The Absence of Nothingness
  • Home
  • The Journey & Where To Next
  • Posts
    • All Thought Travel
      Thought

      My Grandparents Aren’t Monkeys

      February 2, 2019

      Thought

      Obedience

      October 6, 2018

      Travel

      Part 5: Offroad & Cliff Jumping

      August 17, 2018

      Travel

      Part 4: Rafting Between Borders

      August 6, 2016

      Thought

      My Grandparents Aren’t Monkeys

      February 2, 2019

      Thought

      Obedience

      October 6, 2018

      Thought

      Should Your Grandparents be Allowed to Vote?

      July 9, 2016

      Travel

      Part 5: Offroad & Cliff Jumping

      August 17, 2018

      Travel

      Part 4: Rafting Between Borders

      August 6, 2016

      Travel

      Part 3: Making Lemonade

      August 4, 2016

      Travel

      Part 2: Damaraland

      August 3, 2016

  • About Offline
    • About Me
    • This Blog
  • Contact
  • Home
  • The Journey & Where To Next
  • Posts
    • All Thought Travel
      Thought

      My Grandparents Aren’t Monkeys

      February 2, 2019

      Thought

      Obedience

      October 6, 2018

      Travel

      Part 5: Offroad & Cliff Jumping

      August 17, 2018

      Travel

      Part 4: Rafting Between Borders

      August 6, 2016

      Thought

      My Grandparents Aren’t Monkeys

      February 2, 2019

      Thought

      Obedience

      October 6, 2018

      Thought

      Should Your Grandparents be Allowed to Vote?

      July 9, 2016

      Travel

      Part 5: Offroad & Cliff Jumping

      August 17, 2018

      Travel

      Part 4: Rafting Between Borders

      August 6, 2016

      Travel

      Part 3: Making Lemonade

      August 4, 2016

      Travel

      Part 2: Damaraland

      August 3, 2016

  • About Offline
    • About Me
    • This Blog
  • Contact

The Absence of Nothingness

the Absence of Nothingness

Subscribe to my Newsletter for new blog posts. Let's stay updated!

Travel

What to do in Simon’s Town

July 5, 2016

Simon's Town

Simon’s Town is a charming fisherman’s town located on the eastern side of the Cape Peninsula; the most southwest peak of the African continent.

It is also the hometown of the South African Navy, and known for its proximity to the legendary Cape Good Hope, shark & seal infested False Bay, and penguin lodging Boulders Beach.

Simon's Town Collage

When travelling in and around Cape Town, I strongly suggest visiting Simon’s Town for at least a few days and looking into some of the following activities.

Go Cage Diving With Great White Sharks

cage dive copy

A true shark expedition is all about observing genuine shark behaviour in a natural shark habitat. And much like with land safaris, the apex predators aren’t always as easy to spot as the grazers, making it all the more special when you finally do.

So, to increase your chances of seeing a good amount of shark activity, I suggest booking several morning expeditions in a row. This also safeguards you from sudden weather changes and resulting cancellations.

Apex Shark Expeditions

I can’t compare all 3 agencies active in Simon’s Town, but have had a wonderful experience with Apex Shark Expeditions. Apex Shark Expeditions was created by the famous and passionate elasmobranchologists Chris and Monique Fallows, known for their work with National Geographic and Discovery Channel.

chris&monique-FalseBay trans

Their passion and respect for sharks resonates throughout the Apex office and is prominent from the eco-friendly approach to their expeditions

Whichever provider you end up choosing, make sure to dress warm and bring some (preventive) motion sickness medication or get it at the nearby pharmacy!

Stand Where Two Oceans Meet

cape-point-780x329

Most hotels, hostels and tourist agencies will offer competitive tours through the Cape Point reserve. Considering the volatile weather conditions, I suggest booking your tour only a few days in advance, or find a last minute booking on a sunny day itself.

The reserve makes for a nice drive, but if you don’t mind some physical exercise, I strongly suggest a bike tour to really take in your surroundings.

You can join an organized bike tour, or simply rent your own. It’s a sturdy ride to Cape Point, so dress warm and bring some lunch.

Just bear in mind the ostriches

 

The reserve also hosts a controlled baboon population, so keep your belongings close and windows shut when parked. 

baboon car

 

While the main attraction is whale spotting, I’ve also heard there might still be some zebras and bontebok antelopes running around the reserve.

bontebok and zebra

 

Jackass Penguins at Boulders Beach

Finally I suggest quickly visiting Boulders Beach. It takes less than a few minutes to view the beach and you’ll feel a bit silly paying an entrance fee, but the view is worth it.

Boulder's Bay

 

The beach is home to a small colony of endangered African penguins, also known as Jackass penguins due to their donkey-like vocalization. 

Boulder's Bay Penguins 1

 

Accommodation

I haven’t tried many different accommodations in Simon’s Town, but Simon’s Town Backpackers is a very affordable and comfortable hostel offering mainly private rooms.

IMG_8805

 

If you know of more great activities in and around Simon’s Town, feel free to make a recommendation in the comment section below.

Follow my blog with Bloglovin

What to do in Simon’s Town was last modified: November 12th, 2017 by Sebastian
0 comment
2
Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Sebastian

previous post
The Long Goodbye
next post
My First Shark Expedition

You may also like

Mazeltov

June 22, 2016

What Slumber Set Fits Your Needs?

June 13, 2016

Part 1: Glorified Caddies

August 2, 2016

The Ultimate Cape Town Hiking Guide

July 14, 2016

Part 5: Offroad & Cliff Jumping

August 17, 2018

Globetrotting Essentials

June 8, 2016

Back in Nam!

July 29, 2016

Best Hostels In Cape Town

July 17, 2016

Part 2: Damaraland

August 3, 2016

This Blog

May 27, 2016

About Me

About Me

neo-hodo-cinephile

Quote

“Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything.”

— George Bernard Shaw

Keep in touch

Facebook Instagram Youtube RSS

Me on instagram

No images found!
Try some other hashtag or username

Recent Posts

  • My Grandparents Aren’t Monkeys

    February 2, 2019
  • Obedience

    October 6, 2018
  • Part 5: Offroad & Cliff Jumping

    August 17, 2018
  • Part 4: Rafting Between Borders

    August 6, 2016
  • Part 3: Making Lemonade

    August 4, 2016

Categories

  • Thought (3)
  • Travel (19)
  • Uncategorized (1)

Me on instagram

No images found!
Try some other hashtag or username
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Youtube
  • Bloglovin

Back To Top