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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’.

A sneak peak into the new WhaleExp HQ. Designed with purpose and intent- Bringing a new marine info centre to Yzerfontei...
07/10/2026

A sneak peak into the new WhaleExp HQ.

Designed with purpose and intent-

Bringing a new marine info centre to Yzerfontein, highlighting the area as a hub for Humpback whale supergroups.

05 October 2026 Supergroup review. As always, working with the driving (and sometimes magical) forces behind humpback id...
06/10/2026

05 October 2026
Supergroup review.

As always, working with the driving (and sometimes magical) forces behind humpback identification that is Happywhale
We’ve reviewed the data collected from the 80+ whales we hung out with yesterday

Preliminary Results are in:

-44 matches (known whales in the system)
-33 newbies (unknown / new whales into the ever growing database )

In the matches, a little hidden diamond in the rough ……

HW-MN0803165
This individual was first (AND LAST) seen in GABON on 18 August 2002 by Tim Collins while conducting research in the area.

Over 24 YEARS of roaming the world’s oceans undetected. - if only to hear those stories.

So, with 77 tails logged, likely a few more to come and for sure a few missed in the excitement - almost certainly Over 100 whales for yesterday’s tally.

What. A. Day.

See you all out there soon!

05/10/2026

05.10.2026
West Coast - west coasting.

First supergroups of 2026/27 season
Insane day
SOUND ON!

Can’t. Wait. For. More !

VACANCY:Join the team Join the adventure! 2026/27 season is on the doorstep, and whale sightings on the west coast are a...
30/09/2026

VACANCY:

Join the team
Join the adventure!

2026/27 season is on the doorstep, and whale sightings on the west coast are already on the rise.
We can’t wait to get up and running -and, not sure if we’ll stop this time ! WINK

As most of the locals in Yzer will know – we have developed an office space/marine eco centre -aimed to host a variety of events all in line with local marine conservation.
Now, we need to run it !

If you’re motivated
Not scared of early mornings
An ocean lover
Keen on adventure
And share the same passion for creating amazing experiences

Then we want you!!!

Send the Cv’s and cover letter/portfolio.

And we’ll chat soon!

As winter turns to spring, - the talk and buzz of the annual supergroup season will begin soon! Along with it – Whale E...
28/08/2026

As winter turns to spring, - the talk and buzz of the annual supergroup season will begin soon!

Along with it – Whale ExpeditionSA is gearing up for the season ahead.

Soon, we’ll be opening a brand new Multipurpose Marine office in Yzerfontein — a space built for ocean lovers, curious minds, and all things conservation.

It’s where our teams will conduct our daily whale expeditions with our in-depth briefings to guests, but further - it’s so much more.

The vision- To create a local asset, a base for marine, eco, naturalist and conservation talks, school groups, fundraisers, community events & more.

Additionally, we’ll be holding regular open evenings, giving locals and visitors alike an insight into what’s happening on Yzer’s doorstep, or – at times, perhaps just over the horizon.

From new or unusual sightings to whale related news, and expert-led discussions.🐋🐋🐋

Still a few weeks to completion, - stay tuned for updates, - and here’s to an awesome season ahead!

See you out there! whalewatching

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!

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