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Verified reviews from TripAdvisor and GetYourGuide show why Animal Ocean Ocean Safaris is Cape Town’s top-rated marine wildlife tour. Guests praise the professionalism, safety, dolphins, kelp forests, and seals viewed safely from the boat. No seal snorkeling offered — ethical, safe, and unforgettable.

Join Animal Ocean Ocean Safaris in Cape Town to explore one of the world’s richest marine ecosystems. Our trips reveal Cape fur seals at Duiker Island, playful Heaviside’s dolphins, seasonal humpback and southern right whales, ocean sunfish, and shysharks in the kelp forest. With regular seabird sightings and rare encounters with orca, turtles, and even basking sharks, every safari offers a unique adventure. Respectful, legal, and unforgettable wildlife encounters await.

Discover freediving in Cape Town with Animal Ocean. Explore kelp forests, marine life, and the city’s wild side on an unforgettable ocean safari adventure.

Discover Cape Town through the eyes of local marine guide Steve Benjamin. From hiking ancient Table Mountain and exploring wild Cape Point to kayaking at Sea Point, surfing Muizenberg, and wandering Kirstenbosch, this bucket list is all about authentic, crowd-free adventures. Meet penguins at Boulders Beach, sip beer in Noordhoek, explore Kalk Bay, and join Animal Ocean on an Ocean Safari to see Cape Point from the water — the ultimate Cape Town experience.

Snorkeling in Cape Town’s kelp forests is one of the most unforgettable things to do in Cape Town. From the surface, kelp looks like simple seaweed, but beneath the waves lies a vibrant underwater world. Towering golden fronds shelter starfish, urchins, fish, and colourful sponges in a natural cathedral of light and life. With Animal Ocean’s expert guides, top gear, and optional GoPro rentals, this unique ocean safari is a must-do Cape Town adventure.

Discover Cape Town’s wild side on an Ocean Safari with Animal Ocean. More than a boat ride, it’s a game drive at sea—spot seals, sunfish, and seabirds while exploring shipwrecks and cliffs only accessible by boat. Slip into the water to snorkel through magical kelp forests alive with catsharks, rays, and starfish. Immersive, intimate, and one-of-a-kind, this is Cape Town’s ocean like you’ve never seen it before.

We love seeing travel bloggers share their experiences — the more authentic, the better. Cape Town is already a dream destination for photographers and storytellers, but there’s a side to the city that often gets overlooked: its marine wildlife. At Animal Ocean, we specialise in showing people the wild beauty of Cape Town from the water. Our ocean safaris explore the peninsula’s hidden marine treasures — a unique perspective that makes for unforgettable content. Collaborate W

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