Marine Big 5 Daily Blog 10 April
Written by April 10 2026
Whale Watching near Cape Town, South Africa – Welcome to Gansbaai, home of the Marine Big 5.
Trip Summary 10 April 2026:
Strong winds at Danger Point and into deeper waters made for a challenging start to the trip. We spotted a distant spout early on, but the whale was difficult to follow as it moved against the wind. After a few attempts, we were rewarded with a brief but exciting glimpse of a Bryde’s whale. At Dyer Island, the bay came alive with African penguins and other coastal birds, while Cape fur seals filled Geyser Rock and played through Shark Alley. Our final stop at the shark cage diving boats didn’t disappoint, with multiple bronze whaler sharks just below the surface. Despite the conditions, it was a day filled with persistence and adventure.
TripAdvisor – https://bit.ly/2YZ0jDR
Google – https://g.page/r/Caej8uYZYnR8EBE/review
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/WhaleWatchSA
What species did we see today?
Brydes Whale Brydes Whale
The mysterious Bryde's whales visit the Dyer Island area throughout the year, with most sightings occurring during summer into winter.
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.
