Marine Big 5 Daily Blog 24 October
Written by October 24 2026
Whale Watching near Cape Town, South Africa – Welcome to Gansbaai, home of the Marine Big 5.
Trip Summary 24 October 2026:
The Dyer Island ecosystem did not disappoint as usual today with amazing wildlife sightings we had. Near our local island, the critically endangered African penguins and Cape fur seals were the stars of the show as we observed them on their separate islands, with a few popping up in the water as we cruised along the bay every now and then. Multiple southern right whales were encountered as they showed different jaw-dropping behaviours. Some of our trips were lucky as they encountered humpback dolphins along the coastline, with bronze whaler sharks being seen in the shallows.
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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.
