Seal Snorkeling with Animal Ocean in Hout Bay
Cape Town

Price: Z1,100
Min age: 13
Rating 4.96 / 5 [223 ratings]
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Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
|Cape Fur seals are a common sight on the coastline around Cape Town; with a handful of large colonies situated on the rocky islands situated close inshore.
While boat tours offer an accessible way to see these entertaining animals, adventurous swimmers can enjoy a scuba-free ocean wildlife experience by snorkelling in the kelp forests that thrive on the fringes of Duiker Island near Hout Bay.
No prior experience is needed. All you’ll require is a healthy sense of adventure… and the courage to get in the cold water.
Snorkelling tours are weather-dependent – they won’t go in bad weather. Trips typically last 3-4 hours, with roughly an hour spent in the water with the seals. All equipment is provided, including thick wetsuits, as the water is cold (12-20 degrees) year-round.
The experience is available year-round, but summer (September-May) is best. From late-March into April the young seal pups start to swim, offering the best time for interactions.
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Cape Town
Price: Z1,100
Min age: 13
Rating 4.96 / 5 [223 ratings]
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Western Cape, South Africa
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