As we depart from Cape Town at 8am, we drive along the Whale Coast Route until we reach Betty's Bay, where we see the African penguins.etty's Bay is a small coastal town located in the Western Cape province of South Africa. It is home to a colony of African Penguins, also known as Jackass Penguins, which are the only penguin species found on the African continent. Betty’s Bay is also known as Stony Point Penguin Colony. There is a huge population of the African Penguin. The penguins can be seen up close as they waddle around, swim in the nearby ocean, and nest in the shelter of the surrounding vegetation.

Hermanus From Betty's Bay we travel another 30 minutes to Hermanus, the whale watching capital of the world. Hermanus is a gorgeous coastal town where we take a tour. In the Western Cape province of South Africa, Hermanus is known for its stunning natural beauty, whale watching, and charming small-town atmosphere, and is known for its coastal beauty. One of the best places to watch whales from land is Hermanus. During the months of June to December, southern right whales visit the town's shores, and visitors can observe these majestic creatures from the cliffs and beaches around the town.

From Hermanus we continue to Swellendam, then further to Mossel Bay and Wilderness before we finally reach Knysna where we spend the 2 nights.