Face-to-Face with Sharks in False Bay – Adventure with Award-Winning Shark Explorers

Shark Explorers, winner of the 2025 World Luxury Awards and TripAdvisor’s prestigious Best of the Best, invites you to experience False Bay one of the world’s top shark hotspots, just 30 minutes from Cape Town International Airport. This fun and educational adventure is perfect for the whole family, and no prior diving experience is needed. Our trips focus on encounters with the sleek Bronze Whaler shark and the prehistoric Sevengill shark, both fascinating species that challenge everything you thought you knew about sharks. Seeing one in real life for the very first time is a moment you will never forget.

You don’t even need to get in the cage to be part of the action. Many sharks swim right at the surface, and some even pop their heads out for a closer look! From the boat or from inside the cage, every moment is unforgettable as we explore Seal Island and the waters of False Bay.

Along the way, you might spot other incredible marine life such as dolphins, seals, or even whales. To round off your day, Simon’s Town is also home to the famous Boulders Beach penguin colony making it easy to combine two iconic Cape Town wildlife experiences in one outing.


Highlights:

- Only 45 minutes from Cape Town city center

- No diving certification required

- Small groups for personal encounters

- Expert local crew with years of shark knowledge

- Combine your trip with penguin viewing at Boulders Beach


Join Shark Explorers and see the ocean’s top predators up close, in their natural habitat