Whale Watching Cape Town

Fish Hoek locals all agree that there’s something truly magical about False Bay in summer. We all love this wild, salty, ever-changing pocket of ocean outside Cape Town on the southern tip of Africa. It’s like watching a daily drama where the actors are sharks, dolphins, whales, seals, penguins, and even the occasional visiting Orca! They all perform captivating sequels beneath a backdrop of rugged mountains and endless blue sky.

Fish Hoek locals often refer to Orcas as "killer whales", and here's why: ancient sailors dubbed them "whale killers" when they frequently observed these large ocean species hunting and killing large whales and other marine animals. The term "killer whale" reflects their reputation as powerful apex predators, even preying on great white sharks.

Join Fish Hoek locals when you stay at Seaside Cottages and spend your days whale watching and sun-bathing. We promise you the best self-catering cottages this side of Cape Town!

Cape Town is home to diverse wildlife in pristine natural habitats. From wild baboons in stone pine trees, agile caracals on mountain slopes and cute penguins on beaches, to enormous whales of the deep blue sea and pretty tortoises dawdling on footpaths. This is the Deep South, the Southern Peninsula, and Fish Hoek is the centre of it all.

Stay at Seaside Cottages, the best self-catering accommodation on the beach, and discover the Mother City's wild side! We have wonderful facilities for groups - birders, conservationists, botanists, tree lovers, fynbos enthusiasts, hikers and whale watchers.

The history of fascinating Fish Hoek reads like a fantastic drama! The new Fish Hoek history exhibit at Valyland reveals the quaint historical timeline that makes this town so charming to tourists and locals alike.

It all began hundreds of years ago when the Portuguese first threw anchor in Cape Town. By the late 1700s, fishing was a central industry and people were travelling to the Southern Peninsula to fish, swim and live.

September is Heritage Month, a time to remember our national heritage in terms of culture, history, environment and more! What are you grateful for in South Africa?

Southern Right Whales Return to Cape Town.

Every year in June the ocean is a buzz with activity. The Gentle Giants of the ocean return to our shores once again. These colossal creatures of the ocean have spent the summer feeding in the cold icy waters near the Antarctic and return to our shores every winter to mate.