FAQ's- Shark cage diving

Shark cage diving FAQ

How often do you run trips?
Daily, but it is weather dependent.

How much do you charge shark cage diving?
We charge R1200 or R1400 if you require transport from Cape Town

What time will I picked up?
This depends on the tides, but we will often pick you up pretty early, from around 05:30am- 09:30am. We collect you in our luxury Mercedes transporter vehicle equipped with air conditioning.
You can of course make your own way there, either in the morning, or why not stay over night?

Do I need some kind of diving license for shark cage diving?
Cage diving is mostly carried out without scuba these days, as we’ve found that the noise and bubbles can deter the sharks.
So you don’t need a PADI or other certificate in order to enjoy this great adventure activity.
When we do use compressed air we utilize a ‘hookah’ surface supplied system- i.e. no heavy bottles- you get air straight from an onboard compressor.

Where is the location of the shark cage diving?
It is at Gansbaai, which is a scenic 2-hour drive from the city centre. There are lots of great views along the way such as the whale watching area of Hermanus, and local Feinbos (indigenous plants) and fauna.


What's the best time of year?
The best time of year is probably between March & October, although there are great whites to be seen all year round.

What do I need to bring?
You need to bring a swimming costume, towel, and sunblock, we advise you take a seasick pill the night before.

Do I need to bring my own food?
No, the trip includes a breakfast and lunch.

Can I get it filmed?
Our expert cameraman will be with you who will film the whole thing, and provide you with a full DVD of the experience if you should want one.

FAQ's-Paragliding

Paragliding FAQ

How often do you run trips?
Daily, from 10am.

How long does it take?
It takes about a hour.

How much do you charge for paragliding?
1 hour of paragliding will cost R900

Is there any previous experience required?
No, you will be guided by an instructor, so no experience is needed.

Is it dangerous?
Our team is highly qualified with a massive amount of experience and we only go when the weather conditions are ideal. Being with a Tandem Jump Master means that this activity is very safe.

Where does it take place?
We normally go from Lion’s head above Camps Bay with marvelous views of Table Mountain, the city and the Atlantic coastline. We also go to other locations such as Sir Lowries Pass.

What do I need to bring?
Comfortable warm clothing and shoes (no sandals)

FAQ's- Sandboarding

How often do we run trips?
DHA runs half and full day sandboarding trips on an almost daily basis. We also have our combo's- SB & Quad Bike, SB & Skydive, SB & Surf which we can run in conjunction with our half & full day trips.

How much does it cost?
DHA runs half and full day sand boarding as well as lots of combo's
Half day Sandboarding: R400
Full Day Sandboarding: R595
Sandboard & Quad Bike Combo: R750
Sandboard & Surf Combo: R700
Sandboard & Skydive Combo: R1850
Prices all include expert tuition, all equipment, hotel shuttle, transportation to location, entrance fee and permit and lunch on all but the half day.

Is there any previous experience required?
No previous experience of sanboarding or snowboarding is required, as we give full instruction. If you already have some ability, we will show you how to improve and give you plenty of freedom to develop your skills and to enjoy the variety of slopes. Sandboarding is much easier to learn than snowboarding, as the slopes are not as high or slippery, and they level out at the bottom, meaning that one can just go straight on the inital runs while you get comfortable, balanced and overcome any initial trepidation.

Where do we do it?
We travel to the Atlantis dunes Nature Reserve about 40 minutes up the west coast from central Cape Town. It comprises of 5sq Km of pristine white sand with spectacular views across the bay of Table Mountain and the coastline. For larger groups we can go to Betty's Bay dune- about 2 hours out of Cape Town its the biggest dune around!

What equipment do we use?
We use full imported snowboards and boots (soft type) which we modify with our Superslick laminate and polish to make faster for the dunes as sand has more friction than snow.

What do I need to bring?
Decent socks are a necessity to wear inside the snowboard boots, sun glasses and sunblock in summer, suitable comfortable clothing, plenty of enthusiasm and energy.