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Whales romp between June and November at the coasts around Little Paradise - 14 m long water colossi and heavy up to 80 tons that come from the waters of the Antarctica to the Cape every year at this time in order to mate there and to pull up your children. The babies of the biggest mammals of the world serve with some superlatives: They are already at the birth 6 meters long, they increase 3cm and drink 600 liters of milk per day. |
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The 'southern right whale' is named like that, because it was easy to catch and swam on the surface after it was shot. So it was not a wonder, that the amount of whales decreased from 25.000 (1925) to about 300 in 1940. Today you'll find more than 1600 whales. It's not allowed for boats to come closer than 300m and for planes to fligh above the animals. If you're lucky, you can join a spectacular event. The whales leap out of the water (breaching), slapping their fins or do spy hopping. |
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During the whale season of June until November you will be able to observe whales almost daily in Noordhoek and environment. Ideal lookouts are 'The Hoek' at the Noordhoek Beach, the Chapman's Peak Drive and of course the sections of the False Bay Coast of St. James up to Cape Point. Sea kayaking to the whales is organized by the 10 km remote Simon's Town and by Hout Bay. And Hermanus, the worldwide best place to observe whales from country, is close by. We recommend a day excursion from Little Paradise. |
