Xplora Tours South Africa

South Africa, a world of beauty, a land of plenty, what is there to see and where to go....

Whale watching at Walker Bay, Hermanus or a boat trip around Dyer Island for shark cage diving and surface viewing.

Not only is the large population of whales and sharks unparalleled elsewhere, but the locations are so accessible and in close proximity to land, that you are virtually guaranteed to witness numerous animals engaging in what they come here to do - the sharks to feed, the whales to mate and to calve.

The best time to view whales is during the months of August, September and October. Whales can be observed from the shore or you can take a boat trip to observe the whales at close quarters, or a once in a life-time opportunity, and see the world from above with magnificent views of Hermanus, the vineyards, the mountains and to see the whales at play in Walker Bay will simply take your breath away from the beauty of it all.

Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder and what is a beautiful sight than to behold the great white sharks feeding at close quarters around Dyer Island by shark cage diving and surface viewing.

These fearsome yet magnificent predators inhabit all of the world's oceans, but nowhere else are there so many of them, so close to shore and so readily observed than near the southern-most tip of Africa with a number of islands supporting huge seal and pelagic bird colonies, and waters rich in fish, undoubtedly the major factors in attracting and maintaining such large numbers of great white sharks throughout the year.

Shark viewing is at its best between April and October when these stealthy hunters are primarily focused on feeding. There behaviour changes during the summer months when sharks seem to be less interested in food and are not that readily attracted to the bait. Latest research indicates that their suppression of appetite at this time would prevent both serious injury during mating and cannibalising on their off-spring after birth.

Whale watching and shark cage diving are just two of the amazing wonders that nature has to offer. Many other interesting and exciting tours can also be arranged with Xplora Tours South Africa for you to experience the unspoilt Africa. Sun, wild animals, grandiose landscapes, foreign people, adventure - whatever turns you on.

Design your own programme with Xplora's assistance and advice. Avoid mass tourism and package tours. You get to choose all destinations, activities, duration of stay and accommodation. We take care of the rest. We also offer economic backpackers tours. Our personal guiding and attendance ensures a smooth and safe journey.