We depart from a comfortable working harbour on a 1. Younger guests can use at whalephin guest houses playground. Tersia marais mossel bay news a rather heated debate arose after a humpback whale, that beached at great brak river this week, was put to death on monday, following a failed operation to refloat the animal. Bones of whale in the bartolomeu dias museum in mossel bay, south africa. At whale phin guest house is situated 60 m above sea level, close to the beach, with a spectacular view on the bay of mossel bay that makes it the perfect spot to view the giants of the ocean.
It was here that a sailor left a message in an old boot under a milkwood tree and fantastically it was found and delivered to portugal. Whale watching in hermanus with the table bay hotel. The whales were just behind the surf and rocks of the poort. Pretty garden and our bird watching friends enjoyed all the bird feeders which made for excellent photography. In mossel bay the romonza, with a capacity of 50 tourists, is the only permitted boat and boasts a 98% success rate.
From about june to october, southern right whales choose to holiday on the southeastern coast of south africa, so the garden route offers a choice of boatbased whale watching operators, a whale watching charter trip from mossel bay harbour will almost guarantee you a sighting of whales, seals are a definite, and you also stand a good chance of seeing bottlenose dolphins as they swim up and. A special qualified whale guide will be on board during every trip. Sharks at diaz beach mossel bay beached whale youtube. Our local community is a vibrant place where one can find many gems, personalities and bucket list experiences. Southern rights visit plettenberg bay, further east, on the western cape garden route, from about june to november. Beached whale stirs up a storm mossel bay advertiser. Blue whale lodge is very centrally located near the point in mossel bay, within easy walking distance of the beach, shops, restaurants and all the entertainment mossel bay has to offer. Collecting skin and blubber samples from a dead humpback whale that beached in mossel bay, south africa sasha dines. The whales are view able from our coast or you can take an authorised operator and view these gentle giants from closer by boat. You can meet them up close and personal during a boatbased whale watching excursion on the romonza, or if youre lucky see them from one of the many elevated spots along our coastline. Video received via whatsapp, not sure who posted it. How to spot a whale make the most of your whale watching experience by following these tips winter time is whale watching time in mossel bay, as the southern right whales migrate to the coastal waters of the western cape to mate and calve. Bones of whale in bartolomeu dias museum editorial. A ping is determined when the tagged sharks dorsal fin breaks the surface of the water and transmits a signal to a satellite overhead.
Although the landbased whale watching is not as great as hermanus, there are some secluded bays along the garden route which are favorite feeding grounds for whales including knysna, mossel bay, and plettenberg bay. If you are looking for mossel bay holiday accommodation, safarinow has a selection of selfcatering, guest house, bed and breakfast holiday accommodation in mossel bay and surrounds. Whale phin guesthouse in mossel bay the 3star whale phin guest house is situated in mossel bay, western cape, and offers accommodation tel. Our central location makes us the perfect accommodation option for your holiday, weekend breakaway or even your business trip. Brentononsea, the knysna heads and noetzie are the best whale watching view points. Get nearer than ever before to the largest ocean mammals during this boatbased whale watching activity. At whale phin guest house is situated 60m above sea level, close to the beach, with a spectacular ocean view that makes it the perfect spot to view the whales. South africa is considered one of the best destinations worldwide for watching marine mammals, whether from boats or land, with spectacular annual visits from southern right and humpback whales and enormous pods of dolphins yearround. Mossel bay offers boatbased whale watching on the garden route whale coast in south africa. Orca recalled from mossel bay oilfields mossel bay advertiser. This sheltered bay was a haven for european sailors in the early days of exploration of the african coast. At whale phin guest house offers luxury accommodation in five suites in mossel bay.
Winter time is whale watching time in mossel bay, as the southern right whales migrate to the coastal waters of the western cape to mate and calve. The reebok area, in which at whale phin guest house is situated, is known as the best land based whale viewing area in. The whale watching season in mossel bay starts from june to november, when four species can be seen in our waters. The 10 best things to do in mossel bay 2020 with photos. Whalephin is a five minutes walk away from our clean and safe beach. Whale watching in mossel bay blog avenues guesthouse.
Daff are aware of recent mortalities of three brydes whales in mossel bay. A favourite coastal and holiday destination, it has over the years developed into a town of unhurried hospitality, complementing the natural beauty and rich cultural history of the district of eden. Mossel bay, garden route best whale watching towns in south africa. The carcass attracted some sharks that came in real close to the beach. Mossel bay is a small harbour town situated on the garden route in the western cape province of south africa.
Enjoy the unspoilt views over the indian ocean and fynbos nature reserve adjacent to whalephin. Book at whale phin guest house, mossel bay on tripadvisor. In knysna and plettenberg bay cetaceans can be sighted all year round with most sightings being those of brydes whales and dolphins. The southern right whale visits our coastline every winter. Book your tickets online for the top things to do in mossel bay, south africa on tripadvisor. Whale room is an ensuite bed and breakfast room, with a shower over the bath and is fitted with twin beds. Just between mossel bay and george you find the coastal village great brak.
Blue whale lodge is situated in mossel bay, an area best known for its warm beaches, hiking, fynbos and iconic attractions which include the bartolomeu dias. At whalephin guest house, mossel bay roomsforafrica. Enjoy the unspoilt views over the indian ocean and fynbos nature reserve adjacent to whale phin. Guests can enjoy the offer of the nearby restaurants. The females, up to 18 metres long and up to 80 tons heavy, come back into protected bays to give birth to a round about 5 to 6 metres long and 100 to 1500 kilogram heavy calf. If you can, make a stop at dolphins point at kaaimans pass on the n2 on clear days this is an amazing place to. Hop aboard a boat and drift out to sea in search of these impressive creatures. Sunset cruises november to april and boatbased whale watching with a permit july to october. Sep 16, 2007 these whales were filmed at the poort, the point, from the dros building site in mossel bay, south africa. Due to the weather conditions in our protected buy, mossel bay has become the whale watching mecca of the garden route in south africa.
Whaletales is located in the town of reebok, just outside mossel bay. Whale phin is a five minutes walk away from our clean and safe beach. Spot the whales in season and dolphins all year round close to the beach. At whalephin guest house in mossel bay, garden route. At whalephin guest house is situated in the safe and tranquil suburb of reebok. Mossel bay offers a threehour boatbased whale watching trip to seal island, whilst the largely unspoilt and beautiful beaches around victoria bay and herolds bay offer some wonderful vantage points to watch over the waters.
Some of them offer a complimentary shuttle service. Whale phin is situated in reebok on a dune overlooking the indian ocean and the adjacent fynbos reserve, only 5 minutes walk from our safe and clean beach. At whale phin guest house is situated in the safe and tranquil suburb of reebok. Mossel bay is home to a large population of whales that visit these waters to mate and calve between july and november. Welcome to our comfortable, tranquil and a cosy guesthouse. Our history mossel bay s history is unique and was pivotal to the development of the rest of south africa. At whale phin guest house is a highly recommended guest house with self catering option, providing accommodation in mossel bay for tourists visiting the garden route region about at whale phin guest house. You will be briefed by our experienced team in the harbor waterfront before joining the. Southern right charters whale watching 14,217 views 4. Come sleep to the music of the ocean and indulge yourself in natures garden around whale phin. Mossel bay has an oceanmoderated hot semiarid climate koppen climate classification.
Mossel bay accommodation, garden route, accommodation in mossel bay. Bones of whale in bartolomeu dias museum editorial stock. Romonza boat trips have been operating for more than 25 years in mossel bay. An investigation is underway to find out why three brydes whale have died in mossel bay recently. The reebok area which is known as the best land based whaleviewing area in the greater mossel bay and the garden route. The southern right is the most commonly sighted, coming into the bay to calve, but look for humpback, brydes and orcas as well. Click here to download a map and info on this beautiful, free walking trail. The calf grows up to 3 centimetres per day and will be suckled up to 6 month. Mossel bay and surrounding areas has more activities to offer than just glorious beaches and wonderful surf. Brydes whale mortalities in mossel bay department of. At whale phin guest house is a highly recommended guest house with self catering option, providing accommodation in mossel bay for tourists visiting the garden route region. Are cosy bays where these giant mammals frolic in close proximity to viewers. Collecting skin and blubber samples from a dead humpback whale that beached in mossel bay. At whalephin guest house guesthouse, selfcatering and bed.
In south africa only permitted whale watching boats are allowed to come up to 50m from this humble ocean giants, all other boats must stay away at least 300m. Its nearly whale season in mossel bay accommodation in mossel. Its whale season in the garden route accommodation in. Just west of knysna, whale watchers can relax in the restaurant or watch from the beach. Guest houses in mossel bay accommodation in mossel bay. If you spot a whale, please share it here, so other whale lovers can know. In mossel bay, there is a threehour boatbased whale watching trip to seal island that provides incredible whale watching. Golf lodge accommodation in mossel bay, mossel bay golf lodgesuited for the golfer, businessman, holiday maker or overseas visitor alike. The whale migrate to our bay each year to calf in the calmer warmer waters. Or download the news24 app here, to receive expertly curated travel. Heres our list of top places to go whale watching in south africa, plus the best times of the year to guarantee the most satisfying sightings. Welcome to my blog, these are the ramblings and musings of an upper middle aged biker and if you enjoy braais, barbeques beers and motorbikes then hopefully you will enjoy what janet and i do. Confirmed sightings and scientific observations show that mossel bays 2011 whale season is well under way. Watch 40ton whale leaps entirely out of water off the eastern.
Blue whale lodge is located in the centre of mossel bay s cbd with great views. Fully qualified tourist guides on all our boat trips. The whole museum site is a provincial heritage site. Photo about south, dias, provincial, landing, mosselbay, bartolomeu, site, africa, african, historic, bones, museum, heritage 695854. Mossel bay hasnt been known as a whale watching destination until recently, but the mossel bay cetacean project which is now in its second year has shown that the bay, and its neighbour to the west, vlees bay, are indeed important whaling destinations, said mossel bay.
We are 14 km from mossel bay town centre, 25km from george airport, 95km from knysna and 82 km from oudtshoorn, this makes whale phin the ideal base. Book your accommodation with us and see the whales from your rooms. Mossel bays whale season well under way mossel bay. June to oct romonza is the only permit holder offering boatbased whale watching in mossel bay. Finding a guesthouse, self catering, bed and breakfast or holiday accommodation. Whale watching in mossel bay accommodation in mossel bay. From your room spot whales in season, dolphins and plenty of garden birds all year round.
Southern right whales migrate annually from their icy feeding grounds off antarctica to warmer. Both departments would like to ensure members of the public that they share the concerns and a full investigation on the death of these whales will be undertaken, the situation will be monitored and measures will be put. The bathroom did not have a shower and there is no place to put toiletries. Take the time to experience some of the other interesting activities, however, note that the list below is by no means complete. At whale phin guest house is out of town in the safe suburb of reebok, about 15 minutes drive from mossel bay cbd as we are 14 kilometres from town centre. Built in 1860, this historical sandstone house, the blue whale lodge is located in the safe point area in mossel bay, offers clean, comfortable and cozy accommodation at very affordable rates, with friendly service and a buffet with full english breakfast. On arrival, the nsri mossel bay found a humpback whale on. Mossel bay best whale watching towns in south africa. Whale watching in mossel bay at whale phin guest house is situated 60m above sea level, close to the beach, with a spectacular ocean view that makes it the perfect spot to view the whales.
Whale room overlooks the ocean and has direct excess to the balcony. At whale phin guest house is situated out of town in reebok on a dune over looking the bay of mossel bay. Whale watching is perfect during this time and be awestruck by their proximity. If youre after the killers, mossel bay might be a good place to start looking. Whale spotters mossel bay, mossel bay, western cape. Hermanus is undoubtedly the whale watching capital of the western cape, if not south africa. Whale rally 2019 find things to do, accommodation and.
The historical mossel bay is 11 mi, and george airport 16 mi away from the property. Great white sharks spotted attacking and killing a live. Mossel bay news flash petrosa has recalled the the orca floating production and storage facility from its oil production activities at the oribioryx oilfields off mossel bay due to the suspension of the oil production activities at these oilfields. The impressive southern right whales are back again in mossel bay.
One of the best parts of whale watching along the eastern cape coast is. Mossel bays climate is mild throughout the year as the town is situated in the area where the winter rainfall and allyear rainfall regions of the western cape province meet. We are within walking distance to the mossel bay point, cbd, restaurants, shops and many more attractions. A breathtaking sight are striking whales leaping out of the blue deep, and what better way to experience this than in the secluded bays particularly around mossel bay, wilderness, sedgefield, knysna and plettenberg bay. The blue whale is a majestic, gentle, relaxed and friendly creature of the ocean.
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