Top 10 Things to do Adventurous in Simon's Town, Western Cape

April 19, 2022 Venice Greaves

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. Big Blue Fishing Charters

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Big Blue Fishing Charters

Big Blue Sports Fishing Charters offers the ultimate in Deep Sea, Yellowfin Tuna, Inshore Game & Reef fishing in Cape Town. We offer a professional fishing charter service with a high level of integrity. Our success rate is evidence of the experience and commitment of our crew & skippers.Our new Sports Fishing boat is fitted with state-of-the-art equipment and we use the latest, top of the range fishing tackle for your maximum enjoyment and safety.

3. Ollava Scuba Day Tours

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Ollava Scuba Day Tours

Cape Town diving is among the best in the world! We have a bounty of sharks, seals and some of the most amazing wrecks. Visit us for an unforgettable time!

4. Cape Town Dive Centre

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Cape Town Dive Centre

Cape Town Dive Centre is a 5 Star PADI Dive Centre based in Simons Town. We offer exclusive trips to a variety of spots which allow you pick your passion and appeal your curiosity weather it be playing among seals, penetrating wrecks or photographing macro life.

5. Shark Seekers

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Shark Seekers

Climb into a impenetrable floating cage and feel the adrenaline pump through your veins as a shark swims towards you, opens its mouth and bares its big sharp teeth. The three main regions in South Africa that offer shark diving are Simon's Town near Cape Town, Gansbaai and Mossel Bay. Our shark diving trips operate in all three regions. Most people have a 90% fear level and 10% respect level. Yet, why not try changing those misconceptions and learn the truth about sharks in the best possible way. After diving with us, people that initially had put this experience off for a long time, came away saying that this was the best experience of their lives.

6. Cape Boat Charters

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Cape Boat Charters

We specialize in action-packed Inshore and Offshore Fishing Charters in and around Cape Point, South Africa! With over 20 years of sea-going experience, Cape Boat Charters specializes in action packed Deep Sea Fishing and Scenic Eco-Charters off Cape Point. We are perfectly situated in the calmer waters of False Bay, a mere half hour boat ride away from Cape Point, where most of our game fish are caught. We strongly encourage the practice of "catch and release" and try our best to be Eco-friendly in all aspects of our operation! Our goal is to ensure a safe and unique experience at sea for all our guests! Our perfect location allows for quick and easy access to some of the most pristine fishing grounds in the world!

7. 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!

8. 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

9. African Shark Eco-Charters

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African Shark Eco-Charters

Come and experience Shark Cage Diving the way it was intended! African Shark Eco-Charters offers eco-friendly, educational and entertaining shark cage diving from Simons Town; just a short 40 minutes’ drive from Cape Town. We are a certified and licenced permit holder and are the only operator to offer scuba; snorkel or breath hold also available. 95% of trips are taken by the Shark Legend, Rob Lawrence. Come and experience Shark Cage Diving right, the first time! A truly amazing experience which will leave you in awe and respect for sharks

10. Apex Shark Expeditions

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Apex Shark Expeditions

Join Apex from Discovery Channel's famous Air Jaws series: - Half day shark trip - 45 minutes ex Cape Town - 12 guests - Surface view and/ or cage dive - all in one trip - Scuba available for certified divers - Hotel transport available round trip from R 650.00 - Add on day land tours to the Cape Of Good Hope, Boulders Beach Penguin Colony and Constantia Winelands. -Multi-day packages inclusive of airport/hotel transfers, accommodation and daily shark trips. - We book all locations including False Bay, Simon's Town, Gansbaai, Mossel Bay and Bird Island, Port Elizabeth shark cage diving trips - Custom packages to suit your requirements. - Kelp Forest and Cape Fur Seal Dives for snorkelers and scuba divers Enquire for the latest weather and shark sightings, and we'll advise you within 12 - 24 hours. Book Apex!

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