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Get up close and personal

Get up close and personal with Africa’s apex predator. We boast 5 of the largest Nile crocodiles in South Africa!

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An exhilarating experience

Be part of this exhilarating experience where man and crocodile collid. We allow you to “free” dive with our crocs.

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No cages, no restrictions!

Come wet yourself! Our first in the world pool enclosure separates man and croc with a state-of-the-art stainless-steel net.

How it Works

  • On arrival, you will be given an educational overview on crocodiles.
  • The croc pond tour will then commence, and you will be given a locker to store your private in to get ready to DIVE!
  • You will be supplied with a rash vest, towel & diving mask. Please bring swimwear, sunscreen and your camera!
  • The encounter will last up to 60 min, where you will be face to face with our beautiful crocs, thereafter a warm shower awaits you.
  • Crocodile diving encounters are open Tues. – Sun. at 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00.
  • Diving encounters are open daily during school holidays. Please enquire for group bookings.
  • No under 6-year-olds allowed. Minors between 6 and 12 years old must be accompanied by a paying adult.
  • Our rates are R550 per person.

Closer to a Nile crocodile you cannot get!

You get to ‘free dive’ and swim with these majestic creatures! All our prehistoric gems were born in captivity in the Western Cape at a Crocodile breeding farm! Boasting 5 of the largest Nile crocodiles in South Africa! We work hand in hand with Cape Nature to ensure a perfect living space for our animals and our dedicated crocodile veterinarian keeps them healthy and happy with regular checks. No chemicals added to our pond, we run an eco-pool filtration system, you will share a completely natural pond with our Crocodile. We also have a few indigenous fish species in the pond to keep our Crocs company.

CROCODILE DIVING EXPERIENCE

Tuesday – Sunday:  11:00, 13:00 and 15:00

School Holidays: 7 days a week

Group Bookings: Please enquire

* No under 6-year-olds allowed.
* Minors between 6 and 12 years old must be accompanied by a paying adult.

Pricing

R 550 per adult

CROCODILE POND TOURS

For those wanting to keep their hair dry, our crocodile pond tours are designed for you! You can view the crocs from a safe distance, with our tour guide, who will take you through the enclosure for a fun and active croc pond tour! We boast an amazing underwater viewing cave where you can see the crocodiles swim up close and an overhead walkway from where you can observe these beautiful creatures. Crocodile pond tours run from Tuesday – Sunday on the hour from 11:00am – 16:00pm. R60 per adult and R30 per child under 12 years. Pond tours are open daily during school holidays. Please enquire for group bookings

CROCODILE POND TOURS

Tuesday – Sunday:  11:00 – 16:00

School Holidays: 7 days a week

Group Bookings: Please enquire

Pricing

R60 per adult
R30 per child (6 to 12 years old)
Children under 2 years enter Free

An experience you will never forget

Afrikanos is a crocodile sanctuary offering unique interactive croc-diving and viewing experiences, as well as a trendy onsite restaurant and bar. Located just outside Gansbaai in the Overberg, Afrikanos is home to five of South Africa’s largest captive-bred Nile crocodiles. At Afrikanos, man and crocodile meet eye-to-eye in an all-natural and safe swimming environment separated only by a strong, world-first, stainless steel net! If taking a dip with crocs is not on your bucket list then you can view them from a safe distance, while joining a fun educational tour of the pond. The Afrikanos restaurant and cocktail bar is open for brunch, lunch and dinner, with amenities that include indoor and outdoor seating, and a play area for the kids.

LOCATION:

48 Van Blommenstein, Street Danger Point, Gansbaai, 7220
(Within 150km from the CBD)

CONTACT US

Questions, Suggestions, Compliments & Complaints?

Tues-Sun: 11:00 till late

School Holidays: 7 days a week
Group Bookings: Please enquire

Location:
Gansbaai: 48 Van Blommenstein, Street, Danger Point, Gansbaai, 7220
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RESTAURANT

Tuesday – Sunday:  11:00 till late

School Holidays: 7 days a week

Download Menu

Restaurant Reservations: 082 220 3344

CROCODILE DIVING EXPERIENCE

Tuesday – Sunday:  11:00, 13:00 and 15:00

School Holidays: 7 days a week

Group Bookings: Please enquire

* No under 6-year-olds allowed.
* Minors between 6 and 12 years old must be accompanied by a paying adult.

Pricing

R 550 per adult

CROCODILE POND TOURS

Tuesday – Sunday:  11:00 – 16:00

School Holidays: 7 days a week

Group Bookings: Please enquire

Pricing

R60 per adult
R30 per child (6 to 12 years old)
Children under 2 years enter Free

RESTAURANT

Tuesday – Sunday:  11:00 till late

School Holidays: 7 days a week

Download Menu

Restaurant Reservations: 082 220 3344

CROCODILE DIVING EXPERIENCE

Tuesday – Sunday:  11:00, 13:00 and 15:00

School Holidays: 7 days a week

Group Bookings: Please enquire

* No under 6-year-olds allowed.
* Minors between 6 and 12 years old must be accompanied by a paying adult.

Pricing

R 550 per adult

CROCODILE POND TOURS

Tuesday – Sunday:  11:00 – 16:00

School Holidays: 7 days a week

Group Bookings: Please enquire

Pricing

R60 per adult
R30 per child (6 to 12 years old)
Children under 2 years enter Free

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Get In Touch

  • 082 220 3344
  • hello[at]afrikanos.co.za
  • Click here for directions
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