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many coastal drives around the Peninsula provide the opportunity
for sighting whales, starting in June until November. Three
different whale species frequent the coastline. Many others,
including killer whales, are seen periodically. South Africa
has an extremely diverse cetacean population, with 37 species
having been recorded. Whales and dolphins are mammals, giving
birth to live young and suckling them on milk. Several species
of dolphin, one endemic, frequent our shores throughout the
year and can be seen in impressive numbers. Dusky, Heaviside’s
and Bottlenose Dolphins are most likely to be spotted.
The
Southern Right Whale entertains thousands of spectators
each year, as they come close to shore to calve their babies
and also to mate. Sightings peak during September. The elevated
roads and accessible parking areas along the False Bay and
Atlantic coastlines provide excellent viewing sites. They
arrive in our waters from June onwards. After November they
spend up to four months feeding in the Southern Ocean.
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