Fly over the famous knysna heads and lagoon as you prepare to fall into the sky at. The combination of diving in silfra followed by whale watching is a great way to get to know the many forms of one of icelands most prominent elements. About whale watching in knysna bamboo guest house blog. Featherbed nature reserve knysna 2020 what to know. Our close encounter, boatbased whale watching tours and marine ecotours are perfect activities to add to any itinerary in knysna. Explore south africas top shark and whale watching region, going shark cage diving with a marine biologist and experienced crew on a spacious, custombuilt shark diving boat. Hermanus, the whale capital, was ranked in the top 12 whale watching locations in the world by the world wildlife fund.
Skydive africa, we, us and our means skydive africa tourism pty ltd, registration number 2023094007 of 16a edward crescent, duynefontein, cape town, 7441 and its affiliates and subsidiaries. Whale sharks can be up to 40 feet long, weigh in excess of 45,000 pounds and live for 80 years. Knysna also boasts the endangered knysna seahorse, which is only found in the knysna and swartvlei lagoons. Free falling can get you up to speeds of around 220kmh. Secondly, hermanus is the place on the planet where you can cage dive with the awesome predators of the sea.
These brownish creatures are irresistibly cute and a must visit while in the area. In addition, they employ several spotters full time. Whale watching in knysna knysna whale watching trips. When we visited 15 years ago, the highlight of our trip was a whale watching cruise in plettenburg bay. Knysna is known for a few things oysters, gorgeous homes, and the massive lagoon. This lovely town is a favourite holiday destination, best known for its beautiful lagoon which empties into the sea through a spectacular mouth known as the heads. All boat cruises and activities are based on thesen island knysna, at the jetty in front of sirocco restaurant. Check out our list of mustdo water activities in knysna. Knysna has hope spot status, boosting its conservation status to an international level. Tandem skydiving, skydive plett tours, parachuting, adventure is one of the most thrilling experiences on the south african continent, jumpers will be rewarded with one of the best arial views of the garden route on a 5 minute parachute ride back to earth, jump with skydive plett, try skydiving tandem style with qualified instructors, parachuting over the garden route, accelerated free fall.
The diving in the knysna lagoon is surprisingly rewarding, and there are some truly wonderful dive sites in the open sea. As the official whale watching permit holder, we can get closer to these aweinspiring ocean creatures than anyone else. Ocean odyssey whale watching knysna south africa africa. Whale dolphin tours whale season july november daily tours from knysna and plettenberg bay inc transfers from knysna. On this tour, set sail across the lagoon, explore the knysna estuary, and head. Skydive plett skydive in plettenberg bay skydive tandem. Skydiving tandem skydive in cape town south africa with. A vshaped spray and the sound of a great breath being expelled fill the crisp morning air. Whales like the humpback and southern right are usually spotted between june and november. The complete guide to diving plettenberg bay including the best times of year see whale sharks, turtles and other marine life. So if you want a truly remarkable whale watching encounter, this is the only option.
Several humpbacks can come up through the bubble net at one time to feed. We can book your tandem anywhere in south africa as well as book your accommodation, car rental and other activities. A good vantage point is key when whale watching in knysna have a look at the rental property below. Adrenalin activities hermanus sky diving shark diving. The water temp ranges from 1523 degrees and visibility is only between 515m but there are some interesting sites to see. All scuba gear, wetsuits, dvs, light lunch and refreshments on board. Enjoy a 20 minute plane flight to approximately 10 000 ft, over the knysna forests and plettenberg bay coastline freefall wonderland experience freefall over the most scenic dropzone in the world. All our day tours are conducted by qualified garden route satourtheta guides in one of our fully comprehensively covered and registered.
Firstly, it is one of the top 3 locations on the planet to view whales close up. A small town, its set atop a gentle lagoon which is really the knysna river, broadening out before inching between two sheer cliffs known as the heads to find the ocean. Options ranging from discover scuba to open water and advanced courses. The day begins when we will pick you up at your hotel in the morning and drive with you to the national park thingvellir where we will dive between the continental plates in silfra. Take a trip to knysna and go snorkelling with the very charming knysna seahorses. The trips will often last 4 5 hours with the first hour spent finding the sharks. Sea fever both the yearning itself, and the poem of that name by john masefield i must go down to the sea again, to the lonely sea and the sky strikes me often. Shark cage diving view the great white shark up close from a secure cage attached to the purposebuilt vessel. Diving in knysna can be unpredictable and very weatherdependent, however, the lagoon is often warmer and sheltered when the sea is rough. From kelp forest to coral reef a dive tour with oceans africa allows you to experience a wide variety of spectacular dive sites and diving environments oceans africa has been creating bespoke dive tours and packages since 2002 at oceans africa, we dive the dives, drive the boats and guide the tours, so allow us to be your hosts in southern africa. Mar 05, 2020 the knysna lagoon is one of the most stunning natural wonders along south africas garden routea glittering lagoon framed by the soaring cliffs of knysna heads. The tsitsikamma mountains provide an elegant backdrop. Diving in knysna there are a few dive sites in knysna but the weather can be very rough at times and with strong currents then its recommended for advanced divers only.
Areas like wilderness, sedgefield, brentononsea, knysna heads and knysna lagoon have some of the best vantage points. The whale shark which sought refuge in the warm waters of the knysna lagoon over last weekend has unfortunately since died. There are over 12 million avid whale watchers worldwide, according to greenpeace and hermanus is now a mecca for whale watching enthusiasts, plus it also hosts the hermanus whale festival every september which attracts over 150,000 visitors in 1 week of celebrations, events and shows. Ocean odyssey, offering close encounter whale watching and marine eco tours, is passionate about showcasing knysna s natural assets. Doing this creates bubbles which form a tubular net. Whether its an entertaining and informative boat tour or a relaxing sunset dinner cruise, these are the best knysna cruises around. Look through our selection of registered dropzones and hand selected accommodation and activities let us handle your booking and payment. South africa offers some of the best and most accessible whale and dolphin watching in the world, with fantastic opportunities to watch whales and dolphins from land, boat and air.
It is the perfect start to the day in knysna in the esteemed company of a southern right whale. Mar 20, 2017 the whale shark which sought refuge in the warm waters of the knysna lagoon over last weekend has unfortunately since died. Diving plettenberg bay guide to diving plettenberg bay. Ocean odyssey, offering close encounter whale watching and marine eco tours, is passionate about showcasing knysnas natural assets. This is the ideal experience for local visitors and international tourists. On this tour, set sail across the lagoon, explore the knysna estuary, and head out into the ocean to brentononsea and buffalo bay. Book your tickets online for featherbed nature reserve, knysna. Thesen island is the island in the middle of the lagoon, it has all the white houses on it. Drive into knysna on n2 at third set of traffic lights keep left onto waterfront drive, first set of traffic lights turn left onto long street. Sep 18, 2017 hermanus, the whale capital, was ranked in the top 12 whale watching locations in the world by the world wildlife fund. Generally four whale species are encountered in the waters around knysna.
View map knysna accommodation things to do in knysna. Seablue scuba safaris scuba diving center knysna, western. Charming knysna pronounced nizena is the garden routes premier base. Whale watching in knysna or plettenburg bay knysna. Garden route plettenberg bay knysna sedgefield wilderness. Includes return transfer from knysna and entrance fee. Whale watching in knysna makes for prime sightseeing in a protected area of the garden route, the knysna heads or the tsitsikamma national park. Over 37 species of whales and dolphins can be found off the shore of south africa. The cage takes 2 to 3 people at a time for your white shark diving.
Tandem skydive in cape town 100% exhilarating unforgettable experience spectacular views skydiving the most fun you can have with your clothes on. Scuba diving in knysna knysna scuba diving and courses. This is a thrilling, adrenaline pumping, exciting and incredibly fun activity and is well worth the jump. Diving knysna is a bit unpredictable and very weatherdependent but the lagoon is usually warm and sheltered even when the sea is rough and of course theres always the lure of spotting an elusive knysna seahorse. Join us in stunning knysna on one of our guided dives or snorkeling trips to see the endemic knysna. An average dive will last 10 15 minutes and if the weather is good you can get a few dives in per day. But then thats part of the fun with diving you never know what youre going to get. They are the only ones with a permit to get close to the whales.
If shark cage diving is just not for you, then boat based viewing is. We offer three daily departures and a fleet of ocean going vessels. Pezula championship course is on the eastern head and has panoramic views over the ocean and coastline. Ocean odyssey offers unforgettable marine adventures. The knysna lagoon is one of the most stunning natural wonders along south africas garden routea glittering lagoon framed by the soaring cliffs of knysna heads. Things to do in knysna ocean odyssey whale watching in. Watch as whales come within metres of the shores, and join in on the festivities of the annual hermanus whale festival this year held on. At the traffic circle, keep left and find a parking. The diving cage is very safe and can even withstand the bite of a great white. The whale shark was last seen alive in the ashmead channel near sanparks offices. A large pinnacle rising to 27m 90ft below the surface, this fabulous reef is covered in colourful hard and soft coral and hosts a multitude of big gamefish, rockcod and other species. Only a two hour drive from cape town, this little town is the heart of the whale route. Knysna s finest activity is of course tandem skydiving. Rated as the prettiest drop zone, fly over the world famous knysna heads, lagoon and the river, with a backdrop of mountains and green forests.
The skipper of the day gives a short lecture on shark anatomy and behaviour. Diving plettenberg bay guide to diving plettenberg bay with. The whale gets in the centre of the bubble to eat the trapped prey. It is rated among the best and most scenic golf courses in the world. Knysna scuba diving the diving in the knysna lagoon is surprisingly rewarding, and there are some truly wonderful dive sites in the open sea. Fly over the famous knysna heads and lagoon as you prepare to fall into the sky at 10 000 ft. Plettenberg bay offers a variety of locations, coral reefs, seal dives, night dives and shore dives, in and around the bay. Various boat based activities are available, so that visitors may get a closer look at these gentle giants. Freefall wonderland experience freefall over the most scenic dropzone in the world. Featherbed nature reserve knysna 2020 what to know before.
If sightings were guaranteed it wouldnt be nearly as much of a thrill. Just take long street from knysna central, and drive right down onto thesen island. A very popular dive is the wreck of the paquita in the heads but make sure you dive it on slack tide. Whale watching, marine ecotours, boat tours in knysna. An adult female can grow up to 15 meters long and weigh 47 tonnes. The garden route is transitional between the cold water kelp forests of the western cape and the coral reefs of northern kwazulunatal. This is done when the whale dives down and then swims in a spiral while releasing air from the blowholes. Skydive plett skydive in plettenberg bay tandem skydiving. I need the sea although its probably true that my lifes more like spike milligans version of the piece. There is simply no other whale watching experience in knysna that can compare to this one. He explains how the team works with the sharks in the area. May 30, 2019 diving in knysna can be unpredictable and very weatherdependent, however, the lagoon is often warmer and sheltered when the sea is rough.
Owen govender, senior section ranger for sanparks lakes, confirmed on monday th march that the shark had died. Knysnas finest activity is of course tandem skydiving. The 10 best destinations for whale shark scuba diving holidays. Enjoy a 20 minute plane flight to approximately 10 000 ft, over the knysna forests and plettenberg bay coastline. So, you would think they would be relatively easy to spot. Whale watching in knysna or plettenburg bay knysna message. Set sail on your destinations toprated boat tours and cruises. By boat launched through the heads or from buffels bay. Diving professional, friendly and safety conscious instructors will show you the world below the surface.
Bamboo, the guest house, just a few minutes from the knysna heads, is a perfect base for visiting whale watchers. There are a few dive sites in knysna but the weather can be very rough at times and with strong currents then its recommended for advanced divers only. With the waters off the coast of south africa teeming with life, there is no shortage of viewing potential when it comes to marine animals. You then spend 4 to 6 hours at sea, depending on the frequency of shark visits to the boat during your white shark diving trip. Skydive africa prides itself in making sure you have the best adventure experience possible. Jan 15, 2016 our close encounter, boatbased whale watching tours and marine ecotours are perfect activities to add to any itinerary in knysna. The southern right whale is easy to identify from the calluses. Knysna has a wide range of diving and reefs from the lagoon to buffels bay. Jan 24, 2018 bamboo, the guest house, just a few minutes from the knysna heads, is a perfect base for visiting whale watchers. Brydes whale these swift omnivores generally occur in small family groups of 56 and some populations are resident off our coast all year round.
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