Saturday, October 13, 2007

It's June So The Whale's Are Coming!

Whale watching in South Africa: Every year, these beautiful gentle giants congregate to our shores to mate and calve. South Africa has got to be one of the most incredible destinations in the world for watching marine mammals. In early June, southern right whales leave their Antarctic feeding ground to frolic in the warmer waters of the Western Cape coast. Here they mate, calve and generally hang out, occasionally flopping a tail up, or sticking their heads out of the water, much to the delight of onlookers. They are a true marvel to behold.



Whale watching in South Africa is done from June to November, although it�s not uncommon for whales to be spotted outside this period. They pick some of the most beautiful stretches of our coast for their a View the rest of this article


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