Meet the great white sharks in Gansbaai

Will all daredevils please gather at the great white capital of the world?

Looking for a thrill? Why not take an up-close-and-personal dip in shark-infested waters? Take a walk on the wild side in Gansbaai and experience a great white shark cage diving tour.

Gansbaai in the Western Cape of South Africa is one of the world's best great white shark viewing regions. The quaint South African seaside town, Gansbaai (170km from Cape Town), is internationally known as 'The great white shark capital of the world'.

A shark cage dive with great whites is a truly exhilarating experience: Climb into a floating cage, decked out in either scuba diving or snorkeling gear. Feel the adrenaline pump through your veins as a shark swims towards you, opens its mouth and bares its big sharp teeth.

While the brave can plunge into the shark diving cage for a little rendezvous with one (or more) great whites, non-divers can enjoy viewing great white sharks from the boat.

Great white sharks are surface feeders and the shark handlers are trained to bring sharks up-close-and-personal against the side of the boat (their heads and the jaws will be clearly visible).

A great white shark cage diving tour includes:
Transport to Gansbaai
Breakfast in Gansbaai
Safety briefing
Education about great white sharks
Scenic boat tour
Shark Alley visit

Drinks & snacks on the boat

Wetsuit & equipment
 (diving masks, hoods, snorkel, and boots)
Diving equipment guidance by shark expert
Shark cage dive
Towel
Soup, bread and coffee/tea
Optional DVD at the end of the day

Good to know:
• Your shark cage diving with Shark Lady takes place in small exclusive groups
• Tours depart twice daily (flexible for exclusive charters)
• Tour takes +- 4 hours
• You can also just be part of the boat tour and watch the great white sharks from the boat
• Up-to-date safety standards
• Highly qualified and passionate crew

Please bring with you:
Waterproof sunscreen 

Bathing costume 

Hat or cap
Warm jacket
Camera

This is the real deal: CapeTownMagazine.com has done extensive research to sniff out the best shark cage diving operator. We can say with conviction that a diving session with our operator is safe, eco-friendly, fun and educational. It is certainly the best price for the best shark cage dive tour in Cape Town.

Shark Lady also provides accommodation: the self-catering garden cottages sleep four people (1 double room and 2 singles). Plus, the Shark Lady is happy to organise any accommodation for different budgets.

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