Mission Statement
To create a self-regulatory model of a clearly defined and controvesial tourism sector, in accordance with the basic guideline for Responsible Tourism and the development and adherence to Best Practice principles.
Our Role
To provide a self-governing and self-regulatory body to present the industry. To provide a common and unified communication vehicle between individual operators, Marine & Coastal Management (MCM).
Regulations
In terms of Regulations of the Marine Living Resources Act (1998):It is an offence to approach any whale closer than the 300m’s without a permit. SABBWWA’s member base consists of over 80% of South Africa’s permitted operators.
SABBWWA Members
News & Events
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Mossel Bay Gild Outing
The Whale watching trip was great, we went out with the Romanza boat in Mossel Bay, sailing towards Kleinbrak....
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Fair Trade Tourism. Southern Right Charters.
Fair Trade Tourism. – Its a funny thing, up until a week ago, I thought I’d actually seen whales. Whilst...
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Southern right whale conservation
Southern right whales were so-called because they were the ‘right’ ones to hunt. Their tendency to move slowly and...
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Interesting facts about Bryde´s whales (Balaenopetra brydei spp.)
Bryde’s whales (Balaenopetra brydei) are resident in South African coastal waters and can be seen in Plettenberg Bay all...
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What did our guests think?
Just after launching from the harbour we came across some Indo Pacific Humpback dolphins. Although the whale watching season...
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A whale of a time in Gansbaai
Two Africa Geographic team members drove out to Gansbaai in September to join Ivanhoe Sea Safaris for a whale...
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Whale Info
The humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) is a species of baleen whale. One of the larger rorqual species, adults range...
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The Wonders of Whales
I have often wondered exactly what it is about a whale that manages to evoke such an emotional response in...
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Raggy Charters Latest Sightings
1st March 2015- We had a great trip out to St Croix this morning as we had a friendly...