Southern Right Whale
+ Best Locations by Month
The best place to see Southern Right Whale is Hermanus (Walker Bay) (South Africa), scoring 94/100 on the Wildlife Encounter Index.
Peak month globally: September (up to 94/100). 1 destinations ranked below.
When is the best time to see Southern Right Whale?
September is the peak month for Southern Right Whale sightings globally, with scores reaching 94/100 at the best destinations.
| Month | Peak sighting score |
|---|---|
| April | 5/100 |
| May | 15/100 |
| June | 58/100 |
| July | 88/100 |
| August | 92/100 |
| September | 94/100 |
| October | 91/100 |
| November | 85/100 |
| December | 30/100 |
Data: WEI v6 — published ecology research, official park reports, multi-year trip records · Updated June 2026 · How we score
Where can you see Southern Right Whale in the wild?
Deep-dive into the raw sighting scores across all southern right whale destinations. Find the perfect match for your travel month.
What are the best safari parks for Southern Right Whale?
Hermanus (Walker Bay) (South Africa) ranks #1 with a peak WEI score of 94/100.
| # | Park | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hermanus (Walker Bay)South Africa | 94/100 |
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 Southern Right Whale?
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 Southern Right Whale?
Data: WEI v6 — published ecology research, official park reports, multi-year trip records · Updated June 2026 · How we score
