Orca
+ Best Locations by Month
The best place to see Orca is Hermanus (Walker Bay) (South Africa), scoring 25/100 on the Wildlife Encounter Index.
Peak month globally: September (up to 25/100). 1 destinations ranked below.
When is the best time to see Orca?
September is the peak month for Orca sightings globally, with scores reaching 25/100 at the best destinations.
| Month | Peak sighting score |
|---|---|
| January | 10/100 |
| February | 15/100 |
| March | 20/100 |
| April | 20/100 |
| May | 15/100 |
| June | 10/100 |
| July | 15/100 |
| August | 20/100 |
| September | 25/100 |
| October | 25/100 |
| November | 20/100 |
| December | 15/100 |
Data: WEI v6 — published ecology research, official park reports, multi-year trip records · Updated June 2026 · How we score
Where can you see Orca in the wild?
Deep-dive into the raw sighting scores across all orca destinations. Find the perfect match for your travel month.
What are the best safari parks for Orca?
Hermanus (Walker Bay) (South Africa) ranks #1 with a peak WEI score of 25/100.
| # | Park | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hermanus (Walker Bay)South Africa | 25/100 |
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 Orca?
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 Orca?
Data: WEI v6 — published ecology research, official park reports, multi-year trip records · Updated June 2026 · How we score
