Great White Shark Tours - South Africa Tours, Adventure
Great White Shark Tours
Looking for the ultimate shark experience in South Africa? You have come to the right place! Our professional team will take you on a diving adventure that you will never forget.
Tour Code: GWST
Depart From: Gansbaai
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Duration: 1 Days
Country:
South Africa
Departures: Daily
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Tour Description
The trip begins at 10 in the morning with a transfer to Kleinbaai, which is 2 km along the coast from the village of Gansbaai. Here you board our shark-chaser - Apex Predator. Once onboard, it is a 5 mile voyage to Dyer Island.
Brian is so confident of locating and viewing these predators that he will issue you with a FREE VOUCHER to join him on another trip should a shark not be seen.
Great White Shark Tours is a licensed shark cage diving operator.
Transport R300(Return) and from Hermanus R150(Return). You must be up early to leave Cape
Town, it is at least a 2.5 hour drive to Gansbaai.
Great White Sharks are the world's largest predatory fish, reaching over 6 metres (20 feet) in length. Armed with a lethal mouthful of serrated, razor-sharp daggers and powerful enough to launch their 1-ton bodies clear of the water, they are the ocean's top predator and are the most feared denizen of the sea to both sailors and sea creatures alike.
Their diet includes other sharks and marine mammals, including dolphins and Cape Fur Seals. At Shark Alley, the seals are in a constant state of fear for their lives. Normally, the Great White is a migratory predator, but with so many tasty seals hanging around.....why leave??? On occasion, natural predation can be seen from our boat when an unfortunate seal is seized .
When you come upon one of these magnificent creatures of the sea, you cannot help having a great amount of respect, and you will truly consider yourself to be among a very lucky and very small group of witnesses. There's not many people in this ‘special’ club.
The Great White Shark has many awesome features, and it is truly an amazing animal. The scientific name for the Great White is Carcharodon carcharias.
The male Great White reaches maturity at around 13 years of age and the female at 20 years. The average size of The Great White is between 12 to 16 feet long. The growth rate is about 25-30 cm per year and can grow up to 21 feet. The Great White Shark has litters of 7-9 pups. The females may only reproduce twice in her whole life. Clearly, this is a most majestic animal.
FAQ:
What does it cost for a return trip from Cape Town?
R300 per person or R150 from Hermanus return. Transport R300 and from Hermanus R150. You must be up early to leave Cape Town, it is at least a 2.5 hour drive to Gansbaai.
Where does the trip start?
The trip starts at Kleinbaai harbour, 2km from Gansbaai, 44 km from Hermanus & 160 km from Cape Town.
How long is the trip?
Between 4 to 6 hours.
What time do we start & when will we return?
Normally at 10 am to + - 3 pm depending on tides.
At what age can children participate in the trip?
From 8 years onwards, remembering that the trip is 5-6 hours at sea.
What is the distance from Cape Town to Kleinbaai and how long is the drive to Kleinbaai?
The distance is 160 km and approximately 2 hours.
Is breakfast and lunch included?
A light breakfast is served before the trip and lunch is served on the boat which includes refreshments and fruit.
Is diving gear provided?
All diving gear is provided.
Do we dive with air?
No, we don't, but can be provided on special request.
Do we require a license or diving experience?
No diving license is required. Only minimal experience is needed.
How big is the cage (how many people can it take on one time)?
The cage is rectangular, 4.2 metres long, 1 metre wide and can take 7 people at a time.
How long do you spend in the cage?
Approximately 20 minutes to a half an hour.
How far in advance should one book?
Book at least one week ahead if possible to avoid disappointment.
Can underwater cameras be purchased?
Yes.
Do you have a videographer on every trip?
Yes.
Are exclusive trips available?
On demand.
Public liability?
We have a public liability policy which covers negligence.
Do you feed the sharks?
No feeding, only chumming.
Tour Include
Equipment needs, food and drinks.
Tour Exclude
Items of a personal nature.
Transport R300(Return) and from Hermanus R150(Return). You must be up early to leave Cape Town, it is at least a 2.5 hour drive to Gansbaai.
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