Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Extreme Scene | Cape Town Shark Cage Diving

Based in Cape Town, South Africa, one of the most beautiful cities in the world, our adventure tours provide made to order adrenaline pumping activities to suite every taste. Whether you are looking for an authentic African adventure tour or just an adrenaline overdose, Extreme Scene offers a wide range of Cape Town based adventure tours including such thrills as Skydiving, Paragliding and Shark Cage Diving! Our extensive Cape Town adventure tours will take you to the very edge of nature, from going face to face with the infamous Great White while shark cage diving, to Bush dinners with only the Lions as guests! Whether you are an individual, tour group, bachelor party group or looking for the ultimate corporate incentive/team building in South Africa, let Extreme Scene give you the best adventure tour and shark cage diving experience South Africa has to offer!

Some of the Cape Town adventure tours on offer from this specialist adventure tour operator include:

Cape Town Shark Cage Diving
This is no aquarium!! Your shark cage diving expedition begins with a light breakfast in Gansbaai followed by a brief orientation on the day's activities ahead where you will experience one of the most exhilarating days of your life! You do not need certification for the shark cage diving at Shark Alley. You will be given a full body wetsuit, weight belt, booties and face mask, and the dive master will run through all the procedures of where to hold on inside the cage etc. If you are not up to jumping in the cage you can get a brilliant view of these spectacular predators from the upper deck of the boat. The Skipper will begin "chumming" (the technique used to attract the sharks) and you will have the opportunity to view from the deck or to participate in a shark cage dive as the sharks make their appearance. Time permitting, the boat will visit Geyser Island en route, to view the Seal Colony. All equipment will be supplied. A light lunch and snacks and drinks will be served on the boat.

Game Fishing
The Cape has some of the richest Tuna grounds in the World today. The Yellowfin Tuna found in the Cape waters often top the scales at 80 kgs plus and we catch Longfin of 20 kgs plus. A day out in the deep will long be remembered as it brings you into contact not only with one of the world’s toughest fighting fish but also into a diverse ecosystem.

Best months for Tuna is April, May and early June or October, November and early December with May and November being competition time! from Sep to June, with the best times being at the beginning and end of the season. Tuna fishing takes a full day, 30 miles out to sea, so if you do suffer from seasickness then please ensure you take precautions before coming aboard. So get a crew of fisherman together and head off for some deep sea fishing.

Just make sure you are prepared for the fight of your life if you hook into a tuna or any of the other heavy fighting game fish that live in the deep seas of the Cape Coast.

Quad biking
By far the most exciting thing on 4 wheels, Quad Biking on the sand dunes is a rush like no other. Whether you’re speeding through the fast stretches or navigating the technical sections, Quadding will knock your socks off! All bikes are fully automatic or semi automatic so even the inexperienced can come and join us. Quad Biking on the sand dunes is truly an amazing and unique experience and very popular with our clients.

To find out about these, and other Cape Town adventure tours visit the Extreme Scene website.

Extreme Scene

Extreme Scene | Cape Town Shark Cage Diving

Based in Cape Town, South Africa, one of the most beautiful cities in the world, our adventure tours provide made to order adrenaline pumping activities to suite every taste. Whether you are looking for an authentic African adventure tour or just an adrenaline overdose, Extreme Scene offers a wide range of Cape Town based adventure tours including such thrills as Skydiving, Paragliding and Shark Cage Diving! Our extensive Cape Town adventure tours will take you to the very edge of nature, from going face to face with the infamous Great White while shark cage diving, to Bush dinners with only the Lions as guests! Whether you are an individual, tour group, bachelor party group or looking for the ultimate corporate incentive/team building in South Africa, let Extreme Scene give you the best adventure tour and shark cage diving experience South Africa has to offer!

Some of the Cape Town adventure tours on offer from this specialist adventure tour operator include:

Cape Town Shark Cage Diving
This is no aquarium!! Your shark cage diving expedition begins with a light breakfast in Gansbaai followed by a brief orientation on the day's activities ahead where you will experience one of the most exhilarating days of your life! You do not need certification for the shark cage diving at Shark Alley. You will be given a full body wetsuit, weight belt, booties and face mask, and the dive master will run through all the procedures of where to hold on inside the cage etc. If you are not up to jumping in the cage you can get a brilliant view of these spectacular predators from the upper deck of the boat. The Skipper will begin "chumming" (the technique used to attract the sharks) and you will have the opportunity to view from the deck or to participate in a shark cage dive as the sharks make their appearance. Time permitting, the boat will visit Geyser Island en route, to view the Seal Colony. All equipment will be supplied. A light lunch and snacks and drinks will be served on the boat.

Game Fishing
The Cape has some of the richest Tuna grounds in the World today. The Yellowfin Tuna found in the Cape waters often top the scales at 80 kgs plus and we catch Longfin of 20 kgs plus. A day out in the deep will long be remembered as it brings you into contact not only with one of the world’s toughest fighting fish but also into a diverse ecosystem.

Best months for Tuna is April, May and early June or October, November and early December with May and November being competition time! from Sep to June, with the best times being at the beginning and end of the season. Tuna fishing takes a full day, 30 miles out to sea, so if you do suffer from seasickness then please ensure you take precautions before coming aboard. So get a crew of fisherman together and head off for some deep sea fishing.

Just make sure you are prepared for the fight of your life if you hook into a tuna or any of the other heavy fighting game fish that live in the deep seas of the Cape Coast.

Quad biking
By far the most exciting thing on 4 wheels, Quad Biking on the sand dunes is a rush like no other. Whether you’re speeding through the fast stretches or navigating the technical sections, Quadding will knock your socks off! All bikes are fully automatic or semi automatic so even the inexperienced can come and join us. Quad Biking on the sand dunes is truly an amazing and unique experience and very popular with our clients.

To find out about these, and other Cape Town adventure tours visit the Extreme Scene website.

Extreme Scene

Friday, December 9, 2011

Scuba Mozambique - Barra 4 Nights 6 Dives

Barra Dive Packages

4 Nights/6 Dives

Day 1: Flight & Transfer to Barra

Today you will fly from Lanseria to Inhambane. You will be met at the Inhambane airport with a transfer to Barra. Check in at the beach casitas.

After check in pop in at the dive centre to discuss your dive program for the next few days

Rest of the day at your leisure

Day 2 - 4: 2 dives per day

Each morning meeting at the dive centre for your first dive of the day. Breakfast, briefing, kit up and off you go for a dive of fun and exploring the marine rich reefs of Barra, whale sharks, manta rays to name a few! Back from your first dive you will have time to enjoy brunch or a quick snack should you be one of many divers preferring to eat after their dive. Get ready for your second dive of the day and make some bubbles!

Usually dive groups get together at 07:00AM and 14:00PM. Whale shark safaris available at 11:00AM. Times are estimates and will be confirmed each day for the next day’s dive program.

Note the 1st dive of the day could be a double tank dive resulting in 3 dives for the day (depending on dive centre). The second tank will be optional and payable directly at the dive centre.

Rest of the day at your leisure

Day 5: Transfer & Flight to JHB

This is your last morning at Paradise Barra. Mid day you will be transferred to Inhambane airport for your flight to JHB.

Monday, December 5, 2011

Jambo | Cape Town bed and breakfast with a difference

Jambo (which means hello in Swahili) guesthouse offers luxury Cape Town bed and breakfast accommodation. AA Travel Guides accommodation awards winner for 3 consecutive years. Recently graded 5-Stars by the Tourism Grading Council of SA as well AA quality assured superior accommodation and a member of Portfolio and the Federated Hotel Association of SA.

Imagine relaxing in a hot Jacuzzi spa set in a lush leafy garden. Enjoying drinks, conversation and good music in Barry's English style pub/lounge, followed by an elegant dinner in one of the nearby Waterfront or Green Point trendy restaurants?

The enchanting Garden Suite, also our Honeymoon Suite, opens directly onto the garden and is loved by all. All the bedrooms ,each with it's own unique decor, offer TV with M-net, safe, bar fridge, hairdryer, fan, tea/coffee. Two with fireplaces, but all with electric blankets, feather duvets, heaters and top-of the-range beds. All our bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms with electrically heated towel rails.

Olde worlde charm, tranquil ambience and Barry and Mina's renowned hospitality make for a memorable stay.

Jambo Guest House

Thursday, November 24, 2011

White Shark Diving South Africa | Shark Cage Diving



Your excursion to Geyser and Dyer islands begins at Gansbaai’s picturesque Kleinbaai Harbour which is about a two hours scenic drive from Cape Town and about a forty-five minutes drive from Hermanus.

All dive equipment, towels and snacks are stocked, safety equipment is checked and the boat is fuelled prior to the passengers' arrival.

The excursion takes approximately four and a half hours starting normally at about 8:00am or 11:30am with a light welcome pre trip meal and the briefing before boarding the boat for the 15-20 minute boat drive to the dive site for about four hours at sea, shark cage diving and enjoying the close sightings of the Great Whites. While not in the cage, refreshments are enjoyed while on the viewing deck. The excursion ends with post trip refreshments and viewing of the DVD of the day's trip, with an option to buy the DVD at ZAR 350.00 per DVD.

Shark Cage Diving

Thursday, September 22, 2011

Scuba Mozambique | Dive Tours

Experience the unforgettable thrill of diving beside some of the ocean’s most exquisite creatures with dive travel specialists, Scuba Mozambique. These dive tour operators provide a comprehensive guide to Mozambique’s most exquisite dive destinations, accommodation and dive tours, ensuring travellers can enjoy the very best of this southeast African country without the hassle of planning their itinerary. Dive with incredible whale sharks, relax in traditional Mozambique accommodation and explore various exotic locations with a range of Mozambique dive tours and packages. Visit the Scuba Mozambique website to find out more about these tropical dive tours.

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Extreme Scene - Adventure Tours

Extreme Scene offers adventurers the opportunity to experience one of South Africa’s most popular adventures, shark cage diving. These Cape Town adventure tours specialists will assist you in a face to face meeting with the great white shark, one of the world’s most foreboding predators, in the world’s great white shark capital, Gansbaai. Your Cape Town shark cage diving expedition will include a light breakfast and lunch, a brief orientation on the day’s activities, all the necessary equipment and of course, the underwater adventure of a lifetime. Navigate to the Extreme Scene website to discover more about this incredible adventure tour.

Monday, July 25, 2011

Magical Cape Town Beaches


Cape Town offers some of the most beautiful beaches on the planet, with sunny white beaches stretching east to west. It’s no surprise that many of South Africa’s beaches have been awarded the blue flag status, given only to the most perfect beaches of the world. Part of the allure of this area is that this is where the Atlantic and Indian oceans meet. The Atlantic lies on the west side and is about 4 degrees cooler. Many of the most popular beaches lie on this side of the coast, with many referring to it as South Africa’s “Riviera”. These beaches are lucky to have longer days and protection for the Cape winds, making them a very pleasant experience indeed.

One of the most notable is Clifton which is comprised of 4 beaches all together, it is no doubt one of the most fashionable beaches. The wealthy all aspire to own homes fronting its snow white sands and people fly from all over to see and be seen against the backdrop of the bright blue water, decorated with gleaming white yachts.

The East coast however has the warmer water with many hidden and secluded gems, which tourists travel from far and wide to experience. These are also preferred by local families wanting to steer clear of the crowds along the west coast. Each beach has its own particular charm however, so it’s always best to go to a few and decide which is most suited to your tastes.

If you are thinking about visiting this side of the world you are sure to be left with more than just a glowing tan, but fond memories of this captivating region and the hospitable people which reside in it. There is a wide array of accommodation options you can take advantage of such as Self Catering Accommodation & Holiday Rentals or hotels. There is plenty to choose from and they line the coast, offering a wonderful way to experience the sun and surf offered by Cape Town, South Africa.

Wednesday, July 13, 2011

The Benguela & Roundhouse Partnership

Benguela Restaurant’s reputation for exceptional service, delicious food and terrific local wines continues to be endorsed by guests at renowned de Kelders bed & breakfast, The Roundhouse. The partnership between this Gansbaai accommodation and highly acclaimed restaurant allows guests to enjoy the fine dining restaurant without the hassle of making reservations or car hire arrangements. Read more about this wonderful service on The Roundhouse’s website.