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Whale Expedition SA offers private and small group whale-watching expeditions in South Africa, along the Cape West coast, a renowned feeding ground for Humpback Whale ‘Super Groups’.

10/03/2026

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02/03/2026

you absolute BEAUT !
A few short clips from the past 4 months of working here, and being able to call this place home.

Over the past months- so much achieved, records broken, new ventures started - all in the name of exploring.

Our first 5 day expedition in collaboration with .life

So much more to come
2026/27 season…. Can’t. Wait !

2025-26 Supergroup SeasonAnother epic year, filled with far reaching expeditions – going beyond conventional whale watch...
02/03/2026

2025-26 Supergroup Season

Another epic year, filled with far reaching expeditions – going beyond conventional whale watching as we slowly build a deeper understanding of these Humpback Whale aggregations that form along the coastline.
Noteworthy collaborations go out to – Happywhale, UP Mammal Research Institute Whale Unit Jean Tresfon - Marine Conservation Photographer for all the effort that goes into exploring this stretch of coastline.

For now, we are pausing expeditions.

Although still seeing a few scattered Humpback Whales, and several Southern Right Whales in the area - we were always designed to bring to life the wander of the Supergroups.

We are going to continue doing some research / recognizance trips through the autumn & winter months – searching for all the marine life in the area.

It is quite evident, that Humpback Whales are in this region year-round, and we are pretty confident groups will form again soon, - even if just a little further offshore.
But never shy to cover the miles, - we are in for the search !

If you’d like to jump on these exploratory trips, - drop us a comment, and we’ll keep you posted for when they are planned.

For fear, of sounding like a boring BAFTA speech, - and thanking every man and his dog....
Really – a massive thanks to everyone that supported us over the past months and continue to make what is really – a passion project, into reality.

Plenty of new and exciting things planned over the coming months as we continue to invest in the West coast region - so stay tuned for updates!!

22/02/2026

22 Feb 2026.

Mutual curiosity

This- doesn’t happen every day, but when it does it’s a phenomenal, other worldly moment to experience.

Whales, here on Earth remain mysterious to anyone other than a whale!

Living 99% of their lives under water and far from humans - yet the intrigue this large, powerful humpback whale displayed, majestically pirouetting around the boat with intent and curiosity - will stick with crew and guests alike - in the memory vault, for a life time.

Sometimes, whales do people watching too!

30/01/2026

30.01.26
There are days
And then - there are days!!

The energy and power that these whales have, when they form these large feeding aggregations - very literally can charge the soul.

The sounds reverberate deep in your mind and body.
The power, puts you in place realising these sentient beings are in charge out there
The smells, well, - if you know, you know!

Whale expedition was literally built to bring these moments to life and create deep meaningful connection and understanding for anyone who dares to join us! (Yes, it’s an early start!)

Today,
Those moments were there- the sheer volume of whales and the energy in the group was mesmerising.

No words, or videos, or photos, ever really do it justice….
But it won’t stop us trying - so here’s a short video of this mornings chaos !!!

25/01/2026

- and the ocean giants that patrol the coastal waters of the Cape West Coast.

some shots from recent days on the water.
photography09 - with the edit

.life

6 years in the making, - WhaleExpeditionSA - first multiday expedition. 5 days of chaos, beauty, and nature at its absol...
23/01/2026

6 years in the making, - WhaleExpeditionSA - first multiday expedition.

5 days of chaos, beauty, and nature at its absolute best.

Weather played the game, in depth and informative talks from industry professionals.

350 Nautical miles covered over the 5 day period with offshore trips to deep sea canyons.

Insane moments, forever engraved as memories for a lifetime

Pictures will never do it justice, so - just sign up for next year already ! 😂

2026 5 day dates:
Starting 10 JAN 2027.

Availability low, so get in touch!

Massive shout out and thanks to all involved - life .photography09

16/01/2026

Whale Expedition - 12-18 January 2026

This video
This week
Absolutely iconic.

Humpback whale supergroups on fire, November - March, this is a reality ….. what we find out here is stuff that will re-write the books.

This video - goes out to not only the guests that make this happen, - but also - the dream, of pushing boundaries, and ultimately - to everyone who makes humpback whale supergroups a known entity
A niche few of boundless effort making it all a reality.

.photography09

11.01.26Right…On time. Every year, by mid Jan- we see an influx of Southern Right Whales move into the area. Large, acti...
11/01/2026

11.01.26

Right…
On time.

Every year, by mid Jan- we see an influx of Southern Right Whales move into the area.

Large, active- Adults

Behaviours we see often are feeding and mating -
And always entertaining to watch.

Today - kicks that time of year off for 2026.
Coupled with an estimated 60 humpback whales seen this morning -

All in all, - not bad !

30 Dec 2025 Record breaking day:Simply doesn’t get better ! With Mr Vogel of the current record holder of the most amou...
31/12/2025

30 Dec 2025
Record breaking day:
Simply doesn’t get better !
With Mr Vogel of the current record holder of the most amount of humpback tails uploaded in a day – with a wild – 135 tail ID’s confirmed.
Yesterday, - we messaged Alex while on the water to tell him, his 135 tail record was under threat!
Having thought, we’d achieved this 2 days prior, - a very casual ‘yawn’ was the response !!!

Last night, ironically – with alex helping us put his own record under threat …. A confirmed tail count comes through:
113 Matches (including 29 season newbies)
40 New newbies
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Total identified: 153
Total uploads: 163.

163 … to beat – a new world record for amount of tails uploaded in one day.

As much, as we like to brag – this would absolutely not be possible without Or and the many other bodies that assist in anything humpback whale related.

Back at it today, in thick fog – so expectations are a little lower – but lets see how we go!
What away to end the year !

27/12/2025

27 Dec 2025

No. Words. Necessary.
Just raw power, volume & energy out there today.

+-100 whale ID confirmed for today’s haul thanks to the legendary

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