Marine Big 5 Daily Blog 04 October
Written by October 4 2026
Whale Watching near Cape Town, South Africa – Welcome to Gansbaai, home of the Marine Big 5.
Trip Summary 04 October 2026:
A fulfilling day on the water with an abundance of marine sightings. The shallow waters of the bay were filled with Southern Right whales, some being rather relaxed, while others were super active. The critically endangered African Penguins were seen roaming Dyer Island, and the Cape fur seals on Geyser Rock were, as always, busy keeping our guests entertained.
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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 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.
