Whale Watching near Cape Town, South Africa
Welcome to Gansbaai.
Home of the Marine Big 5.
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.
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Welcome to Marine Dynamics, an award-winning ecotourism and marine tourism company based in Gansbaai, South Africa. We are dedicated to providing exceptional whale watching, Marine Big 5, and shark cage diving experiences. As leaders in marine conservation, we live by the motto Discover | Protect | Educate; ensuring that every marine adventure not only thrills but also educates and fosters a deep appreciation for the marine environment. We are the top choice for whale watching and Marine Big 5 tours in South Africa and the only company with its own registered conservation trust.
Immerse yourself in the Dyer Island ecosystem and meet the Marine Big 5: whales, dolphins, seals, sharks, and the endangered African penguin. From January to May, you may encounter Humpback and Brydes whales, while from June to December, the majestic Southern Right Whales grace our waters. We are the only company in the industry where you can observe sharks from the boat year- round. A visit to Geyser Rock will show you thousands of Cape Fur seals and their neighbours, the endangered African penguins, along with various other seabirds breeding on Dyer Island. We also explore the bay to search for three species of playful dolphins.
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Why choose Marine Dynamics Shark & Whale Tours?
The Marine Big 5
One of the many ways in which Gansbaai is a truly unique, special prospect for people who want to work with marine wildlife, is how diverse the area is. Between The Marine Big 5 and countless other species, few places in the world are home to so many incredible animals.
Marine Big 5 Safaris near Cape Town
Species we work with:
Bronze Whaler Sharks
The Bronze whaler (also known as Copper sharks) here in Kleinbaai are very curious and interactive. These sharks eat mostly fish, with sardines being one of their favourites.
The Bronze Whaler SharkSouthern right whales
Southern right whales visit the bay between June to December. You can also see seasonal migrating Humpback whales and share the sea with our more resident Bryde’s whales.
The Southern Right WhaleCape fur seals
With a local population of 60,000 on Geyser Rock, our resident and very playful seals provide many photographic opportunities. Young pups are birthed around November and brave the waters around April.
The Cape fur sealAfrican penguins
One of 18 penguin species in the world, the endangered African penguin is endemic to South Africa and Namibia. See our feathered friends and their special penguin homes on Dyer Island.
The African penguin
Whale Watching Blog
Life never stops at Marine Dynamics Shark & Whale Tours. Our newsroom is regularly updated with new wildlife stories, blogs from our various tours and experiences from our own team.
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