Marine Big 5 Daily Blog 29 October
Written by October 29 2026
Whale Watching near Cape Town, South Africa – Welcome to Gansbaai, home of the Marine Big 5.
Trip Summary 29 October 2026:
There was plenty to keep an eye out for across the bay today! Southern right whales were part of the action, while bronze whaler sharks cruised through the shallows. Dyer Island was home to our little tuxedo-wearing African penguins, tucked away among the boulders. Over at Geyser Rock, the Cape fur seals were doing what they do best, making the island their own. And of course, our unexpected guest, the elephant seal, is still holding onto its spot among the seals. With so much happening from the coastline to the islands, four of the Marine Big 5 kept us busy throughout the day.
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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.
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.
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.
