The 10 Best Things to do Good for Big Groups in Simon's Town, Western Cape

October 11, 2021 Marlin Saiz

Simon's Town (Afrikaans: Simonstad), sometimes spelled Simonstown, is a town near Cape Town, South Africa, which is home to the South African Navy. It is located on the shores of False Bay, on the eastern side of the Cape Peninsula. For more than two centuries it has been a naval base and harbour (first for the Royal Navy and now the South African Navy). The town is named after Simon van der Stel, an early governor of the Cape Colony.
Restaurants in Simon's Town

1. Pisces Divers

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Pisces Divers

Scuba Diving around the Cape Town Area. Specializing in Sharks, Seals, Wrecks and Reefs. Among the most spectacular diving in the world. Pisces Divers is a PADI Five Star IDC Centre, providing the full range of PADI training courses. We also have a well-stocked retail shop, a servicing center and air and nitrox filling station on site.

2. Cape Fun Tours

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Cape Fun Tours

Capefuntours specialises in unveiling Cape Town to YOU, the discerning visitor. What makes use unique? ME! – MARTIN FINE.Fluent in Scouse, Cockney, Geordie, Mancunian with the gift of the Blarney. History, culture, good food and wine enthuses me.Together with my associates let me fashion your bespoke tour. I shall transport you to where YOU want to go, with a sense of humour. Having FUN and enjoying yourself is compulsory on my tours.

3. Shark Warrior Adventures

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Shark Warrior Adventures

Shark Warrior Adventures is a responsible and sustainable, and self-funding initiative of the long-standing South African non-profit organisation, AfriOceans. We help to re-connect people with Nature through transformative wildlife adventures, above and below the waves. We operate from our beach-front Shark Warrior Adventure Centre, situated below the Seaforth Restaurant in Seaforth, Simon's Town, South Africa. From here we offer: Sea Kayaking, Stand-Up paddle Boarding, Snorkeling Safaris (including seal snorkeling), Birthday Parties, Team Building, Penguin Walking Tours, equipment rentals and training. We also offer unique Photographic Safaris and Tours, as well as Dive Expeditions, and Courses run by the Shark Warrior herself, award winning conservationist, Lesley Rochat. When you share an adventure with us, you are helping our ocean conservation and educational programmes, such as our SWIM LIKE SHARK Programme - BIG THANK YOU!

4. False Bay Firearm Training Academy

Glencairn Quarry End of Tercentenary Way, Glen Ridge,, Simon's Town 7975 South Africa +27 21 782 0107 [email protected] http://www.firearmtrainingacademy.co.za/
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False Bay Firearm Training Academy

The False Bay Firearm Training Academy in Glencairn, offers a range of packages to suit every need or occasion. In the capable hands of qualified instructors and range officers, come and experience an unforgettable adrenaline-filled world of shooting. From .22 to .50 Cal sniper rifle, including clay target. Outdoor and uncover, rain or shine meet in the clubhouse to complete paperwork. Our packages can be viewed on our website. Our hours of business are Monday to Saturday 10am to 4.30pm and Sunday 10am to 12.30pm. Booking Essential.

Reviewed By Horsburghcarter

What a location ....first class establishment, all instruction was of the highest quality. As a member of HM Forces I have been involved with firearms for the last 40 years....the range practises were delivered in the safest manner that you would expect from such professional staff. Jonathan was the calmest easy going instructor that I could have wished for seeing that neither my wife or son had ever held let lone fired a Glock 17 Before. Just a great family thing to do and enjoy

5. eXplora expedition

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eXplora expedition

eXplora Pty is a company specialized in naturalistic expeditions all over the world, based in Cape Town in South Africa; collaborating with zoologists and biologists proposes unique experiences of their kind. The Mission is to let the participants live the expedition as protagonists of the best naturalistic documentary, with the utmost respect and protection of the animals observed in their natural habitats.

6. Foxy Beach

Kleintuin Rd, Simon's Town 7995 South Africa
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Foxy Beach

Though enticing for its fine white sand and clear blue surf, there’s no swimming at this beach—at least not for humans. Foxy Beach is strictly reserved for African penguins.

7. Boulders Beach Penguin Colony

Simon's Town 7995 South Africa +27 21 786 2329 [email protected] http://www.capepointroute.co.za/moreinfoOther.php?aID=110
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Boulders Beach Penguin Colony

The sheltered inlet of Boulders Beach is located in the Cape peninsula near Simon's Town. Here exists a protected colony of African penguins which can be viewed in their natural habitat via wooden walkways. There is also an excellent beach for swimming nearby.

Reviewed By NazleeM_13 - Haverhill, United Kingdom

This protected beach is one of the main tourist attraction in Cape Town. A few minutes walk from the main Simon’s Town, you can watch and take photo of these cute creatures in their natural habitat. In a windy day, the beach sands can be very uncomfortable to your eyes and hair though!

8. Kayak Cape Town

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Kayak Cape Town

Paddle the warm waters of False Bay and we'll show you some rather amazing things on our kayak trip to visit the penguins at Boulders Beach. No experience is necessary and it's no more taxing than hiking up a hill. Professionally guided Sea Kayak Paddles every morning throughout the year, weather permitting. Our kayaks are designed for maximum stability in all conditions. Age is no barrier - anyone with full mobility from 10 upwards can do it. All trips are led by knowledgable and experienced professional guides.

9. Shark Explorers

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Shark Explorers

Shark Explorers offers customized shark diving, viewing and filming expeditions which take you directly to the sharks of Southern Africa. We will help you plan your ultimate shark diving experience, viewing or film shoot by making sure you are in the right place at the right time with the best chance of successfully encountering your shark of choice. Our Mission Statement:We believe that we can make a difference by showing people a positive experience with sharks. We don’t believe in misrepresenting them as potential killers for an adrenalin experience to sell tours. We do believe that sharks should be respected as the critically important predators they are. Our specialties are: Great White Sharks Mako Sharks Blue Sharks Sevengill Sharks Cat Sharks Spotted Gully Sharks The ultimate adventure expedition, the annual Sardine Run! In collaboration with our friends and partners we also offer you Tiger Sharks, Whale Sharks, Ragged Tooth Sharks, Bull Sharks, Black tip Sharks, Bronze Whaler Sharks and Dusky Sharks. We will show you these misunderstood creatures like you have never experienced before. Shark Explorers sets the standards and guidelines for responsible shark diving and interactions high. We provide a holistic experience which includes breaking down sensationalistic, adrenaline-hyped advertising, treating sharks with respect, reducing the impact we have on them and their environment, educating divers about their behaviour and the threats they face. Most importantly we want to show you the sheer beauty of these fascinating sharks and give you an experience you won’t forget.

10. Just Nuisance

St George Street, Simon's Town South Africa
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Just Nuisance

Reviewed By axelsL1196YB - Lillehammer, Norway

This Grand Danois is still widely know over Africa and other parts of the world. The life of this dog was very special - and yes, there is a lovely story about this dog. He, Just Nuisance became the first and only canine Royal Navy member in history! What was the reason? - Well, you have to google it - and you will find a lovely story, why this dog ,in 1939, only two years old enjoyed the Royal Navy for the rest of his live. - Simon’s Town has a rich naval history, which stretches back more than two hundred years. Although now home to the South African Navy, in those days the Naval Base fell under the command of the British rule and the Royal Navy and was the largest naval base on the entire African continent. (we have been there some years ago)

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