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Simon's Town is False Bay's snorkel headquarters, and the format is a gift to beginners: sheltered granite coves, kelp forests full of life, and a string of spots ranked from first

Yes, parts of Simon's Town are easy to explore on foot, but Boulders Beach, Cape Point and hilltop accommodation require a realistic transport plan.

Combine year-round penguins at Boulders with a flexible June to November whale-watching window. Compare land viewpoints and permitted boat trips, with a plan that still works if the sea changes.

Three nights gives a focused Garden Route introduction; four or five adds time for activities and weather. Compare one-way and return trips, bases and Cape Peninsula days.

Compare Hout Bay and Simon's Town as Cape Point bases, including routes, weather, parking, Boulders Beach and when a split Cape Town stay works best.