Top Western Cape Nature and Wildlife

Delve into cool ocean waters for an extreme adrenaline-inducing adventure you'll never forget: cage diving with great white sharks. Set out from Kleinbaai―about a 29mile (46km drive) from Hermanus―aboard the Apex Predator and cruise out to Dyer Island to set anchor. Then it's your turn to enter the cage and get up close to these magnificent creatures. Don't worry if the water's not your thing: you can also view the sharks from aboard the boat, scoring incredible photographs as they vie with one another for a better look at you.

Take a thrilling half-day great white shark cage diving trip from Gansbaai for a truly unforgettable South Africa adventure. Enjoy the professional services and extensive knowledge of the guides for 20-minute cage dives in the water up close to the enormous sharks.

Riding a horse through Plettenberg Bay Game Reserve gets you up close and personal with wildlife in a way you can't accomplish behind the windows of a bus. Even beginners can participate in this safari on horseback, with all instructions and equipment provided for you. With a ranger in the lead, learn about the flora and fauna of the Tsitsikamma Mountain foothills while you ride.

While there are wealth of shark viewing and diving opportunities in South Africa, Gansbaai and Shark Alley in particular, is one of the best areas to experience sharks in their natural habitat. Shark Alley is a channel of water between two islands: Dyer Island and Geyser Rock. As Dyer Island is home to 50 000 Cape Fur seals, it provides ample hunting opportunities for the apex predator. This is a bucket list experience for you to go eye to eye with the worlds greatest predator. With the Dyer Island Group nearby, and home to 50 000 cape fur seals, it is the world’s capital for Great White sharks. Boasting the largest population of these majestic creatures year-round, shark cage diving and shark viewing trips are a must!

We are the industry leaders and pioneers, with over 29 years of experience and an accident free track-record. We are Blue Flag accredited, making us a cut-above as a sustainable boat operator. We were the second boat worldwide to have received this prestigious award. We have exclusive welcoming facilities directly on the ocean, with 180 deg sea views. Should you opt in for our transfers, we offer luxurious air-conditioned busses, fitted with TV’s. Our boat is a government approved catamaran especially designed for comfort, safety and stability, in order to minimize sea sickness. We are the only shark diving boat with a round round-edged cage, designed not to harm the sharks in any way. We are the only PADI registered shark diving boat and as environmental conservationists, also greatly contribute towards research worldwide. We guarantee a 5 star, highly educational experience with highly qualified staff and shark expert on each tour. Get a free shark dive, if no sharks are sighted.

Africa isn’t just famous for its land mammals, there are plenty of marine species to admire as well. On this full-day excursion, journey off the coast of Gansbaai in search of the “Marine Big Five”—whales, sharks, seals, penguins and dolphins. Afterward, warm up with homemade soup and bread at a local restaurant. You can also visit the African Penguin and Seabird Sanctuary before or after the tour.

Enjoy an exciting 2-hour whale watching excursion from Gansbaai. Leave the harbor and head for the cliffs of De Keldar to look for Southern right whales, which mate and give birth in this area every year. Keep an eye out for other sea life, including dolphins, sharks and penguins.

This once-in-a-lifetime Safari Ostrich Farm Tractor Tour is the perfect adventure for families and nature-lovers. Travel the iconic Garden Route and get an up-close look at these giant birds. Stand on ostrich eggs, feed these ancient beasts and learn how the Kenyan Red and Zimbabwe Blue ostriches are being protected by the dedicated workers of this unique arm. You'll learn about these strange looking creatures from your expert guide who will share stories and facts about their skin, feathers and diet as you tour the farm.

Plettenberg Bay Game Reserve is home to an impressive number of free roaming safari animals, including the Big Five—lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, and Cape buffalo. On this 2-hour game drive maximize your chances of spotting wildlife with a knowledgeable game ranger who knows exactly where to look at each time of the day and enjoy incredible views from an open safari vehicle.

We are the passionate pioneers in the industry and stand out miles from our competitors. We take out small groups and depart twice daily for your convenience. We offer silver service and UNLIMITED, quality cage dive time. We offer a full educational on the Great White so that you come away learning about this awesome, apex predator. We do not harm or feed the sharks on our tours. Our motto says it all “We Care, Protect and Educate”.

We are the industry leaders and pioneers, with over 27 years of experience and an accident free track-record. We are Blue Flag accredited, making us a cut-above as a sustainable boat operator. We were the second boat worldwide to have received this prestigious award. We have exclusive welcoming facilities directly on the ocean, with 180 deg sea views. Should you opt in for our transfers, we offer luxurious air-conditioned busses, fitted with TV’s. Our boat is a government approved catamaran especially designed for comfort, safety and stability, in order to minimize sea sickness. We are the only shark diving boat with a round-edged cage, designed not to harm the sharks in any way. We are the only PADI registered shark diving boat and as environmental conservationists, also greatly contribute towards research worldwide. We offer knowledgable and highly qualified staff, as well as a shark expert on each tour. We guarantee a 5 star, highly educational experience!

We have been operating for over 22 years with a 100% safety record. Our trips are restricted to 15 pax inline with Covid-19 protocols and to ensure a personalized experience for our guests with increased diving time. We are winners of multiple awards for excellence in customer service and experience. We are dedicated to the research and conservation of all shark species via our NPO Shark & Marine Research Institute.

Get the most out of a visit to the Jukani Wildlife Sanctuary with a guided tour. Save valuable vacation with this tour, which includes entrance fees and lets you skip the ticket-buying line. With a guide providing commentary on the animals' biology, behavior, and conservation status, stroll through the property to see apex cats, predators, and other wildlife indigenous to South Africa. Each tour has just 16 people or fewer, enabling you to clearly hear the guide and ask plenty of questions.

We have been operating for over 22 years with a 100% safety record. Our trips are restricted to 15 people, in line with Covid-19 protocols and to ensure a personalized experience for our guests. We are winners of multiple awards for excellence in customer service and experience. We are dedicated to the research and conservation of all shark species via our NPO Shark & Marine Research Institute.

Gain an understanding of ostrich biology and behavior on this tour of the Highgate Ostrich Farm, located on South Africa's Garden Route. You'll be able to feed an ostrich by hand and watch as the staff show how to make crafts from the plumage, eggs, and leather. Finish off the tour with a viewing of the ostrich derby, and stop by the restaurant and gift shop after the tour.

Learn about South Africa's native monkey population on this guided tour of Monkeyland from Plettenberg Bay. Follow a guide through the 30-acre (12-hectare) property, home to more than 550 animals from 11 species, and listen to engaging commentary on the resident primates' biology and behavior.

We offer an all inclusive tour. No extra entrance fees or other surprises. Our guides are professional and are passionate about nature. We take our time to let you enjoy and take pictures. We have more than 25 years professional guiding and touring experience.

Ride along perfect white beaches of the Walker Bay Conservancy and whale sanctuary which is arguably the best land-based area in the world to watch whales (whale watching capital of the world from June to December – whales and their calves often come within meters of the coastline). Admire these magnificent creatures and their “aquabatic” displays, splashing, crashing and blowing, breaching, lobtailing, spy-hopping and sailing close to shore.

Learn about the lives of South Africa's wild cats on a 1-hour guided 'experience' tour of Tenikwa Wildife Centre, along the country's Garden Route. Enter the habitats of various cats such as cheetah and caracal and get up close with lions and leopards while your guide provides details on each species and their roles in the environment. You'll also have an opportunity to see meerkats, marabou storks and visit a penguin splash pool. This walking tour is ideal for families or anyone wanting to learn more about these carnivorous creatures.

A unique and true forest experience. Enjoy an exhilarating downhill on the Monster Mountain Scooter, descent through indigenous forest, sweepy bends and single track. A scenic minibus ride takes you into the heart of the forest to the best hills to start your descent in the Garden Route National Park. All of this while on the lookout for the our local wild life, the majestic Knysna Loerie, the shy bushbuck and wild boar. Scooters are non motorized making this eco friendly. These Swiss designed scooters are used in the Alps during the summer season on the ski slopes when the snow is gone. All trips are guided by professional qualified guides. All scooters can handle one adult with a child passenger.

Mossel Bay is a very rich area with its abundant sea life of diverse fish, seals, whales, penguins, other sea birds, dolphins, the occasional orca and, of course, the Great White Sharks. For this reason we decided to base our shark cage diving headquarters on the Garden Route of South Africa. The predominant dive spot is Shark Island.

Outrides on offer are 1 and 2-hour mountain trails catering for beginners to advanced horse riders. Canter through the vineyards, climb the foothills and meander through the forest. Stanford Hills offers an array of nature attractions. Book a lunch or a wine tasting at “The Tasting Room” The horses used are local South African Crossbreeds (Arab and Boerperd blood). Surefooted, enduring and fully adapted to the environment with regard to grazing, weather, and terrain, they are the true horses of South Africa and the key to a special opportunity to ride through the wonderful, untouched nature of the region. “In the company of horses, in balance with nature”. African Horse Company is an ideal partner for exploring a truly beautiful part of South Africa.

Purchase your ticket ahead of time to Birds of Eden to guarantee your admission to this popular exhibit. Explore the enormous single-dome flight aviary, home to 3500 birds from 200 species. Choose to take a self-guided tour or engage a guide for a walk along the specially constructed boardwalks, taking as much time as you like.

Our trails showcases the vibrant beauty of the Overberg area. This area is well known for its Fynbos which is a totally unique kind of vegetation that makes up 80 per cent of the Cape Floral Kingdom, two-thirds of which are found only in the Cape (nowhere else on earth) . Other trails takes you through orchards and vineyard , fruits and wines that the areas is specially known for.