iSimangaliso Wetland Park
KwaZulu-Natal · Year-round
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Marine life
Bultrug
Humpback WhaleMegaptera novaeangliae
The humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) is a species of baleen whale.
Soortinformatie
Beste reistijd
Most records Jul to Oct
When Humpback Whale sightings peak, from open records. Outside these months it is seen less often, not never.
Beste maandenJul 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 u deze vindt
Western Cape and beyond
Provinces where Humpback Whale is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.
394 records, iNaturalist
Parken waar verhuurders de Humpback Whale hebben waargenomen
Verblijven die iets teruggeven
Door heel Zuid-Afrika
Smitswinkel Tented Camp
Table Mountain National Park
Humpback Whale hier waargenomen · Fynbos-bioom · King protea · Sugarbush
Vanaf R 965 per nacht
Slangkop Tented Camp
Table Mountain National Park
Humpback Whale hier waargenomen · Fynbos-bioom · King protea · Sugarbush
Vanaf R 770 per nacht
Thonga Beach Lodge
iSimangaliso Wetland Park
Humpback Whale hier waargenomen · Bos-bioom · Humpback whale · Southern right whale
Steunt Isibindi Foundation
Prijs op aanvraag
Coot Club
Stanford
Humpback Whale hier waargenomen · Fynbos-bioom · White milkwood · Southern right whale
Steunt Walker Bay Fynbos Conservancy
Prijs op aanvraag
Kosi Forest Lodge
iSimangaliso Wetland Park
Humpback Whale hier waargenomen · Bos-bioom · Hippopotamus · Nile crocodile
Steunt Isibindi Foundation en 1 ander goed doel
Prijs op aanvraag
Cape Agulhas Guest House
Western Cape
Humpback Whale hier waargenomen · Fynbos-bioom · Humpback whale · Southern right whale
Steunt Stanford Animal Welfare Society
Prijs op aanvraag
Meer verblijven in de buurt
Coastal Retreat
Benguela Cove, Hermanus
Fynbos-bioom
Steunt Walker Bay Fynbos Conservancy en 1 ander goed doel
Vanaf R 14,985 per nacht
Sasi Bush Lodge
Bergville
Grasland-bioom
Steunt Royal Drakensberg Education Trust en 2 andere goede doelen
Vanaf R 5,400 per nacht
Pafuri Camp by RETURN Africa
Kruger National Park
Savanne-bioom · Makalani palm · Ana tree
Steunt BirdLife South Africa
Vanaf R 11,820 per nacht
Bartholomeus Klip Farmhouse
Riebeek Valley, Riebeek West
Fynbos-bioom · Black wildebeest · Bontebok
Steunt BirdLife South Africa
Vanaf R 5,636 per nacht
Rhino Sands Safari Camp
Hazyview
Savanne-bioom · Leopard · Lion
Steunt Zululand Conservation Trust en 1 ander goed doel
Vanaf R 22,680 per nacht
Babylonstoren
Klapmuts, Simondium
Angulate tortoise · Wild olive
Prijs op aanvraag
Franschhoek Country House & Villas
Franschhoek
Fynbos-bioom · English oak
Steunt Cape Leopard Trust
Vanaf R 6,195 per nacht
Welgelegen House by RETURN Africa
Gardens, Cape Town
Fynbos-bioom · English oak
Vanaf R 2,800 per nacht
Tanda Tula Safari Camp
Timbavati Private Nature Reserve
Savanne-bioom · Lion · Leopard
Prijs op aanvraag
An African Story by RETURN Africa
Bakoven, Cape Town
Fynbos-bioom
Vanaf R 9,900 per nacht
Baobab Hill House by RETURN Africa
Kruger National Park
Savanne-bioom · Makalani palm · Ana tree
Steunt BirdLife South Africa
Vanaf R 17,120 per nacht
Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge
Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park
Savanne-bioom · African wild dog · Spotted hyena
Steunt Isibindi Foundation
Prijs op aanvraag
Nkula Walking Camp by RETURN Africa
Kruger National Park
Savanne-bioom · Makalani palm · Ana tree
Steunt BirdLife South Africa
Vanaf R 8,380 per nacht
Hutwini Walking Camp by RETURN Africa
Kruger National Park
Savanne-bioom · Leopard · Spotted hyena
Steunt BirdLife South Africa
Vanaf R 11,820 per nacht
Jaci's Private Lodge
Madikwe
Savanne-bioom · Leopard · Lion
Steunt Jaci's Lodge Trust
Vanaf R 31,500 per nacht
Schoone Oordt Country House
Swellendam
Fynbos-bioom
Steunt Barrydale Hospice
Vanaf R 4,355 per nacht
La Clé Lodge & Villas
Franschhoek
Fynbos-bioom · English oak
Prijs op aanvraag
Phelwana Game Lodge
Hoedspruit
Savanne-bioom · Giraffe · Cheetah
Steunt DAKTARI Bush School
Vanaf R 1,100 per nacht
The Drakensberg
Volgende stop
Sandstone amphitheatres and cool mountain air
Bekijk plekken die iets teruggevenEen reis plannen
Wanneer en waar u de Humpback Whale vindt
Humpback Whale: door verhuurders waargenomen in of bij iSimangaliso Wetland Park and Table Mountain National Park.
Rode Lijst van de IUCN
Least Concern
Soort
Megaptera novaeangliae
Waarnemingen
394
iNaturalist-waarnemingen
Elke boeking op Spekboom steunt natuurbehoud.
Vragen van reizigers
Een waarneming betekent dat een verhuurder de Humpback Whale op of bij het terrein heeft gezien. Het is nooit een garantie dat u de soort ziet.
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.