Marine Big 5 Daily Blog 10 July
Written by July 10 2026
Whale Watching near Cape Town, South Africa – Welcome to Gansbaai, home of the Marine Big 5.
Trip Summary 10 July 2026:
We had a beautiful early morning out at sea today with some truly unforgettable sightings. As we followed the coastline, we were fortunate enough to spot a whale’s spout in the bay. Before long, we encountered not just one, but two southern right whales calmly cruising through the waters, giving everyone on board a wonderful opportunity to appreciate these gentle giants. Our journey then took us into the shallows, where our local bronze whaler sharks were seen swimming around a shark diving vessel as they showed off their bronze shimmer. We continued on to Dyer Island and Geyser Rock; unfortunately, the African penguins were a little shy today. Fortunately, we were rewarded with the sight of a raft of penguins floating together out at sea, giving everyone a fantastic look at these charismatic seabirds. In Shark Alley, the Cape fur seal colony was as lively as ever. While many seals played in the water, others relaxed on the rocks, basking in the warm morning sunshine. Their endless energy and playful behaviour provided the perfect finale to a morning filled with unforgettable wildlife encounters.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
