@ R 3 670-00 per person
Depart
before daybreak for Simonstown harbour for a boat trip in search of
the super predator of the oceans, the Great White Shark with international
shark experts, Chris and Monique Fallows. (Subject to availability.)
The
Fallows have studied Great Whites since 1989 and were the first to
film the now famous Great Whites of False Bay in the rare (and until-then,
relatively-unseen) act of “breaching” (launching themselves
out of the water) in their pursuit of Cape Fur Seals they hunt in
this area.
Our
search for Great Whites includes one of their typical haunts, Seal
Island, home to some 60 000 seals as well as a host of other sea bird
species. The main focus of the Safari is on natural interaction with
the sharks from the boat, observing natural predatory behaviour, with
a tow using a fake cut-out carpet “seal” decoy employed
to encourage the sharks to “breach”.
Light
lunch, snacks and soft drinks are served on board. Return to port
around 2pm for a visit to the nearby African Penguin Colony at Boulders
Beach. A short trip to Cape Point, the south westernmost point of
the continent, wraps up our ocean adventure.
Note:
The best time to see Great Whites hunting is May to Sept., with sightings
least likely from Nov. to March. Safaris are dependant on weather
and are at the skipper’s discretion. A warm jacket and binoculars
are strongly advised.
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