Marine Big 5 Daily Blog 26 September
Written by September 26 2026
Whale Watching near Cape Town, South Africa – Welcome to Gansbaai, home of the Marine Big 5.
Trip Summary 26 September 2026:
What a successful day to look back on! Incredible sightings accompanied us through the day. Multiple pairs of Southern Right whales were either spotted close to Uilenkraalsmond or in an area called Pearly Beach. The critically endangered African Penguins were seen roaming Dyer Island or as a raft in the water. The Cape fur seal colony on Geyser Rock, as lively as always, welcomed us to Shark Alley.
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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.
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.
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.
