Best Shark Cage Diving
in Simonstown, Cape Town
Shark Cage Diving Cape Town
Discover the thrill of shark cage diving in Cape Town with African Shark Eco-Charters, your gateway to an unforgettable marine adventure. If you have a passion for sharks, join us for the ultimate shark cage diving experience or an exhilarating shark viewing excursion with fellow enthusiasts who share your love for these magnificent creatures. Dive into the excitement with our SCUBA (hookah system) – no prior experience required!
Operating from Simon’s Town, just an hour from Cape Town, African Shark Eco-Charters stands out as one of the premier shark cage diving companies. Since 1996, we have been dedicated to delivering exceptional shark cage diving, shark breaching, shark viewing, and filming trips. Our expertise spans the Great White sharks and the diverse array of other stunning species of sharks that inhabit False Bay. We are passionate about sharks and delighted to share our knowledge and enthusiasm with you on this extraordinary journey.
As a leading shark diving company, we pride ourselves on operating the safest excursions in False Bay. We are committed to your safety and enjoyment, ensuring we only venture to sea under ideal conditions. Our goal is to provide you with an exceptional shark viewing or shark cage diving experience in the sharks’ natural environment, guided by our “first do no harm” philosophy. This approach reflects our dedication to minimizing our environmental impact. As an environmentally conscious company, we prioritize sustainable practices while offering you an immersive experience.
In addition to thrilling shark encounters, we are eager to introduce you to other captivating local species, including whales and dolphins. Our trips are designed to enrich your experience with fascinating insights, engaging anecdotes, and unforgettable memories. Join us to explore the diverse marine life of False Bay and beyond, and create lasting impressions of South Africa’s vibrant ocean ecosystem.
Come and meet the sharks, from the safety and security of our shark cage.
SHARK DIVE LOCATIONS
Simonstown
Gansbaai
Mossel Bay
For shark enthusiasts and photographers, our multiple day shark cage diving tours are the perfect opportunity to get to know the sharks in the best shark spotting areas in False Bay, Gansbaai, Plettenberg Bay and Mossel Bay
TOUR OPTIONS
5 Day Shark Tours
10 Day Shark Tours
We offer a variety of other non-shark related trips on our boat, the Blue Pointer. These activities occur in and around Simonstown and the Cape Point Nature Reserve.
Cape Point Safari
Seal Snorkeling in Simonstown
Kelp Forest & Seal Scuba Dive
Cape Point Fishing Trip
False Bay Oceanic Tour
Shark Trip Special Offers
We provide a natural encounter with the various shark species of False Bay, allowing you to observe them from the shark cage.
We chose to only take small groups on the boat so you can enjoy a comfortable trip in a more personal and exclusive environment.
This adventurous trip takes you 5-25 miles off Cape Point in search of pelagic sharks such as the magnificent Mako and Blue Sharks.
Why go Shark Cage Diving with Us?
In False Bay we are the only company who you can scuba dive in our shark diving cage. Others make you “hold your breath or snorkel”.
We only take small groups on our boat. We won’t squeeze in another guest, promise! We dive 4-5 in a shark cage. Don’t be one of 8 in the shark cage!
Our testimonies and being the first choice to many of the top safari companies in SA, Namibia and Botswana speak for themselves.
We operate from Simon’s Town, only one hour from Cape Town. Why drive hours away to go shark cage diving?
We are a first rate shark cage diving company and shark expert and owner Rob Lawrence personally takes a majority of the tours. Simply the best shark cage diving experience!
In peak season, you can experience great white shark cage diving and breaching.
Eco-sensitive. Your shark cage diving trip is managed in an ethical, socially responsible manner.
We cater for 5-10 day great white shark cage diving trips, photographers, film documentaries & film shoots.
TripAdvisor
African Shark Eco-Charters has won the Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence every year since 2015. Read reviews from our many fully satisfied guests or tell the world about your experience with us on TRIPADVISOR!
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