Locations of sharknet installations along the kwazulunatal coast, 19812009. Baggies, bikinis and beach sand, authentic tunes carried on warm ocean breezes. 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. The whale house beachfront luxury, pennington houses for. Find south africa accommodation kwazulu natal accommodation elephant coast accommodation. At around 92,100 km 2 in area, kwazulu natal is roughly the size of portugal. The continental shelf waters of the kwazulunatal mid to lower south coasts are. 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. Seeing whales off the coast of kwazulu natal is virtually guaranteed.
Whale watching in south africa will leave you in awe videos. Just a 2 hour drive from cape town to the whale capital of the world hermanus, launching from gansbaai. 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. Recent strandings and sightings of whale sharks in south. Whale watching south africa humpbacks, southern rights, bryde. Sep 18, 2017 whale, whale, whale, what have we here. South africa is located at the southern tip of africa. Whale watching in hermanus with the table bay hotel. 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. 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. 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 along the elephant coast of kwazulu natal. Shorebased surveys of migrating humpback whales megaptera novaeangliae were undertaken from cape vidal, northern kwazulunatal, south africa, each. Marine animal stranding report for kwazulunatal, south.
Although it is relatively unknown and quiet, it is within an easy 30minute driving distance from scottburgh and margate. Dead whale that washed up on kzn beach harvested for. This map is routable and provides detailed coverage. 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. An early dissection of a whale shark in south africa revealed that there is a transverse band of. These guidelines focuses on the carcass disposal of large marine mammals and. 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.
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. An adult and a calf humpback whale were found after being washed ashore on the north coast of kwazulu natal. Pennington is a quaint coastal village on the south coast of kwazulu natal. Pdf sharks caught in the kwazulunatal bather protection.
We also boast one of the limited whale watching permits allocated country wide. Entire homeapt in ugu district municipality, south africa. 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. Beached humpback whale near durban, south africa youtube. South africa is wellknown as one of the best destinations worldwide for watching whales. The sardine run of southern africa occurs from may through july when billions of sardines or. Whale dolphin watchingdurban, durban, kwazulu natal. 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. 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. So yes it may be possible, but your chances of whale sightings hopefully a local can assist. The visiting whales of kwazulu natal watching a whale playing in the water is a very special experience and privilege. Durban a south african police service saps officer in kwazulu natal has been arrested for alleged corruption, the saps in the province said on sunday. Nonrefundable this t4a gps maps covers the eastern cape, free state and kwazulu natal regions of south africa.
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. 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. 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. Aerial census of whale sharks rhincodon typus on the. To engage in whale watching, you can go out on a boat but whales are often observable from shore. Durban an adult humpback whale beached on shelly beach on the south coast at the weekend. 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 is growing in popularity and people are becoming increasingly aware of these gentle giants of the sea. 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. 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. Hermanus is well known for whales, and november is end of season as per above post. Whale carcass washes up near luxury umhlanga hotels. You can download the full, legible version of the infographic as a pdf document for your personal.
Embark on a onceinalifetime experience to watch humpback whales in their. Blue whale suicide game hits sas shores south africa news. Dec 23, 2015 the best time for watching the southern right whale in south african waters is from june to november. For upto the minute information on whale sightings, and for further information on whale watching on south africa s coast contact the whale hotline.
Kwazulunatal, province of south africa, occupying the southeastern portion of the country. Dolphin species to be found in south africa include bottlenose, humpback, common and dusky dolphins see whales and dolphins of south africa. Annual marine strandings report for kwazulunatal, south. Best time for whale watching in south africa rhino africa.
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. It is a vast country with widely varying landscapes and has 11 official languages, as well as an equally diverse population. Authorities have banned swimming at umhlanga beach after a deceased humpback whale washed ashore on sunday morning. Rescue institute, kwazulunatal sharks board, department of environment forestry and fisheries. 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.
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. Kwazulunatal sharks board, department of environmental affairs. I hope you get to share in this unforgettable experience when you visit our shores. We just returned from a trip to south africa that was to have included whale watching with advantage tours out of st. 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. Marine animal stranding report for kwazulu natal, south africa. Safari travel kwazulu natal, south africa safarikzn. 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. Kwazulu natal has long been famous as a top african safari destination. 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. Today the region is known as kwazulu natal and extends from port edward to mozambique and inland to the eastern drakensberg, mpumalanga and. 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.
Whale watching tour in kwazulunatal st lucia, south. 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 st lucia in st lucia, kwazulu natal. 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. Migrations of humpback whales past cape vidal, south africa, and. Kzn gas exploration threatens whale migration iol news. Whale watching tour south africa saint lucia youtube. Whale watching in south africa has taken on a whole new meaning with kwazulu natal now the hub of the humpback whale. 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. 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. It has beautiful dogfriendly beaches, great nature trails, is surrounded by worldclass golfcourses.
Recent strandings and sightings of whale sharks in south africa. 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. Whale watching with st lucia charters in st lucia, kwazulu natal. Download a free whalewatching infographic brochure, showing the best. 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. 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. Upon discovering this coast the portuguese explorer vasco da gama sighted a large river mouth now durban harbour on christmas day of 1497. 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. Dolphin watching excursions durban message board tripadvisor. 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. Pdf trends and interventions in large whale entanglement along. 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. Lucia tours and charters, operating from both richards bay and st. Situated between scottburgh and margate, southport beach offers wonderful dolphin and whale watching opportunities.
Whale watching tours south africa best whale watching in sa. 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. 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. The promenade lies quite high up therefore you look down onto the sea. African wings, southern right charters and dyer island cruises in the overberg. Whaledolphin watchingdurban is at wilsons wharf online.
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. A project was initiated to assess the potential for dedicated whale shark diving on the northern kwazulu natal kzn coast of south africa. Brydes whale balaenoptera edeni, african penguin spheniscus demersus, cape. I would recommend this place for families or big groups people looking for a great stay on the south coast of kwazulu natal. According to a facebook post by the kzn marine stranding network, the whale was metres long. Whale watching in south africa is one of the major highlights of winter along the coast is.
Whale watching in south africa home brand south africa. The first way is to consider what is the % likelihood of seeing the animals that most people want to see. The 12 km cliff path follows the shore with many benches on. 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. Find south africa accommodation kwazulu natal accommodation elephant coast accommodation st lucia accommodation. Watch whales in the bay from june to november or witness the miracle of hatching turtles from november to march. They also do boat trips leaving from durban harbour every morning at about 6. Everything you need to know about whale watching in south africa.
Whale watching south africa humpbacks, southern rights. The current study provides longterm catch rate and biological data for tiger sharks galeocerdo cuvier caught in the kwazulu natal bather protection programme. 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. Introduction to the elephant coast of kwazulu natal or the zulu kingdom.
A total of 74 stranded animals were reported on the beaches of kwazulu natal, south africa during 2016. Kwazulu natal whale watching south africa accommodation. Daily harbour cruises in tuzi gazi waterfront to destress and. 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. Trends and interventions in large whale entanglement along the. Does any one have any experience of tour operators who do this. Here is our list of recommended whale watching companies in south africa.
Hi foxy, while youre in umhlanga why not visit the natal sharks board great displays, video and sometimes shark disection. Hermanus is undoubtedly the whale watching capital of the western cape, if not south africa. Hermanus whale watching near cape town, gansbaai in south africa. Unforgettable whale watching boat tour from saint lucia south africa. Ian gray of sawdn the sa whale disentanglement network, said. Pdf the major causes of large whale entanglement in south africa are static fishing gear. It is bordered by namibia, botswana, zimbabwe, mozambique, swaziland and lesotho which is completely surrounded by south africa. The fat whale ballito 2020 all you need to know before. Peak calving season is july and august, but whales can be seen through september and october. South africa retains its position as the fifth fastest growing whale watching destination in the world. Lamberts bay humpback whale assisted in disentanglement.
The curious humpback whale can be seen between may to december, moving up along the coast from hermanus to st lucia in kwazulunatal. Southbroom, hibiscus coast, kwazulunatal, south africa. The south african whale disentanglement network sawdn was established in 2006 in order to. Putting the province in your pocket download the tourism kwazulu natal mobile app.
An infographic for whale watching in south africa get all. Whales are becoming a favorite fascination of beach goers and tourists alike. For more info on whale watching in mossel bay and south africa, see our newly published section here. Whale watching with st lucia charters in st lucia, kwazulu. The major causes of large whale entanglement in south africa are static.
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