iSimangaliso Wetland Park
KwaZulu-Natal · Year-round
2 Orte
Marine life
Buckelwal
Humpback WhaleMegaptera novaeangliae
The humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) is a species of baleen whale.
Wissenswertes zu den Arten
Beste Reisezeit
Most records Jul to Oct
When Humpback Whale sightings peak, from open records. Outside these months it is seen less often, not never.
Beste MonateJul 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.
Wo Sie sie finden
Western Cape and beyond
Provinces where Humpback Whale is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.
394 records, iNaturalist
Parks, in denen Gastgeber die Art Humpback Whale erfassen
Unterkünfte, die etwas zurückgeben
In ganz Südafrika
Smitswinkel Tented Camp
Table Mountain National Park
Humpback Whale hier erfasst · Fynbos-Biom · King protea · Sugarbush
Ab R 965 pro Nacht
Slangkop Tented Camp
Table Mountain National Park
Humpback Whale hier erfasst · Fynbos-Biom · King protea · Sugarbush
Ab R 770 pro Nacht
Thonga Beach Lodge
iSimangaliso Wetland Park
Humpback Whale hier erfasst · Wald-Biom · Humpback whale · Southern right whale
Hilft Isibindi Foundation
Preis auf Anfrage
Coot Club
Stanford
Humpback Whale hier erfasst · Fynbos-Biom · White milkwood · Southern right whale
Hilft Walker Bay Fynbos Conservancy
Preis auf Anfrage
Kosi Forest Lodge
iSimangaliso Wetland Park
Humpback Whale hier erfasst · Wald-Biom · Hippopotamus · Nile crocodile
Hilft Isibindi Foundation und einem weiteren Projekt
Preis auf Anfrage
Cape Agulhas Guest House
Western Cape
Humpback Whale hier erfasst · Fynbos-Biom · Humpback whale · Southern right whale
Hilft Stanford Animal Welfare Society
Preis auf Anfrage
Weitere Unterkünfte in der Nähe
Whale Coast Ocean Villa
Voëlklip, Hermanus
Fynbos-Biom · Southern right whale
Hilft Stanford Animal Welfare Society und einem weiteren Projekt
Ab R 2,235 pro Nacht
Schoone Oordt Country House
Swellendam
Fynbos-Biom
Hilft Barrydale Hospice
Ab R 4,355 pro Nacht
Rhino Sands Safari Camp
Hazyview
Savanne-Biom · Leopard · Lion
Hilft Zululand Conservation Trust und einem weiteren Projekt
Ab R 22,680 pro Nacht
Bartholomeus Klip Farmhouse
Riebeek Valley, Riebeek West
Fynbos-Biom · Black wildebeest · Bontebok
Hilft BirdLife South Africa
Ab R 5,636 pro Nacht
Franschhoek Country House & Villas
Franschhoek
Fynbos-Biom · English oak
Hilft Cape Leopard Trust
Ab R 6,195 pro Nacht
Babylonstoren
Klapmuts, Simondium
Angulate tortoise · Wild olive
Preis auf Anfrage
Welgelegen House by RETURN Africa
Gardens, Cape Town
Fynbos-Biom · English oak
Ab R 2,800 pro Nacht
An African Story by RETURN Africa
Bakoven, Cape Town
Fynbos-Biom
Ab R 9,900 pro Nacht
Tanda Tula Safari Camp
Timbavati Private Nature Reserve
Savanne-Biom · Lion · Leopard
Preis auf Anfrage
Pafuri Camp by RETURN Africa
Kruger National Park
Savanne-Biom · Makalani palm · Ana tree
Hilft BirdLife South Africa
Ab R 11,820 pro Nacht
Baobab Hill House by RETURN Africa
Kruger National Park
Savanne-Biom · Makalani palm · Ana tree
Hilft BirdLife South Africa
Ab R 17,120 pro Nacht
Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge
Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park
Savanne-Biom · African wild dog · Spotted hyena
Hilft Isibindi Foundation
Preis auf Anfrage
Nkula Walking Camp by RETURN Africa
Kruger National Park
Savanne-Biom · Makalani palm · Ana tree
Hilft BirdLife South Africa
Ab R 8,380 pro Nacht
Hutwini Walking Camp by RETURN Africa
Kruger National Park
Savanne-Biom · Leopard · Spotted hyena
Hilft BirdLife South Africa
Ab R 11,820 pro Nacht
Jaci's Private Lodge
Madikwe
Savanne-Biom · Leopard · Lion
Hilft Jaci's Lodge Trust
Ab R 31,500 pro Nacht
Sasi Bush Lodge
Bergville
Grasland-Biom
Hilft Royal Drakensberg Education Trust und 2 weiteren Projekten
Ab R 5,400 pro Nacht
La Clé Lodge & Villas
Franschhoek
Fynbos-Biom · English oak
Preis auf Anfrage
Phelwana Game Lodge
Hoedspruit
Savanne-Biom · Giraffe · Cheetah
Hilft DAKTARI Bush School
Ab R 1,100 pro Nacht
The Drakensberg
Nächster Halt
Sandstone amphitheatres and cool mountain air
Orte ansehen, die etwas zurückgebenEine Reise planen
Humpback Whale: wann und wo Sie die Art sehen
Gastgeber haben die Art Humpback Whale in oder bei iSimangaliso Wetland Park and Table Mountain National Park erfasst.
Rote Liste der IUCN
Least Concern
Art
Megaptera novaeangliae
Nachweise
394
iNaturalist-Beobachtungen
Jede Buchung auf Spekboom unterstützt den Naturschutz.
Häufige Fragen von Reisenden
Ein Nachweis bedeutet, dass ein Gastgeber die Art Humpback Whale auf dem Grundstück oder in der Nähe gesehen hat. Eine Sichtung ist nie garantiert.
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.