The Common Dolphin
Author: Morgan Cadle What to Expect of the Common Dolphin in South Africa Southern Africa offers some of the most exceptional opportunities to encounter these creatures, especially along the coastlines of South Africa and Namibia. Specific spots in South Africa where they can be spotted are Plettenberg Bay, Hermanus, False Bay, Port Elizabeth (Algoa Bay), […]
The Sperm Whale
Author: Morgan Cadle What to Expect of the Sperm Whale in South Africa Southern Africa’s tropical waters offer a unique environment for Sperm Whales, especially during their winter migration from June to November. More specific spots that South Africans can expect to see this whale are Hermanus, Plettenberg Bay, Algoa Bay, False Bay, and Durban. […]
The Best Times to Spot Southern Right and Humpback Whales
Off the coastlines of South Africa marine enthusiasts have an abundant array of creatures to spot. Two of these incredible creatures that can be spotted are the Southern Right Whale and the Humpback Whale. Known for their massive sizes and majestic behaviour these creatures are among some of the favourite for whale enthusiasts as well […]
Humpback Whale
What to Expect of the South African Humpback Whale While the Humpback Whale’s migration period is between May to December the prime time to spot these majestic creatures is anywhere between August and October. It’s during these times, you have a strong possibility of observing them engaging in various behaviours, such as breaching, tail flapping, […]
Bryde’s Whales
What to Expect of the Bryde’s Whale in South Africa The Bryde’s Whale is present all year round but the chance of a sighting peak from September to May due to the increase of food. The best parts of South Africa to see them is mostly around False Bay, the Eastern Cape, and KwaZulu-Natal, where […]
Southern Right Whale
What to Expect of the Southern Right Whale in South Africa The coastal regions of South Africa offer some of the best opportunities to observe Southern Right Whales during their visits from June to November. Observers can see adult whales breaching, tail flapping, spy-hopping, mating, and tending to their calves. They can also be seen […]
Sperm Whales on the Continental Shelf off Algoa Bay – Raggy Charters
By Lloyd Edwards Going 40 nautical miles (80km) south from Cape Recife is no easy task. Picking the best weather day and sea conditions is vital. We met at the Nelson Mandela Bay Yacht Club at Sparrows fart and headed off with a group of avid adventurers. Although we saw plenty of other action along […]
