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The 15 Best Gansbaai and Overberg Tours in South Africa

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Prices, running times and the practical detail sit with every entry, for the 15 gansbaai and overberg tours genuinely worth a day of a South African trip. Read the top three and you will have decided.

Gansbaai: Marine Big 5 Boat tour

Gansbaai: Marine Big 5 Boat tour - Price and value of a Marine Big 5 day (the $155 question)

1.Gansbaai: Marine Big 5 Boat tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 593 reviews · 2.5 - 10 hours · from $155Our pick

Chase the Marine Big 5 in Gansbaai: whales, sharks, seals, dolphins and penguins, guided by a marine biologist, with warm soup.

“We could not hear well what the guide was telling us through the loudspeakers but we could ask her if we wanted to know something. Apart from that we saw whales for a lot of time (unbeatable experience), sharks, playful seals and penguins (from a distance). We are very satisfied and we highly recommend it”

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Steam Train to Elgin Railway Market

Steam Train to Elgin Railway Market - Table Mountain in morning and evening, plus the Sir Lowry’s Pass photo stop

2.Steam Train to Elgin Railway Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 375 reviews · from $51Top rated

Take a Cape Town steam train to Elgin Railway Market for Table Mountain and Sir Lowry’s Pass views, then food and crafts in a steampunk setting.

“It’s a full day trip and if you like trains that’s great,for young families with children it can be a bit dull after a while.”

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Cape Town: Gansbaai Eco-Friendly Shark Cage Diving Cruise

Cape Town: Gansbaai Eco-Friendly Shark Cage Diving Cruise - The Great White House: breakfast, crew intro, and the safety talk

4.Cape Town: Gansbaai Eco-Friendly Shark Cage Diving Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 326 reviews · 6 - 10 hours · from $237

Meet bronze whaler sharks in Gansbaai from a secure cage, with a marine biologist, meals, and the APSS penguin sanctuary.

“great trip and plenty of sharks! don't bother with the extras (penguin home etc), we bought it and the guide said it was nothing to do with them - seems like a bit of an upsell with no gain”

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Half-Day White Shark Cage Diving from Gansbaai

Half-Day White Shark Cage Diving from Gansbaai - The Cage Session: Gear, Safety, and How the Morning Flows

5.Half-Day White Shark Cage Diving from Gansbaai

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 310 reviews · from $166

A half-day great white shark cage experience from Gansbaai with breakfast, gear, hot showers, and 20-minute cage sessions, weather permitting.

“This was horrible- long and far from Cape Town, poor communication, and no one told us that the Great White are no longer coming around the waters they cruise. They did not even put the cage in the water and only 2 sharks came and went. NOT worth the money or the time. The only saving grace was the scenery down to the dock.”

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Gansbaai: Whale Watching Trip by Boat

Gansbaai: Whale Watching Trip by Boat - Southern Right Whales Up Close: What You’re Looking For

6.Gansbaai: Whale Watching Trip by Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 127 reviews · 2 hours · from $146

Cruise from Gansbaai to De Kelders in comfort to spot southern right whales and Western Cape wildlife on a 2-hour boat trip.

“Once in a lifetime experience 😍 Had a great guide, perfect communication before the tour and was so blessed to see the incredible whales! Thanks for this opportunity 😍”

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From Cape Town: Whale Watching Tour in Hermanus and Gansbaai

From Cape Town: Whale Watching Tour in Hermanus and Gansbaai - The Overberg Stops That Add Wildlife Value (Not Just Photo Stops)

7.From Cape Town: Whale Watching Tour in Hermanus and Gansbaai

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 110 reviews · 2 hours · from $249

Cape Town to Gansbaai coastline views, then a 2-hour whale cruise with a local guide plus penguins and farm-fresh stops.

“We done the whole day tour with pick up from our hotel in Cape Town, our guide Neil got in touch with us while on route to the hotel prompting us on time of arrival, he was very knowledgeable and made stops at numerous places from Cape Town to Gansbaai with great story to accompany these areas we found very interesting, was very accommodating making sure we had sufficient food and drink before our whale tour activity, the whale tour it’s self was fantastic! Seen plenty! Once that was done Neil took us to Hermanus for a late lunch before heading home, which even on the way back still talking…”

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Shark cage diving & viewing tours in Gansbaai

Shark cage diving & viewing tours in Gansbaai - Kleinbaai Harbour Is Close, And That Keeps the Day Moving

8.Shark cage diving & viewing tours in Gansbaai

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 47 reviews · from $129

Great white shark cage encounters in Gansbaai from Cape Town, with breakfast, wetsuit, mask, lunch, snacks, drinks, and a boat DVD.

“We had a great day picked us up smack on time for 20 in the morning picked a few other people up then straight to shop driving so loads of sharks very knowledgeable man on the sharks absolutely great today would do it again would recommend”

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Cape Agulhas Full Day tour

Cape Agulhas Full Day tour - Hemel en Aarde Wine Tasting at Hamilton Russell: Cool-Climate Flavor, Not a Tourist Drive-By

9.Cape Agulhas Full Day tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · from $201

Private Cape Agulhas full-day tour from Cape Town with Stoney Point penguins, Hemel en Aarde wine tasting, Hermanus whales, Elim, lighthouse.

“We made a last-minute booking for this tour and Rodney was our tour guide and driver. We were extremely pleased with his service. We had a wonderful time and visited many great places. This tour involves a long drive, but it did not feel that way because Rodney engaged Read more”

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Guided Shark Cage Diving with Hookah Air Supply in Gansbaai

Guided Shark Cage Diving with Hookah Air Supply in Gansbaai - The Boat Cruise: Meals Included and Why It Helps Your Day

Marine Big 5 Full Day Guided Return Transfer Cape Town – Gansbaai

Marine Big 5 Full Day Guided Return Transfer Cape Town - Gansbaai - Hermanus Harbour: The Boat Portion and What You Pay On Arrival

11.Marine Big 5 Full Day Guided Return Transfer Cape Town – Gansbaai

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 33 reviews · from $155

A private day trip from Cape Town to Hermanus for a guided whale boat cruise plus Stoney Point penguins, with scenic coastal return.

“Mike was awesome! From the start of booking when Dave contacted me to resort the date because of weather all the way through to drop off. Couldn’t recommend them more. Everything was top notch. Mike was super knowledgeable aboRead more”

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Big 5 Sea Safari in Walker Bay from Gansbaai

Big 5 Sea Safari in Walker Bay from Gansbaai - The 2-hour cruise: Harbor to De Kelders and De Platt

13.Big 5 Sea Safari in Walker Bay from Gansbaai

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 29 reviews · from $83

A 2-hour Big 5 sea safari from Gansbaai in Walker Bay, led by a marine biologist, targeting whales, dolphins, seals, penguins, and birds.

“2h trip to see seals and if you get lucky, more marine life The employees don’t seem very motivated and seem to avoid interaction Not really worth it - there are other places where you can get the same for less than half of the price Would not do it again”

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From Cape Town: Full-Day Cape Agulhas Private Tour

From Cape Town: Full-Day Cape Agulhas Private Tour - How the private pickup and guide experience changes the day

14.From Cape Town: Full-Day Cape Agulhas Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 26 reviews · 10 hours · from $196

Private 10-hour Cape Agulhas tour from Cape Town with Stony Point penguins, Hermanus wine tasting, two-oceans walk, lighthouse photos.

“Thomas was terrific. He arrived to pick us up early and we proceeded to head out of Cape Town. On our way he gave us so much information about the history of Cape Town and South Africa. When we arrived at Cape Agulhas, he came with us on the walk and took photos of our family. Then he waited while we walked along the boardwalk and climbed up the lighthouse. After we proceeded to have lunch in town at a restaurant on the water. They had a nice selection of seafood and a burger for those not interested in seafood. After lunch we headed towards Betty’s Bay to see the…”

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Ceres: Ziplining in the Mountains

Ceres: Ziplining in the Mountains - The Scenic Drive and the Bus Ride Into the Mountains

15.Ceres: Ziplining in the Mountains

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 24 reviews · 1 hour · from $34Best value

Zipline over the Koekedouw River in Ceres, Western Cape. 8 slides, 1.4 km total, big views, and expert guides for $34.

“It was really an absolute wonderful experience; the reception was amazing at the check inn point. At reception I struggled with my phone; she handed me her phone to complete the requested information. We had the best assistance during the rides, the guy who made the videos and too the photos did an excellent job. The two guys who took us on the rides were very helpful, they did an absolute great job.”

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