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Southern Right Whale

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The best place to see Southern Right Whale is Hermanus (Walker Bay) (South Africa), scoring 96/100 on the Wildlife Encounter Index.

Peak month globally: September (up to 96/100). 2 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 96/100 at the best destinations.

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Monthly peak model scores for Southern Right Whale
MonthPeak model score
April5/100
May15/100
June58/100
July88/100
August92/100
September96/100
October93/100
November85/100
December30/100

Data: WEI v6 — calibrated seasonal model · How we score

Where can you see Southern Right Whale in the wild?

Compare monthly model scores across all southern right whale destinations. Find the perfect match for your travel month.

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What are the best safari parks for Southern Right Whale?

Hermanus (Walker Bay) (South Africa) ranks #1 with a peak WEI score of 96/100.

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Top safari parks for Southern Right Whale
#ParkScore
1Hermanus (Walker Bay)South Africa96/100
2Península ValdésArgentina94/100

Data: WEI v6 — calibrated seasonal model · How we score

Where is the best place to see Southern Right Whale?

Hermanus (Walker Bay) (South Africa) ranks #1 with a peak WEI score of 96/100. Compare all 2 destinations in the rankings below.

Data: WEI v6 — calibrated seasonal model · How we score

What is the best time of year to see Southern Right Whale?

September is the peak month for Southern Right Whale sightings, with scores reaching 96/100 at the best destinations. Use the monthly table above to compare all 12 months.

Data: WEI v6 — calibrated seasonal model · How we score

How does SafariDEX rank wildlife destinations?

Each score combines encounter probability and sighting reliability, weighted by our own calibration. The full method is published on the methodology page. How we score →