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Humpback whales and their calves come up from
Antarctica to mate and give birth in the Mozambique
Channel. The water temperature, the current and
the food around the Bazaruto Archipelago is excellent
for feeding and resting with their calves. The
Humpback whales belong to the family of the Rorquals.
An adult whale can measure up to 14 or 15 meters
and weigh between 25 and 40 tons. At birth a calf
is about 4 meters long and weighs up to a ton.
As they are slow swimmers, they are easily approached.
Ideal for whale watching but also for whalers.
Therefore the International Whaling Commission
gave them worldwide protection status in 1996.
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Spectacular
to watch and to hear!
The acrobatics and blowhole spraying of the humpbacks
are spectacular to watch. They can throw themselves
completely out of the water, swim on their backs
with both flippers in the air and slap on the
surface with their huge tail and flippers. Perhaps
the most beautiful experience is to hear the singing.
They sing long complex songs, unique to particular
populations and particular regions.
With our boats we can reach the whales within
40 minutes from the lodge. During the tour you
will also have the opportunity to see other marine
life. With just a bit of luck you will encounter
whale sharks, dolphins, turtles, manta rays and
even the rare Dugong.
It will be nice to combine this trip with snorkeling
or a visit to one of the islands. |
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