iSimangaliso Wetland Park
KwaZulu-Natal · Year-round
2 lieux
Marine life
Baleine à bosse
Humpback WhaleMegaptera novaeangliae
The humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) is a species of baleen whale.
Infos sur les espèces
Quand venir
Most records Jul to Oct
When Humpback Whale sightings peak, from open records. Outside these months it is seen less often, not never.
Meilleurs moisJul 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.
Où la trouver
Western Cape and beyond
Provinces where Humpback Whale is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.
394 records, iNaturalist
Parcs où les hôtes ont observé l’espèce Humpback Whale
Hébergements engagés
À travers Afrique du Sud
Smitswinkel Tented Camp
Table Mountain National Park
Humpback Whale : espèce observée ici · Biome Fynbos · King protea · Sugarbush
À partir de R 965 la nuit
Slangkop Tented Camp
Table Mountain National Park
Humpback Whale : espèce observée ici · Biome Fynbos · King protea · Sugarbush
À partir de R 770 la nuit
Thonga Beach Lodge
iSimangaliso Wetland Park
Humpback Whale : espèce observée ici · Biome Forêt · Humpback whale · Southern right whale
Soutient Isibindi Foundation
Prix sur demande
Coot Club
Stanford
Humpback Whale : espèce observée ici · Biome Fynbos · White milkwood · Southern right whale
Soutient Walker Bay Fynbos Conservancy
Prix sur demande
Kosi Forest Lodge
iSimangaliso Wetland Park
Humpback Whale : espèce observée ici · Biome Forêt · Hippopotamus · Nile crocodile
Soutient Isibindi Foundation et 1 autre cause
Prix sur demande
Cape Agulhas Guest House
Western Cape
Humpback Whale : espèce observée ici · Biome Fynbos · Humpback whale · Southern right whale
Soutient Stanford Animal Welfare Society
Prix sur demande
Plus d’hébergements à proximité
Whale Coast Ocean Villa
Voëlklip, Hermanus
Biome Fynbos · Southern right whale
Soutient Stanford Animal Welfare Society et 1 autre cause
À partir de R 2,235 la nuit
Schoone Oordt Country House
Swellendam
Biome Fynbos
Soutient Barrydale Hospice
À partir de R 4,355 la nuit
Rhino Sands Safari Camp
Hazyview
Biome Savane · Leopard · Lion
Soutient Zululand Conservation Trust et 1 autre cause
À partir de R 22,680 la nuit
Bartholomeus Klip Farmhouse
Riebeek Valley, Riebeek West
Biome Fynbos · Black wildebeest · Bontebok
Soutient BirdLife South Africa
À partir de R 5,636 la nuit
Franschhoek Country House & Villas
Franschhoek
Biome Fynbos · English oak
Soutient Cape Leopard Trust
À partir de R 6,195 la nuit
Babylonstoren
Klapmuts, Simondium
Angulate tortoise · Wild olive
Prix sur demande
Welgelegen House by RETURN Africa
Gardens, Cape Town
Biome Fynbos · English oak
À partir de R 2,800 la nuit
An African Story by RETURN Africa
Bakoven, Cape Town
Biome Fynbos
À partir de R 9,900 la nuit
Tanda Tula Safari Camp
Timbavati Private Nature Reserve
Biome Savane · Lion · Leopard
Prix sur demande
Pafuri Camp by RETURN Africa
Kruger National Park
Biome Savane · Makalani palm · Ana tree
Soutient BirdLife South Africa
À partir de R 11,820 la nuit
Baobab Hill House by RETURN Africa
Kruger National Park
Biome Savane · Makalani palm · Ana tree
Soutient BirdLife South Africa
À partir de R 17,120 la nuit
Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge
Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park
Biome Savane · African wild dog · Spotted hyena
Soutient Isibindi Foundation
Prix sur demande
Nkula Walking Camp by RETURN Africa
Kruger National Park
Biome Savane · Makalani palm · Ana tree
Soutient BirdLife South Africa
À partir de R 8,380 la nuit
Hutwini Walking Camp by RETURN Africa
Kruger National Park
Biome Savane · Leopard · Spotted hyena
Soutient BirdLife South Africa
À partir de R 11,820 la nuit
Jaci's Private Lodge
Madikwe
Biome Savane · Leopard · Lion
Soutient Jaci's Lodge Trust
À partir de R 31,500 la nuit
Sasi Bush Lodge
Bergville
Biome Prairie
Soutient Royal Drakensberg Education Trust et 2 autres causes
À partir de R 5,400 la nuit
La Clé Lodge & Villas
Franschhoek
Biome Fynbos · English oak
Prix sur demande
Phelwana Game Lodge
Hoedspruit
Biome Savane · Giraffe · Cheetah
Soutient DAKTARI Bush School
À partir de R 1,100 la nuit
The Drakensberg
Prochaine étape
Sandstone amphitheatres and cool mountain air
Voir les hébergements engagésPréparer un voyage
Humpback Whale : quand et où l’observer
Humpback Whale : signalé par des hôtes dans ou près de iSimangaliso Wetland Park and Table Mountain National Park.
Liste rouge de l’UICN
Least Concern
Espèce
Megaptera novaeangliae
Observations
394
observations iNaturalist
Chaque réservation sur Spekboom soutient la conservation.
Questions des voyageurs
Une observation signifie qu’un hôte a vu l’espèce Humpback Whale sur place ou à proximité. Ce n’est jamais une garantie de la voir.
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.