Dolphin Tours & Charters in South Africa
Dolphin Watching Tours South Africa
“The dolphin then rises to the surface, releasing a deep gust of air from it’s domed head and inhales beside you, the unexpected sound of breathing, in isolation, in the ocean, creating an arresting infinity.”
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Dolphin watching tours and boat charters in South Africa
Dolphin watching tours are available Plettenberg Bay and Knysna, Hermanus, Cape Town, Port Elizabeth.
ZAR 950 – 1400 per person depending on area.
Oceans Africa is a marine tour and charter company. We are based in Cape Town where we we run exclusive tours and charters on our boat Sea Otter.
Dolphin Tours South Africa
Where to find dolphins in South Africa?
The coastal waters of South Africa support a wide variety of dolphin species, from the smallest Heavyside’s to largest Apex predator on the planet – the Orca!
Dolphin watching tours and boat charters are available in most coastal regions of South Africa. from Cape Town to Plettenberg bay and up to KwaZulu Natal.
This means that outside of whale season there is still every reason to take boat based tour. Healthy populations of dolphins are to be found in almost all coastal regions and there are fantastic sightings to be had on almost any marine tour.
Dolphin species most frequently encountered include, bottlenose (Tursiops aduncus), common dolphins (Delphinus capensis), while humpback dolphins (Sousa chinensis) dusky dolphins (Lagenorhynchus obscurus) and Hevyside’s (Cephalorhynchus heavisidii) can be considered to be special sightings.
Dolphin Charters Cape Town
Dolphin watching tours in Cape Town
The waters surrounding Cape Town support perhaps the widest variety of dolphin species anywhere in South Africa, although sightings may be less consistent than in other areas.
Depending on the season you may find, common, bottlenose and dusky dolphins in False Bay.
A marine tour on the Atlantic seaboard can reward you with common and dusky dolphins as well as the chance of finding Heavyside’s’ dolphins in the Granger Bay and Hout Bay area, where there are more or less resident populations of these energetic little cetaceans.
With fantastic views of the mountains and the city and an abundance of marine life, an ocean safari from Cape town is seldom less than spectacular, so contact us when you get into town and we can give you information on conditions, the latest sightings and put you in touch with an operator in your area.
Exclusive Boat Trips Cape Town
Private Boat Charter
Visit Cape Town and explore the many sea caves and coves of the cape peninsular when you book an amazing boat charter with Oceans Africa .
Dolphins on the Garden Route
Dolphin tours in Plettenberg Bay and Knysna
The Garden Route offers perhaps the best chances of dolphin encounters, with charters leaving from Plettenberg Bay, Knysna and Port Elizabeth.
These two hour (approx.) boat-based dolphin watching charters are offered daily, on demand. After an exciting launch you will explore the local area and focus on finding dolphin activity.
As well as finding dolphins there are year-round sightings of Bryde’s whales in the Western Cape, Cape fur seals, sharks, sunfish (Mola Mola) and a wide variety of pelagic birds that are also frequently found on these trips.
With an average group size of over 120 dolphins and a 90% successful sighting rate, you are unlikely to be disappointed in any marine tour along the Garden Route.
All whale and dolphin watching charters offered by Oceans Africa can be included into any of our standard tours and packages. Why not create your own custom tour package, by using our on-line quotation form, or simply send us an e-mail and we can work on an itinerary for you !
Terms and Conditions: Prices vary between regions and may change at any time. Special rates available for groups on request. Payment in full secures booking. As with all wildlife tours there are no guaranteed sightings.