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Marine BIG 5 & Shark Cage Diving

Explore Cape Town, 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, enjoy an unforgetable Whale Watching Cruise, visit the most southwestern tip of the African continent.

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:  5 days / 4 nights 
Start / End: Cape Town

Destinations: Cape Town, Hout Bay, Cape of Good Hope, Simon's Town, Gansbaai, Kleinbaai, Hermanus


Accommodation: 4 Star
Group Size: 6  to 14 PAX

Price per person sharing / Seasonal Tour:  
May -  November 2026:
PAX 6: R 33180, PAX 8+: R 30250
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Overview

Activities You Will Love

Inclusions

  • Guided Tour with a licensed Tourist Guide

  • Professional driver

  • All transportation to all destinations included as per itinerary

  • Game drives: open-safari 4x4 vehicle with a qualified guide

  • Roundtrip airport transfer 

  • Accommodation: 4 nights 

  • Meals: Breakfast: 4,  Lunch: 1

  • All activities:

    • Panoramic tour of Cape Town

    • Panoramic tour of scenic Victoria Road

    • Seal Island Boat Tour

    • Visit Victoria and Alfred Waterfront

    • Signal Hill Visit

    • Cape of Good Hope Peninsula Tour

    • Visit to Simon's Town

    • Ostrich Farm Tour

    • Boulders Beach Penguin Colony 

    • Table Mountain

    • Two Oceans Aquarium

    • Whale Watching Cruise

    • Shark Cage Diving Tour

    • All diving equipment and towels are provided for the shark cage diving, including 7mm wetsuits to insulate guests from the cold Atlantic Ocean

    • Wine Tasting in an iconic wine estate

  • All entrance fees as per itinerary

  • Porterage Included (at the accommodation check-in and check-out and at the airport)

  • Sim card: complementary

Countries Visited: 1
Towns Visited: 6
National Parks Visited: 1

Tour Themes

Departure Dates

Seasonal tour between June and November.

Can start on any date, depending on availability

  • Marine Big 5

  • Shark Cage Diving

  • Special Occasions

  • Romance & Honeymoon

  • Nature & Adventure

  • Bucket List

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Short Itinerary

Itinerary
DAY 1

Meals Included:

No meals included
 

Activities Included:

  • Panoramic Tour of Cape Town

  • Two Oceans Aquarim

Accommodation in Cape Town:

Portswood Hotel

DAY 2

Meals Included:

Breakfast
 

Activities Included:

  • Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve Tour

  • Ostrich Tour

  • Simon's Town Visit

  • Boulders Beach Penguin Colony Tour 

Accommodation in Cape Town:

Portswood Hotel

DAY 3

Meals Included:

Breakfast
 

Activities Included:

  • Boat Cruise to Duiker Island

  • Signal Hill Visit

  • Wine Tasting

  • Table Mountain

  • Victoria & Alfred Waterfront Visit

Accommodation in Cape Town:

Portswood Hotel

DAY 4

Meals Included:

Breakfast, Light Lunch
 

Activities Included:

  • Shark Cage Diving Tour

  • All diving equipment and towels are provided for the shark cage diving, including 7mm wetsuits to insulate guests from the cold Atlantic Ocean

  • Whale Watching Cruise

Accommodation in Cape Town:

Portswood Hotel

DAY 5

Meals Included:

Breakfast
 

Activities Included:

  • Transfer to Cape Town International Airport

Accommodation:

No accommodation. End of tour.

Meet and greet at Cape Town International Airport Panoramic Tour of Cape Town And Two Oceans Aquarium

Upon your arrival at Cape Town International Airport, we will welcome you and take you on a scenic tour of the city before checking you into your accommodation, allowing you some time to freshen up and relax after your long flight. In the late afternoon, we will visit the Two Oceans Aquarium, where you can explore the diverse marine species found in South Africa's ocean waters. The country's coastline, stretching 3,000 km is rich in biodiversity, hosting over 15% of all known marine species globally. With the Indian Ocean on the east and the Atlantic on the west, you'll discover how the cold Benguela Current and the warm Agulhas/ Mozambique Current influence and enrich the marine life along the coast To conclude your day, enjoy dinner at one of the waterfront, savoring delicious South African cuisine, before a transfer takes you back to the hotel (dinner not included).

Meet the Ostriches, explore Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and visit Boulders Beach Penguin Colony

Breakfast at 7:00, 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, Explore the Oldest Wine Farm, Indulge in a Wine & Chocolate Pairing and Ascend to the Top of Table Mountain

Breakfast will begin at 7:00 AM. Following breakfast, you’ll set off on a picturesque drive along Victoria Road, reaching Hout Bay for a boat trip to observe Cape fur seals at Duiker Island. Next, you’ll visit one of the oldest wine farms to enjoy lunch at the estate restaurant (lunch not included) and indulge in a delightful wine tasting experience, pairing exquisite wines with fine chocolate. Afterward, you’ll head to Signal Hill and then visit Table Mountain, where you will ascend via the cable lift to witness breathtaking 360-degree views. Standing at 1,087 meters, Table Mountain boasts nearly 1,500 plant species, exceeding the entire flora of the United Kingdom. Due to its remarkable beauty, it is the second most visited site in Africa. The day will conclude with dinner at one of the waterfront restaurants, where you can delicious South African cuisine. After dinner, a transfer will take you back to the hotel (dinner not included).

Shark Cage Diving Tour and Whale Watching Cruise

Begin your day early with a trip to Gansbaai. You'll be picked from your hotel  between 5 and 6in the morning and taken to Gansbaai, where you'll be greeted with a cup of coffee and a nutritious breakfast as we handle check-ins and address any questions you might have. A marine biologist or will provide a detailed safety briefing and explain what to expect at sea before you have your life jackets and board the vessel, just a short distance away. Cage diving offers a safe way to encounter sharks up close, with a securely attached cage accommodates up to six people a time. No diving experience is necessary; you'll simply hold your breath while enjoying this thrilling adventure. Each dive lasts around twenty to thirty minutes, giving you ample opportunity to capture photos and admire these magnificent creatures, with the option to enter the cage twice if desired. Onboard a viewing deck provides excellent visibility, and the custom-built vessel makes movement and observation easy. Enjoy refreshing drinks, including water, soft drinks, and a fruit basket,  awaits you upon your return—homemade vegetable soup, fresh bread rolls, or a selection of toasted sandwiches. Afterward, prepare for an unforgettable whale watching cruise to meet these graceful, gentle and extremely intelligent giants up close. South Africa is renowned for whale watching, particularly for Southern Right and Humpback Whales between June and November, as well as large pods of dolphins and Bryde's Whales year-round. Every year, Southern Right Whales migrate from icy feeding grounds to warmer waters, arriving in South Africa in June. After the cruise, you'll be transferred back to your accommodation, perfectly for dinner.

Relaxed morning and transfer to Cape Town International Airport

Savor breakfast at 08:00 before checking out of the hotel. Following check-out you'll be transferred to Cape Town International Airport for the next leg of your journey End of tour.

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