Tag: killer whales

    • Thrilling Orca Encounter in Knysna

      Apex Predators Visit Knysna's Waters.

      Migratory whales are winter’s gift to Knysna’s dynamic coastline, and during this time our waters literally heave with the activity of both humpback and southern right whales. Our dynamic Indian Ocean boasts many other varied species and, throughout the year, we enjoy regular sightings of the Indian Ocean humpback and in-shore bottlenose dolphins and, less […]

    • Orcas: Wolves of the Sea

      Spotlight on a Species: Orcinus orca

      Last week, guests taking part in our Ocean Odyssey Marine Eco Tour enjoyed a very special close-encounter. They witnessed first hand the extraordinary hunting prowess of the Orca, the apex predator of our  oceans. Seasoned skipper Johannes Pikaan was out on the water when he spotted the unmistakable dorsal fin of the elusive Bryde’s whale […]