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Simon's Town Vacations
10km before the Cape of Good Hope, in part of the Table Mountain National Park, you'll find Simon's Town. It's not just a naval base but also home to amazing penguin colonies.
Visit Simon's Town
- Family
- Museums
- Nature, Adventure & Sport
Simon's Town: How to get there?
45min drive from Cape Town
Simon's Town: When to go?
All year round
Simon's Town: For how long?
Half a day
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Simon's Town: What to see in the surroundings?
What our travelers think about their stay
Simon’s Town is a small, seaside resort that's a bit like a home from home.
My suggestion
Once you're done with watching the penguins, settle down to some fish and chips by the harbour. They're just as good here as they are back home!
10km before the Cape of Good Hope, in part of the Table Mountain National Park, you'll find Simon's Town. It's not just a naval base but also home to amazing penguin colonies.
My suggestion
If you want to watch them away from hoards of tourists, then head 1km south of Foxy Beach.
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