+4D4n cape town extension, south africa
UPCOMING DATES:
Fri 6 Sept - Wed 11 Sept 2024
Fri 13 Sept - Wed 18 Sept 2024
OPTIMAL FOR WHALE WATCHING:
From June to December, large numbers of Southern Right Whales congregate in Hermanus's waters to mate. September is the peak season for Whale Watching.
ETHICAL WILDLIFE EXPERIENCES
HIGHLIGHTS:
Embark on a Marine Wildlife Expedition.
Snorkel / Scuba with Marine Biologists to collect data on the Marine Life of the bay.
POTENTIAL WILDLIFE SIGHTINGS:
The Marine Big 5 of South Africa: (Great White Shark, Southern Right Whale, Bottlenose Dolphin, Cape Fur Seal, African Penguin).
As this is a Wildlife Safari experience, please note that sightings may not able to be 100% guaranteed.
trip overview
Embark on a Marine Wildlife Expedition in Cape Town.
Home to the Marine Big 5 of South Africa: the Great White Shark, Southern Right Whale, Bottlenose Dolphin, Cape Fur Seal & African Penguin.
Day 1 - We begin our Cape Town journey by visiting several weekend markets (Oranjezicht Market, Old Biscuit Mill, Neighbourgoods Market) as well as the Woodstock Art Street.
In the afternoon, we head up to Table Mountain by Cable Car, followed by a visit to Kirstenbosch Gardens.
Day 2 - Working with local operators, embark on a scenic tour of the Atlantic Seaboard and Hout Bay, including a boat trip to Duiker / Seal Island where we will also get to Snorkel with the Seals! We then continue our journey to Cape Point Nature Reserve and spend the late afternoon at Boulders Beach to see the African Penguins as they return to their nests after spending their day fishing.
Day 3 - Journey to Hermanus. Recognised by WWF as one of the 12 Best Whale Watching Destinations in the World, spend the day on a Whale Watching & Big 5 Marine Safari Boat Expedition. In the afternoon, join a team of Marine Biologists on a Snorkel or Scuba Dive to assist them in collecting data of Marine Life.
Day 4 - Journey back to Singapore.
As advocates for better Animal Welfare in tourism, Shark Cage Diving can be a little controversial. Attracting or feeding of carnivores for viewing can arguably lead to sharks associating people with food, which may not be a desirable outcome in the long term. As such this Cape Town trip will only include a Whale Watching segment. Travelers may independently arrange their own Shark Cage Dive if they wish.
We understand that encountering a Shark is high on many people's lists. In efforts to encourage better Animal Welfare in tourism, our team is working on selecting an ideal Shark Diving experience to promote that will better balance Animal Welfare, safety as well as the overall experience for travelers.
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trip itinerary
* Subject to change and adjustments based on final trip participants.
Day 7 (B/D)
Fly Johannesburg to Cape Town
Transfer & Check In Hotel
Welcome Dinner
Day 8 (B)
Saturday Markets & Arts Tour
Oranjezicht Market, Old Biscuit Mill, Neighbourgoods Market, Woodstock Art Street
Tasting of local Koeksister Doughnuts
Table Mountain by Cable Car, Kirstenbosch Gardens
Day 9 (B)
Scenic Tour of the Atlantic Seaboard, Hout Bay
Boat Trip to Duiker / Seal Island, Seal Island Snorkeling
Cape Point Nature Reserve
Boulders Beach Penguins
Day 10 (B)
Hermanus Whale Watching & Marine Big 5 Safari
Snorkel / Scuba with Marine Biologists
Assist Marine Biologists in collecting data
Day 11 (B)
Return Flight to Singapore (1 Stop, Ethiopian)
Day 12
Arrive back in Singapore
