Plan + Spots · Destination Guide
Gansbaai
South Africa's Whale Coast base for sharks, whales, kelp forests, and wild shorelines
Updated Feb 13, 2026 • 19 sources
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Featured dive spots for Gansbaai
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Visibility5 m
AccessModerate entry effort
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Shark Alley (Dyer Island)
Boat-based shark cage diving channel off Gansbaai.
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