South Africa/Western Cape/Simon's Town Waterfront

Simon's Town Waterfront

A charming coastal town with a rich naval history, offering stunning views, whale watching, and a vibrant waterfront.

Currency

ZAR (R)

Best time to visit

September to May

Languages

Afrikaans · English · Xhosa

Coordinates

-34.142°, 18.464°

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1741: Simon's Town is established as a naval station by the Dutch East India Company.
1814: The British take control of the Cape and Simon's Town becomes a Royal Navy base.
1957: The South African Navy takes over the base from the Royal Navy.