Table mountain in cape town is an icon of south africa and its over 2. Apart from the southern right whales, we are able to view brydeswhales, humpback whales and possibly even great white sharks. These majestic giants migrate to the south african waters. Whale watching and marine big 5 tours in south africa.
The best thing about working on the ocean is never knowing what you will find. Umnenge boat based fishing charters, gansbaai south africa. Hermanus whale watching near cape town, gansbaai in south. Just outside gansbaai, theres a signpost to a whale watching beach so we turn off to see if you can see anything from here. Whale watching is seasonal, our whale watching trips are weather depended, book a trip with us now. Whale watching trip by boat gans bay, south africa. Children r600pp under 12 children free under 3 enquire for discount rates for groups of 10 or more. Still on a high, we begin our trip back, initially retracing our steps back as far as hermanus. Thanks to kira matiwane and katja vindingpetersen for spotting this incredible encounter. In gansbaai, this is exactly what our own great white house represents. This choice gansbaai accommodation overlooks the traditional fishing harbour with stunning panoramic sea views which can be enjoyed from the sundowner deck, inhouse pub and outside braai bbq area. Gansbaai is recognised as a favourited ecoadventure destination of south africas western cape province.
Hermanus whale watching best close encounters, purpose. Gansbaai is the ultimate holiday destination for marine life lovers. Orcas hunting common dolphins gansbaai, south africa. Whale watching and boat trips to see the whales in hermanus, south africa is regarded as the best place on the planet to view southern right whales close up. Whale watching tour in gansbaai return trip tofrom cape. From your 20 square meter balcony you will have a 180 degree view of the sea. If life is a cabaret, the southern right whales found the perfect stage for a 6 month long fullybooked whale of a show. Should i take a hermanus whale watching tours or a gansbaai whale watching tours.
It is most certainly one of those unique moments in life when you get a glimpse into a natural phenomenon. A warm welcome awaits you at whale waters selfcatering lodge. Ivanhoe sea safaris is regarded as one of the leading boatbased whale watching companies in south africa. The oceans off the southern tip of africa offer some of the most exciting whale watching in the world with at least 37 different species of dolphins and whales calling these waters home. Grootbos nature reserve and danger point lighthouse are also within 6. In other words you will not just get to see the marine big 5 on this spectacular 2 3 hour boat tour, but a abundance of amazing different sea life. One of the most exciting aspects of a pelagic birding experience is the possibility of encountering a very rare bird. On arrival at the great white house we were greeted warmly by the dyer island cruise members, all of which would be accompanying us on the tour. Only a 2 hour drive from cape town transport options are available, dyer island cruises offers our guests the potential to see more marine wildlife in one trip, than anywhere else in the country. Offering a barbecue and views of the sea, the whale cove is located in gansbaai. It offers a great view over the city all the way down to the cape of good hope. Strap on some safety gear and stroll down to the harbour to board the whale watching boat, with its 5star service and observation deck. It can be reached by cable car and is good for a hiking trip. A hot beverage and muffin await at your safety briefing in gansbaai.
Main season is from may to october, there are halfday tours in the false bay or from gansbaai starting at. Whale watching trips a typical trip will have you exploring our magnificent coastline and bay while looking for whales, dolphins, sharks, seals and seabirds. Tripadvisor whale watching from gansbaai provided by. Whale watching ganbsaai tours day trips near cape town. Landbased whale waching south africa whale watching in. The boat is licensed to carry 40 passengers but we restrict the loading to 25 passengers, this avoids overcrowding and passengers can move freely. If you are considering visiting gansbaai or have already booked your gansbaai accommodation, then you are probably keen to see what activities are available and what there is to do in the area. Let the team from marine dynamics take you out and show you just how fun it can be.
The whale watching trip gives you an opportunity to marvel at the size and grace. There are no boundaries out at sea, fronts and winds can cause birds to travel far off their normal course. Whale watching gansbaai big 5 sea safari book a whale watching gansbaai big 5 sea safari. Percy tours deal with all of the 5 boat operators 3 in hermanus and 2 around walker bay who will take you out to view these magnificent giants of the sea. The beautiful area of gansbaai is known to be one of the best places on the planet for whale watching, shark cage diving, bird, dolphin and seal spotting. Fall asleep and wake to the sound of the waves gently lapping at the rocks below and the sea birds cavorting in the ocean breeze. Self catering accommodation whale huys is located near. Gansbaai backpackers is situated in centre of the shark diving capital of the world, gansbaai or gansbay which is a short 2 hour drive from cape town. Board dreamcatcher our 5 star, custombuilt whale watching vessel. Whale watching may sound boring and something to be left for your parents, but you are quite wrong. Look for southern right whales and other marine life swimming.
Gansbaai is a fishing town and popular tourist attraction, known for great whale watching opportunities, either from land or boatbased. Every year from june to december they arrive to mate and calve. Cape whale coastgreater gansbaai hiking cape whale coast. During the months of july to december people from all over the world journey to the shores of gansbaai to watch the whale of a show. These openplan units include a flatscreen tv with satellite channels. The great white shark, carcharodon carcharias is known by many names, such as. Great white shark diving in gansbaai cape town, south africa. Hermanus whale watching tours southern right charters south. Launch into the water on a speciallydesigned shark viewing boat with a cage. It is a comfortable selfcatering apartment with spectacular sunsets and views across the bay to hermanus. Find gansbaai holiday accommodation for all tastes and budgets, with. While roaming the many hiking trails, enjoy the abundant fauna and flora, experience the. Whale watching is one of the major attractions of the western cape. Maximize the experience and spot whales, sharks, seals, penguins, and dolphins while cruising for 2hours around the dyer island ecosystem.
Experience the best of gansbaai with this combo marine wildlife package. Later, head out on a 2hour boat trip in search of southern right whales. Whale watching trips best whale watching in cape town. View route map tour duration 03 days from cape town to cape town a great 3 day great white shark diving package in gansbaai, south africa. It is known for its dense population of great white sharks and as a whalewatching location. Whale watching in gansbaai faqs boat trips hermanus. Afternoon trip only if there are enough clients to run 2 trips. Operating around the world famous dyer island, gansbaai, enjoy an incredible experience viewing our southern right whales. The gansbaai area is a hikers heaven, from guided hiking or slackpacking through ancient forests or along the shoreline, to self guided tails through magnificent heritage sites or indigenous milkwood forests, or you can leisurely strolling along stretches of sandy beaches. Hermanus whale watching southern right whales humpback. Basically, neither whale watching tour is better it is. Humpbacks and brydes whales are mostly spotted offshore from boats, but by far the most commonly sighted species, either from land or from a boat, is the southern right whale. Gansbaai accommodation 183 places to stay in gansbaai. South africa the best tips for whale watching in south.
There are many cape fur seals, african penguins, dolphins. Gansbaai is also part of the whale coast with the walker bay whale sanctuary providing a nursery to southern right, bryde and humpback whales, which are easily observed from the shore or a boat based whale watching tour. Cape town whale watching south africa whale watching. The peak time, when daily sightings are virtually guaranteed, is during september and october. Your guide will provide commentary about the area en route. We also boast one of the limited whale watching permits allocated country wide. Easy online booking at 183 accommodation options in gansbaai. Visit the whale hotspots in gansbaai, with over a decade of experience, not only do we know where to expect the best whale viewings but the whales have also learned where to expect us. Free wifi is available throughout the property and free private parking is also available. Contribution of tourism to gansbaai local business turnovers content.
The best time to enjoy whale watching tours in gansbaai is between july and november. Gansbaai, south africa is one of the top spots in the world for viewing the great white shark from july till december we offer great whale watching trips ocean giants gansbaai has earned the title great white shark capital of the world through its large white. Whale watching from gansbaai provided by ivanhoe sea safaris. Take a trip to gansbaai, just outside of cape town, with your family and friends and embark on a sea adventure filled with fun and a great deal of educational snippets. Enjoy an exciting 2hour whale watching excursion from gansbaai. Afternoon trip only if there are enough clients to run 2 trips 12.
The main bedroom has a double bed, an ensuite bathroom with a shower and leads out onto the. Setting the trend this upmarket multifunctional headquarters of marine dynamics and dyer island cruises set a new and revolutionary trend in the shark cage diving industry. Whale watching in gansbaai, south africa xplorio gansbaai. Gansbaai whale watching trips ocean safari whale viewing. Explore south africas top shark and whale watching region, going shark cage diving with a marine biologist and experienced crew on a spacious, custombuilt shark diving boat. Whale watching with dyer island cruises in gansbaai. For the best show in gansbaai, head out on the whale watching tour of a lifetime. Embark on a prolific whale viewing experience in whale season between the months of june and december or hop onboard for supreme eco. Ivanhoe sea safaris is universally regarded as the leading boatbased whale watching company in south africa, near hermanus and operate from gansbaai harbour. Whalewatching at hermanus south africa lonely planet. Ivanhoe sea safaris whale watching in gansbaai xplorio. Renowned worldwide for the great white shark and the southern right whale. Get up close and personal with these magnificant creatures of the deep and learn more about their role in the oceans ecosystems.
The attractions dont stop at whales as we are also blessed with a wealth of local marine life, which can be enjoyed on our eco marine trips. Witness mating displays, breaching, tail slapping, spyhopping, etc. Gansbaai whale watching information cape town city pass. Gansbaai is a fishing town and popular tourist destination. Whale watching tours from cape town generally take place a few times a day, so you have the option of going early morning whale watching, an afternoon tour or an eveningsunset whale watching tour. Southern right charters hermanus whale watching tours run daily at 09h00, 12h00 and 15h00 from june december. Whale watching gansbaai big 5 sea safari boat trips hermanus. The great white shark capital of the world, gansbaai is also known as the big2 town named after the great white sharks that dominate the westeastern side of gansbaai and the southern right whales that play.
The gansbaaibased company was established in 1996 and are the pioneers of boatbased whale watching. These gigantic mammals just love the gansbaai area and its people. Just a 2 hour drive from cape town to the whale capital of. A whale of a time in gansbaai posted on october 7, 2014 by africa geographic editorial two africa geographic team members drove out to gansbaai in september to join ivanhoe sea safaris for a whale watching experience. This luxurious sixbedroom selfcatering lodge is perfect for families, a group of friends or for corporate travellers. I would probably call this a place where whales come and play, and if you are not familiar with this area, you will probably miss out on an experience of a life time. Hermanus whale watchers offers boatbased whale watching trips from the new. Boat tours to view and photograph seabirds from gansbaai, south africa. Whale watching stanford tourism village of stanford. The apartment comprises 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Hermanus whale watching is renowned for the most prolific whale viewing experience in the world. Bookings are essential and all trips are weather dependent. We joined the whale watching trip on 19th oct, our 2nd time with ivanhoe first trip back in 2008, and it was even better this time.
Whale watching in cape town, hermanus, south africa. With the dyer island group a few km south of the town home to 50 000 cape fur seals, gansbaai is the worlds capital for great white sharks. My friend and i are trying to plan it so that we can leave cape town and hit both gansbaai for great white shark cage diving and hermanus for whale watching before we head out to the garden route as opposed to doing these both as day trips from cape town. Very curious southern right whale calf checking us out. We started our first tour of the day launching from gansbaai, and at danger point we had an incredible couple of minutes with humpback. We specialize in boat based whale watching and we pride ourselves in offering a uniquely personalized service to all our clients.
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