WC
people
1 participant
30 minutes
- • Snorkel in Cape Town's Stunning Great African Seaforest
- • Enjoy A Personalized 2-Hour Snorkeling Adventure
- • Discover Rare Shark Species in South Africa's Unique Seaforest
Why We Love This Unique Experience
Prepare to be enchanted by a remarkable Kelp Forest Dive that invites adventurers to explore the underwater wonderland of vibrant marine life. This unique experience takes participants through stunning kelp forests, often referred to as the rainforest of the sea, where towering kelp plants sway gently with the ocean currents. Encounter an array of fascinating creatures in their natural habitat and witness the beauty of a living ecosystem right below the surface.
The Kelp Forest Dive includes all necessary equipment and a guided tour to ensure a thrilling yet safe experience. Participants will have the chance to swim among schools of colorful fish and observe unique species like the playful sea otters and majestic seals gliding effortlessly through the kelp. With small group sizes, each diver will receive personalized attention from experienced instructors to fully enjoy every moment in this mesmerizing underwater world. No prior diving experience is required, but a basic swimming ability is a must to immerse in this aquatic adventure.
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Experience Overview:
Kelp Forest DiveGet ready to be Enchanted when snorkeling in the Great African Seaforest in Cape Town.
The Great African Seaforests are truly beautiful and serene. These forests are tall and are home to a large variety of marine life including Gully shark, Shy shark, Pyjama shark, crabs and many species of fish. In between the Great African Seaforests are stunning reefs, with gullies and swim-throughs.
These forests fulfil a similar function to their California counterparts, providing food and shelter for a wealth of marine life, ranging from commercial species like lobster, crayfish and abalone to top predators like the Cape fur seal. Perhaps the most fascinating aspect of the Seaforests is the variety of shark species that call these pseudo-arboreal environments home. The kelp Great African Seaforests of False Bay are home to a number of rarely seen shark species, including the charismatic pyjama catshark and the Shy spotted-gully shark.
This snorkel require no previous experience but swimming ability is essential.
It’s a super safe and personalized experience as we have a maximum of 4 persons on the dive.
Details & Important Info
Additional Experience Details & Important Information
Dive site to be determined by the dive guide based on weather conditions (Windmill Beach or Millers Point)
The dive takes place in a kelp forest approximately 40 feet deep. Divers walk in from a sandy area before heading into the tall kelp forest.
Millers Point is one of Cape Town’s popular recreational dive sites as it is also in a Marine Protected Area, and has an abundance of marine life. The dive area is a giant kelp forest with many underwater boulders and caves. The forest is more of an open ocean environment compared to the Windmill Beach dive site. There’s potential of seeing all four cat shark species, namely the Pyjama Cat Shark, Dark Shy Shark, Puffadder Cat shark and Leopard Cat Shark, Amongst other marine animals and numerous reef fish, colourful corals, anemones etc. After kitting up, the walk from the parking area is around 500 meters to the entry point. The dive time would be between 40-60 minutes. Depth: between 4 – 12 meters. Visibility: 2 – 12 meters. (varies with weather conditions)
Windmill beach is one of Cape Town’s most beautiful recreational dive sites as it too is in a Marine Protected Area, which means that the biodiversity is potentially untouched and it has an abundance of marine life. The dive area is structured in such a way that there are two large channels that are made up of granite rock that jut out into the ocean and are surrounded by the magnificent kelp forest with all its wonder. Its quite a weather protected area with regards to the wind and swell direction because of the rock structure. There’s potential of seeing all 4 Cat shark species, namely the Pyjama Cat Shark, Dark Shy Shark, Puffadder Cat shark, Leopard Cat Shark here. Amongst other marine animals and numerous reef fish, colourful corals and anemones.After kitting up, the walk from the parking area is around 300 meters to the beach. The dive time would be between 40-60 minutes. Depth: between 4 – 10 meters. Visibility: 2 – 12 meters. (varies with weather conditions)
All dives are weather permitting and subject to good sea conditions
Cancellations & Refunds
Reservation Changes, Cancellations & Refunds
Changes to reservations for tickets can be made until 31 days prior to the date scheduled. Reservations may be re-scheduled by the operator of the activity due to reasons such as weather, minimum participation requirements, mechanical issues or other interruptions beyond their control.
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Apex Shark Expeditions
Apex Shark Expeditions specialize in small groups and our eco-friendly approach to our trips ensures an intimate and educational experience.Our dedicated team loves what they do. It’s their passion and expertise that make each shark tour a personal and highly rewarding one. Our approach to our shark expeditions showcases both the sharks and the environment in which they live, offering guests a deeper understanding of these magnificent animals. The high rate of loyal guests that return each year tells us that we’re doing it right.Apex Shark Expeditions is a licensed shark cage diving tour operator.Our Ethos: Respect, admiration, and passion for wildlife that is shared through a safe, educational, and personal experience with every guest who we are fortunate enough to have join us.
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Cape Town Snorkeling Experience in Seaforest
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1 participant
30 minutes
- • Snorkel in Cape Town's Stunning Great African Seaforest
- • Enjoy A Personalized 2-Hour Snorkeling Adventure
- • Discover Rare Shark Species in South Africa's Unique Seaforest
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