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Word of Mouth!
Recent testimonials from our visitors
Email from France
Hi! SA friends!
I am just a French historian preparing a paper to be read, next July, at PMB campus. Congratulation! You have a very nice and interesting website. It really makes one feel like catching the first aircraft and fly over!
I was last at Saldanha in 2002, when I read a paper at the Military/Navy Academy. I spent there a wonderfull day. I sincerely hope that your country (which, in my heart is also mine) goes better and better again.
Very kind regards.
- Michel R.
Président / Chairman CEEHGFAA
Historien - Onomasticien - Conférencier
February 2009
Letter from London
"I can't express in words how wonderful our stay at Papkuilsfontein was. The only problem was the brevity of our stay, oh how i wished we had booked a whole week..!"
- James and Ash. (UK)
February 2009
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"I had a great time. Did far more than I planned which was no bad thing after such a long journey - it would've been a shame just to sit by the pool for a week! There was possibly too much planned and I'd like to have had more time to do the same amount of stuff, but that was my schedule not yours. The whale trip was the best..."
- Nicky B. (UK)
October 2008
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Marine Dynamics Shark Cage Diving Experience, Gansbaai, Overberg
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Marine Dynamics Experiences:
Whale Watching; Shark Cage Diving
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Shark Tours Special Until 31 Oktober 2010!
Shark diving, breakfast and light lunch on the boat plus 1 night accommodation at the Great White House at only R1750 per person!
Only valid until 31 October 2010.
SHARK VIEWING: Click the picture below to view images of a recent expedition:
Shark Tours Special:
QUICK ENQUIRY FORM
Interested in the trip of a lifetime?
Use this form for a quick response!
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The names Dyer Island Cruises and Marine Dynamics have become synonymous with and well renowned for quality marine wildlife experiences. Our team of conservationists and resident marine biologist are working constantly with global experts involved in ocean sustainability projects. With our extensive knowledge we can offer an unforgettable whale watching and shark cage diving trip, encompassing all aspects of The Cape's coastal wildlife.
This unique approach introduces the wonders of the ocean and continues to thrill people from all over the world. We enthral our guests from start to finish with insights into the rich and diverse wildlife inhabiting our waters.
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Shark cage diving is a full day trip. We do pick-ups in Cape Town every day. It is a two hour drive to Kleinbaai, near Gansbaai.
Marine Dynamics staff will meet our clients at the Great White House in Kleinbaai before the trip. There are bathroom facilities, as well as a restaurant and gift shop. Kleinbaai is a residential suburb of Gansbaai, with its own slipway. We are situated approximately 180km south east of Cape Town (driving time approximately 2 hours).
Breakfast (included in the price) is provided at the restaurant before we launch. Our resident Marine Biologist do a presentation before each trip in our conservation and education room. Passengers are fitted with comfortable inflatable life-jackets, and if needed weather jackets. Safety is the most important part of our business. We also have extensive public liability insurance.
We usually launch around 09:00 in the morning (note that launching times may vary due to tide and weather conditions), arriving at the anchoring spot in 20 to 25 minutes. The anchor is lowered, the cage goes into the water, a scent trail is made, and we settle down. Final preparations for the diving are made, and the rest of the day we spend watching, diving and experiencing the unique white shark.
After about 3 to 4 hours, depending on the day, we head back to land. Should the client wish to return to shore earlier a shuttle can be arranged at an additional cost.
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Duration:
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Same day
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Departing:
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Cape Town
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Departure Schedule:
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Daily depending on availability
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Price Structure:
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R1250 per person (1Aug 2008 - 31 Julie 2009) + R300 for transport to and from Cape Town
R1350 per person (1 Aug 2009 - 31 Julie 2010) + R350 for transport to and from Cape Town
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What the client should bring:
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- Warm clothing as it is cooler on sea than on land.
- Sunscreen & cap or hat.
- Polaroid sunglasses.
- Please use anti-seasick medication well in advance if you are prone to motion sickness.
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Included in the tour:
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Breakfast, light lunch, water, soft drinks, snacks and fruit on boat clean towels, all necessary diving gear, complimentary drink afterwards at The Great White House.
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Excluded from the tour:
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Motion sickness medication, DVD of trip - can be purchased for 350 ZAR.
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Conservation involvement:
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Wilfred Chivell, owner of Dyer Island Cruises and Marine Dynamics, is certainly the most knowledgeable person about the ecosystem and varied wildlife found on and around Dyer Island.
His care and dedication for the health of this sensitive ecosystem have lead to the launch of different conservation projects for the area:
- 'Faces of Need - Artificial Penguin Nest Project' which aims at creating 2000 artificial nests on Dyer Island by 2008.
- Over the years his 'Bird Rescue Initiative' have made him the prime transporters of injured and oiled marine birds from the island to shore, where they would be transported to SANCOB.
- The 'Marine Litter Project' aims to educate the public and local community about the devastating results of pollution on wildlife while also initiating cleanups of the coast.
- Support the research fieldwork conducted by the White Shark Trust during 2006 in allowing the population information to be gathered from Shark Fever.
- NOLWANDLE CRAFTS: Our own community project in Masakhane. We trained 22 ladies out of the local community to manufacture bead work, clothing, etc. The British High Commission is a sponsor of this project.
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South Africa is now BIG 7 Country!
5 Big Land Mammals PLUS 2 Marine creatures, Whales and White Sharks
Already a BIG 5 traveller? Complete your BIG 7 experience at Gansbaai with a same day whales and white sharks interaction. Book your experience directly with the sustainable owner/operator for Whales and Great Whites!
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Support Cape Leopard Trust Sponsors!
Book at any of these Kontrei Traveller Portfolio members in the Cederberg who are active supporters of the Cape Leopard Trust:
Bakkrans
Keurbosfontein
Mount Ceder
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