Every year, some 40% of the world’s Southern
Right Whales come to these shores to breed and De Hoop Nature Reserve is an
important destination for these creatures. Females and their calves swim in the
clear waters, while males put on spectacular displays.
These endangered mammals
ensure that the De Hoop Reserve in South Africa is one of the world’s best land
based whale-watching areas. As a marine reserve and World Heritage Site, De
Hoop guarantees a safe nursery for these pods of visiting cetaceans. They come
so close to the shore that visitors can relax on the unspoilt sand dunes,
watching in awe as these beautiful creatures calve, blow, breach and
belly-flop.
Season runs from: End of May through to November. In season 500-600 whales will call De Hoop home. Sightings of 50-75 during height of season.
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