Which parks and reserves are best for the Southern Right Whale in South Africa?+
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Southern Right Whale at stays in or beside De Hoop Nature Reserve, Goukamma Nature Reserve, iSimangaliso Wetland Park and Kogelberg Nature Reserve. 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 Southern Right Whale in South Africa?+
The Southern Right Whale is most recorded in Western Cape (96% of records), based on 767 iNaturalist observations. 19 places to stay on Spekboom in South Africa have recorded the Southern Right Whale on site or nearby.
When is the best time to see the Southern Right Whale?+
Sightings of the Southern Right Whale peak from Jul to Nov, based on 820 iNaturalist records. You may still see it outside those months, sightings are just less frequent.
What is the conservation status of the Southern Right Whale?+
The Southern Right Whale (Eubalaena australis) is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
What is the Southern Right Whale?+
The southern right whale (Eubalaena australis) is a baleen whale, one of three species classified as right whales belonging to the genus Eubalaena.
