Southern Right Whale Season 2022

There are various theories as to why whales breach - communication, cleaning, or pure joy. We often think the latter when observing this incredible phenomenon at sea. And we are growing excited about the upcoming southern right whale season (mid-June to mid-Nov). We expect a bumper year this season.
Through your support, we have over the years supported the southern right whale annual aerial survey, genetic and feeding studies, and are blown away by the recent findings of our conservation partners at the Mammal Research Institute - Whale Unit. Did you see that a southern right whale from South Africa was tracked travelling to Puerto Pirámides, Argentina? Seems they also like to travel.
Whale watching is not just limited to southern right whales. We are grateful to have the more resident Bryde’s whales on our coastline as well as incredible breaching displays from migrating humpback whales. Definitely more than one species to showcase all year round!
Don’t forget the dolphins - we see three species moving through the area: common; bottlenose, and the endangered humpback dolphins. There is nothing more special than seeing hundreds of common dolphins or one of our special documented humpbacks like Newton or Hook.
Our Marine Big 5 adventure explores the majestic Dyer Island ecosystem.
Dyer Island is a 20ha Nature Reserve, situated 8.5 Km from Kleinbaai harbour in Gansbaai. It is the easternmost, of the chain of seabird islands of the Western Cape. Dyer Island is managed by CapeNature, primarily for seabirds and shorebirds. Some of the birds breeding on the island include the vulnerable African Penguins and endangered Bank Cormorant and Roseate Tern. Other breeding species include the Cape, White-breasted and Crowned Cormorants; Leach’s Storm Petrel; African Black Oystercatchers; Kelp and Hartlaub’s Gulls.
The island is recognised as an Important Bird Area (IBA), which gives Dyer Island the same status as an IBA anywhere else in the world. There are 1228 IBAs in Africa, and 101 in South Africa. Thus, from a national bird conservation perspective, Dyer Island is one of the hundred most important sites in the country.
This ocean safari would not be complete without a visit to Geyser Rock, home to about 60 000 Cape Fur seals. These inquisitive animals spend a lot of their time on Geyser rock, but nonetheless, they will often approach our boat during trips.
Another highlight of our marine wildlife experience is stopping by our shark cage diving boat to view different species of sharks and rays. From the apex great white shark, beautiful bronze whaler sharks to short-tail stingrays, a true wonder to experience in real life.
Join our international award-winning operation, with over 20 years of operation, on a memorable Marine Big 5 Tour.
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