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The best place to see Dusky Dolphin is Hermanus (Walker Bay) (South Africa), scoring 80/100 on the Wildlife Encounter Index.

Peak month globally: November (up to 80/100). 1 destinations ranked below.

When is the best time to see Dusky Dolphin?

November is the peak month for Dusky Dolphin sightings globally, with scores reaching 80/100 at the best destinations.

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Monthly peak sighting scores for Dusky Dolphin
MonthPeak sighting score
January75/100
February75/100
March70/100
April65/100
May60/100
June55/100
July50/100
August55/100
September65/100
October75/100
November80/100
December78/100

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

Where can you see Dusky Dolphin in the wild?

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

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What are the best safari parks for Dusky Dolphin?

Hermanus (Walker Bay) (South Africa) ranks #1 with a peak WEI score of 80/100.

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Top safari parks for Dusky Dolphin
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1Hermanus (Walker Bay)South Africa80/100

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 Dusky Dolphin?

Hermanus (Walker Bay) (South Africa) ranks #1 with a peak WEI score of 80/100.

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 Dusky Dolphin?

November is the peak month for Dusky Dolphin sightings, with scores reaching 80/100 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 →