Seal Bay Conservation Park

Small group tours, by Otago Harbour's most experienced skipper/guide! You wont find a wildlife guide with more experience on Otago harbour then owner/operator Rachel McGregor. She has had 20 +years experience skippering/guiding/operating commercial vessels on Otago Harbour, including dredger, coastguard, harbourmaster and more. Modern, comfortable, safe, fast and custom built boat. Approx 1.5 hours -2 hours in duration. -Fully commentated. -Quality binoculars provided. -We pass by the historic Quarantine Stations and old shipwrecks. -See and learn about the fishing boats, workboats, dredges and ships as we pass Port Chalmers and Careys Bay. -Look for albatross, penguins, seals, sea lions, sea birds, marine mammals and more as we cruise past roosting, breeding and feeding areas. -See/learn about the historic pilots houses, search light and gun emplacements and the old whaling stations. -Cruise around Taiaroa Head, Nature reserve.

Sea kayaking is a unique and intimate way to explore the Shoalwater Islands Marine Park and observe Australian wildlife in and out of the water. Our guides are qualified, experienced and friendly, and are there to make sure your experience is unforgettable! The focus is on fun and safety, whilst taking in the amazing coastal scenery and wildlife from the best seat in the house: your double kayak. Take a guided walk to explore Penguin Island and enjoy snorkelling amongst the limestone reef full of marine life. This is a fun filled day out for those of all ages.

Start your day sailing from Kaiteriteri beach, soaking up the scenery along the stunning coastline, passing the iconic Split Apple Rock and the playful NZ Fur Seal colony. Take in the golden beaches, bays, islands and birdsong. Learn about the history, marine life flora and fauna from your knowledgeable skipper before arriving at Anchorage Bay around midday. Enjoy your own packed lunch on the beach or take a swim before starting your self guided nature walk back to Marahau. Stroll along sandy beaches via picture-perfect lookouts and through native bush and the beautiful scenery the coastal track has to offer ( 3-4 hour self-guided walk).  Note: Free morning transfers  from Marahau provided. This provides you with the freedom to walk the coastal track at your own pace. Free all day car parking is available at the track entrance in Marahau.

Experience nature up close by being on the water in the heart of downtown Sarasota. Our kayak tours launch from The Bay, Sarasota's new and premier park. Learn how the Bay Park Conservancy restored a mangrove bayou, enjoy the flourishing ecosystem, and explore the Sarasota Bay. Our guides provide kayaking instruction and share their knowledge of nature, local history, and the plan for The Bay Park.

We collect our guests at their accommodation free of charge, in Swakopmund and along the coast to Walvis bay. All other companies want you to use or find your own transport to Walvis bay. We include a light lunch and drinks. We use new modern unsinkable Kayaks easy for anybody to use and that do not capsize. Everybody gets a life jacket and the guide will coach you on the use of the Kayak. No previous experience required. Then we move on to the most memorable Dune Tour and your Namibia Highlight. We go where dune meets sea, harsh and desolate area constantly changing, yet quiet and relaxing, see amazing wild life, and thousand's of sea Birds in these harsh conditions. We go up towering Dunes, to the most beautiful view points, exciting dune drives with skilled and knowledgeable guides See thousands of pink Flamingos, Pelicans in the Ramsar Walvis bay Wetland .The biggest evaporation pond Salt Mine in Africa with its pink salt waters is seen along the route.

EXPLORE Broken Bay in safety and style, aboard your chartered adventure tour vessel. CRUISE along the dramatic sandstone coastline of Broken Bay, a mix of steep cliffs, sandy beaches and pristine National Parks. SEALS visit a Seal Colony and enjoy their interactions as they hunt fish, swim and rest on the rocky foreshore. LITTLE PENGUINS visit a colony of endangered Little Penguins who are occasionally sighted fishing in the bay. DOLPHINS are regular visitors to the bay and often engage with us when they are in a playful mood. LEARN about the intriguing war history of mini submarines and the Z Force Commandos hidden within the bay. BLAST back to Hardys Bay on our high speed adventure boat.

Travel in our comfortable 4WD to visit Seal Bay, take a stroll to observe the Sea lions sleeping on the beach, look for koalas and wallabies, enjoy a gourmet BBQ lunch (included) and have a nice cup of coffee watching the kangaroos at sunset on the North Coast … this is what you can do and much more! You will have an experienced tour guide all for your group (max 8 passengers) and with their experience you will be able to observe the wildlife in their natural habitat. ***Unfortunately this tour is not suitable for cruise ship passengers arriving to the island because we will finish later than the last ship tender***

Morning trip exploring Adele Island and the Seal Colony.Taking you further travel one way by kayak and one way by water taxi. This combination provides ample time to explore the many beaches and islands in the Astrolabe region.

Join us for a boat ride aboard one of our classic motor yachts for an exciting cruise to Swinburne and Hoffman Islands apart of NY Harbor's Lower Bay. Take in the winter wildlife of NY Harbor and these amazing islands with rich history that now serve as a seal destination in winter. Seal sightings are not guaranteed, but they have been a constant inhabitant of Swinburne and Hoffman during winter for the past several years. Our expert Urban Naturalists Guides will regale you with fascinating tales of these iconic islands and historic waterways and illuminate the stories of the migrating birds who inhabit the harbor this time of year. Throughout the journey, learn insights into the conservation efforts aimed at preserving these precious ecosystems.

Enjoy the sights of Walvis Bay Lagoon—with its renowned birdlife—and see the Pelican Point Lighthouse on this 3 hour tour with a guide. You'll gain insight into the salt refining production that takes place on the outskirts of town, and drive along the narrow stretch of sand that separates the bay from the Atlantic Ocean. Pass by a weathered shipwreck that tells the story of a lost fight against the sea, and catch sight of flamingos, pelicans, terns, and a colony of Cape fur seals. Light refreshments are included. This tour is ideal for those with limited time in Walvis Bay who still want to experience a little off-road adventure.

Ol Pejeta is home to three of the world’s last remaining three northern white rhinos, and a sanctuary for 105 critically endangered black rhinos. The Conservancy employ highly trained rhino protection squads, partner with international veterinary experts and ensure data is gathered regularly on each individual animal. on top of that you will be visiting a blind rhino called Baraka and also Kenya's only remaining chimpanzee in the chimpanzee enclosure.

A great experience to learn deeply about the Black and White rhino both Northern and Southern White rhino. Get to see both the common and gravy Zebra. Great views of Mt. Kenya on central Kenya.

Viewing the extensive bird life in the Ramsar Convention Walvisbay Wetlands where up 250000 birds can be seen from time to time, to the many Seals in the seal colony ( 50 000+ SEALS) including huge Bulls and Pups, to the magnificent views Sandwich Harbor, where Sea meets Dunes, and the surrounding Dunes have to offer, together with the adrenaline evoking skillful dune driving by the guide, the pure passion and enthusiasm the guide portrays of this beautiful scenic but harsh area. Knowledgeable and passionate guides make this tour exceptional. An exceptionally unique experience few get the see creating unforgettably fond memories. ITS A FULL DAY TOUR. minimum 2 pax.

This tour takes you to Mt Kenya region. Mt Kenya is the highest mountain in Kenya and is well visible early in the morning. Along the road are coffee plantations. Ol pejeta conservancy  is a private wildlife reserve famous for endangered species like the white rhino and chimpanzees. It is one of the best wildlife protection centers with maximum security to avert poaching.

Encounter nature, history and sightseeing spectacles such as the Cape Point lighthouse, Cape of Good Hope – the south-western tip of Africa, scenic route; wildlife such as penguins, zebras and baboons. You might even spot whales on this scheduled/ shared tour! Explore the biggest art and craft market in Cape Town. Experience Chapman's Peak – one of the most scenic drives in the world. See old shipwrecks and hike up to Cape Point Lighthouse. Discover The Cape Point Nature Reserve that has rich biodiversity and is home to eight World Heritage Site accolades from UNESCO. Breathe the air at Cape Point which is among the purest in the world. Explore Simon's Town – one of the oldest settlements in South Africa which has historical buildings that are classified as National Heritage and is also home to the South African Navy. Taste wine in Constantia and then drive by a prison where Nelson Mandela was once incarcerated and a hospital where the first human heart transplant took place.

Sweetwater’s Game Reserve, also known as Ol Pejeta Ranch is located in an expansive 24,000 acres of a privately owned ranch, famous for its non-indigenous chimpanzees. The Jane Goodall Institute established a Chimpanzee Sanctuary at the site. The sanctuary does not encourage breeding but it recognizes the importance of raising baby chimpanzees to adulthood. A walk around the Chimps Sanctuary will give you an opportunity to spot the orphaned chimps. It’s also the largest Black Rhino Sanctuary in East Africa. Apart from the chimps and the black rhinos, you have a chance to view the amazing variety of wildlife such as the zebras, lions, leopards, Thomson’s gazelle, Grant’s gazelle, Oryx, eland, baboons, elephants and various species of birds. Activities in Ol Pejeta include lion tracking and night game drives at an extra cost but worth every penny.

Ol Pejeta Conservancy is home to the Big 5 (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino – black, southern white, and northern white), as well as cheetah and wild dog. There are endangered Grévy’s zebra and Jackson’s hartebeest in the 283-hectare Endangered Species Enclosure, which is also where the last northern white rhinos live. Birders can look out for around 300 bird species. Unusually for a safari area, you might also see the conservancy’s Boran cattle herds.

Visit chimpanzees and do mountain climbing all in two days and get a life time experience. Chimpanzee The Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary was established with an agreement between the Ol Pejeta Conservancy, the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) and the Jane Goodall Institute. The aim – to provide lifelong refuge to orphaned and abused chimpanzees from West and Central Africa. Many are confiscated from cramped and unnatural living conditions, and many arrive with horrific injuries sustained from abuse at the hands of humans. Here at Sweetwaters, they get a chance to start over. MOUNT KENYA Climbing to 5,199 meters, is the second tallest mountain in Africa. The scenery surrounding this designated World Heritage Site is breath-taking. It is pristine wilderness with lakes, tarns, glaciers, dense forest, mineral springs and a selection of rare and endangered species of animals, high altitude adapted plains game and unique montane and alpine vegetation.

Ol Pejeta is home to three of the world’s last remaining three northern white rhinos, and a sanctuary for 105 critically endangered black rhinos. The Conservancy employ highly trained rhino protection squads, partner with international veterinary experts and ensure data is gathered regularly on each individual animal. on top of that you will be visiting a blind rhino called Baraka and also Kenya’s only remaining chimpanzee in the chimpanzee enclosure.

Ol Pejeta conservancy is set between Mt Kenya and Aberdare Ranges and is cut across by Equator line. Africa’s most iconic species hunt, graze, breed and fight for survival on the plains of Ol Pejeta every day, in an ecosystem that has the highest densities of wildlife in Kenya outside of the Maasai Mara. We will be involved in game drives both morning and afternoon and amazing lion tracking. In the conservancy, we have the Sweet waters chimpanzee sanctuary. It provides refuge to orphaned and abused chimpanzees from West and Central Africa. Over the last decade, Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary has been compelled to keep accepting chimpanzees rescued from traumatic situations.