Marine Big 5 Daily Blog 11 October
Written by October 11 2023
Whale Watching near Cape Town, South Africa Welcome to Gansbaai, home of the Marine Big 5.
Trip Summary 11 October 2023:
What an absolutely stunning day out in the bay! Not only did we have some lovely conditions – what felt like a true spring day with the sun shining and low winds and swells, but the whale sightings were fantastic, with each of our trips experiencing some beautiful encounters with Southern Right whales. Each of our trips spent some time around the islands, catching glimpses of the Endangered African penguin on Dyer Island along with watching the Cape fur seals of Geyser Rock sunning themselves or cooling off in the Alley. We also had the chance to watch the Bronze whaler sharks glimmer in the sunshine with visits to the shallow section of the bay.
A big thank you to all our guests that joined us today, we hope you enjoyed the day as much as we did!
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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.
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.
Cape Cormorant Cape Cormorant
One of the most famous species of Cormorant in the Western Cape, the Cape Cormorant is well known for it's beautiful turquoise eye and impressive size.
