iSimangaliso Wetland Park
KwaZulu-Natal · Year-round
2 plekke
Marine life
Boggelrugwalvis
Humpback WhaleMegaptera novaeangliae
The humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) is a species of baleen whale.
Spesie-insigte
Wanneer om te gaan
Most records Jul to Oct
When Humpback Whale sightings peak, from open records. Outside these months it is seen less often, not never.
Beste maandeJul to Oct
Records394 records
Curve from 394 national iNaturalist observations, not from one property. Single-month spikes are discarded as upload artefacts, and below 50 records we show no curve at all.
Waar jy dit sal kry
Western Cape and beyond
Provinces where Humpback Whale is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.
394 records, iNaturalist
Parke waar gashere die Humpback Whale aanteken
Verblyfplekke wat teruggee
Regoor Suid-Afrika
Smitswinkel Tented Camp
Table Mountain National Park
Humpback Whale hier aangeteken · Fynbos-bioom · King protea · Sugarbush
Vanaf R 965 per nag
Slangkop Tented Camp
Table Mountain National Park
Humpback Whale hier aangeteken · Fynbos-bioom · King protea · Sugarbush
Vanaf R 770 per nag
Thonga Beach Lodge
iSimangaliso Wetland Park
Humpback Whale hier aangeteken · Woud-bioom · Humpback whale · Southern right whale
Gee terug aan Isibindi Foundation
Prys op aanvraag
Coot Club
Stanford
Humpback Whale hier aangeteken · Fynbos-bioom · White milkwood · Southern right whale
Gee terug aan Walker Bay Fynbos Conservancy
Prys op aanvraag
Kosi Forest Lodge
iSimangaliso Wetland Park
Humpback Whale hier aangeteken · Woud-bioom · Hippopotamus · Nile crocodile
Gee terug aan Isibindi Foundation en 1 ander
Prys op aanvraag
Cape Agulhas Guest House
Western Cape
Humpback Whale hier aangeteken · Fynbos-bioom · Humpback whale · Southern right whale
Gee terug aan Stanford Animal Welfare Society
Prys op aanvraag
Meer verblyfplekke naby
Whale Coast Ocean Villa
Voëlklip, Hermanus
Fynbos-bioom · Southern right whale
Gee terug aan Stanford Animal Welfare Society en 1 ander
Vanaf R 2,235 per nag
Schoone Oordt Country House
Swellendam
Fynbos-bioom
Gee terug aan Barrydale Hospice
Vanaf R 4,355 per nag
Rhino Sands Safari Camp
Hazyview
Savanne-bioom · Leopard · Lion
Gee terug aan Zululand Conservation Trust en 1 ander
Vanaf R 22,680 per nag
Bartholomeus Klip Farmhouse
Riebeek Valley, Riebeek West
Fynbos-bioom · Black wildebeest · Bontebok
Gee terug aan BirdLife South Africa
Vanaf R 5,636 per nag
Franschhoek Country House & Villas
Franschhoek
Fynbos-bioom · English oak
Gee terug aan Cape Leopard Trust
Vanaf R 6,195 per nag
Babylonstoren
Klapmuts, Simondium
Angulate tortoise · Wild olive
Prys op aanvraag
Welgelegen House by RETURN Africa
Gardens, Cape Town
Fynbos-bioom · English oak
Vanaf R 2,800 per nag
An African Story by RETURN Africa
Bakoven, Cape Town
Fynbos-bioom
Vanaf R 9,900 per nag
Tanda Tula Safari Camp
Timbavati Private Nature Reserve
Savanne-bioom · Lion · Leopard
Prys op aanvraag
Pafuri Camp by RETURN Africa
Kruger National Park
Savanne-bioom · Makalani palm · Ana tree
Gee terug aan BirdLife South Africa
Vanaf R 11,820 per nag
Baobab Hill House by RETURN Africa
Kruger National Park
Savanne-bioom · Makalani palm · Ana tree
Gee terug aan BirdLife South Africa
Vanaf R 17,120 per nag
Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge
Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park
Savanne-bioom · African wild dog · Spotted hyena
Gee terug aan Isibindi Foundation
Prys op aanvraag
Nkula Walking Camp by RETURN Africa
Kruger National Park
Savanne-bioom · Makalani palm · Ana tree
Gee terug aan BirdLife South Africa
Vanaf R 8,380 per nag
Hutwini Walking Camp by RETURN Africa
Kruger National Park
Savanne-bioom · Leopard · Spotted hyena
Gee terug aan BirdLife South Africa
Vanaf R 11,820 per nag
Jaci's Private Lodge
Madikwe
Savanne-bioom · Leopard · Lion
Gee terug aan Jaci's Lodge Trust
Vanaf R 31,500 per nag
Sasi Bush Lodge
Bergville
Grasveld-bioom
Gee terug aan Royal Drakensberg Education Trust en 2 ander
Vanaf R 5,400 per nag
La Clé Lodge & Villas
Franschhoek
Fynbos-bioom · English oak
Prys op aanvraag
Phelwana Game Lodge
Hoedspruit
Savanne-bioom · Giraffe · Cheetah
Gee terug aan DAKTARI Bush School
Vanaf R 1,100 per nag
The Drakensberg
Volgende stop
Sandstone amphitheatres and cool mountain air
Sien plekke wat teruggeeBeplan ’n reis
Wanneer en waar om die Humpback Whale te vind
Gashere het die Humpback Whale gesien by verblyfplekke in of langs iSimangaliso Wetland Park and Table Mountain National Park.
IUBN Rooi Lys
Least Concern
Spesie
Megaptera novaeangliae
Waarnemings
394
iNaturalist-waarnemings
Elke bespreking op Spekboom ondersteun bewaring.
Vrae wat reisigers vra
’n Waarneming beteken dat ’n gasheer die Humpback Whale op die eiendom of naby gesien het. Dit waarborg nooit dat jy dit sal sien nie.
Which parks and reserves are best for the Humpback Whale in South Africa?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Humpback Whale at stays in or beside iSimangaliso Wetland Park and Table Mountain National Park. A record means a host has seen it on the property or nearby, which makes these the places to base yourself; it is never a guarantee of a sighting on any given day.
Where can you see the Humpback Whale in South Africa?
The Humpback Whale is most recorded in Western Cape (66% of records), KwaZulu-Natal (20% of records), Eastern Cape (13% of records), based on 394 iNaturalist observations. 6 places to stay on Spekboom in South Africa have recorded the Humpback Whale on site or nearby.
When is the best time to see the Humpback Whale?
Sightings of the Humpback Whale peak from Jul to Oct, based on 394 iNaturalist records. You may still see it outside those months, sightings are just less frequent.
What is the conservation status of the Humpback Whale?
The Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
What is the Humpback Whale?
The humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) is a species of baleen whale. One of the larger rorqual species, adults range in length from 12-16 m (39-52 ft) and weigh about 36,000 kg (79,000 lb). The humpback has a distinctive body shape, with long pectoral fins and a knobbly head. It is known for breaching and other distinctive surface behaviors, making it popular with whale watchers.