Privately Guided Snorkelling the African Sea Forest, Simonstown
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Snorkeling the African Sea Forest – A Wild Ocean Adventure This isn’t just a snorkel—it’s a journey through Cape Town’s rich history and marine wonders. We start with a scenic drive along the False Bay coast, passing Simon’s Town Naval Base and Kalk Bay’s historic harbor. Along the way, we’ll stop at Boulders Beach to meet the famous African penguins. Then, we dive into the African Sea Forest, a hidden underwater world teeming with life. Glide through golden kelp as Cape fur seals play nearby, pajama sharks cruise below, and octopuses vanish into the rocky reefs. After the dive, we’ll warm up with a seaside coffee while taking in the stunning bay views before cruising back along the storied coastline. No crowds, no rush—just raw nature, rich history, and an unforgettable ocean experience. Are you ready to explore Cape Town’s wildest waters?
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- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(9)
This was a great experience made even better by our phenomenal guide! He took great care of us and went above and beyond to make sure we had an amazing time. The GoPro video he made and edited was excellent, and the perfect way to remember the day!
This was honestly one of the best experiences I’ve ever had! It’s impossible not to like Shamier -his energy and enthusiasm are contagious. You can really see his passion for the ocean and mountains in the way he gets excited about the wildlife and incredible scenery. He’s hands down the best tour guide I’ve had in all my travels. If you’re interested in anything nature or adventure-related, he’s definitely your guy. The whole tour was filled with laughter, excitement, and unforgettable moments. I was smiling the entire time! I 100% recommend this experience to anyone visiting the area it’s an absolute must do!
Shamier was an incredible guide! So passionate about the natural world and so thoughtful and attentive to our (many!) needs. We appreciated his flexibility and good humor for the whole adventure. The sea is beautiful and the authentic treats for lunch were delicious and added an extra layer of being present with the sun and the waves of beautiful South Africa! Thank you!
Absolutely incredible experience! The guide was super friendly, encouraging and has the most positive infectious energy ! He really knew his stuff, matched it to our abilities and explained every step - communication from the get go was great ! Pick up was right on, and all the information and sorry telling along the way was invaluable. We left each trip feeling energised and couldnt wait for the next ! We were that impressed by the service and attention to detail that went on 3 tours with the same guide in total! You can't not have a great time - the sushi picnic on the beach was heaven !!
My guided snorkelling experience with Shamier was simply amazing. He is professional, knowledgeable. friendly, vibey, accommodating and an amazing guide overall. It was my first time snorkelling and, whilst not being the greatest swimmer, Shamier was patient and made very sure I was comfortable and safe (his floatie was a great help). The GoPro recording he made for us was a super perk to record the amazing memories. I will recommend this package anytime.
Hi, my name is Abdalla. I booked a surfing lesson and the snorkeling trip with Samir. We were three guys and we had the best experience ever was our first time for surfing and from the first time we learned how to stand up and gain balance and it was a very, very fun trip, never regretted I recommend everybody to book with Samir
The trip was amazing! Shamier made sure that I always felt prepared, checked in to make sure I was comfortable, and explained everything along the way. It was a blast, and I can’t wait to do it again!
What a amazing day to remember! We saw amazing marine life and experienced the amazing power of the ocean. Very much looking forward to going again!
This was a magical experience every step of the way. We had an excellent experience snorkeling in the kelp forests. Would absolutely do it again
