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Great White Shark Tours
Great White Shark Tours
Ranked #1 of 14 attractions in Gansbaai
5 of 5 stars 86 reviews
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Shark Cage Diving
Shark Cage Diving
Ranked #2 of 14 attractions in Gansbaai
5 of 5 stars 28 reviews
Category: Water Sports
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White Shark Diving Company
White Shark Diving Company
Ranked #3 of 14 attractions in Gansbaai
5 of 5 stars 31 reviews
Category: Tours
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White Shark Ecoventures
White Shark Ecoventures
Ranked #4 of 14 attractions in Gansbaai
4.5 of 5 stars 51 reviews
Category: Tours
Owner description: White Shark Ecoventures is widely acknowledged as one of South Africa’s leading shark cage diving and viewing specialists and... more » Owner description: White Shark Ecoventures is widely acknowledged as one of South Africa’s leading shark cage diving and viewing specialists and is part of an industry attracting over 40 000 visitors per annum to South Africa. Driven by her passion for these animals, our CEO Cindy Thornhill was co-founder of the White Shark Cage Diving industry in South Africa in 1992.Our MD, Mariette Hopley was the founder of the Great White Shark Protection Foundation in 2001 and is still the chairperson for this foundation. She wrote the constitution for the WSCD Industry and invited operators to join the Section 21 registered Foundation. Due to her efforts and input, she managed to ensure that the WSCD industry was accredited as a responsible industrial body in the non-consumptive sector with MCM (Marine & Coastal Management) and Government. Mariette has also been nominated to be appointed to the Robbin Island Portfolio Committee, as the nature conservation portfolio member. Mariette’s involvement in conservation and rehabilitation of all wildlife species over the years, have earned her an international contract with IFAW (International Fund for Animal Welfare). During the war in Iraq in 2003, IFAW deemed Mariette as the only person qualified enough to be send into the war stricken area of Baghdad, where hundreds of highly stressed, abused, injured and war stricken animals at Saddam Hussain’s palace and the Zawra Park Zoo. Her expertise with marine , rapture and water birds, as well as other animals such as bears, lions, tigers and smaller predators, made her the ideal candidate for this very difficult task. After her initial assessment of the severity of the situation, she selected and deployed various other specialist members from across the globe to come out to assist her with her tasks in this war stricken red zone. Her experience also lead to her involvement in 3 major oil spills around the South African coast line, namely the Apollo Sea, Cordigliera and most recent Treasure Oil Spills. Here she was the Logistical Co-ordinator for IFAW and was deployed to built facilities and to rehabilitate and clean more than 33 000 African Penguins. Due to her expertise in the field, she had a very high success rate with all 3 these project.. Mariette is also actively involved in the lobbying of species for international CITIES listing and have participate in various campaigns opposing canned lion hunting, large predator breeding programs, illegal ivory trade and culling of elephants. Mariette was instrumental in the lobbying of Great White Sharks to become listed on CITIES and was the Executive Committee Chairperson for SANCCOB for two consecutive years. Mariette has also designed the MH feeding box and pen divider for SANCCOB, for marine birds which are kept in quarantine. Both these inventions were specifically designed to ensure that stress is reduced to a minimum, when handling the birds.In parliament, Mariette was nominated to serve on the National Minister for Environmental & Tourism Affairs (Fishing Industry Task Team), as the non-consumptive representative for the WSCD, mariculture and scuba diving. Here she performed the task as advisor to the Minister and spokesperson for the non–consumptive industries. « less
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Shark Diving Unlimited
Shark Diving Unlimited
Ranked #5 of 14 attractions in Gansbaai
4.5 of 5 stars 97 reviews
Category: Tours
Owner description: Shark Diving Unlimited specialises in conservation and education initiatives of all shark species around our coastline Owned... more » Owner description: Shark Diving Unlimited specialises in conservation and education initiatives of all shark species around our coastline Owned by Michael Rutzen who has been working with great white sharks since 1994. Four years later Mike began freediving with great white sharks and is now known worldwide as one of the few people who is able to interact with these magnificent predators outside the safety of the cage!Breathtaking images of Mike have been featured in numerous magazines and documentaries including BEYOND FEAR (National Geographic) and SHARKMAN (Discovery). Mike’s aim is to portray positive images of great white sharks in order to dispel the ‘JAWS’ myth.Mike is a PADI Instructor and the only person in the world qualified to teach the prestigious Great White Shark Distinctive Specialty PADI course. He is a qualified skipper, First Aid instructor, qualified rebreather, nitrox and commercial diver. Your skipper Frank Rutzen has spent his life on the ocean from Kwa-Zulu Natal to the Western Cape. He has worked in the great white shark cage diving industry since 1995 and has a passion for wildlife and an extensive knowledge of the Dyer Island marine ecosystem.Nsunda is a qualified South African tour guide and qualified scuba diver. He will help you with all your diving equipment needs and make sure that your day runs smoothly!Shark Diving Unlimited was the company of choice for HRH Prince Harry, His Majesty King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein, Leonardo Di Caprio and Brad Pitt. « less
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White Shark Adventures
White Shark Adventures
Ranked #6 of 14 attractions in Gansbaai
4.5 of 5 stars 74 reviews
Category: Boat Tours
Owner description: White Shark Adventures is the only company that can offer you Shark Cage Diving with constant air supply inside the cage! It... more » Owner description: White Shark Adventures is the only company that can offer you Shark Cage Diving with constant air supply inside the cage! It is our privilege to offer you an opportunity to dive and view these magnificent animals in a safe and professional environment.Don't let the name of our boat fool you ... NEMO is not scared of any shark. Whether you are an adrenaline junkie, fighting the urge to dive outside the cage or just ticking down your bucket-list – we will see that you have the most exciting, adrenaline boosted adventure of your life. « less
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White Shark Projects
White Shark Projects
Ranked #7 of 14 attractions in Gansbaai
4.5 of 5 stars 62 reviews
Category: Tours
Owner description: White Shark Projects welcomes local and international tourists, divers and non-divers … anyone who wishes to encounter, dive... more » Owner description: White Shark Projects welcomes local and international tourists, divers and non-divers … anyone who wishes to encounter, dive with, or view white sharks in a safe and professional environment. White Shark Projects was established in 1989 and is a world-leading organisation that focuses on the conservation of great white sharks through responsible tourism and research. Expect excellent customer service, good value and operational efficiency. « less
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Dyer Island Cruises
Dyer Island Cruises
Ranked #8 of 14 attractions in Gansbaai
4.5 of 5 stars 22 reviews
Category: Boat Tours
Owner description: "Discover & Protect"Dyer Island Cruises is a world-recognized 5-star boat based whale watching company operating in... more » Owner description: "Discover & Protect"Dyer Island Cruises is a world-recognized 5-star boat based whale watching company operating in Kleinbaai, WC, South Africa. Our exclusive tours of a maximum 24 passengers offers everyone the same experience of personalized service, exceptional views, and only the best.Our team of guides/skippers/marine biologists is unique to whale watching in South Africa. Our vessel, Whale Whisperer, is custom built for boat based whale watching and superior in safety and comfort. We pride ourselves in our passion for conservation as well as customer service. And we also live by our boat's motto: "Life - an adventure to be lived, not a problem to be solved!" « less
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Quad Explore Nature Trails
Quad Explore Nature Trails
Ranked #9 of 14 attractions in Gansbaai
5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Category: Tours
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Ivanhoe Sea Safaris
Ivanhoe Sea Safaris
Ranked #10 of 14 attractions in Gansbaai
5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Category: Boat Tours
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White Shark Diving - Day Tour
White Shark Diving - Day Tour
Ranked #11 of 14 attractions in Gansbaai
5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Category: Tours
Owner description: Your excursion to Geyser and Dyer islands begins at the picturesque Kleinbaai Harbour, Gansbaai near Cape Town. The launching... more » Owner description: Your excursion to Geyser and Dyer islands begins at the picturesque Kleinbaai Harbour, Gansbaai near Cape Town. The launching slip way of this small harbour, being the point of entry for all cage diving expeditions to the islands, becomes a beehive of activity on clear mornings. All dive equipment, towels and snacks are stocked, safety equipment, safety equipment is checked and the boats are fuelled prior to passengers' arrival. « less
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Shark Seekers
Shark Seekers
Ranked #12 of 14 attractions in Gansbaai
5 of 5 stars 1 review
Category: Tours
Owner description: Shark cage diving from Kleinbaai harbour. The largest concentration of Great White Sharks on earth. See sharks all year... more » Owner description: Shark cage diving from Kleinbaai harbour. The largest concentration of Great White Sharks on earth. See sharks all year around. Climb into a impenetrable floating cage and feel the adrenaline pump through your veins as a shark swims towards you, opens its mouth and bares its big sharp teeth. Not brave enough to plunge into the shark diving cage? Non-divers can enjoy an absolutely magnificent view of the sharks while viewing from the boat. « less
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Unreal Dive Expeditions
Unreal Dive Expeditions
Ranked #13 of 14 attractions in Gansbaai
2 of 5 stars 60 reviews
Category: Other
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Kayak Junkies
Kayak Junkies
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Category: Water Sports
Owner description: We do sea and river kayak trips in very stable plastic sit on top kayaks. Kayak with whales or enjoy a very relaxing river... more » Owner description: We do sea and river kayak trips in very stable plastic sit on top kayaks. Kayak with whales or enjoy a very relaxing river kayak trip. No experience needed. « less
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