Marine BIG 5 & Shark Cage Diving
Enjoy the culture and nature of Cape Town and meet the Marine BIG 5 - Cape Fur Seal, African Penguin, Bottlenose Dolphin, Great White Shark and the Southern Wright Whale
Highlights
Guided Tour
Experience and enjoy shark cage diving, explore Cape Town, go on a sunset cruise in Walker Bay, visit the most southwestern tip of the African continent - the Cape of Good Hope.
Get up close and personal with the Marine BIG 5: the Cape fur seals, the African penguin, Bottlenose Dolphin, Great White Shark and Southern Wright Whale and the largest flightless bird, the ostrich. Taste and pair a fine South African wine ...
Duration: 6 days / 5 nights
Start / End: Cape Town
Destinations: Cape Town, Hout Bay, Cape of Good Hope, Simon's Town, Gordons Bay, Gansbaai, Hermanus
Accommodation: 4 Star
Group Size: 6 to 10 PAX
Price per person sharing / Seasonal Tour:
May - September 2025: PAX 6+: R 38260
October - November 2025: PAX 6+: R 42100
Overview
Activities You Will Love
Inclusions
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Guided Tour with a licensed Tourist Guide
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Professional driver
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All transportation to all destinations included as per itinerary
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Game drives: open-safari 4x4 vehicle with a qualified guide
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Roundtrip airport transfer
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Accommodation: 5 nights
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Meals: Breakfast: 5, Lunch: 1
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All activities:
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Panoramic tour of scenic Victoria Road
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Seal Island Boat Tour
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Visit Victoria and Alfred Waterfront
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Signal Hill Visit
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Cape of Good Hope Peninsula Tour
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Visit to Simon's Town
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Ostrich Farm Tour
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Boulders Beach Penguin Colony Tour
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Two Oceans Aquarium Visit
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Gordons Bay visit
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Sunset Cruise in Walker Bay
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Shark Cage Diving Tour
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All diving equipment and towels are provided for the shark cage diving, including 7mm wetsuits to insulate guests from the cold Atlantic Ocean
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Oysters and A Glass of Cap Classique Wine Pairing ( can be replaced with different wine pairing)
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Hermanus Tour
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All entrance fees as per itinerary
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Porterage Included (at the accommodation check-in and check-out and at the airport)
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Sim card: complementary
Countries Visited: 1
Towns Visited: 6
National Parks Visited: 1
Tour Themes
Departure Dates
Can start on any date, depending on availability
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Luxury
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Wine & Food Pairings
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Special Occasions
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Romance & Honeymoon
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Nature & Adventure
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Bucket List
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Shark Cage Diving
Curated for You
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Short Itinerary
Itinerary
DAY 1
Meals Included:
No meals included
Activities Included:
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Panoramic Tour of the Scenic Victoria Drive
Accommodation:
Hout Bay
DAY 2
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Activities Included:
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Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve Tour
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Ostrich Tour
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Simon's Town Visit
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Boulders Beach Penguin Colony Tour
Accommodation :
Hout Bay Manor
DAY 3
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Activities Included:
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Boat Cruise to Duiker Island,
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Signal Hill Visit
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Victoria & Alfred Waterfront Visit
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Two Oceans Aquarium Visit
Accommodation :
Hout Bay Manor
DAY 4
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Activities Included:
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Gordons Bay Visit
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Exclusive Sunset Cruise in Walker Bay
Accommodation :
Near or in Hermanus
DAY 5
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Light Lunch
Activities Included:
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Shark Cage Diving Tour
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All diving equipment and towels are provided for the shark cage diving, including 7mm wetsuits to insulate guests from the cold Atlantic Ocean
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Oysters and Cap Classique Wine Pairing
Accommodation :
Near or in Hermanus
DAY 6
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Activities Included:
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Hermanus Tour
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Transfer to Cape Town International Airport
Accommodation:
No accommodation. End of tour.
Meet and greet at Cape Town International Airport and Panoramic Tour of the Victoria Scenic Drive
We will pick you up from Cape Town International Airport and we will take you on one of the most scenic routs, that stretches along the Atlantic coast from Sea Point and Bantry’s Bay to Clifton, Camps Bay, the 12 Apostles and Hout Bay. You will be able to admire the spectacular unique road which in some places is blasted into the rock revealing staggering views of the Atlantic ocean. Along the way we will stop for a late lunch before arriving at the hotel and checking in. For your first two nights, you will stay in a luxury boutique hotel, charming and impressive with its colonial architecture. The exterior facade and courtyard give you the feeling of stepping into a romantic bygone era. You will have time to freshen up and relax after the long flight to South Africa and then have dinner at the hotel around 19:30 (dinner not included).
Meet the Ostriches, explore Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and visit Boulders Beach Penguin Colony
Breakfast at 8:00, Then we will travel to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and visit the southernmost Ostrich farm for an ostrich tour, and meet the largest flightless bird, followed by visit to the most southwestern tip of the African continent, see the Cape Mountain Zebra and Baboons and will experience a breath taking view of Atlantic Ocean. We will have lunch with a spectacular view around 12:30 (lunch not included). After lunch we will visit Simons Town, home of the African Penguins, known for its penguin beaches and the largest Naval Base of South Africa. You will then return to the hotel. Dinner around 19:00
Get on a Boat to Meet the Cape Fur Seals visit Signal Hill and Victoria & Alfred Waterfront and Two Oceans Aquarium
Breakfast at 8:00am. We will then go on a boat trip to meet the Cape fur seals at Duiker Island near Hout Bay and then we will visit Signal Hill. Then we will go to the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront for lunch to indulge the exquisite South-African sea food (Lunch not included). After lunch you will get up close and personal the wide variety of marine life of the South African coast and the rare Kelp Forest Exhibit at the Two Oceans Aquarium. You will then return to the hotel and you will have time to rest relax and enjoy the hotel facilities. Dinner around 19:00 (dinner not included).
Visit Gordon’s Bay and a Sunset Boat Cruise in Walker Bay
Breakfast at 8:00am, and check out of the hotel. Then we will travel to Gordons Bay, followed by lunch. (Lunch not included). After you check in, in the afternoon we will take you will enjoy a Sunset Cruise near Hermanus, to sail along the coast of Walker Bay and learn about the historic sights of Hermanus, and the marine life that you will encounter. You will often see cape fur seals, colonies of penguins and if you are lucky you may see dolphins and bridal whales and Southern Right whales. However this largely depends on the time of the year and the weather conditions. During the trip you will enjoy a glass of sparkling wine, light beverages and tapas, while enjoying Hermanus and the unabstracted captivating beautiful sunset over the horizon. Dinner around 19:00h.
Shark Cage Diving Tour and Oysters and Cap Classique Wine Pairing
You will have an early start of the day and travel to a luxury five-star custom designed ocean view lodge in Kleinbaai. You will be welcomed with a hot cup of coffee and a nutritious breakfast. Whilst you enjoy breakfast, we get everyone signed in, ensure that everybody is ready, and do our best to answer any questions they may have. Safety is number one priority, all crew undergone intensive, thorough, and continuous training to ensure the ultimate safety of all on board. A marine biologist or skipper will give a detailed safety briefing and explain what you can expect when we get out to sea. Once you life jackets are on, we are a stone’s throw away from the harbour where you will board the vessel.
Cage-diving is by far the safest way to have a close encounter with our sharks as it allows divers to get up close and personal with these amazing animals. The cage is attached to the side of the boat and remains attached throughout the dive. You are helped in and out of the cage by the crew and are never alone, as the cage can hold up to 6 people at a time. No diving experience is necessary, as a simple breath holding method is used.
A typical dive will last about twenty to thirty minutes and ensures the diver has plenty of opportunities to take photos and to admire these majestic creatures. You will have the option to go into the cage twice and stay longer in there If you request.
A viewing deck, at the top of the boat, ensures perfect sightings, the boat is custom-built for shark cage diving and there is ample space to move around for better observation. You will enjoy cool refreshments on board too, such as water, soft drinks and a fruit basket. Upon your return to shore, we will have a light lunch awaiting you - typically this is homemade vegetable soups, fresh bread rolls or a selection of toasted sandwiches.
In the afternoon you will go on a unique wine experience in an award-winning wine estate in the Overberg area, and you will try oysters and Cap Classique wine pairing, followed by dinner. Dinner around 19:00.
Tour of Hermanus, one last shopping trip and transfer to Cape Town International Airport
Breakfast at 8:00 and check-out of the hotel. After breakfast you will head for short tour of Hermanus and one last shopping trip. Hermanus is well known for its gourmet restaurants, boutique shops and art galleries, and is one of the major breeding grounds for southern right whales during the Whale Season between May/June and December. This popular coastal town has possibly the best land-based whale watching in the world. The animals can be clearly seen from a scenic cliff-top walk. We will then take you to Cape Town International Airport. End of tour.
