White Shark Diving in Gansbaai (Self Drive)

Tour Overview

The Great White Shark diving capital of the world is often cited as Gansbaai which is located in the Western Cape province of South Africa, two hours drive from Cape Town. This small fishing town is the gateway to exploring the watery habitat of the great white; also known as 'Shark Alley'.

The local topography and environmental conditions combined with an abundant seal population make this location one of the few where sharks can be observed in their natural habitat, by taking a single-day tour.

There are a limited amount of operator permits issued for this unique experience, which combined with the weather dependency mean that seats are a rare commodity, especially in peak season so booking is essential.

Need to know....

Itinerary
Duration: Full Day Tour
Operating Times: 7 Days a Week (weather dependant)
Start Time: 8am - 9am
Breakfast Served: 8am - 9am
Lunch Served: 1pm - 2pm
End Time: 2pm - 3pm
Included
- Light breakfast before the tour
- 3-5 hours on the boat with maximum cage time
- Refreshments onboard the boat
- Expert staff including a qualified crew
- Lunch
Optional
- Transportation can be arranged
- A DVD of your trip may be available for purchase
- Vegetarian or alternative food options can be provided (by prior arrangement only)
What To Bring With
- Sun block, hat
- Camera
- Change of (warm) clothes
- Jacket
- Swimwear and towel
- Motion sickness tablets (if required)

Detailed Description

Your great adventure begins when we meet you in Gansbaai, a small fishing town about a two hour drive along the coast.We meet at the crew house in the nearby harbour of Kleinbaai where you will enjoy some breakfast and receive a safety and information briefing that will tell you more about your trip.

On board the boat you will find complimentary snacks and beverages as well as all the dive equipment you will need for your exciting shark encounter. The knowledgable shark crew will ensure that your experience both on board and in the water is a memorable one, pointing out the sights, educating you about sharks, and generally making sure you are comfortable. They are familiar with the behaviour of sharks when hunting in this area and are skilled at finding suitable dive spots where shark activity may occur.

Diving takes place on a rotational basis and on good diving days it is possible for each diver to take more than one dive. Duration of each dive depends on the diver and the activity of the sharks, but could be up to half an hour per dive. Sharks are surface feeders, so be sure to make the most of the view from the deck for spectacular photographic opportunities.

Your sail back to the harbour will take in the local scenery, don't forget it gets cold after being in the water so don't forget a warm jacket.

Lunch is served upon return during which you will have an opportunity to view the video footage of the day, reliving the adventure.