Top Cape Town Shark Diving

Dive with sharks off the coast of Cape Town during this small-group excursion. With an experienced captain and crew in the lead, you'll be perfectly safe and listen to guided commentary on the biology and behavior of the sharks before you get in the water. A small group makes for lots of personalized attention and an intimate atmosphere.

If you’re a thrill seeker at heart, get your adrenaline pumping on this private, full-day tour of Gansbaai from Cape Town, including a 3-hour shark cage-diving experience. Board a boat, and sink to underwater depths in a protected cage to see sharks and even whales swimming in their natural habitat. Afterward, pick your next adventure before heading back to Cape Town. Choose to go to Hermanus, Overberg, or Stoney Point.

False Bay is a mere 30min drive from Cape Town international airport and a shark hotspot. This fun and educational trip is for the whole family, with no age restrictions and no experience needed. We generally target three species of shark on these excursions namely Great white sharks, Bronze whaler sharks, and the prehistoric Sevengill shark. These sharks are awesome! Nothing compares to seeing a shark in real life for the first time and all preconceived ideas are crushed with the first viewing.

Choose to get down in the water with the sharks in a cage or enjoy the show from the decks of the boat on this dive tour from Cape Town. Ride from Gansbaai Harbour to the famous Shark Alley, where you can get up close with the animals or stay on deck. Return to Gansbaai Harbour for lunch and a DVD viewing of your adventure.

Lion’s Head—located in Table Mountain National Park—is known for being a top hiking location that offers incredible views of the Atlantic Ocean and the Hottentots Holland Mountains. With this guided hike, you can safely explore this magnificent landscape without the worry of getting lost. Choose from a sunrise or a sunset hike, and enjoy plenty of photo stops along the way too.

Hiking Table Mountain is a popular Cape Town activity, but his guided tour will take you away from the crowds of hikers. Take the lesser-known, more adventurous, route to the top and enjoy the opportunity (missed by most tourists) to walk along the Rim of Table Mountain.

Explore the Franschhoek wine region on a hop-on hop-off tram tour, which allows you to explore the wineries that interest you at your leisure. Sit back and enjoy the scenery while you ride through vineyards dotting rolling hills; you're able to taste as much wine as you like without worrying about driving. Convenient pickup and drop-off at Cape Town hotels makes this an easy door-to-door option.

Take in incredible views of Cape Town while you soar above the city by booking a tandem paragliding flight. You'll fly tandem with a professional flight instructor who will be able to point out highlights as you soar. For an extra bit of thrill, you can ask your instructor for a 'roller coaster ride' at the end of your flight.

Save time, avoid crowds, and see the highlights of the Cape Town area in a single day on this small-group tour. Admire the colorful houses of Bo Kaap, ride a cable car ride up and down Table Mountain, embark on a scenic drive along Chapman's Peak, and visit the penguin colony of Boulder's Beach.

The wine regions of Paarl, Franschoek, and Stellenbosch produce some of the finest wines in the Cape Winelands, surrounded by lush mountains and rolling vineyards. On this tour, enjoy a comprehensive introduction to South African wine as you visit four different wineries; sample a wide variety of red and white wines, including port brandy and sparkling wine; stop at a local restaurant for lunch; and taste regional specialties including cheese and chocolates.

Enjoy the ultimate wildlife adventure during this shark cage diving experience from Gansbaai including private transfers from Cape Town. Enjoy the ride aboard your very own private luxury vehicle before joining a group boat ride for hours of up-close time on the water with one of the ocean’s top predators. A light lunch and morning tea are also included.

This shark cage diving experience gives you an unparalleled view of local marine life in False Bay. Enjoy an eco-friendly small-group experience where you can look out for several shark species—such as seven gills sharks, bronze whaler sharks, and great white sharks. If you’re lucky, you might also see dolphins or whales too.

If you are interested in seeing sharks but not see keen on cage diving, this small-group tour offers the opportunity to view sharks, as well as other marine animals, from the deck of a boat. You'll journey to the dive site and, while diving guests take turns in the cage, you'll keep dry while enjoying sightings from the viewing deck, as well as onboard refreshments, while learning about the creatures from your guides.

Have you always wanted to try scuba diving? With this experience, you'll be able to discover the lesser known underwater world of Cape Town without needing any prior diving experience. Join me, a local PADI Professional who will show you the kelp forests, seals, penguins, small sharks and fish varieties that Cape Town has to offer.

A once in a lifetime experience! Journey with us to Kleinbaai, 2 hours from Cape Town and have the adventure of a lifetime. Up close and personal with a Great White Shark.

This special animal encounter allows you to descend into the ocean in a cage, and meet sharks face-to-face. No need to worry about the trip being crowded—this is a private experience for just your group, so you can ask the instructor as many questions as you like before you start your dive. To maximize sightings, the trip visits two different shark diving spots in the Western Cape.

Immerse yourself in an extraordinary marine adventure with our combined cage diving and whale watching tour departing from Gansbaai, Cape Town. Witness the mesmerizing beauty of sharks from the safety of a cage or enjoy the thrilling spectacle from the boat. Later, embark on a captivating cruise to encounter migratory whales, guided by our experienced crew's tracking expertise. Whether you choose to experience both activities in a single day or spread them out over your stay, you'll have the chance to marvel at South African marine life up close. Stay energized for adventure with delicious meals and snacks included as per the itinerary. Benefit from the knowledge and safety training of our expert guides, who will also provide all the necessary gear.

Get in the water with one of mother nature’s most fearsome predators on this full-day shark cage diving trip with a private boat and skipper. Skip the crowded boat trips and instead enjoy a dedicated vessel just for you and your group as you come face-to-face with the local Great White sharks. Round-trip transport aboard a private luxury vehicle and light lunch are also included.

Shark cage diving in Cape Town is a unique experience due to the diverse species of sharks that can be encountered in the waters surrounding the city such as bronze whaler sharks, seven gill, mako and blue sharks. Another unique aspect of shark cage diving in Cape Town is the location of the dive site, which is close to Seal Island. Seal Island is home to 64 000 cape fur seals, and should weather and time allow, an activity around the island after the shark cage diving trip completes the diversity of marine life once can see on a shark activity.