Backpacker Hostel Accommodation in Hermanus South Africa

GREAT WHITE SHARK CAGE DIVING

March 6th, 2009 / 5 Comments » / by admin

If you’ve got the guts you’ll hop into one of the cages that are moored to the side of the boat and go diving with the Great White Sharks to get an even closer view. You don’t need a scuba diving qualification to go shark cage diving as you don’t need air tanks.

The cage is of the floating-variety and is custom-made with 12mm galvanised steel mesh. The sharks cannot get inside and they don’t try. The cage allows you to enter the sharks environment safely and enjoy the exhilaration of being only centimeters away from these mighty beasts.

If you can’t bear the thought – surface viewing is almost as thrilling! Either way – check out our brilliant shark cage diving special for backpackers!

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March 6th, 2009 / 2 Comments » / by admin

Hermanus Backpackers just gets better and better, thanks to the hard work and dedication of the live wires Braam and Hayley.

The bright,clean and cheerful Hermanus Backpackers is a lively, spirited place with relaxed vibes. Overlooking the ocean and beautiful Kleinrivier Mountains, it’s close to town and sea and not on the main road. Apart from the incredible facilities, their excellent staff will entertain you with their legendary swimming pool parties and fun and games at the funky bar.

They offer heaps of really fun activities, you can also go whale watching or cruise to an island to see the fabulous seals and penguins. And hey, if the whales that frequent Hermanus aren’t exciting enough, try playing “bait” and cage dive with Great White Sharks!

They provide duvets, linen, off-street parking, lockers, bike hire, laundry, DSTV, cheap Internet and lashings of hot water! Their nightly braais are excellent value at R70. The house is large enough to accommodate both party animals and people needing a little tranquillity, so you’ll always find the right spot to suit your mood.

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GREAT WHITE SHARK SURFACE VIEWING

March 5th, 2009 / 1 Comment » / by admin

You’ll be absorbing the wonders of the Atlantic Ocean while your crazy buddies put on their diving gear and you’ll suddenly catch a glimpse of a tail or fin, but more often than not you are surprised by the sudden appearance of this magnificent animal as it approaches the boat.

Often the shark will come right to the edge of the boat where it is close enough to touch. The Great White will swim gracefully around the boat absorbing all the smells, motion and light, providing surface viewers with many excellent photo opportunities. At the same time the divers in the cage can appreciate this beautiful animal face to face.