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Join CapeNature at the Hermanus Whale Festival for Marine Conservation, Fun, and Whale Watching!

20 Sep 2024

The Whale Festival in Hermanus is an annual celebration to showcase the town’s unique coastal beauty, marine life, and environmental conservation efforts. The festival aims to raise awareness about whale conservation, promote sustainable tourism, and provide an engaging and entertaining experience for visitors of all ages. The event will span over a weekend from 27 September to 29 September and is always a major crowd puller for the Overstrand region.

The festival features a variety of activities, performances, educational programs, and opportunities to experience the majestic Southern Right Whales that frequent the area.

CapeNature will once again have a presence at the festival conducting education activities with the Entity ambassador Kai, cubs club sign-ups for children, on stage storytelling of Kai’s adventures, and adult quiz and competition and much more.

Don’t miss your chance to catch CapeNature at this year’s Whale Festival.

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