SOUTH AFRICA
South Africa's standouts.
A shortlist of the 9 gansbaai tours most worth booking in South Africa, with what each one is like on the day, who runs it, and what it costs.
Cruise Gansbaai’s De Keldar cliffs for Southern right whales, dolphins, sharks, and penguins on a small 2-hour boat ride.
“We did Whale Watching with Ivanhoe Safaris. It was not a nice experience. Approximately 15 drunk Russians sceaming every time we saw the whales coming out of the water. The guide did not tell them to shut up! The boat was smelly from petro, no drinks except water. Read more”
Half-day Great White cage time in Gansbaai: small group, gear and meals included, 20-minute in-water encounters, hot showers.
“Once in a lifetime experience! My youngest, who is 9, also loved the experience!!!”
Watch great white sharks from a purpose-built catamaran, then spend unlimited time in a floating cage with no chumming.
“A lot of sharks were close to the boat. Good helpful staff. We had luck with weather. Sea was calm..”
Cage shark encounter in Gansbaai: see great whites in an 8-person cage, with breakfast, lunch, snacks, and conservation talk.
“Our group had a great time and service was professional, friendly and informative. Will definitely come again and bring others with! Thank you for an amazing experience.”
Watch great white sharks from a boat deck in Gansbaai with meals included and a dry, small-group viewing option.
“Una experiencia muy disfrutable, personal muy atento.”
Hookah-fed shark cage sessions in Gansbaai: comfy wetsuits, small groups, and hours under the surface with lunch and snacks.
“The sharks weren't biting (so-to-speak), so we went instead to the seal colony & dipped in the cage with them. The experience was wonderful & the hosts full of information. It was very educational.”
Morning fatbike downhill through Walker Bay dunes in Gansbaai, with ocean views, whale-season moments, guide, and photo-video take-home.
“This was a highlight of our South Africa honeymoon! Dave is the best! We had a blast on the bikes and the views were incredible. Love that Dave sends you pictures and videos after, too!!”
Ride fat bikes at sunset from the mountains into Walker Bay dunes, spot wildlife and whales, then coast to an uncrowded beach with Dave.
“Dave energy is infectious, his knowledge is encyclopedic, and his love of what he does and the product he offers is palpable.”
2-hour Walker Bay Sea Safari from Gansbaai to search for marine Big 5: whales, dolphins, seals, penguins, and marine birds with a marine biologist.
“Exciting tour. Saw whale twice , and many penguins and seals. Very professional and attentive staff.”
