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Did you know that humpback whales are referred to as humpback because of the habit of raising and bending their backs in preparation for a dive? They feed mostly in the summer and live off fat during the winter. They use a hunting technique known as bubble netting; they have no teeth with two blow holes on top of their head.

The humpback whale is a species of baleen whale, you can find them in all major oceans and seas. It has an average lifespan of 45-50 years.

Humpbacks are mainly black or grey, they have long flippers making it a third of their body length.

Humpback whales are slow swimmers that is why it easier for you to see them. Most local and international visitors are aware of Kenya’s magnificent beaches, coral reefs, fishes and sea turtles; they may not know that there are different species of dolphins and whales in Watamu. This different species make up what can be referred to as the ‘Marine Big Five’. Humpback whales are one of the most majestic creatures of the sea.  They are seen annually passing through the Watamu Protected Area on the Kenyan Coast.

Finding new species in the sea has been made possible by sports fishermen with the Kenya Association of Sea Anglers in association with Kenya Marine Mammal Network. They have been able to find hotspots where the whales will be. This is necessary information in that it allows whale watchers to see the migration of humpback whales and the occasional sighting of killer whales, sperm whales and bryde whales.

The annual humpback migration occurs every year between July and November. This attraction has caused a stir in the Watamu region giving tourists something to look forward to. In 2012, Hemingways Watamu, a 5-star beach hotel and a major conservation and community supporter, became the first facility in Kenya to offer whale watching excursions.

The whale migration and the wildebeest migration occur almost at the same time. It used to be overshadowed but now the whale migration is becoming a must do activity when you visit the Kenyan Coast.

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