Watamu Whale Watching Sightings
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Discover Watamu Whale Watching Tours & Excursions
Between the months of July and September, the warm waters off Watamu becomes a noteworthy whale migration route. From the playful dolphins to the sightings of giant migrating humpback whales, Watamu is listed as the best destination in Kenya to see whales.
Watamu Dolphin & Whale Watching Tours
These Kenya whale-watching excursions presents a whole lot of opportunities including rare occasional sightings of killer whales (Orcas), sperm whales, and Bryde’s whales. Discover the giant Humpback whales which are seen annually passing through Watamu beach on the Kenyan Coast; explore the beautiful Kenyan beaches, coral reefs, fishes and sea turtles, and get to know the different species of dolphins during this Marine tour.
Humpback whales’ travels thousands of kilometers from the Antarctica to warm tropical inner reefs so as to breed and calve in warmer waters, making the Kenyan coast their migration route. The Newly born calves typically remain with the mothers for about two years, until weaned. They will make their way back to Antarctica in October, in search of fresh food.
Best Time to Watch Whales at Watamu Beach
For starters, bear in mind that Kenya’s first dolphin watching tours were done in the 1990s, with their main concentration in the northern and southern coastal areas that included the Malindi Watamu National Marine Park, and the Kisite Mpunguti Marine Park & Reserve.
The best time to catch the whale migration is from July through September, when the Indian Ocean waters of Watamu becomes a playground for giant humpback whales as they migrate with their calves along the Kenyan coast. While the sightings cannot be guaranteed, Watamu is one of the best places in Kenya to see humpback whales as they migrate. Dare to join one of our Watamu boat excursions to witness these majestic creatures in their natural habitat, among other unforgettable water-sport activities in Kenya.
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