Marine Big 5 Daily Blog 01 December
Written by December 1 2024
Whale Watching near Cape Town, South Africa Welcome to Gansbaai, home of the Marine Big 5.
Trip Summary 01 December 2024:
It was another stunning day with very little wind and the Marine Big 5. We came across a raft of penguins on our first tour shortly after leaving the harbour. At our next stop in the shallows, we passed the shark cage diving boats and saw multiple Bronze Whaler sharks. Further down the coastline we still have been able to find the southern right whale and even spotted the endangered Indian Ocean humpback dolphins. Visiting the Cape fur seals at Geyser Rock has been great and after a closer look at Dyer Island and the seabirds, we started our journey back to Kleinbaai harbour.
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What species did we see today?
Southern Right Whale Southern Right Whale
Southern right whales attract thousands of visitors every year to experience these gentle giants off the South African coast.
African Penguin African Penguin
As one of only 17 penguin species left in the world (and the only one on the african continent), the african penguin often breed in offshore colonies, such as Dyer Island.
Cape Cormorant Cape Cormorant
One of the most famous species of Cormorant in the Western Cape, the Cape Cormorant is well known for it's beautiful turquoise eye and impressive size.
Cape fur seal Cape fur seal
With a local population of 60,000, it's no wonder our guests capture so many photographs of these wonderfully playful marine mammals.
Bronze Whaler Shark Bronze Whaler Shark
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.
Indian Ocean Humpback Dolphin Indian Ocean Humpback Dolphin
Humpback dolphins are an endangered species, with small populations living very close to shore, typically in water less than 25m deep and an average home range of 120km. Their proximity to land makes these animals particularly vulnerable to human influence.
