These guidelines focuses on the carcass disposal of large marine mammals and. It has beautiful dogfriendly beaches, great nature trails, is surrounded by worldclass golfcourses. However, i have to warn you that advantage tours canceled our planned tours two times because we were the only two people who had signed up. Read about the visiting whales of kwazulu natal, when they can be seen, how to spot them and what is done to protect them during whale watching excursions.
The promenade lies quite high up therefore you look down onto the sea. Safari travel kwazulu natal, south africa safarikzn. Authorities have banned swimming at umhlanga beach after a deceased humpback whale washed ashore on sunday morning. At around 92,100 km 2 in area, kwazulu natal is roughly the size of portugal. Kwazulu natal a richly diverse province which proudly boasts numerous local ecosystems, yielding a lush and varied landscape in which guests can spot unique bird species, as well as a host of various animals, including the big five, giraffe, impala, rhino, and warthog. Best time for whale watching in south africa rhino africa. Beached humpback whale near durban, south africa youtube. Hermanus whale watching near cape town, gansbaai in south africa. Kwazulu natal whale watching south africa accommodation. A project was initiated to assess the potential for dedicated whale shark diving on the northern kwazulu natal kzn coast of south africa.
I would recommend this place for families or big groups people looking for a great stay on the south coast of kwazulu natal. Upon discovering this coast the portuguese explorer vasco da gama sighted a large river mouth now durban harbour on christmas day of 1497. The carcass of a massive humpback whale washed up at the foot of upmarket hotels the oyster box pearls and the beverly hills in umhlanga on tuesday. Download a free whalewatching infographic brochure, showing the best. Only 16 permits have been issued countrywide to ensure regulation of the industry and minimum intrusion on the whales who come to the warmer waters of the south to mate. We just returned from a trip to south africa that was to have included whale watching with advantage tours out of st. Rescue institute, kwazulunatal sharks board, department of environment forestry and fisheries.
Kzn gas exploration threatens whale migration iol news. Walking trails with a qualified guide for around 2. Brydes whale balaenoptera edeni, african penguin spheniscus demersus, cape. Durban an adult humpback whale beached on shelly beach on the south coast at the weekend. Lucia tours and charters, operating from both richards bay and st. The lowland region along the indian ocean coast is extremely narrow in the south, widening in the northern part of the province, while the central natal midlands consists of an undulating hilly plateau rising toward the west. Your best whale watching as a day tourist is from the promenade in hermanus, one of the must see towns on your south africa trip. Between october 2001 and september 2002, 12 aerial surveys were conducted along 350 km of the coastline immediately south of the south africa mozambique border. Pdf trends and interventions in large whale entanglement along. The film and publication board has called on parents to be vigilant after they had been made aware of the online suicide game known as blue whale.
Whale watching waters off the coast of southern africa run from false bay, south of cape town, up as far as st lucia in kwazulu natal on the east coast. An infographic for whale watching in south africa get all. Dead whale that washed up on kzn beach harvested for. This is a beautiful getaway holiday home its close to margate beach and in just a few steps away from a private beach right in front of the apart. Whale carcass washes up near luxury umhlanga hotels.
Oceans africa is the only south african tour company that specialises in whale and dolphin watching tours and charters, throughout south africa from cape town to kwazulu natal and into mozambique. The curious humpback whale can be seen between may to december, moving up along the coast from hermanus to st lucia in kwazulunatal. An adult and a calf humpback whale were found after being washed ashore on the north coast of kwazulu natal. Marine animal stranding report for kwazulu natal, south africa. Kwazulu natal areas home to, amongst others, the sought after nyala and bushbuck as well as common reedbuck, the big 4 and the smaller species like red duiker and suni, our areas in the province of kwazulu natal off the east coast of south africa are diverse and offer challenging and exciting hunting. Sep 18, 2017 whale, whale, whale, what have we here. Recent strandings and sightings of whale sharks in south. The south african whale disentanglement network sawdn was established in 2006 in order to. Whale watching tours south africa best whale watching in. The continental shelf waters of the kwazulunatal mid to lower south coasts are.
Watch whales in the bay from june to november or witness the miracle of hatching turtles from november to march. Hermanus is undoubtedly the whale watching capital of the western cape, if not south africa. Blue whale suicide game hits sas shores south africa news. Whaledolphin watchingdurban is at wilsons wharf online. The major causes of large whale entanglement in south africa are static.
Pdf the major causes of large whale entanglement in south africa are static fishing gear. Whale watching with st lucia charters in st lucia, kwazulu. Dolphin species to be found in south africa include bottlenose, humpback, common and dusky dolphins see whales and dolphins of south africa. Introduction to the elephant coast of kwazulu natal or the zulu kingdom. The best time for watching the southern right whale in south african waters is from june to november along the cape south coast, although some will already be as far north as kwazulu natal. For upto the minute information on whale sightings, and for further information on whale watching on south africa s coast contact the whale hotline. The whale house beachfront luxury, pennington houses for. Mar 30, 2015 heres our list of top places to go whale watching in south africa, plus the best times of the year to guarantee the most satisfying sightings. Here is our list of recommended whale watching companies in south africa. South africa is located at the southern tip of africa. Perfect for south africa secondtimers or for travellers who prefer something a little wilder and more remote, kwazulu natal seduces with swathes of whitesand indian ocean beaches, extraordinary wildlife and a unique zulu heritage. Whale watching with st lucia charters in st lucia, kwazulu natal. Putting the province in your pocket download the tourism kwazulu natal mobile app.
Seeing whales off the coast of kwazulu natal is virtually guaranteed. Trends and interventions in large whale entanglement along the. Safarikzn is here to help, encourage travel and make it a real possibility for you the reader to safari in kwazulunatal, south africa. Whale watching in south africa is one of the major highlights of winter along the coast is. Whales are becoming a favorite fascination of beach goers and tourists alike. The sardine run of southern africa occurs from may through july when billions of sardines or. Whale watching in south africa has taken on a whole new meaning with kwazulu natal now the hub of the humpback whale. This map is routable and provides detailed coverage. Situated between scottburgh and margate, southport beach offers wonderful dolphin and whale watching opportunities. From the lofty drakensberg mountains across the rolling hills, through the suburbs of duban and onto the sandy beaches of the indian ocean, kwazulu natal is a holiday destinations for everyone to enjoy. Whale watching in st lucia in st lucia, kwazulu natal.
Jul 31, 2014 the remains of a juvenile humpback whale thought to be a female washed up on a beach near the town of amanzimtoti on south africa s eastern coast early this morning. Whales and dolphins of south africa join a whale and dolphin watching tour with oceans africa whales and dolphins cetacea can be divided into two major groups or suborders. With 3894 listings in kwazulu natal, our handy kwazulu natal map search and great low prices, its easy to book the perfect holiday accommodation for your kwazulu. Does any one have any experience of tour operators who do this. Nonrefundable this t4a gps maps covers the eastern cape, free state and kwazulu natal regions of south africa. Wed like to go on a dolphin whale watching excursion. Pdf sharks caught in the kwazulunatal bather protection. Baggies, bikinis and beach sand, authentic tunes carried on warm ocean breezes. Find south africa accommodation kwazulu natal accommodation elephant coast accommodation st lucia accommodation. They also do boat trips leaving from durban harbour every morning at about 6. Entire homeapt in ugu district municipality, south africa.
Dolphin watching excursions durban message board tripadvisor. If you are looking for kwazulu natal holiday accommodation, safarinow has a selection of selfcatering, bed and breakfast, guest house holiday accommodation in kwazulu natal and surrounds. Peak calving season is july and august, but whales can be seen through september and october. A full speed start from the beach to cross the breaking waves. The majority of animals were birds 42 and whales 10, followed by nine turtles, eight. Aerial census of whale sharks rhincodon typus on the. Whale watching in hermanus with the table bay hotel.
I hope you get to share in this unforgettable experience when you visit our shores. Whale watching tour in kwazulunatal st lucia, south. A kwazulunatal safari provides the perfect opportunity to soak up some sun on the beach, observe south africas big five, check out the local culture and enjoy invigorating outdoor activities all on the same holiday. South africa retains its position as the fifth fastest growing whale watching destination in the world. Southbroom, hibiscus coast, kwazulunatal, south africa. Kwazulu natal has long been famous as a top african safari destination. Umdloti, also known as umdloti beach, is a small resort town on the kwazulu natal north coast, south africa that is situated at the mouth of the mdloti river north of durban and now forms part of ethekwini, the greater durban metropolitan municipality. It is a vast country with widely varying landscapes and has 11 official languages, as well as an equally diverse population. African wings, southern right charters and dyer island cruises in the overberg. Lamberts bay humpback whale assisted in disentanglement. The southern right makes use of extreme coastal waters along the southern and south eastern coastal region of the cape, and sometimes as far north as southern kwazulu natal. The first way is to consider what is the % likelihood of seeing the animals that most people want to see.
Hi my husband and i are doing a two week selfdrive tour of kzn in july and will be in umhlango rocks for a couple of days. Embark on a onceinalifetime experience to watch humpback whales in their. Today the region is known as kwazulu natal and extends from port edward to mozambique and inland to the eastern drakensberg, mpumalanga and. For more info on whale watching in mossel bay and south africa, see our newly published section here. Shorebased surveys of migrating humpback whales megaptera novaeangliae were undertaken from cape vidal, northern kwazulunatal, south africa, each.
Pennington is a quaint coastal village on the south coast of kwazulu natal. Kwazulunatal, province of south africa, occupying the southeastern portion of the country. Whale watching tour south africa saint lucia youtube. Annual marine strandings report for kwazulunatal, south. A total of 74 stranded animals were reported on the beaches of kwazulu natal, south africa during 2016. Durban recent offshore gas and oil exploration along the kwazulu natal coast adversely impacted on this years whale migrations, leading marine scientists who have gathered in durban have. If you are considering visiting kwazulu natal or have already booked your kwazulu natal accommodation, then you are probably keen to see what activities are available and what there is to do in the area. The visiting whales of kwazulu natal watching a whale playing in the water is a very special experience and privilege. Boatbased whale watching, previously only associated with the western cape, is gaining momentum in the province with a greater variety of species being spotted off the. Whale watching tours south africa best whale watching in sa. The current study provides longterm catch rate and biological data for tiger sharks galeocerdo cuvier caught in the kwazulu natal bather protection programme. Whale dolphin watchingdurban, durban, kwazulu natal.
If you are on a weeks holiday or a gap year, a student or a family of four, you will find something to suit your budget. Yes the big 5, table mountain, and a spectacular flower season, but this month we celebrate the whale season in south africa and the gentle giants of the sea as they grace our coastlines with their presence. Unforgettable whale watching boat tour from saint lucia south africa. Dec 23, 2015 the best time for watching the southern right whale in south african waters is from june to november.
The 12 km cliff path follows the shore with many benches on. Although it is relatively unknown and quiet, it is within an easy 30minute driving distance from scottburgh and margate. Whale watching in south africa home brand south africa. Just a 2 hour drive from cape town to the whale capital of the world hermanus, launching from gansbaai. Sep 12, 2017 the best time for watching the southern right whale in south african waters is from june to november along the cape south coast, although some will already be as far north as kwazulu natal. Whale watching is growing in popularity and people are becoming increasingly aware of these gentle giants of the sea. Dec 25, 2016 the best time for watching the southern right whale in south african waters is from june to november along the cape south coast, although some will already be as far north as kwazulu natal. Hi foxy, while youre in umhlanga why not visit the natal sharks board great displays, video and sometimes shark disection. An early dissection of a whale shark in south africa revealed that there is a transverse band of. A fantastic blend of some of the best scuba diving in the world, pristine beaches, sunshine, game parks, animals and safaris all set against a tropical indian ocean paradise. Ian gray of sawdn the sa whale disentanglement network, said. Marine animal stranding report for kwazulunatal, south. Locations of sharknet installations along the kwazulunatal coast, 19812009.
Where to safari in kwazulunatal tweet south africa s east coast province of kwazulu natal offers a remarkable range of habitats for wildlife forests of ghostly fever trees, grassland, estuaries, centuriesold fig trees, mountains and lakes. Find south africa accommodation kwazulu natal accommodation elephant coast accommodation. Migrations of humpback whales past cape vidal, south africa, and. Kwazulunatal sharks board, department of environmental affairs. Explore our growing selection of things to do in kwazulu natal, or view the events that are taking place in kwazulu natal during your stay, or suggest an. Daily harbour cruises in tuzi gazi waterfront to destress and. Everything you need to know about whale watching in south africa. Recent strandings and sightings of whale sharks in south africa. Whale watching south africa humpbacks, southern rights, bryde. We also boast one of the limited whale watching permits allocated country wide. It is bounded to the north by swaziland and mozambique, to the east by the indian ocean, to the south by eastern cape province, to the west by lesotho and free state province, and to the northwest by. A dead adolescent whale which washed up on a kwazulu natal south coast beach on saturday has been hacked by locals eager to get a piece of the marine mammal. According to a facebook post by the kzn marine stranding network, the whale was metres long. Whalewatching waters off the coast of southern africa run from false bay, south of cape town, up as far as st lucia in kwazulunatal on the east coast.
A dead adolescent whale, which washed up on a kwazulunatal south coast beach on saturday, has been hacked by locals eager to get a piece of the marine mammal. Whale watching south africa humpbacks, southern rights. To engage in whale watching, you can go out on a boat but whales are often observable from shore. It is bordered by namibia, botswana, zimbabwe, mozambique, swaziland and lesotho which is completely surrounded by south africa. So yes it may be possible, but your chances of whale sightings hopefully a local can assist.
You can download the full, legible version of the infographic as a pdf document for your personal. Hermanus is well known for whales, and november is end of season as per above post. South africa is wellknown as one of the best destinations worldwide for watching whales. The fat whale ballito 2020 all you need to know before. Whale watching along the elephant coast of kwazulu natal. Whale watching in south africa will leave you in awe videos. Wheres the best place to go on safari in south africa is a common question asked and it can be answered in one of two ways.
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