Our day of tracking the Marine Big 5 (Southern Right Whale, Shark, Dolphin, Seal and Penguin) starts with a full immersion into breath-taking coastal landscape as we travel along the R44, keeping an eye on the sea.
Today we make our way to the coast where you will be able to enjoy a seasonal whale-watching boat trip. Look out for these graceful mammals that make their way along our coastlines, particularly in this region during this time of the year (June - Nov).
Enter the natural habitat of the Marine Big 5 in South Africa, for the opportunity to see whales, dolphins, penguins, seals, and great white sharks.
We start the day by making our way to the Gansbaai, where you will be able to enjoy a seasonal whale-watching boat trip. Look out for these graceful mammals that make their way along our coastlines, particularly in this region during this time of the year (June - Nov). The area surrounding Dyer Island and Shark Alley is the world-famous home of the Marine Big 5. Depending on the time of year, you have the chance to see whales, dolphins, Cape fur seals, African penguins, and great white sharks, potentially in a single trip.
Back on land we will take a scenic drive through Hermanus and continue towards the Hemel-en-Aarde valley, we will first explore the area before enjoying lunch at one of the many unique wine estates in the region. The Hemel-en-Aarde Valley is an escape from the norm of city life and should be enjoyed at a leisurely pace. The experience will leave you feeling refreshed and content. It was once said that “so high are the hills, which closely embrace the valley all around, that they seem to touch the sky and you cannot see anything but Heaven and Earth”.
Tour Code: Travelyst MASTER
Duration: 10 Hours
Group Size: Any Group Size
Flexibility - adaptable on an hour to hour basis to suit your clients’ needs and changing weather conditions throughout the day. Where you go and what activities you do are up to you.
Adventure Utility Vehicle (AUV) – Our vehicle comes equipped with pre-packed hiking packs and a fully stocked gourmet pantry with drinks included.
Top Adventure Guides - Viewed as the best in Africa in their specialist fields, our guides have a wealth of experience and stories to tell.
The tour shown is only an example, more or less can be done on the day. Click on the activities list and map for more information.
Includes:
- Private Adventure Guide / Driver
- Exclusive Use of Adventure Utility Vehicle
- Adventure Equipment
- Drinks - Soft Drinks, Beer, Wine & Selected Spirits
- Gourmet Pantry - selection of snacks and picnic items
- Unlimited travel in and around Cape Town, including as far as Winelands & Hermanus
Excludes:
- Surf Board, Wetsuit, and Tuition & Mountain Bikes – available at a supplement cost
- Entry, Attraction Fees and Park Fees – e.g. Aquarium & Cable Car
- Additional restaurant meals and wine farm supplied picnics
- Adventures beyond 100 km radius of Cape Town - e.g. Cape Agulhas, Ceres & Orange River
- Onward Transfer out of touring area. e.g pick up and touring in one location, drop off in second location
- Luggage transfers of more than two people (limited space due to onboard offerings)
- Extended Day Supplement – pick up before 8 am and drop off after 6 pm
Optional Enhancements: These are at an additional cost, please request a quotation from your Adventure Architect). These include the likes of Fat Biking, Horse Riding, Helicopter Transfers, Boat Trips, MTBing or Ebiking & Hop-On Specialists etc please refer to Additional Tour Enhancements Rate Sheet.
