Trips
Every Cape-ED trip is unique. We design your trip around you, so no two trips are ever the same. If you want to add extra experiences into your adventure with us we will do our best to make it happen.
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Example Itinerary
Arrival Day
Once you arrive in Cape Town you will be met at the airport by our staff who will transfer you to the accommodation centre to get settled in and have a light lunch before heading out to explore the local area.
You will have also have your orientation briefing before enjoying a relaxed welcome Braai where you can try the local cuisine, get to know your group mates and meet the Cape ED staff.
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Day 2
After breakfast at the centre - attend your first lecture explaining the incredible biodiversity of the region you'll be exploring. Learn how to use the equipment before heading out for your first encounter with the marine wildlife in False Bay. Practice your freediving skills at a local dive site and explore an underwater world like nowhere else. Don’t forget your underwater cameras as you start to document your incredible experience!
After your encounter with your new shark friends, we will head back to the centre for dinner, where you'll begin to explain your findings based on the projects you choose to do, to the rest of your group.
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Day 3
Pack your bag ready for your ascent up the iconic Table mountain. You will head to Cape Town via the scenic Chapmans Peak where you will stop to take in the breathtaking views before heading to the base of Table mountain.
Board the cable car for an exhilarating lift up the side of the mountain and explore the region above the clouds whilst enjoying the panoramic views.
In the afternoon you will head into the city of Cape Town to explore the Two Oceans aquarium before spending the night at your leisure on the fabulous V&A waterfront.
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Day 4
The ocean is calling you once more! After breakfast - head to another dive site to enhance your freediving skills and explore the underwater environment once more.
Whilst journeying to the dive site, keep a lookout for the Baboons on their morning forage! As you dive amongst the kelp, you will search for the elusive clawless cape otter and you may even be lucky enough to stumble upon on some of the larger species of shark such as the cow shark! You will almost certainly be joined by some inquisitive cape fur seals!
In the afternoon, you will head to study the famous penguin colony at Boulders beach before returning to the centre for your evening lecture on the behaviour of the Great White Shark.
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Day 5
This morning you are up early to prepare for your cage diving experience with the sharks of South Africa. The plight of these magnificent animals over the last few years has increased and sightings are becoming more difficult. We will consult with our experts in the region and plan to cage dive at the location with the highest chance of viewing these incredible creatures.
At the site, slip into your wetsuit, grab your mask and descend into the cage for an experience you will never forget! Later in the day, you will head to the Shark museum for a further lecture and the chance to explore more about the threats facing these endangered species.
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Day 6
After breakfast, our marine biologists will guide you through the conservation work they do and how you can help before heading out to take part in a community beach clean in the local area.
You'll analyse the amount of type of debris that is being discarded and learn of the threats this has on local wildlife. In the afternoon - take to the water once more with your perfected free diving skills to conduct underwater surveys of your chosen area of interest. The data collected will be uploaded to the central database and form part of the long term study our marine biologists are involved in.
After dark - head out on a guided ghost tour of the old naval town and learn about its many mysterious goings-on from the time the town was established.
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Day 7
Today is the day you head to the bottom of the continent to see see the infamous Cape of good hope. Spend the day exploring the Cape point national park, enjoying the stunning scenery and observing the incredible wildlife that lives there. Be careful of the baboons as you enjoy your picnic lunch though, they can cause quite a stir!
As you head back to Simons Town - stop off for an early evening hike up to visit the grave of Just Nuisance and learn more about the town’s iconic great dane which was the only dog to ever be enlisted into the navy! Back at the centre - reflect on your experiences and enjoy your last night at your farewell braai with the Cape ED staff.
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Day 8
Just when you thought it was over - head to the harbour in SimonsTown with the local community once more, you will grab a floating sea bin and head into the water to take the debris directly from the ocean floor. The debris collected will once again be analysed and disposed of responsibly.
It's astounding what you might find, once we found the skull of a Cape fur seal as well as an octopus who had taken up residence in a discarded jam jar! After heading back to the centre to dry off and pack up your things your program comes to an end.
If you are heading home from here, the staff will transfer you to the airport or drop you off back in Cape Town for you to continue your South African adventure.
Want Even More Adventure?
Take a look at some of the extra activities and excursions that we can add in to our regular program offering.
