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THE ISLANDS |
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Dyer and Geyser Islands, just off the coast of Gansbaai, are home to a large colony of over fifty thousand cape fur seals and are thus a favourite feeding ground for the Great White shark. The deep channel between these two islands is known as Shark Alley and is acknowledged as one of the best places in the world to view the Great White.
The original name of Dyer Island was Ilha da Fera (Island of wild creatures), so named by Portuguese seafarers in the 15th century.
Dyer Island is the largest of the group. The island is home to thousands of African Penguins.
Geyser Rock is the smaller island nearby, and is home to tens of thousands of Cape Fur Seals.
The shallow channel between the two islands is popularly known as "Shark Alley".
Dyer Island is a nature reserve and cannot be accessed by the general public but boat-tours leave from Kleinbaai on Danger Point Peninsula to watch whales, stop at a shark-diving-boat, to cross Shark-alley and to go around Dyer Island.
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Dyer Island is 5 miles (8 km) offshore, near the village of Gansbaai at the southern tip of Africa... only 2 hours from Cape Town. |
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Nearby, Geyser Rock supports a colony of 40,000 Cape Fur Seals....these guys are the reason the Great Whites stay here. |
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Shark Alley is the channel between the 2 islands, and is protected from the worst of the Southern Atlantic's weather...this is where we park the boat. |
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The islands, and Shark Alley itself are teeming with life. Cape Fur Seals, Jackass Penguins, and a wide variety of sea birds are commonly seen from the boat. From July to November, Southern Right Whales are spotted almost every day as well! Dolphins are sometimes sighted. |
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The past 15 years Umkulu Safari and canoe trails has offered some of the Best Orange River Rafting trails in the Industry. Visit www.orangeriverrafting.com for more information. |
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