Guided snorkel tour of False Bay with marine biologists

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2 hrs
Everybody welcome
From 10 years-old and up
From€50

Experience the beauty of the ocean like never before during this guided snorkel adventure into the Great African Kelp Forest in False Bay near Cape Town!

If you're captivated by the ocean and enjoy snorkeling, or if you're simply seeking a memorable adventure in South Africa, exploring the Great African Seaforest is a must when visiting Cape Town! Spanning over 1000 kilometers from Cape Town's coastline to Namibia, this extraordinary underwater forest of giant bamboo kelp is the only one of its kind on Earth and one of its best entry points into the kelp forest is right from Simon Town, near Cape Town!

One of the most intriguing features of Cape Town’s Great African Seaforest is its incredible array of small shark species and when you snorkel with Cape RADD, you will also help collect data on these adorable creatures! During your guided snorkel excursion in False Bay, you will join your marine biologist guides for an underwater adventure in search of rare species such as puffadder and pyjama sharks and assist in spotting and photographing them. This unique snorkelling tour from Simon's Town will immerse you in the extraordinary environment of False Bay and allow you the opportunity to truly connect with nature!

To begin your Cape Town snorkelling adventure, you will meet your marine biologist host at Cape RADD’s Ocean Hub in Simon's Town for a short briefing about the unique ecosystem of False Bay and a discussion of the session’s objectives over coffee or tea. Then, it will be time to enter False Bay right from the shore and explore to your heart’s content! No previous experience of snorkelling or data collection is necessary – this activity is great for beginners to snorkelling and avid snorkeling enthusiasts alike!

Book this educational snorkelling adventure near Cape Town now and create unforgettable memories in South Africa!

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Practical information

1 hour educational snorkelling tour with Marine Biologists in False Bay, from Simon's Town (less than 1 hour away from Cape Town). You will get to assist with data collection and wildlife photography during the snorkelling session.

Course of events

-Meet marine biologist guide at the Cape RADD’s Ocean Hub

-Safety and activity briefing

-Enjoy tea/coffee

-Get equipped

-Head into False Bay

-Snorkel and collect data

-Return to Ocean Hub

-De-equip and debrief

-End of activity

Activity requirements

Participants must know how to swim.

Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Special terms

This activity is not available to people who are disabled or pregnant.

Meeting point:
117 St George's St, Simon's Town, Cape Town, 7995, South Africa
Spoken languages:English
Included
  • Marine biologist guide
  • Photos
  • Hot drink
  • All snorkel equipment mask, snorkel, fins, rash guard
Do not forget to bring
  • Swimwear
  • Towel
  • Change of clothes
  • Reef safe suncream

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