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Marine BIG 5 & Shark Cage Diving

Enjoy the culture and nature of 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:  6 days / 5 nights 
Start / End: Cape Town

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


Accommodation: 4 Star
Group Size: 6  to 14 PAX

Price per person sharing / Seasonal Tour:  
May -  November 2026:
PAX 6: R 39760, PAX 8+: R 36585
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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: 5 nights 

  • Meals: Breakfast: 5,  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 

    • Two Oceans Aquarium

    • Gordons Bay visit

    • 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

    • Hermanus Tour

  • 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

Can start on any date, depending on availability

  • Marine Big 5

  • Shark Cage Diving

  • Special Occasions

  • Romance & Honeymoon

  • Nature & Adventure

  • Bucket List

Curated for You

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Short Itinerary

Itinerary
DAY 1

Meals Included:

No meals included
 

Activities Included:

  • Panoramic Tour of Cape Town

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

  • Victoria & Alfred Waterfront Visit

  • Two Oceans Aquarium Visit

Accommodation in Cape Town:

Portswood Hotel

DAY 4

Meals Included:

Breakfast
 

Activities Included:

  • Gordons Bay Visit

  • Whale Watching Cruise

Accommodation in Cape Town:

Portswood Hotel

DAY 5

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

  • Hermanus Tour

Accommodation in Cape Town:

Portswood Hotel

DAY 6

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 and Panoramic Tour of Cape Town

will greet you at Cape Town International Airport and take you on a scenic tour of Cape Town before checking you into your accommodation. have the opportunity to freshen up and unwind after your long flight to South Africa, followed by dinner at the hotel around 19:00 (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, Wine Tasting, Two Oceans Aquarium and Victoria & Alfred Waterfront 

Breakfast will start at 7:00 AM. After breakfast, you'll embark on a scenic drive along Victoria Road, arriving in Hout Bay for a boat trip to observe the Cape fur seals at Duiker Island. Next, you'll visit one of the oldest wine farms, where you can enjoy lunch at the estate (lunch not included) followed by a delightful wine tasting experience. Then, you'll head to Signal Hill and the Two Oceans Aquarium to witness the incredible marine life and biodiversity of the Indian and Atlantic Oceans. In the late afternoon, you'll explore the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, ending the day with dinner at one of the waterfront restaurants to relish delicious South African cuisine. After dinner, a transfer will take you back to the hotel (dinner not included).

Visit Gordon’s Bay and a Whale Watching Cruise

Breakfast will be served at 7:00 AM, followed by hotel check-out. We will then depart for Hermanus, making a stop in Gordon's Bay along the way. Upon arrival at your accommodation for the last two nights of your tour, you'll enjoy lunch at one of the finest restaurants in the Overberg area (lunch not included). After check-in, you'll have short time to refresh before being transferred to Hermanus for an unforgettable afternoon whale watching cruise, where you'll get a close-up view of these gentle giants and learn about their lifestyle. After the cruise, dinner will be at a restaurant in Hermanus around 19:00 (inner not included) before returning to your accommodation.

Shark Cage Diving Tour and Hermanus Tour

Start your day early with a trip to Kleinbaai. You’ll be welcomed with a cup of coffee and a nutritious breakfast while we take care of check-ins and answer any questions you may have. Your safety is highest priority; our crew undergoes extensive training to ensure everyone onboard is secure. A marine biologist or skipper will deliver a thorough safety briefing, and explain what you can expect when we get out to sea,  before you have your life jackets and board the vessel, located just a short distance. Cage diving is the safest way to have close encounters with sharks, allowing you to interact with these magnificent creatures. The cage is securely attached to the boat during the dive, and our crew will assist you in and out of the cage, which can hold up to six people at a time. No diving experience is needed, as you’ll simply hold your breath while enjoying the adventure. Each dive lasts around twenty to thirty minutes, giving you plenty of opportunities to capture photos and admire these animals. You also have the option to enter the cage twice if you wish. Onboard, a viewing deck at the top of the boat provides excellent visibility, and the vessel is custom-built for shark cage diving, allowing for easy movement and observation. Enjoy refreshing beverages, including water, soft drinks, and a fruit basket, while a light lunch awaits you upon your return— homemade vegetable soup, fresh bread rolls, or a selection of toasted sandwiches. In the afternoon, head to Hermanus, famous for its gourmet restaurants, boutique shops, and art galleries, as well as being a significant breeding ground for southern right whales during the Whale Season from May/June to December. This delightful coastal town offers some of the best land-based whale watching in the world, visible from a scenic cliff-top walk. You’ll have time for shopping before enjoying dinner around 19:00 (dinner not included) and then transferred back to your accommodation.

Relaxed morning and transfer to Cape Town International Airport

Breakfast at 08:00 and check-out of the hotel. After check-out you will then take you to Cape Town International Airport. End of tour.

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