Cape Town: Shark Cage Diving & Penguins Tour to Gansbaai with private transfers
Description
Experience an unforgettable Gansbaai shared shark cage diving tour from Cape Town with private return transfers. Travel in comfort from your Cape Town hotel to one of South Africa’s top shark cage diving destinations. Enjoy a safety briefing before boarding the boat for your shark viewing and cage diving adventure. No scuba experience is required, and all equipment is provided. Depending on ocean and seasonal conditions, sightings may include bronze whaler sharks, sevengill sharks and, on occasion, great white sharks. After the boat trip, enjoy a light meal before returning to Cape Town, with a scenic stop at Stony Point Penguin Colony in Betty’s Bay included.
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Itinerary
Your day begins with early morning pickup from your hotel or accommodation in Cape Town. Travel in a comfortable private vehicle with your driver/guide as you make your way towards Gansbaai.
On arrival at the shark cage diving base, check in and enjoy light refreshments before receiving a full safety briefing from the professional crew. You will be given information about the boat trip, cage diving procedure, ocean conditions and what to expect during the experience. Board the boat and head out to sea for your shark cage diving adventure. No scuba experience is required, as the cage floats at the surface and all equipment is provided. Depending on sea and seasonal conditions, you may see bronze whaler sharks, sevengill sharks and, on occasion, great white sharks. Guests who prefer not to enter the cage can still enjoy shark viewing from the boat. After the boat trip, return to the shark cage diving base where you can enjoy a light meal and relax after your ocean adventure. This is also a good time to view any available photos or video footage from the trip, if offered by the operator.
On the return journey, stop at Stony Point Penguin Colony in Betty’s Bay. This beautiful coastal reserve is home to African penguins and offers a quieter alternative to some of the busier penguin viewing sites near Cape Town. Walk along the boardwalks and enjoy close views of the penguins in their natural coastal environment.
After visiting Stony Point, continue along the scenic coastal route back to Cape Town. Your driver will drop you off at your hotel or accommodation at the end of the tour.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick up at accommodation in Cape Town and surrounds.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
Reviews(7)
Our Guide (Gift Mulanda) was very friendly and we had a lot of good Talks with him! He was flexible and showed us very much.
Dear Martin, Thank you so much for your fantastic review! 🌟 We’re thrilled to hear that your experience with Gift was amazing and that you enjoyed the shark cage diving and penguins tour to Gansbaai. 🦈🐧 Gift is truly a gem, and we’re so proud of his friendly nature, flexibility, and ability to make every journey memorable. 🚙✨ It’s wonderful to hear that you had great conversations and that he went above and beyond to show you so much. 🌊🗺️ We’re delighted that you had such a unique and unforgettable adventure with **Beyond Africa Safaris**. Your kind words inspire us to continue delivering exceptional experiences. 🌟 We hope to welcome you back for more thrilling adventures soon! Warm regards, Evelyn Ntombela Guest Relations Manager 🌟 **Beyond Africa Safaris** 🌟 #CapeTownTours #SharkCageDiving #Gansbaai #PenguinColony #PrivateTransfers #UnforgettableExperiences #TravelWithUs #BeyondAfricaSafaris 🐘🌍✨
Had a fab experience. Very friendly and professional team. Welcoming and ethical. Only thing that could be improved is using snorkels? instead of having to hold breath to dive but really amazing all the same! Thanks
Dear Garner, Warm greetings from our entire team here in Cape Town. We would like to thank you for your support through this booking and above all, many thanks for sharing the wonderful experience you had with us with the rest of the World. We have informed the Shark Company about your recommendations for using snorkels during this experience. Hope you will visit us again soon and enjoy your future travels.
We have gone to South Africa gansbaai specifically why it is the place in the world where there is the greatest sighting of the “great white” to the excursion cage with dive etc..... If there are sharks, but none are white..... They're bronze sharks all absolutely and some sea seal. It's really been a fraud why, it's not what they sell. They have disappeared from the area, due to the orcas If you are looking to see any sharks, I recommend this excursion... If it's to see the great white, don't waste time or money. Greetings.
Prezado convidado, Saudações de todos nós aqui na Cidade do Cabo. Lamentamos saber que a experiência de mergulho em gaiola de tubarão não atendeu às suas expectativas. A empresa de gaiolas de tubarões que usamos para esta experiência tem uma reputação muito boa e os tubarões são animais selvagens sobre os quais não temos controle. Esperamos que da próxima vez você possa ver esses gigantes marinhos em nossas costas. Nossa empresa forneceu apenas transporte, mas o mergulho em gaiola de tubarão foi realizado por terceiros. Não há fraude de qualquer tipo, pois ninguém pode controlar quando o grande tubarão branco aparecerá em qualquer turnê. Como você disse, você conseguiu ver outros tubarões e vidas marinhas neste passeio. Fique seguro
Everybody goes with the expectative to see the great white shark (as they advertised) but I’m pretty sure that this is almost impossible due to the continuous trips they make on a daily basis to the same spot area ; sharks must be already bored ! ; but….this is something the crew/staff never will tell you, because if they tell you that the white one’s can be seen once in a life time….they won’t have the huge demand they already have for the tour ; business marketing at the end, but what is for sure is that the white shark experience is over advertised by them and this is not completely true… The staff, the crew, the installations, the equipment, the attention, etc ; is quite friendly & professional ; this is what really makes the experience unforgettable ! ; otherwise you can see common sharks at many aquariums for quite less money.
We were made to do 3h30 of travel, up at 2:30 in the morning hinting that we were going to see white sharks but no... they were just brown sharks that we could have seen much closer to our hotel... we paid almost 600€ for it
Cher client Nous nous excusons pour le fait que vous n’ayez pas pleinement profité de la visite. Dans cette excursion, nous ne garantissons pas l'observation des requins blancs et nous avons conseillé les raisons pour lesquelles nous venions nous chercher tôt (conditions météorologiques / météo) et le long trajet en voiture la veille de l'excursion. Nous apprécions toutefois vos commentaires sur cette tournée.
<p>No Sharks in Gansbaai at the moment due to Orcas so was asked if I minded going to Mossell Bay which is further. Well worth the trip where we saw 7 great whites! The views on the drive were spectacular and Jacob the guide was brilliant.</p>
Dear Rhys S, Thank you for sharing your review of the Shark Cage Diving & Penguins Tour to Gansbaai with private transfers! 🦈 We appreciate your understanding regarding the change in location due to the absence of sharks in Gansbaai, and we’re thrilled to hear that your trip to Mossel Bay was well worth it. Seeing seven great white sharks is an incredible experience, and we’re glad you enjoyed the spectacular views along the drive. It’s wonderful to know that Jacob made a positive impact on your adventure with his guidance. Thank you for your feedback, and we hope to welcome you back for more unforgettable experiences in the future! If you have any questions or need assistance with planning your next tour, please feel free to reach out. Warm regards, Pinky Ntombela Guest Relations Manager Beyond Africa Safaris
<p>We really enjoyed the day, Alain is a great driver a guide a did an exceptional job of making us happy, very well done!</p>
Thrilling Shark Cage Diving & Penguins Tour in Cape Town Thank you, Alexander, for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great day on our Cape Town: Shark Cage Diving & Penguins Tour to Gansbaai. Exceptional Guidance from Our Expert Guide Alain It’s wonderful that Alain made such a positive impact on your experience as both a driver and a guide. We take pride in our team’s commitment to ensuring our guests have an enjoyable and memorable adventure. An Unforgettable Experience Awaits We appreciate your kind words and recognition of Alain’s exceptional service. We look forward to welcoming you back for more thrilling adventures in the future! Warm regards, Pinky Ntombela Marketing Manager November 6, 2024
