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SPRING FUN STARTS IN WINTER

BY CASEY BROWN

e’ve all heard that saying Although September is officially a road trip through the Stellenbosch
“Your summer body starts dubbed the start of spring in SA, if you’re winelands down to Hermanus. The
Win winter” right? But keen to get down to the West Coast coastline around Hermanus and Walker
that also applies to sorting out your to see those spectacular wildflowers Bay are known to be a favourite breeding
holidays. With the travel restrictions blooming, it’s best to plan your trip for spot for the southern right whale. The
being lifted, now’s a good time to dust late July or early August. whales travel up from the cold waters
off that bucket list and start planning August is also the best time for whale of the Antarctic to our warmer waters
for some adventure. watching, so from the West Coast, plan and migrate along the coast as far as
Mozambique, before returning between
October and December, to make their
way back to the South Pole. You’ll be
able to get excellent views from the cliffs
over Hermanus, or by joining a boat or
helicopter tour of the area.

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