Situated within the Gansbaai area of the Western Cape, you will find Ivanhoe Sea Safari's which is regarded as one of the leading boat-based whale-watching companies in South Africa. If you get the opportunity to embark on Ivanhoe Sea Safari's for a day, you won't want to miss it! The magnificent creatures you will get to view up close within breathtaking surroundings is absolutely priceless.
Why choose the Ivanhoe Sea Safari's experience?
Ivanhoe Sea Safari's has been awarded the "Certificate of Excellence" for the past six years running which placed them in the prestigious award of "Hall of Fame" due to Ivanhoe Sea Safaris offering the best whale watching in the area. So if you're going to go whale watching, Ivanhoe Sea Safari's is definitely the best, if not the only choice.
Ivanhoe Sea Safari's offers a uniquely personalized service within an area that is celebrated as the best location in the world to view the magnificent Southern Right Whales. Guests are looked after in lavish style by the fully qualified, proficient and registered whale guides whose only duty is to make your trip as memorable as possible.
Ivanhoe Sea Safari's is the only operator that launches from Gansbaai and has the whales immediately on their doorstep by the Cliffs of De Kelders. So expect to be mesmerized from the word go!
What to expect on your whale watching journey
First, you'll start with a brief informative talk on what animals to look out for and the route you will be taking. Each passenger is offered a life jacket but this is not compulsory. You'll then launch from the fishing harbour of Gansbaai and travel along the Cliffs of De Kelders towards the Plaat beach. The trip generally lasts about two hours but can be longer depending on how quickly you find the whales.
A typical trip will have you exploring the magnificent coastline and bay between Gansbaai and Hermanus while looking for whales, dolphins, sharks, seals, penguins and seabirds. Apart from the Southern Right Whales in whale season, you'll be able to view Brydes Whales, Humpback Whales and possibly even Orca and Great White Sharks.
Other animals you will have the chance to see include Cape Fur Seals, African Penguins, Dolphins, Sunfish and plenty of coastal marine birds.
Important information on Ivanhoe Sea Safari's
Whale watching season runs from June to December with August, September and October classified as the main season. At the beginning of the season, trips take place twice a day at 10:00 and again at 13:00.
The rates for this amazing experience are as follows;
For South African citizens:
- Adults - R800.00
- Students/Senior - R720.00
- Children u/12yrs - R400.00
- Children u/5yrs - Free
For international travellers:
- Adults - R1450.00
- Students/Senior - R1300.00
- Children u/12yrs - R725.00
- Children u/5yrs - Free
Now that you have all the information required, you won't want to delay booking this incredible experience for you and your loved ones. Check out Ivanhoe Sea Safari's website for further information or to book your trip.
The area that Ivanhoe Sea Safari's operates in
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