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Dyer Island Cage Diving

South Africa

This activity takes place in none other than Dyer Island waters; a small island located Southeast of Hermanus in the Western Cape on the Garden Route, and hosting a large colony of African penguins; 25,000 pairs. You will go in a perfect place otherwise known as “Shark Alley”. Appropriate right? What makes this location Another aspect that sets our form of travel so unique is its connection to a colony of 60,000 apart from the rest is our dedication to Cape fur seals that live in the nearby Geyser Rock. sustainable travel. We ensure that we as well These seals happen to be the favorite meal of the as our travellers invest in the local economy . What is most interesting is that and support the marine conservation efforts these animals are there because of the area’s including projects like African penguin nesting impressive ecosystem. This allows for travellers or shark research or environmental education, and divers to see more than just . You will to name a few. have the opportunity to witness an array of exotic marine life such as whales, dolphins, seals, sharks The best time to visit is without doubt the and penguins. South African winter months, from May to August, the most active time for the sharks You will have access to marine biologists and and best migration period for Southern Right expert crewmembers. The staff will keep you safe whales and bottlenose dolphins. and well informed. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn about the sharks, their habitats, and their habits. You will get to see biologists in their field of WOW Factor: Get a face to face encounter expertise. You will learn how the great whites hunt with one of the world’s most deadly apex and hide as well as how they feed, breed, and predators and change your perception about breach. these amazing creatures.

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Description, Notes & Experience Agenda

EXPERIENCE AGENDA D ESCRIPTION Cage diving for close • Meet at local office in Kleinsbaai encounter with great white • Welcome and breakfast, collect your and boots sharks, off Kleinbaai. • Safety briefing and lecture on great white shark biology, behaviour and habitat • Walk to the port and board the custom-designed 14m catamaran S TARTING TIME • 20 minutes ride to Dyer Island where you stay on average two hours Times vary each day as the • Exhilarating cage diving with 8 persons at a time, average time: 20- activity is weather dependent. 50min depending on shark activity (2 hours stay in the location) – and Trips times are confirmed the day shark, birds and marine life watching from both platforms before. • Sail to the infamous ‘Shark Alley’ for more marine life watching (time and weather permitting) D EPARTURE P OINT • Back to Kleinsbaai office for a farewell warm soup Meet in Kleinbaai D URATION Half Day P ICKUP DETAILS Returns to original departure point S EASON All year (best from May to August)

NOTES

Group size: Min 2 – Max 8 (in diving cage) and 34 on boat (capacity 40). Age restrictions: Minimum age: 7 Difficulty: technically easy, need to be comfortable in water. Inclusions: breakfast or lunch, marine biologist guides, visit to African Penguin and Seabird Sanctuary, lecture on great white sharks, snacks & drinks on board, warm soup. Technical equipment provided: Weather jacket, wetsuit, life vest, boots, mask. Exclusions: Return transfer from Cape Town or Hermanus, professional video footage of the experience (optional, extra charge). Voucher info: You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this experience.