Sealife safari boat tour from Gansbaai, South Africa

2.5 hrs
Everybody welcome
From 1 years-old and up
From€65

Join the Ivanhoe team and head to Walker Bay to get up close and personal with the Big 5 of the sea: Whales, Dolphin, Seals, Penguin and Marine Birds!

Southern Right Whale season in South Africa might only be between June and December, but outside of these months there is still so much amazing sea life to spot off the coast of Gansbaai! From non-migratory Bryde whales, to Bottlenose dolphins, Cape Fur seals, African Penguins, sunfish and more, you will not be disappointed by the diversity of wildlife available to observe in the nature rich waters of Walker Bay!

To begin your sealife safari from Gansbaai, you'll depart from Gansbaai harbour and cruise along the scenic route passing the cliffs of De Kelders and De Platt Beach. As you take in the stunning coastline stretching for miles from Gansbaai to Hermanus, the boat will set its course and head out into the middle of the bay in search of the Big 5! Near the end of the whale watching boat tour, the boat will aim to sail near Danger Point, a popular area for Bryde whales, though the possibility of doing so is heavily dependent on sea conditions. It is also here that British iron paddle-wheel frigate HMS Birkenhead was tragically lost.

During the whale watching and sea life viewing boat tour, the crew will educate you on all aspects of marine life. With a qualified marine biologist onboard and a skipper with over 15 years of sailing experience, there is a wealth of knowledge onboard for you to tap! Regarding the trip itinerary, watching for sea life is the most important part of this boat tour from Gansbaai and the location of the wildlife will dictate the path the boat takes, meaning that no trip is the same!

Book your sealife safari from Gansbaai now and immerse yourself in the incredible ocean environment of South Africa

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Practical information

2 hour sealife safari from Gaansbai, South Africa!


Course of events

-Meet guide at meeting point 30 minutes before launch time

-Receive safety and activity briefing

-Board boat

-Head out to sea

-2 hours of sailing and wildlife spotting

-Return to harbour

-Disembark from boat

-End of activity

Special terms

Children under 5 get to go for FREE!

A Cape Town pick-up service is available at an additional fee. Please contact your instructor after the booking is confirmed to organise the pick-up.

A 100% Whale Sighting Guarantee (8.5%) is included in the price: should the tour fail to find any whales, you will receive a full refund.

Meeting point:
Ivanhoe Sea Safari's: 3 Hawe Weg, Gansbaai, 7220, South Africa
Spoken languages:English
Included
  • Comfortable boat
  • Skipper
  • Marine biologist
Excluded
  • Food and drink
Do not forget to bring
  • Warm clothing
  • Hat or cap
  • Sunglasses & sunscreen
  • Video Camera / Camera

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Bhavesh N., South Africa — 03/03/2019
5/5
Insightful, educational, and well worth every penny!

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