Things to see and do Simon'S Town

The must: Seal Island. 16 km from the coast, in the middle of the bay, the island is populated by thousands of birds and 75,000 playful seals. Sensitive souls should refrain, but in the morning, when squads of white sharks take a trip, we see these predators jumping to catch seals in flight. From March to November whales are also present. They improvise choreographies, spins and sometimes spectacular jumps. Then the dolphins love to follow the boats.

A broussarde plot in the heart of the Cape Peninsula, convenient for those who don't have time to go into Bush. Come to the encounter of antelopes and buffles buffles. Restaurant and shop.

Simon's Town is home to one of the largest naval bases in the southern hemisphere. It was the British who built the port facilities, which have been used since 1957 by the South African Navy. The headquarters of the South African Navy Force, installed in the fort, is coupled with the listening centre in Silvermine. Guided tours only take place between 10:30 and 15:30, but you can enter freely. Another "big ear" had been implanted by the South African Army in Bob Denard's pilot farm in the Comoros.