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Animal Ocean — Cape Town’s wildest ocean experience

Since 2009, Animal Ocean has stood out as one of Cape Town’s ultimate marine adventures. As a company that started with a speciality in seal tours, they have since branched out to offering an Ocean Safari snorkelling adventure through majestic kelp forests, boat trips for photographers to capture sardine runs, and kayaking. With each tour seamlessly blending adventure and marine conservation, the best way to experience Cape Town is along its shoreline with Animal Ocean.    

Experience Ocean Safaris and Sardine Runs with Animal Ocean 

Unlock the vast wonders of Cape Town’s coastline and bustling marine world with Animal Ocean on their Snorkelling Ocean Safari or a private trip to Cape Point.    

Lasting four hours, the Ocean Safari offers the surreal opportunity to dive through coves, swim past historic shipwrecks, and view the many marine species that call Cape Town’s coastline home. The safari starts with a boat tour led by expert guides. Take in views of the coastline, and with some luck, spot marine life such as seals, dolphins, African penguins, and Sunfish before arriving at the kelp forest. There, the snorkelling part of the trip will officially begin. Depending on conditions, spend between 10 and 40 minutes in the water. Guides will lead the group to ensure safety and comfort while encountering animals such as shy sharks, starfish, anemones, and seabream. To join, travellers must be at least 10 years old and must be able to swim. No prior snorkelling experience is required.   

When visiting Cape Town, Cape Point has always been a must-visit location. With Animal Ocean, break away from the crowd and embark on a private tour, gliding past towering cliffs, through kelp forests, and stand between the Atlantic and False Bay. 

Sardine Runs and Kayaking 

Sardine Run is a spectacular event where large schools of sardines collide with packs of hunting predators and humpback whales, who are migrating during the winter. With sixteen years of experience, Animal Ocean offers a trip built for photographers and filmmakers who wish to capture this magical experience. This trip has notably worked alongside renowned wildlife channels such as the BBC’s Blue Planet II, Netflix’s Our Planet, and Our Oceans.   

Hout Bay is yet another famous spot to visit while in Cape Town. With Animal Ocean, travellers can book a two-hour, guided kayaking tour. Glide across the water while surrounded by active marine life, including playful Cape Fur Seals, while looking out for giants such as the Humpback Whales and agile Dusky Dolphins.   

Contact details 

For more information about Animal Ocean call (+27) 72 296 9132 or email info@animalocean.co.za 

Animal Ocean is located at 41 Victoria Ave, Hout Bay, Cape Town, 7806. 

Instagram: @animal_ocean 

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