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Diving South Africa

Great White Shark Cage Diving - Gansbaai

Gansbaai is the sleepy fishing town north east of Cape Town where the worlds greatest abundance of the much maligned marine predator the great white shark has been given a reprieve by being proclaimed a protected species. This has proven a remarkable environment for those of us who seek an adrenaline high adventure. Only 3 miles out to sea is a narrow channel between Geyser Rock, home to some 60,000 Cape Fur Seals, and Dyer Island forms the natural feeding ground to these powerful hunting machines-The Great White Shark.

Best Times

Great white shark cage diving is seasonal. The best time for great white shark cage diving is from June thru September.

Grootbos Nature Reserve

Experience nature like never before with biodiversity and conservation in South Africa. Let our expert guides at Grootbos Nature Reserve introduce you to the wonders of the Fynbos of South Africa, the mysteries of the oceans and the treasures of the beach. Discover the fascinating relationships between the insects, birds, mammals and flowering plants of this diverse ecosystem. Smell the aromatic wild herbs, watch for exquisite birds and be awed by the scenery that surrounds you in this haven of biodiversity.

Visit a true Eden, all as a result of careful conservation of the areas natural biodiversity. Explore a meandering path through an ancient Milkwood Forest, where thousand-year-old trees send exploratory branches in search of sunlight, or visit one of the remnant Afro-Montane Forests on the reserve.

Great White Shark Cage Diving Adventures 5 minutes from Grootbos

Shark cage diving in Gansbaai is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the area and the best place in the world to see the large population of the kings of the ocean: the Great White Shark

"I Love Grootbos 5 star nature reserve, I have stayed here several times. It is one of the most amazing places in South Africa for relaxation, divine dining, natural environment, splendid hosts & great white sharks! The best time for great white shark cage diving is from June thru September."

Cindi LaRaia

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