of the season when whales are commonly visible from shore.
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Stay in Hermanus
Check-in 23 Sep, check-out 27 Sep 2026 — 4 nights around 24 September 2026 – 26 September 2026. Change the dates to stay longer.
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Getting there
- Typeoutdoor-site
- AirportCape Town International Airport (CPT), about 76 km
- AirportCape Town International Airport. For Hermanus Whale Festival | OneSliders, allow extra time for venue transfers on event days.
- Time zoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Host country
- Currency: South African rand
- Language: Afrikaans, English
- Driving: on the left
- Capital: Pretoria
- Phone: +27
- Emergency: 112
- Electricity: 230 V, 50 Hz, plugs C/M/N
Coming years
2027
The organiser had not announced the 2027 edition as of 2026-09-03.