Top South West Ireland Safaris

Off the coast of Dingle in Ireland you can see the most westerly islands in the whole of Europe, home to a vast range of marine wildlife. Explore sandstone cliffs and hidden sea caves, all the while searching for dolphins, whales, seals, and puffins on this small-group wildlife boat tour of Ireland’s first Marine National Park.

Take in Ireland's marine life and coastal scenery on this small-group boat trip around Great Blasket Island. While many of the whale watching tours stick to the seas, this half-day expedition includes 3 hours of free time on Great Blasket Island itself. Hike the scenic loop trail or swim in its clear waters before heading back out to find Minke whales, dolphins, puffins, and the occasional basking shark.

We pick you up from your hotel in Cape Town at a given time. From Cape Town we use a shared minibus or coach depending on the number of passengers we have on the day. We drive outside Cape Town and stop at a fuel station in Worcester for 15 minutes bathroom break and passengers may purchase coffee and snacks. We then proceed to the Game Reserve, and we arrive at 09:00 am. Upon arrival at the game reserve, we are welcomed by a friendly team. We sip on our welcome drinks as we make our way to the restaurant to enjoy a scrumptious buffet breakfast before the Quad Bike game drive. Visitors may expect to see the Big five which are Lion, Elephant, Rhino, Buffalo and Leopard. Along these big five animals we get the opportunity to encounter other mammals such as Zebra, Giraffe, Eland, Springbok and Hippopotamus. After a game drive the team will take you to the restaurant where we will enjoy a heartly buffet lunch. After lunch visitors may have time at leisure exploring the reserve.

Experience the thrill of a 2.5 hour sea safari around the Blasket islands Explore hidden coves and sea caves as you travel through the domain of the seals, dolphins, whales and puffins. The RIB is designed for passenger comfort and safety with individual jockey seats for 12 passengers. So pack your sense of adventure and get ready to have the fresh sea air blowing through your hair. Get that feeling that comes with close encounters with seals and dolphins in the wild as you travel through some of the most beautiful coastal scenery in Irelands only Marine national park. Wildlife sightings vary according to the season and encountering all species cannot be guaranteed. Your Skipper Declan is also a Marine Biologist and will provide you with a wealth of information and be happy to answer all your questions.