Marine Eco Safari

5.0 (8 reviews) Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Duration3h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 20 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

The only one of its kind, a land-based Cape Recife Marine Safari is the perfect way to end a stay in Port Elizabeth /Gqeberha. Pristine, wild and elemental, this section of the sweeping Eastern Cape coastline brings guests close to whales year-round, while the area is known as the bottlenose dolphin capital of the world. Birding here is renowned and a number of ocean, bush, coastal and pelagic bird species may be spotted. The area is a botanical hotspot where an enormous diversity of flora is protected.

Our knowledgeable guides, in game viewer vehicles equipped with the correct equipment, are ready to delight and enrich you with experiences that you will never forget, in a part of Africa where time has stood still.

With its mild, malaria-free climate, Cape Recife is the ideal place for a last sunset with cocktails and a late evening walk on the beach as you round off a memorable visit to this beautiful part of our country.

Options

Coastal Marine Safari 07:00am

07:00am
Pickup included

Coastal Marine Safari 11:00am

11:00am
Pickup included

Coastal Marine Safari 03:00pm

03:00pm
Pickup included

What's included

  • Soda/Pop
  • Bottled water
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Game Drive Snacks
  • Coffee and/or Tea

What to expect

A land-based trip off the pristine, rugged Eastern Cape coastline brings guests close to whales year-round. The area is also known as the bottlenose dolphin capital of the world. This is one of the region's prime birding destinations where a number of pelagic, freshwater, coastal and bush bird species may be spotted. Activities include guided drives, hikes, birding, botanical, historical, lighthouse and marine explorations. Minimum of 4 adults per time slot.

If you are fortunate to be here at the right time of year – generally between May and July - the sardine run is a phenomenal natural annual event that has been rightly called the ‘greatest show on Earth’ the marine equivalent to the mass wildebeest migration in East Africa. For a few weeks, the ocean boils with the frenzied action of billions of sardines migrating northwards along the eastern coastline, attracting abundant marine predators and birds in their wake. Shoals can reach 7km in length, 1.5 km wide. To be present during this time is truly one of the most spectacular wildlife sights on the planet. But any time of the year offers its own special sightings in this species-rich marine paradise.

  1. Cape Recife Lighthouse Villa

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Drive to Cape Recife Nature Reserve access gate and tell guard that you are going for a Land Based Marine Safari inside the reserve with Cape Recife Nature Reserve and meeting at the Sanccob Parking lot.

End point

Drive to Cape Recife Nature Reserve access gate and tell guard that you are going for a Land Based Marine Safari inside the reserve with Cape Recife Nature Reserve and meeting at the Sanccob Parking lot.

Pickup details

Something Good Restaurant and The Kelway Hotel.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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