Marine Big 5 daily Blog 04 August
Written by August 5 2023
Whale Watching near Cape Town, South Africa Welcome to Gansbaai, home of the Marine Big 5.
Trip Summary 04 August 2023:
An exciting day out on the bay with some wet and wild conditions along with some stunning encounters. Throughout the day we had a mix of whale sightings including a Southern Right whale on our first trip, Humpback whales on our second and third trip, and Southern Right whales on our fourth trip. Each of our trips also enjoyed some time at the islands today, viewing the Cape fur seals on Geyser Rock and the African penguins hidden amongst the boulders on Dyer Island.
Trip 1
Trip 2
Trip 3
Trip 4
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What species did we see today?
Humpback Whale Humpback Whale
One of the best-known whale species, they are renowned for their acrobatic behaviour and complex melodious song as well as extremely long flippers and are a special favourite of Dyer Island Cruises guests and crew alike.
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.
White-breasted Cormorant White-breasted Cormorant
White-breasted Cormorant is the largest African cormorant and they have an iconic white chest, it is a favourite for many of our repeat visitors, and professional wildlife photographers.
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.
