Baja California
San Ignacio Lagoon Camp
Every winter, grey whales gather around San Ignacio Lagoon, halfway up the Baja California’s west coast, to give birth to and then nurse their calves into the spring. What is unique is the way in which these whales interact with the small tourist boats that head out to sea in search of them. The whales come up to the boats on their own accord and spend time right next to the vessel, looking passengers directly in the eye and even welcoming human touch. Some passengers recall the experience as a ‘life-changing’ one. This is sure to be a momentous and eternally-memorable interaction for anyone. The camp is a 1hr 50 minute flight from Cabo San Lucas to the private airstrip at San Ignacio Lagoon.
Facilities
Internet connectivity, 24-hour electricity, hot and cold running water, fire pit, bar and lounge tent with a selection of alcoholic beverages available and fine dining options.
Choice of Glamping Tents or Luxury Tents. Luxury tents have more space and include a living space. Both Glamping and Luxury Tents have an en suite bathroom with a shower, a proper bed and fine linen.
Local Wildlife
Grey whale, humpback whale, orca (over twenty cetacean species in total), manta ray, mobula ray, California sea lion, whale shark, five marine turtle species, marlin, dorado, tuna, numerous shark, ray and tropical fish species.
Coyote, fox, raccoon, bobcat, puma, ringtail.
Numerous species of reptiles, including 18 species of rattlesnake.
Optional Activities
Whale watching, boat tours, fishing, snorkelling, diving, evening presentations by the naturalist, mountain biking.
John Melton
Area Specialist
The camp opens in mid-January. Stay in the Casa Bella Hotel next door to the See Creatures diving centre (the meeting point for trips out to the camp and to see the grey whales), which will make your early start much more effortless.
If you have any questions regarding our Mexico tours, please feel free to contact me on +44 (0)1803 866965
Absolutely loved it. I would recommend it to anyone. John Melton was always extremely helpful and answered all of my questions quickly and efficiently. Thank you John, it was very much appreciated.
