The general misconception is that Hermanus is the only place to view the Whales coming past our beautiful coast, but Simon’s Town has some of the most spectacular views around and it just over the mountain from Cape Town. Add our lovely accommodation to the mix and you have the perfect holiday. The best area …
The revised schedule for the Main Road Rehabilitation now has the end of Phase 2, the current Phase, listed as being June 2013 – it is already running several months late. Funding has now been obtained for Phase 3 – Kalk Bay Harbour to Clovelly Road and Atlantic Road to Casa Labia. Whist the concept …
Our annual Simons’ Town Spring Festival takes place over the long weekend from the 21st September through to Heritage Day on Tuesday the 24th of September. This is very much a showcase of the people and passions of Simon’s Town, with all our favourite activities featured. The Spring Regatta in the cornerstone event, with open …
“Simonites” who live in this unique and attractive town will affirm that the best times of the year in Simon’s Town are the early and late winter months. These are the months when the rest of the Cape Peninsula is cold, wet and windy! The secret lies in the fact that Simon’s Town is one …
“Dear Airjaws friends! Winter is here and that means it is the peak season for the Great White Sharks at Seal Island, False Bay – home to the “flying” Great White Sharks of South Africa! African Shark Eco-Charters offers you the unique opportunity of experiencing “AIRJAWS”, the magnificent breaching behaviour that only happens a few …
Help save the endangered AFRICAN PENGUIN On Monday 22 April a group of commited penguin conservationists and representatives from the African Animal Keepers Association started the third annual Penguin Promises walk in Gansbaai. They will walk for a week and reach Boulders Beach on the afternoon on Saturday 27 April. The Simon’s Town Business and …
NAVY FESTIVAL 5-7 April 2013 This festival is free and the gates are open from 10 am to 6pm and there is a fun-filled programme of activities, displays and vessels to visit. Residents are encouraged to take this opportunity to explore our Naval harbour and learn more about what the Navy does. There will be …
Simonstown events planned for 2013 include the monthly Just Nuisance Market planned for every 2nd Saturday of each month. Come and make a nuisance of yourself at the Just Nuisance Market in Simon’s Town’s Jubilee Square on Saturday, February 9 from 9am to 2pm. The market attracts those wanting to enjoy great views while browsing …
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I recently came across a fabulous artcile on things to do in the Cape Peninsula along False Bay. Our 4 star guesthouse in Simonstown offers accommodation close to all of these atractions and we can arrange transport from the Mariner Guesthouse or guests can rent one of our bikes for the day! Read it here: False Bay …
As a permanent resident, Simon’s Town~ for me ~ offers the best of both worlds. Surrounded by National Parks and the ocean, this town and its natural beauty offers various outdoors activities for nature and adventure lovers. On the other hand it is an easy scenic drive to movies, shopping centres or even the V&A Waterfront in …
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