This article is kindly Provided By The Simon’s Town Historical Society The part which Simon’s Town has played in maritime strategy is inseparable from that of the Cape of Good Hope and South Africa as a whole. The meeting point of the two great oceans, the Atlantic and the Indian, is a key point in …
Cape Town Dive Center, False Bay Yacht Club and Manex and Power Marine are hosting the Women’s Day Dive taking place on 20 July 2019 taking place right here in Simon’s Town. Here is all the information about this amazing event! We are proud to announce the we will be hosting another woman diver event …
There has been quite a few whale sightings here in Simon’s Town and we are always very excited to see these beautiful mammals in our surroundings. www.capetown.travel has listed a All you need to know and what to expect while whale watching, let’s see what they had to say: South Africa may be known for …
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www.capetown.travel has set a bucket list of all the must-see places when you visit Cape Town! Let’s see what they recommend! Another year has come to an end, and here at the Cape Town Tourism offices, we’re ready to stride into 2019. When you live in one of most beautiful cities on earth, it’s not hard to …
The seals of South Africa : Seals belong to the order Pinnipedia of which there are 33 species worldwide. These fall into two categories. Fur seals – Otariidae – or sea lions, have external ears and hind limbs that can be rotated forward to allow them to walk and climb on land. True seals – Phocidae – have hind limbs that cannot …
Are you planning a wonderful stay in Simon’s Town at Mariner Guesthouse and need some inspiration to the best dining this gem of a town? Here are the Top 10 Restaurants according to Afristay.com: It might be the naval suburb of Cape Town, but Simon’s Town is about so much more than the famous …
Fun for the whole family in Simons Town at the St. George and the Dragon festival organised annually by the Simon’s Town Business Association on a Saturday towards the end of April. Come join in some medieval fun in Simon’s Town at the third annual St. George and the Dragon festival. Jubilee Square comes alive …
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The 50th consecutive Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon will remain on the traditional route via Chapman’s Peak, Hout Bay and Constantia Nek (unless deemed unsafe by authorities in which case the Ou Kaapse Weg route (prior to 2004) will be used). The Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon is run under the rules of IAAF, Athletics …
Load shedding. Power cuts. Rolling blackouts. Call them what you will, they’re a reality and Eskom has warned they’re here to stay for most of 2015. Load shedding is about Eskom balancing the power scales; it needs to be able to supply enough electricity to meet the country’s demands. When supply matches demand, everything is …
The school holiday is almost here and there’s plenty to do with your children – indoor and outdoor, dry or wet, with animals, adults and other kids – in the city or in the suburbs. Our super cool suggestions for things to do with kids is very inclusive: Children of all ages – from …
