Humpback whale
Marine LifeBest time: Jun-Nov
From June to November, humpback whales stream past Sodwana on their winter migration between the Antarctic and the warm breeding waters off Mozambique. They pass close inshore, and boat-based whale-watching trips launch in season to offer responsible viewing from the water.
When and where to see them
Humpbacks pass Sodwana from June to November. Boat-based whale-watching trips launch in season, and on a calm winter day you can often pick out blows and breaches from the top of the dunes, without ever leaving the sand.
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