SOUTH AFRICA
South Africa's standouts.
A shortlist of the 10 snorkeling tours most worth booking in South Africa, with what each one is like on the day, who runs it, and what it costs.
Snorkel at Cape Vidal in iSimangaliso Wetland Park, spot stingrays and octopus, explore a shipwreck, then warm up with a hot drink.
“The whole experience was incredible.”
Snorkel Cape Town’s kelp forest from shore with expert guides, safety buoys, and a close-up look at sea life near Muizenberg and Windmill Beach.
“Had a great time in the kelp forest with the team that hosted us. Very knowledgeable and friendly staff. Would recommend.”
Full-day iSimangaliso Wetland Park safari plus 2-hour Cape Vidal snorkeling, with rhino and elephant sightings, braai lunch, and small-group guides.
“We hadden een heerlijke dat met Shakile en het snorkelteam. Shakile is een supergids met oog voor de grote, maar ook heel kleine dieren én hij deelt met passie zijn kennis over zijn Zulu-achtergrond. De braai was top, de uitzichten en babbels waren top, het snorkelen was een fijne ervaring voor de waterratten van ons…”
Caged then free shark snorkelling at Durban’s Aliwal Shoal for oceanic blacktips, with gear, guide, shower, snack, and optional video.
“What a great first time experience”
Kayak Kosi Bay, snorkel in the Kosi aquarium, tour Thonga fish traps, then eat a traditional fish braai in about 6 hours.
“Our family of 5 had lots of fun during the guided kayak tour and received interesting info on the river, lakes and the traditional fish traps. We enjoyed a wonderful fish braai at noon and afterwards we went for snorkling. Rick and Simon are Read more”
