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Great White Experience with Africa Tour |
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GREAT WHITE EXPERIENCE IN GANSBAAI
The adventure to Geyser and Dyer islands begins at the picturesque Kleinbaai Harbor near Gansbaai (approx 3 hour drive from Cape Town). Dyer Island is an Ornithological Nature Reserve for many species of marine birds amongst which is a colony of 7000 African penquins. Adjacent to Dyer Island is the smaller Geyser Island, home to a colony of 40000 Cape Fur Seals. The channel between these islands is renowned worldwide for the best place to observe, encounter and dive with the Great White Shark. The excursion is well suited for people who wish to remain on the surface; the sharks are just as visible from the safety of the deck as from the cage.
DAY 1
Arrival at Cape Town International Airport. Approximate 2 hour road transfer to Gansbaai.
Accommodations of your choosing in Gansbaai.
DAY 2,3,4,5,6,7
Choose which of the 3 days you want to spend cage diving!! The diving is subject to weather conditions; therefore we can’t say beforehand which days you will be in the water.
Your day at sea - The island has a bird sanctuary and is a breeding site for the Jackass penguin. Adjoining it is a second smaller rocky island called Geyser rock which supports a large seal population. Separating Geyser and Dyer Islands is a channel aptly named "Shark Alley", arguably THE prime spot in the world for encountering the Great White Shark. The boats usually position themselves well, so to capture a greater area and thus standing more of a chance of drawing in a Great White Shark. We then wait for sightings, which could be immediately, or after a few hours. Once the final preparations for the diving are made, we settle down to spend the rest of the time watching and diving with the Great White Shark. Return to land approximately 12-1.00pm. On the non-diving days you can explore many of the local excursions, which we recommend you pre-book.
DAY 8
After Breakfast transfer to Cape Town International airport for your flight to Johannesburg.
Contact us today for a personalized itinerary and pricing.
Photographs courtesy of Africa Tour
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