Humpback Whale

What to Expect of the South African Humpback Whale While the Humpback Whale’s migration period is between May to December the prime time to spot these majestic creatures is anywhere between August and October. It’s during these times, you have a strong possibility of observing them engaging in various behaviours, such as breaching, tail flapping, […]

Bryde’s Whales

brydes whale

What to Expect of the Bryde’s Whale in South Africa The Bryde’s Whale is present all year round but the chance of a sighting peak from September to May due to the increase of food. The best parts of South Africa to see them is mostly around False Bay, the Eastern Cape, and KwaZulu-Natal, where […]

Sperm Whales on the Continental Shelf off Algoa Bay – Raggy Charters

sperm whales off algoa bay

By Lloyd Edwards Going 40 nautical miles (80km) south from Cape Recife is no easy task. Picking the best weather day and sea conditions is vital. We met at the Nelson Mandela Bay Yacht Club at Sparrows fart and headed off with a group of avid adventurers. Although we saw plenty of other action along […]