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Standard Canyoning & Swimming with Seals

Combo of Swim with Seals (Offshore Adventures) and Africanyon Standard Canyon Trip

Plettenberg Bay

Winter Special 2025- gowild2025W --- please use this code when making your online booking to receive your 25% Discount for CANYON Bookings between 06/05/2025 to 31/08/2025...

Activity Description

1.5hr – 2hr swimming with seals at Robberg Peninsula

Guests report to the Offshore Adventures Office, located in the Central Beach
car park in Hopwood Street, Plettenberg Bay, 30min before departure, where guests sign in and are
equipped with all the necessities for the excursion. After all the
formalities, the boat departs from the central beach to the Robberg Peninsula,
home to approximately 8000 seals, where guests jump into the water with
a fully qualified dive master for 30 minutes, packed with fun and inquisitive
furry seals!

The whole trip lasts about 1hour to an 1hour and a half.
A most do for the whole family!!

(Seal Viewing Guests join the trip but stay in the boat instead of venturing into the waters – Book Seal Viewing)

Arrangements

DurationOpen Ended
When Seven days a week, subject to availability and sea conditions. Closed on Christmas and New Year.
WhereADVENTURE ISLAND Central Beach Car Park Hopwood Street Plettenberg Bay Please be at location 30 minutes before departure time!
WeatherWeather permitting
What to Wearswimsuit, some warm for after.
Things to BringPlease bring a swimsuit to wear under your wetsuits and your own towel, we will supply the rest.
Guests or SpectatorsSpectators: Welcome as seal viewing guests - R595pp—book Seal Viewing.

Requirements

Minimum Age6 years
Minimum Height0.0 m
Maximum Height0.0 m
Fitness LevelAverage
Maximum Weight0.0 kg
CertificationNot Applicable
Experience LevelNo Experience Requirement

Inclusions and Exclusions

Inclusions

The boat ride includes all snorkeling equipment (mask, fins, and wetsuits in all sizes). We have Change rooms, warm showers, and Locker facilities available.
Photo and video link included

ExclusionsN/a

Notes

Please report 30 minutes before departure time.

What about Rabies:

We want to keep you in the loop about the recent rabies outbreak in seals. We’re closely monitoring the situation with the Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism and Cape Nature. While there have been a few isolated cases, we’re continuing our activities with some extra safety measures to ensure everyone’s well-being.

We’ll keep you informed about rabies risks and our approach to managing them. Our team has put additional protective steps in place, and we have spotters watching for any unusual seal behavior.

Our local hospital is well-prepared for any seal bite injuries, with trained staff and vaccines on hand, just in case.

We also carry first aid supplies for bite wounds and make sure our guides stay close while you’re in the water, ready to help if needed. To keep the seals calm and ensure you have a great experience, we’ve slightly reduced the time spent in the water.

If you’re feeling a bit uneasy, no problem! You can choose to join a viewing trip instead, which is just as enjoyable. The choice is completely yours, and we’re here to make your experience safe and fun!

Customer Reviews

One of the best experiences ever - Thanks so much!! - Selina Schröter


It was an amazing experience to swim with seals. They prepared us well and the boat trip was fun as well. In the water we got so close to the animals and it was so much fun! - Debbie Lansbergen


Fantastic experience! Staff is very knowledgable and take good care of you. The seals are very curious and like to interact with you - Tjerk Visser


Great Experience - Michaela-Germana Gläser


Wir waren sehr zufrieden und es hat sehr viel Spass gemacht. Es wurde stets auf unsere und die Sicherheit der Tiere geachtet, sodass wir uns keinerlei Sorgen gemacht haben. Wir konnen den Ausflug empfehlen! - Sven Wellinger


Activity Description

Our AfriCanyon river adventure starts with registration, getting your wetsuit, kit and a quick briefing at basecamp. We then transfer you to the river entry point, a short drive in our vehicle and within minutes you are on your way. A brilliant combination of fun and adventure in the great outdoors!

Run the river with AfriCanyon, navigate through the river shallows, swim through natural tannin coloured fresh-water mountain pools, maneuver down water slides and abseil waterfalls as you dip down into the river gorge.

First timer, novice or seasoned at canyoning we’ve got your back. Under our professional guidance, using the latest spec adventure equipment your qualified guide ensures a kloofing adventure you simply can’t get enough of.

In fact we know you’re likely to want to do it again and again!

So Take the Gap, Feel the Rush.

CUSTOMERSPLEASE ENSURE YOU GET TO THE AFRICANYON BASE 1 HOUR BEFORE YOUR SCHEDULED BOOKING FOR BRIEFING AND EQUIPMENT ISSUE / GEAR UP

Arrangements

DurationOpen Ended
WhenAll Year Round, 7 Days a WEEK. CUSTOMERS - PLEASE ENSURE YOU GET TO THE AFRICANYON BASE 1 HOUR BEFORE YOUR SCHEDULED BOOKING FOR BRIEFING AND EQUIPMENT ISSUE / GEAR UP
WhereCUSTOMERS - PLEASE ENSURE YOU GET TO THE AFRICANYON BASE 1 HOUR BEFORE YOUR SCHEDULED BOOKING FOR BRIEFING AND EQUIPMENT ISSUE / GEAR UP. LATE CUSTOMERS WILL BE LEFT BEHIND.
WeatherWeather in the Crags area can be very different to the town of Plettenberg Bay and we will run the river in light rain. Contact us if you are concerned. Cell. 082 323 4349
What to WearSwimming costume and shoes to swim / walk in. (if you do not have suitable shoes you can rent from us at R80,00 / pair)
Things to BringSwimming clothes, shoes to swim in (or rent them from us) and a towel.
Guests or SpectatorsThere are great Restaurants and other Activities within a 5km radius from Africanyon

Requirements

Minimum Age7 years
Minimum Height0.0 m
Maximum Height0.0 m
Fitness LevelNo Fitness Requirement
Maximum Weight kg
CertificationNot Applicable
Experience LevelNo Experience Requirement

Inclusions and Exclusions

Inclusions

CUSTOMERSPLEASE ENSURE YOU GET TO THE AFRICANYON BASE 1 HOUR BEFORE YOUR SCHEDULED BOOKING FOR BRIEFING AND EQUIPMENT ISSUE / GEAR UP
2 Guides per trip.
All adventure, equipment. ie. Wet Suit, Harness, Helmet, Life jackets

Exclusions

Food and drink
NO Pregnant ladies allowed!

Notes

NB – GROUP SIZE – If your group size is greater than 10 people and you would like to do the activity together please contact the office and arrange for a special trip.
NB – ALL CUSTOMERS ARE TO PLEASE BRING A PAIR OF SHOES WITH THEM SUITABLE FOR SWIMMING AND FOR RIVER WALKING. If you do not have suitable shoes you can rent them from us at R90,00 / pair.
CUSTOMERS MUST ARRIVE 1 HOUR BEFORE THE BOOKING TIME FOR THE SAFETY BRIEFING AND EQUIPMENT ISSUE.

Customer Reviews

Had an absolutely amazing trip with AfriCanyon. It was so much fun for our group of 9 including young ones. Darren and Stef were awesome guides and ensured we were not only safe but also maxing on fun and thrill !! Thank you for helping us create life long memories for our family. - Vic P


we loved this experience. we were the only two people to book that morning so it was basically a private tour. the experience was so fun and unique exploring the waterfalls and canyons but honestly our guides were the best part. we felt so safe and got clear instructions; "big momma"Tebzzzzzzz and King Julian made sure we just had a great laugh and enjoyed it start to finish. 2 really genuine guys who had such a positive and fun outlook it was contagious. we would recommend this tour to everyone. if you're considering it, just book it - Gary Conroy


Absolutely amazing experience. Puna and Julian were the best guides ever, they were very patient and encouraging and also very funny. It was a 5 star experience. Cant wait to do it again. - Sandi Dlamini


Absolutely incredible experience kloofing with guides Darren and Warren! Despite the rainy weather, this adventure turned out to be the *perfect* activity for a wet day. In fact, the rain only made it more thrilling and immersive --- you're getting soaked anyway, so why not dive right in? Darren and Warren were top-notch guides: knowledgeable, professional, and full of energy. They made sure everyone felt safe, confident, and excited throughout the entire experience. Their enthusiasm was contagious, and they struck the perfect balance between fun and safety. Sliding down waterfalls, jumping into rock pools, and rappelling down canyons , it was pure magic. It felt like stepping into another world. I can't recommend this enough --- especially on a rainy day! If you're looking for an unforgettable adventure, kloofing with Darren and Warren should be at the top of your list. - Julie Burkett


Fantastic experience with phenomenal guides who take safety very seriously but make sure you have loads of fun - Kim Sim




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