Stay overnight and see the Whales before your Great White Shark Dive
Many people regret not staying over in Gansbaai the night before or after the shark dive. The round trip from Cape Town to Gansbaai on road is 5 hours (2.5 hours each way) and with 4 hours on sea and an additional 2 hours at the crew house this works out to be a long and exhausting day especially for the driver. If you are booked on a morning trip (most of the year) then you will have to leave Cape Town at approximately 4 – 5am. You will therefore have to get up at 3-4am which is extremely early. We always recommend to stay over in Gansbaai the night before or after the dive to break up your day.
Sharkbookings offers an exceptional offer of discounted accommodation prices in the beautiful 4 Star Roundhouse Guesthouse. We own the Roundhouse and are on-site to ensure that you receive all of the information and details about your dive the day before. We give you the security of always being in the know about the weather, shark activity and conditions and can answer any of your questions the day before your dive. Should you be concerned if the sea is rough and want to change to a bigger boat then we will organise this for you.
The Roundhouse is based in De Kelders which is fast becoming famous for it’s massive population of Whales very close to the coastline. From mid-June to December the Southern Right Whales hug the coastline of De Kelders and most days you can see the Whales as close as 10 meters away from the cliff edge. Hermanus is the place famed for it’s land based Whale watching but this is actually not nearly as good as in De Kelders. On most days in season you will see 3-5 Whales close to the coast in Hermanus and be surrounded by 50-100 people also watching. De Kelders is very special with numbers from 20-50 Whales on any given day and not many people around. The coastal paths along the rocks offer the best hiking train in the world. Just a 2km walk will take you hours because you will spend most of your time sitting down watching the Whales play only meters away.
The Roundhouse is ideally situated on a steep hill overlooking Gansbaai town and the Walker Bay whale sanctuary. The views from the 3rd floor are breath-taking and many guests make the most of our Jacuzzi and combine the Whale watching with a beer or glass of wine in the Jacuzzi. What could be better!!
It is very safe in Gansbaai and far away from the busy Cape Town Buzz. If you want to see the real South Africa then you do not want to miss staying over for at least 1 night during your visit.
Dive & Stay Packages
We offer 3 types of packages: Standard, Luxury & Executive. The difference in the rooms is vast with only minimal additional cost. Even the standard suite is stunning on normal B&B 4 Star standards. Please browse the tabs below to learn more about our 3 dive and stay packages.
Rates: September 2018 – January 2019
Dive and Stay Budget
R200 Single Supplement
Dive and Stay Standard
R200 Single Supplement
Dive and Stay Luxury
R200 Single Supplement
Dive and Stay Executive
R300 Single Supplement
More Information
Included
- Accommodation for 1 night
- 1 x Shark Dive
- All gear inclusive
- Breakfast
Excluded
- All personal costs
- Lunch
- Dinner
- DVD of the trips
Optional Extras
- R450 each way for shark diving shuttle from Cape Town
- R1600 for Private transfer to Gansbaai from Cape Town / Airport (each way)
- R600 for Fatbike Tour
Accommodation options
Budget Room
- *Late Check-out*
- Bed & en-suite only (Bath & Shower)
- Free WIFI
- Satellite TV
- Tea & Coffee
- Access to Rooftop Jacuzzi
- Beds – King Size / 2 Single
Enjoy relaxing accommodation for one night in the Roundhouse Guest House’s well-appointed Budget room.Then wake up to face the Great White Sharks!
Standard Stay
- *Late Check-out*
- Suite – living room, bedroom & bathroom
- Free WIFI
- Satellite TV
- Access to Rooftop Jacuzzi
- Beds – King Size / 2 Single
Enjoy relaxing accommodation for one night in the Roundhouse Guest House’s well-appointed Standard suite.Relish an adrenaline pumping, incredible up-close encounter with the Great White Shark, with a Great White Shark Cage Dive
Luxury Stay
- *Late Check-out*
- Suite – living room, bedroom & bathroom
- Free WIFI
- Satellite TV
- TV viewing also from bedroom
- Mini-bar
- Large Corner Bath
- Luxury Finishes
- Access to Rooftop Jacuzzi
- Beds – King Size / 2 Single
Enjoy one night in the Roundhouse Guest House’s gorgeous luxury suite, which exudes refined elegance, with tasteful furnishings, carpets and stylish décor. The neutral, earthy tones of the walls, perfectly complements the Quartz clad round wall, creating a restful finish. The beds can be arranged to cater for two people sharing (twin) or a couple can enjoy a luxurious King size bed. The TV in the living room can be pulled through an opening in the wall so that you can lie in bed and watch your favorite shows in comfort. Then first thing in the morning revel in an up close encounter with one of the world’s most revered predators, the Great White Shark with the Great White Shark Cage Dive
Executive Stay
- *Late Check-out*
- Suite – living room, bedroom & bathroom
- Free WIFI
- Satellite TV
- Surround Sound
- Private Balcony
- Jacuzzi Bath
- Stone / Wood luxury finishes
- Mini-bar
- Sea View
- Access to Rooftop Jacuzzi
- Beds – King Size / 2 Single
Relax and revel in one night’s stay in the Roundhouse Guest House’s magnificent Executive suite, which offers the ultimate in comfort and luxury. With beautiful furniture, elegantly-appointed décor and a sunset view over the bay from your private balcony, you will have an unforgettable experience embracing the executive lifestyle. The room includes a cleverly designed flat LED screen which is able to swivel 360 degrees through the wall, so you can view it in the spacious lounge or while lying cozily tucked up in bed and in the bathroom as well. Invite your friends to the lounge, which can seat four people. There is a second private bedroom with on-suite that can be added at the standard rate then accommodating for 4 people in this fantastic living space. The next morning enjoy a thrilling, close-up encounter with the Great White Sharks with a Great White Shark Cage Dive.
Facilities
Our Entertainment Area
- Rooftop Jacuzzi
- Free WIFI
- Swimming Pool
- Games Room – Pool & Table Tennis
- Garden Chillout area
- Indoor & Outdoor Braai
Surroundings
Surrounding Area
Make the most of the stunning area of De Kelders with Km’s of coastal walking trails, the best land based Whale watching in the world and world class beaches. Other Activities than can be enjoyed are:
- Land-based Whale watching
- Boat-based Whale watching
- Fatbike Tours
- World Class Hiking Trails
- Cave Tours
- Fishing
- Quad Biking
- Horse Riding
- Mountain Biking
- Wine Farms
- Birkenhead Micro Brewery
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