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Marine Big 5 Safari full day trip from Cape Town
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9 Hours
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Overview
Leave Cape Town behind to take a marine cruise where you can see great white sharks, whales, Cape fur seals and a variety of seabirds. On a ±2-hour cruise from Gansbaai, ply the waters of Shark Alley to see great whites as they hunt for seal snacks. Then travel to hotspots to see whales, African penguins and other seabirds around Dyer Island and Geyser Rock. Expert guides show you the best of this amazing South African marine wilderness.
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop off (Cape Town city centre hotels)
- Light lunch
- Boat cruise
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Meeting And Pickup
Start time
06:00 AM
Pickup points
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What To Expect
Depart from Cape Town after early morning pickup at your hotel. Travel in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle about 2.5 hours along a spectacularly scenic route to Gansbaai.
Upon arrival in Gansbaai, meet your guide for a safety briefing and review of what to expect during your cruise. Then get fitted with life jackets and waterproof gear before you head to the custom-built boat.
Out on the water, your boat heads to Dyer Island, located about five miles (8 km) offshore. Designated an Important Bird Area (IBA), the island hosts many resident bird species, including African penguins. As your boat cruises around, your guide shares informative commentary about the birds you see.
Next, note the Cape fur seals barking and splashing on nearby Geyser Rock. About 60,000 seals make their home here year-round, and they attract the attention of all sorts of sharks, including great whites, who regard the seals as a tasty meal. Look for the toothsome predators as your boat cruises through ‘Shark Alley,’ a narrow channel of water that runs between Dyer Island and Geyser Rock. Cage-diving boats operate here but you don’t need to be in the water to see the action. The sharks swim just under the surface of the water and often come right up to the boat.
After a spin through Shark Alley, your captain continues to hotspots for whale sightings. In the summer months, Bryde’s whales and dolphins are often spotted. As it is also the season for the sardine run, seabirds flock to the area to munch on the sardines, who migrate here to mate.
When you return to shore after about two hours, have a light lunch before making the journey back to Cape Town.
Additional Info
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- A waterproof jacket, Beanie/Cap, and closed shoes are recommended
- Children under the age off 11 must be accompanied by an adult.
- If you suffer from seasickness, it is recommended that you take medication the night before the tour and again one hour before departure
- Weather & sea conditions permitting
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Please note: Whale season is from July – November
- tour is subject to sea and weather conditions
- tour collection time may be early morning.
- we offer maximum 8 guests per booking, the boat can accommodate 50 guests
- Cullinan Guided Journeys strictly follow the SA Government approved TBCSA Health and Safety COVID-19 Protocols. Should guests present COVID-19 symptoms, COVID testing and quarantine will be at their own cost. We recommend that you ensure that your guests take adequate personal travel insurance cover before departure from home.
Operated by Cullinan Guided Journeys
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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