The Search For Migrating Humpback Whales

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If you are lucky enough to be in Zanzibar between July and November you can witness Humpback whales migrating.



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We set out at 6 AM from Kizimkazi in the hope of seeing one of these 15m long humpbacks. It's really easy to see dolphins around here but Humpback whales are much more difficult.

This means that if you do come across a whale it's a complete surprise.



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After exploring the ocean for almost 2 hours we'd all given up hope. We actually decided to head back to shore, and it was only then one of the other passengers looked around and noticed there was a humpback whale about 25 metres behind the boat!

Unable to contain her excitement she screamed "there's a whale!".



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We turned around and got a bit closer and the Humpback put on an incredible display of tail slapping for the next 5 minutes.


None of us knew why it did this - getting back to shore we checked in with some of the locals and it's still unknown as to why they do it. Perhaps he was having fun?


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great post man. am not going to be in Zanzibar this year but i would have loved to see those whales. cool pictures by the way

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Must have been such a great experience to witness these animals!!

amazing travel guy, enjoy and keep going.
and also keep us updated!!!
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The whale migration can be seen from Kenya too. In Watamu. Definitely one of the most exciting experiences ever.

Wow the new dolphins in this post I see, thanks @ fannystravels
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Awesome and beautiful~ Thank you for sharing! ^^

this is lovey and absolutely beautiful!

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