Marine Big 5 Daily Blog 07 September
Written by September 7 2025
Whale Watching near Cape Town, South Africa – Welcome to Gansbaai, home of the Marine Big 5.
Trip Summary 07 September 2025:
With the tide running low in our bay, one of our trips launched from Gansbaai Harbour, setting out on another exciting Marine Big 5 adventure. As we made our way into the ocean, we were treated to incredible sights of a pair of southern right whales, slowly making their way into the bay and giving us some breathtaking views. Our journey continued past Dyer Island and Geyser Rock, where we got a glimpse of the playful Cape fur seal colony and Our critically endangered friends in tuxedos . We also stopped alongside the shark cage diving vessels, where the local bronze whaler sharks made an appearance, adding to the thrill of the day.
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What species did we see today?
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.
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.
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.
