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Gansbaai

Welcome to Gansbaai, the charming coastal gem of South Africa! Famous for its thrilling shark cage diving and stunning whale watching, this vibrant town offers breathtaking views and sandy beaches. Explore the nearby Fernkloof Nature Reserve or savor local seafood delicacies. Whether you're an adventure junkie or a lazy beach bum, Gansbaai promises unforgettable memories!

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Experience the thrill of Shark Cage Diving in Gansbaai with White Shark Projects™, where you can encounter great white sharks up close in one of the world's premier diving locations, ensuring an unforgettable adventure.

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Stays

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Whale Huys

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Things To Do
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Cape Town City Pass: Save Over 50% on 80+ Top Attractions

Discover Cape Town's top attractions and experiences with the City Pass. Choose from a 1, 2, or 5-day package and enjoy free entry to over 80 attractions, visiting as many as you like on each day. Your pass also offers free transport on the City Sightseeing Hop-on Hop-off bus for the duration of your pass, which takes you to over 80% of Cape Town’s top attractions. • Visit Cape Town’s top attractions and experiences • No need to collect your pass, simply scan the barcode on your voucher • Complimentary guidebook to plan your itinerary • We have 2 in-destination tour offices and a call centre to help with queries • Skip the line at a number of attractions And best of all, your City Pass is valid for 1 year from the purchase date, and only activates when you scan your voucher at the first attraction you visit. After that, your pass is valid for the remaining number of days purchased. So, you can rest assured should your travel plans need to change!

$126.33

4.7/5

4 h

Guided Shark Cage Diving with Hookah Air Supply in Gansbaai

Our Company's exclusive Hookah Shark Cage Diving tour allows for uninterrupted views of a variety of shark species and other marine animals. No previous diving experience is necessary as the onboard air supply uses only compressed air (no nitrox) that allows divers to breathe comfortably through a regulator, just below the surface of the water.

$208.98

3.9/5

3 h 30 mins

Shark Cage Diving with complimentary air in cage from Gansbaai

We are the passionate pioneers in the industry and stand out miles from our competitors. We take out small groups and depart twice daily for your convenience. We offer silver service and UNLIMITED, quality cage dive time. Our cage dive offers complimentary air in cage. We offer a full educational on the Great White so that you come away learning about this awesome, apex predator. We do not harm or feed the sharks on our tours. Our motto says it all “We Care, Protect and Educate”.

$189.98

3 h

Shark Cage Diving in Gansbaai

Gansbaai is known as the great white shark capital of the world and is only a two-and-a-half-hour scenic drive from Cape Town. It is here that will make your dreams come true! The experienced crew will share their vast knowledge of the water world where they operate when they take you to view sharks from the surface or underwater from a cage. This marine wonderland is the closest place in the world where you can safely see these apex predators in their natural environment. This activity has been unpredictable since 2017 but we are still operating and working with various shark species, including Bronze Whaler sharks.

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5/5

2 h 30 mins

Sunset Fatbike Dune Experience

This is a very unique tour and not to be missed. Riding from the mountain 185m down the sand dunes to the beach on a 6km incredible adventure. Explore the Walker Bay Nature Reserve with me and learn about the animals, dune structure, fauna as well as watching Whales as we ride during Whale Season. This is a very personal experience with small groups exploring the dunes in some of the most incredible landscapes in the world.

$88.66

5/5

2 h 30 mins

Morning Fatbike Dune Tour

This experience is excellent for all from the age of 8 years old. Join my tour from the top of the Walker Bay nature reserve down the stunning sand dune field on a bucket list experience you didn't know existed :-) Even if you are a Pro rider you will love this experience as it is a combination of riding, skiing on the sand and riding on terrain not possible on any other bike. The experience is completely unique and just so much fun you will want to come back again and again. Experience riding out in the great outdoors away from people immersing yourselves in the most incredible natural landscape with stunning ocean views. In Whale season witness the many Whales in the bay during the ride. Morning and Sunset tours are available daily.

$88.66

4.8/5

4 h 30 mins

Shark Cage Diving - Adventure Meets Conservation!

With an impressive track record spanning over 22 years, we take great pride in maintaining a flawless 100% safety record. At our establishment, we prioritize providing an intimate and personalized shark cage diving experience by limiting the number of guests on board to 22. This allows for ample diving time and ensures that each participant receives individual attention. Our commitment to excellence has not gone unnoticed, as we have been honored with multiple awards for our exceptional customer service and immersive experiences. These accolades serve as a testament to our dedication to delivering unforgettable moments to every visitor. In addition to our passion for adventure, we are deeply committed to the research and conservation of all shark species. Through our Non-Profit Organization, the Shark & Marine Research Institute, we actively contribute to the ongoing study and preservation of these remarkable creatures.

$174.15

4.7/5

3 h

Half-Day White Shark Cage Diving from Gansbaai

In South Africa, we are privileged to have access to great white sharks … if you know where to go, and when. Shark Cage Diving and viewing is a unique and niche experience. Exceptional professional and personalised service coupled with extensive industry knowledge make this the ideal choice for an once-in-a-lifetime experience that will captivate your imagination!

$170.98

4.9/5

2 h

Whale Watching from Gansbaai

Jump on board for a spectacular 2-hour whale watching experience along the cliffs of De Keldar. Watch Southern right whales and other marine life as they swim amongst you. Enjoy the experience in full, as the boat is never overcrowded for the best experience.

$136.15

4.9/5

4 h 30 mins

Shark Cage Diving Viewing Only

We have been operating for over 22 years with a 100% safety record. Our trips are restricted to 15 people, in line with Covid-19 protocols and to ensure a personalized experience for our guests. We are winners of multiple awards for excellence in customer service and experience. We are dedicated to the research and conservation of all shark species via our NPO Shark & Marine Research Institute.

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4.5/5

2 h

Big 5 Sea Safari in Walker Bay from Gansbaai

Join the team for what will undoubtedly be a memorable 2 hour Big 5 Sea Safari. The goal is to target Walker Bays Big 5, Whales, Dolphin, Seals, Penguin and Marine Birds.

$98.15

5/5

Cape Town Premium City Pass including Transport

Get free entry to over 80 of Cape Town's top attractions plus free transport on the Hop-On-Hop-Off bus for the duration of your pass. Save money and time with City Pass all while exploring Cape Town. Explore the best of what Cape Town has to offer including 1 Premium Experience. Choose either a 3 or 5-day option. You'll find there's something for everyone. Just some of the over 80 attractions include: • Free transport, for the duration of your pass, on the Hop-on Hop-off bus • Table Mountain Aerial Cableway • Sunset Champagne Cruise • Harbour Cruise • LaGuGu Township Tour • Zeitz MOCAA Museum of Contemporary African Art • Two Oceans Aquarium • World of Birds • Seal Island Cruises • Hard Rock Café • Groot Constantia Wine Estate • South African Museum • District Six Museum • SKY High-Ride • And much more Also choose 1 Premium experiences: • Helicopter Flight • Shark Cage Diving • Big 5 Safari • Cobra Sunset Cruise • Whale Watching • Breathless Combo • Paragliding • Spa Treatment

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3/5

K3 Worlds Longest Zipline

The Trail is an amazing escape into one of the most unique fynbos kingdoms teaming with wildlife such as a variety of antelope, lizards, and an abundance of bird life. The mountain is home to the only known population of the Critically Endangered Rough Moss Frog. An amphibian species restricted to this mountain. As we creep higher up on the single-track trail you will have an uninterrupted birds eye view of the Overberg.

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5/5

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Please enjoy this 60 minute journey through our Milky Way to explore the “High 5” visible in the Southern celestial hemisphere.

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Stanford Hills Quad Bike with Zip Lines Adventure Combo

Combo adventure including a guided quad bike ride and zip line experience Scenic farm roads and open landscapes at Stanford Hills AfriCamps Adrenaline-filled zip lines with views over the natural surroundings Family-friendly experience suitable for beginners and all ages Fully guided activities with professional instructors and a strong focus on safety Ideal value-packed outdoor adventure for families and AfriCamps guests.

$63.26

5/5

1 h

Weltevrede Underground Captivated by Chardonnay tour

Join us for an underground cellar tour where we celebrate the history and future of Chardonnay. Learn about the Robertson wine Valley and why Chardonnay has chosen our soil and climate to flourish. Hear about the Jonker family, their heart and passion for Chardonnay and how this has culminated in our newest collection of Chardonnays. And finally, taste our Weltevrede collection of current vintage Chardonnays.

$15.83

5/5

3 h 30 mins

Beach Ride - Stanford

Ride along perfect white beaches of the Walker Bay Conservancy and whale sanctuary which is arguably the best land-based area in the world to watch whales (whale watching capital of the world from June to December – whales and their calves often come within meters of the coastline). Admire these magnificent creatures and their “aquabatic” displays, splashing, crashing and blowing, breaching, lobtailing, spy-hopping and sailing close to shore.

$75.99

3.9/5

48 h

Phi Phi, James Bond & Krabi Overnight - Exclusive 2D1N

This tour offers it all in just 2 days and 1 night! Explore 3 different national parks in one journey. Swim in crystal-clear waters, snorkel vibrant reefs, and canoe through hidden mangroves and caves. Visit the iconic James Bond Island and stunning Maya Bay, both famous Hollywood movie locations. Relax on white sandy beaches, discover floating villages, and hike to breathtaking viewpoints for sunset. Enjoy lively nightlife on Phi Phi Island with amazing fire shows performed by Thailand’s best. On Day 1, explore Phang Nga Bay, Krabi’s Railay Beach with its towering cliffs and caves, and Phi Phi’s underwater paradise. On Day 2, visit Maya Bay, swim in Pileh Lagoon, see Viking Cave and Monkey Beach, and relax at Bamboo Island. A perfect mix of adventure, relaxation, culture, and nightlife — the ultimate tropical island experience!

$252.01

4.5/5

Free Roaming Cheetah Experience

We aim to create conservation awareness through education and to give the visitor a once in a lifetime experience. Buffelsdrift Game Lodge is part of EWT’s Cheetah Meta-population project, and are wanting to contribute towards the existence and increase of the free-roaming cheetah population in their natural habitat in Southern Africa. Cheetahs, like all other large predators, are heavily persecuted by livestock farmers. To conserve habitat for species such as the cheetah are a massive challenge to overcome. Buffelsdrift Game Lodge decided to contribute to this cause, by conserving the habitat for the cheetah and in so doing help to overcome the challenges that our cheetah meta-population faces. Track the free roaming cheetahs by vehicle and by foot in their natural environment at Buffelsdrift Game Lodge.

$97.52

4.2/5

4 h

Aquila Safari Private Game Reserve Afternoon Game Drive

Aquila Private Game Reserve is a mere 2-hours drive from Cape Town. Being a Malaria-free reserve, Aquila is home to the Big 5 animals namely Lions; Leopards; Rhinos; Buffalos and Elephants. Aquila Safari affords visitors a unique experience to see not only the Big 5 animals but also the Giraffes and Antelopes. The Aquila Afternoon Safari provides visitors with the opportunity to see the animals free roaming in the African bush as they interact with each other.