Ivanhoe the leading boat based whale watching company in. Oct 07, 2014 a whale of a time in gansbaai posted on october 7, 2014 by africa geographic editorial two africa geographic team members drove out to gansbaai in september to join ivanhoe sea safaris for a whale watching experience. Gansbaai whale watching trips ocean safari whale viewing. There are two licenced operators in our area ivanhoe sea safaris. Whale cove a104 self catering apartment, flatlet accommodation in gansbaai. Cape town whale watching south africa whale watching. Ivanhoe sea safaris launch from the charming fishing village of gansbaai, only a 2 hour drive from cape town via hermanus climb aboard our pride and joy, the ivanhoe, and let us take you on a whale watching safari you will never forget we specialise in boat based whale watching trips on beautiful walker bay offering a uniquely personalised, stylish and safe service to a maximum of 25. Whale watching and marine big 5 tours in south africa. Just a 2 hour drive from cape town to the whale capital of. Day 6 whale watching at gansbaai southern africa holiday blog. From your 20 square meter balcony you will have a 180 degree view of the sea.
The apartment is equipped with sound and vision devices and a full dstv bouquet is included in our high season package. The boat is licensed to carry 40 passengers but we restrict the loading to 25 passengers, this avoids overcrowding and passengers can move freely around and enjoy there viewing of these gentle giants. Watch southern right whales and other marine life as they swim amongst you. The tour operator offers ocean safaris in area 6 of walker bay which is celebrated as the best location from which to view the magnificent southern right whales from june to december. Hermanus whale watching is renowned for the most prolific whale viewing experience in the world.
Shark diving gansbaai and whale watching combo set your eyes on some of the best of marine wildlife south africa has to offer with a combined shark cage dive experience and whale watching tour. Dolphins, humpback whales, cape fur seals, bryde whales, african penguins and many of our coastal marine birds may also be seen. Whale watching in gansbaai, south africa xplorio gansbaai. Whale waters is a three storey selfcatering house with an open plan lounge and dining area. The peak time, when daily sightings are virtually guaranteed, is during september and october. Featuring a grill and a 24hour front desk, sunset view at whale cove is conveniently located in gansbaai, a 17minute walk from stanfords bay and 1. I was not sure what was happening, so watched the whale that was closest more intently. Whale watching tours south africa best whale watching in.
These openplan units include a flatscreen tv with satellite channels. If you want to experience south africas incredible marine wildlife for yourself, dont hesitate to get in touch. Aug 24, 2012 the best thing about working on the ocean is never knowing what you will find. The whales start to arrive in may and then leave early to late december yearly and come here to mate, give birth to their young and nurture the calves before heading. As one of only two bee level 1 companies in the gansbaai area, we employ a majority. They are also one of the oldest companies operating whale watching boats. Ivanhoe sea safaris is regarded as one the leading boatbased whale watching companies in south africa. We share news and blog articles from across our various wildlife tours and marine big 5 adventures. There are many cape fur seals, african penguins, dolphins, sunfish and plenty of coastal marine birds to been seen whilst out at sea. In addition to whale watching and sunset trips, the company also offers private charters for small groups and families looking for some quality time together. This luxurious sixbedroom selfcatering lodge is perfect for families, a group of friends or for corporate travellers.
From your 20 square meter balcony you will have a 180 degree view of the sea as well as the hermanus mountains across the bay. A little white head pops up to see the world for a different view. We also boast one of the limited whale watching permits allocated country wide. Only a 2 hour drive from cape town transport options are available, dyer island cruises offers our guests the potential to see more marine wildlife in one trip, than anywhere else in the country. Offering a barbecue and views of the sea, the whale cove is located in gansbaai. Climb aboard our pride and joy, the ivanhoe, and let us take you on a whale watching safari you will never forget.
Dolphins, humpback whales, cape fur seals, bryde whales, african penguins and. Whale waters selfcatering gansbaai, western cape, south. A typical trip will have you exploring our magnificent coastline and bay while looking for whales, dolphins, sharks, seals and seabirds. The best thing about working on the ocean is never knowing what you will find. Gansbaai is a beautiful, scenic 35minute drive from hermanus and a twohour drive from cape town.
Children r600pp under 12 children free under 3 enquire for discount rates for groups of 10 or more. When we arrived at gansbaai harbour we were warmly greeted by elizna and taken to ivanhoe our catamaran. With the dyer island group a few km south of the town home to 50 000 cape fur seals, gansbaai is the worlds capital for great white sharks. I would probably call this a place where whales come and play, and if you are not familiar with this area, you will probably miss out on an experience of a life time. Whale waters lodge is a 4 star graded property offering gansbaai accommodation for up to 12 guests about whale waters lodge. Overberg whale watching ivanhoe sea safaris whale watching ivanhoe sea safaris launch from the charming fishing village of gansbaai, only a 2 hour drive from cape town via hermanus. Ivanhoe sea safaris, hawe street gansbaai harbour, gansbaai, overstrand 7220 south africa. You have the opportunity to see the southern right whale, hump back whales. If you are considering visiting gansbaai or have already booked your gansbaai accommodation, then you are probably keen to see what activities are available and what there is to do in the area. Renowned worldwide for the great white shark and the southern right whale. Visit ivanhoe sea safaris on your trip to gansbaai or south. Ivanhoe sea safaris gansbaai 2020 alles wat u moet weten.
Self catering accommodation whale huys is located near gansbaai. Ivanhoe sea safaris is regarded as one the leading boatbased whale watching company in south africa. Hermanus whale watching near cape town, gansbaai in south. Ivanhoe sea safaris whale watching in gansbaai xplorio. Om uw steun te tonen kunt u overwegen om een beoordeling achter te laten. We specialize in boat based whale watching and we pride ourselves in offering a uniquely personalized service to all our clients. A 2hour boattrip from gansbaai harbour to view southern right whales in walker bay. Free wifi is available throughout the property and free private parking is also available. Jul 18, 2017 the whales then shifted gear slightly and all attention was drawn to the opposite side of the boat where an odd mottled grey whale a brindled whale had popped up for a perfectly timed visit.
Apart from the southern right whales, we are able to view brides whales, humpback whales and possibly even great white sharks. Area 6 of walker bay has the town of hermanus on its northern shore and the town of gansbaai on its southern shore. The great white shark, carcharodon carcharias is known by many names, such as. Hermanus whale watching best close encounters, purpose. Experience the best of gansbaai with this combo marine wildlife package. Whale coast directory what to do in gansbaai the natural adventure destination is a remarkable destination offering not only marine adventures great white shark cage diving, whale watching and abundant marine life but as the fynbos adventure destination it boasts unique cape fynbos and a plant diversity ranking among the richest in the world. Humpbacks and brydes whales are mostly spotted offshore from boats, but by far the most commonly sighted species, either from land or from a boat, is the southern right whale.
Apartment sunset view at whale cove, gansbaai, south. Book directly with us online to receive a free video of your trip. Address ivanhoe sea safaris building harbour road gansbaai harbour. Apart from the southern right whales, we are able to view brydeswhales, humpback whales and possibly even great white sharks. The whale watching ocean safaris run from july to november and it is one of the only places in the world where you can see the mighty whale and a great white shark on the same boat trip. Ivanhoe sea safaris whale watching overberg ivanhoe sea safaris launch from the charming fishing village of gansbaai, only a 2 hour drive from cape town via hermanus. Orcas hunting common dolphins gansbaai, south africa dyer. Fall asleep and wake to the sound of the waves gently lapping at the rocks below and the sea birds cavorting in the ocean breeze. Thanks to kira matiwane and katja vindingpetersen for spotting this incredible encounter. Ivanhoe sea safaris whale watching trips in gansbaai.
Our extensive experience gained from over 6000 close encounters with our majestic whales was our inspiration for the design of the ivanhoe. Ivanhoe sea safaris boat based whale watching in gansbaai. In the distance, on each side of this whale where two more whales. Whale watch at whale cove, gansbaai roomsforafrica. Visit ivanhoe sea safaris on your trip to gansbaai or. We can guarantee southern right whale sightings between july and december. Whale cove a104 is a fourstar rated, three bedroom, two bathroom luxury apartment in gansbaai, with secure on site parking. Our whalewatching vessel, ivanhoe, is the queen of the south african whalewatching fleet.
Orcas hunting common dolphins gansbaai, south africa. Enjoy a scenic 2hour drive from cape town as you explore the beautiful coastline on the way to gansbaai. Ivanhoe sea safaris are fortunate to boast one of the limited whale watching permits allocated to applicants in south africa. Whale watching is one of the major attractions of the western cape. Gansbaai is also part of the whale coast with the walker bay whale sanctuary providing a nursery to southern right, bryde and humpback whales, which are easily observed from the shore or a boat based whale watching tour. Launch into the water on a speciallydesigned shark viewing boat with a cage.
It is most certainly one of those unique moments in life when you get a glimpse into a natural phenomenon. There are many cape fur seals, african penguins, dolphins. Apart from the southern right whales, we are able to view. They operate, just a 2 hour drive from cape town near the whale capital of the world hermanus and launch from the quaint fishing harbour of gansbaai. Whale watching trip by boat gans bay, south africa. Whale watching trips a typical trip will have you exploring our magnificent coastline and bay while looking for whales, dolphins, sharks, seals and seabirds. The ivanhoe queen of the sa whale watching fleet is a 42 ft. Gansbaai dutchafrikaans for bay of geese, sometimes referred to as gans bay or gangs bay is a fishing town and popular tourist destination in the overberg district municipality, western cape, south africa. Whale watching gansbaai big 5 sea safari book a whale watching gansbaai big 5 sea safari. Although the boat id chosen was further gansbaai is another 30 minutes on from hermanus it seemed better, in that ivanhoe sea safaris use a smaller boat and dont run it to capacity.
Ivanhoe sea safaris gansbaai, western cape facebook. Our boat the ivanhoe sa best boat based whale watching. Work out when and for how long to visit ivanhoe sea safaris and other gansbaai attractions using our handy gansbaai trip planning app. Hermanus whale watching near cape town, gansbaai in south africa. Ivanhoe sea safaris gansbaai 2020 all you need to know. Self catering accommodation whale huys is located near. During the months of july to december people from all over the world journey to the shores of gansbaai to watch the whale of a show. The most experienced whale skipper in south africa specifically designed the ivanhoe to provide an. Enjoy the experience in full, as the boat is never overcrowded for the best experience. Our boat the ivanhoe sa best boat based whale watching 2hrs. Whale watching from gansbaai provided by ivanhoe sea safaris. Look for southern right whales and other marine life swimming. The boat is licensed to carry 40 passengers but we restrict the loading to 25 passengers, this avoids overcrowding and passengers can move freely.
It is known for its dense population of great white sharks and as a whale watching location. Each of the 6 ensuite bedrooms has bar fridges, lockup safes and airconditioning. Ivanhoe sea safaris gansbaai harbour, 7221 gansbaai, western cape rated 4. It has a buildin braai leading out to the veranda and a heated swimming pool all overlooking the atlantic ocean. A warm welcome awaits you at whale waters selfcatering lodge. Enter the natural habitat of the marine big 5 in south africa, for the opportunity to see whales, dolphins, penguins, seals and great white sharks. The apartment also has its own private collection of contemporary books, dvds and cds which guests are welcome to use during their stay. It is one of the best land based whale watching spots in. A whale of a time in gansbaai posted on october 7, 2014 by africa geographic editorial two africa geographic team members drove out to gansbaai in september to join ivanhoe sea safaris for a whale watching experience. Ivanhoe the leading boat based whale watching company in south. Just a 2 hour drive from cape town to the whale capital of the world hermanus, launching from gansbaai. Cape whale coastwhat to do in gansbaai cape whale coast. Two africa geographic team members drove out to gansbaai in september to join ivanhoe sea safaris for a whale watching experience. Gansbaai is a beautiful, scenic 35minute drive from hermanus and a twohour drive.
Explore south africas top shark and whale watching region, going shark cage diving with a marine biologist and experienced crew on a spacious, custombuilt shark diving boat. Ivanhoe sea safaris gansbaai all you need to know before. These majestic giants migrate to the south african waters. Ivanhoe sea safaris best whale watching in cape town. Gansbaai is the ultimate holiday destination for marine life lovers.
180 839 1099 1090 532 545 989 1110 661 382 1157 62 1013 351 832 441 1494 550 6 70 1479 310 114 159 39 526 860 677 935 236 1447 1177 1478 216 354 961 579 1385 188 1053 479 386 920 1067 93 536 1074 812