The allure of Simon’s Town, a beautiful coastal village rich in maritime history, is truly incredible and more than the exquisite views that first meet the eye. Visitors have no shortage of opportunities for excitement during their discovery of this unique destination which is located a short 35 minute drive from the City Centre of Cape Town. Family and KidsActivities, Marine & Water Tours and memorable Day Tours are just some of the attractions that await visitors to Simons Town!
Boulders Beach in Simon's Town fascinates families all year around and is home to a colony of African penguins that enchant visitors. The exciting Boulders & Cape Point day tour, hosted by Apex Shark Expeditions, includes a trip to Boulders Beach en route to Cape Point, with breathtaking views along the way. Take in surrounding beauty of the Cape Peninsula through a Cape Point Safari by Pisces Divers, which passes Smitswinkel and Buffels Bay and even gets close to the cliffs that lie beneath Roman Rock Lighthouse.
Whale Watching and Shark Cage Diving opportunities are also extended to those exploring Simons Town, for the ultimate in Atlantic Ocean adventure activities. Apex Explorer's White Shark Cave Diving Afternoon Trip is exhilarating and will change the way that you see sharks, as well as leave you with one more adrenaline activity ticked off your bucket list. Simon's Town's activities also include Guided Water Bike Adventures that are less intimidating than a shark dive while still being very fun. Water biking is a new trend among Capetonians, showcasing outstanding views of surrounding bays, beaches and bright blue ocean waters, however this activity is only suitable to ages 13 and up.
