Western Cape
Find 4 pelagic birdwatching trips in Western Cape, South Africa, departing from ports including Simon's Town, Western Cape, Wharf Street, Simon's Town, Western Cape, Cape Town Harbour, Western Cape.
Birding Ecotours Cape Town Pelagic
Birding Ecotours
- Simon's Town, Western Cape
- Regular scheduled dates year-round; booked over two consecutive days with best-weather departure
- R3400 per person
Cape Boat Charters Simon's Town Pelagic
Cape Boat Charters
- Wharf Street, Simon's Town, Western Cape
- Selected dates year-round; full-day departures at 07:00 returning by 15:30; private charters maximum 6 passengers
- Price on application; contact for charter rates
Cape Town Pelagic
Cape Town Pelagics
- Cape Town Harbour, Western Cape
- Monthly, year-round; additional summer dates November–March
- R1500–R2500 per person
Zest for Birds Hout Bay Pelagic
Zest for Birds
- Hout Bay Harbour, Western Cape
- Approximately twice monthly, year-round; full-day Saturday trips with Sunday backup
- R2000–R2800 per person
Further Reading
Best Pelagic Birding Trips in South Africa
A guide to South Africa's top pelagic trips, from the Benguela Current albatross runs off Cape Town to the warm-water Indian Ocean pelagics out of Durban.
Read article →When to Go Pelagic Birding in South Africa
A seasonal guide to pelagic birding in South Africa: when albatrosses peak off Cape Town, the Eastern Cape's winter shearwater season, and Durban's spring Barau's Petrel window.
Read article →Where to See Albatrosses on Pelagic Birding Trips
A guide to where to see albatrosses on pelagic trips worldwide, including Cape Town, where four species — Shy, Black-browed, Indian Yellow-nosed, and Atlantic Yellow-nosed — are near-guaranteed year-round on the Cape Town, Hout Bay, and Birding Ecotours pelagics.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pelagic birding trips are there in Western Cape, South Africa?
Western Cape has 4 pelagic birding trips listed in the directory.
Where do pelagic trips depart from in Western Cape?
Pelagic trips in Western Cape depart from Cape Town Harbour, Western Cape, Hout Bay Harbour, Western Cape, Simon's Town, Western Cape, and Wharf Street, Simon's Town, Western Cape.
Which operators run pelagic trips in Western Cape?
Birding Ecotours, Cape Boat Charters, Cape Town Pelagics, and Zest for Birds operate pelagic birding trips in Western Cape.