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The best place to see Dugong is Ningaloo Reef (Australia), scoring 32/100 on the Wildlife Encounter Index.

Peak month globally: June (up to 32/100). 1 destinations ranked below.

When is the best time to see Dugong?

June is the peak month for Dugong sightings globally, with scores reaching 32/100 at the best destinations.

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Monthly peak sighting scores for Dugong
MonthPeak sighting score
January20/100
February22/100
March25/100
April28/100
May30/100
June32/100
July32/100
August30/100
September28/100
October25/100
November22/100
December20/100

Data: WEI v6 — published ecology research, official park reports, multi-year trip records · Updated June 2026 · How we score

Where can you see Dugong in the wild?

Deep-dive into the raw sighting scores across all dugong destinations. Find the perfect match for your travel month.

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What are the best safari parks for Dugong?

Ningaloo Reef (Australia) ranks #1 with a peak WEI score of 32/100.

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Top safari parks for Dugong
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1Ningaloo ReefAustralia32/100

Data: WEI v6 — published ecology research, official park reports, multi-year trip records · Updated June 2026 · How we score

Where is the best place to see Dugong?

Ningaloo Reef (Australia) ranks #1 with a peak WEI score of 32/100.

Data: WEI v6 — published ecology research, official park reports, multi-year trip records · Updated June 2026 · How we score

What is the best time of year to see Dugong?

June is the peak month for Dugong sightings, with scores reaching 32/100 at the best destinations. Use the monthly table above to compare all 12 months.

Data: WEI v6 — published ecology research, official park reports, multi-year trip records · Updated June 2026 · How we score

How does SafariDEX rank wildlife destinations?

Each score combines encounter probability, sighting reliability, and data precision — weighted using published research, official park reports and multi-year trip records. Scores above 75 indicate reliable sightings; above 85 means outstanding conditions. How we score →