These placid gentle giants, who come very close inshore, gained their names as they were considered the ‘right’ whales to catch. They migrate from the sub-Antarctic to breed and mate in the Cape and arrive anytime from June and then leave again by mid-December.
Guided nature walks and drives
Grootbos Private Nature Reserve in Gansbaai, South Africa, offers nature walks and drives. See endangered endemic flora and fauna, miles of sandy beaches and enjoy scenic Atlantic Ocean views.
