Watch humpback whales in the Quirimbas Archipelago, a remote chain of coral islands off northern Mozambique near Pemba. Each austral winter, humpbacks migrate up from Antarctica to these warm Indian Ocean waters to mate and calve, often seen from boats and island lodges between dives and dhow trips. It is a wild, uncrowded corner of the whale world, best from July to September.
Watch humpback whales in the Quirimbas Archipelago, a remote chain of coral islands off northern Mozambique near Pemba. Each austral winter, humpbacks migrate up from Antarctica to these warm Indian Ocean waters to mate and calve, often seen from boats and island lodges between dives and dhow trips. It is a wild, uncrowded corner of the whale world, best from July to September.
Up to 78% sighting chance in Quirimbas Archipelago, Mozambique. Best months: September, August, October.
The season runs from July to October, best July to September, during the cool, dry austral winter.
They migrate from the cold waters of Antarctica to the warm Indian Ocean off Mozambique to mate and calve.
Mostly through island lodges near Pemba, which arrange boat outings. Whales are often spotted while diving, snorkeling or sailing on a traditional dhow.
Coral reefs, dolphins, turtles and abundant birdlife; the Quirimbas is a protected national park and biosphere reserve.
