Kelp Forests
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Cape Town, South Africa
Best timeYear-round
Water temp12-18°C / 54-64°F
Visibility5-18m / 16-60ft
AccessBoat Dive, Shore Dive
Dive typesScuba, Freedive
DifficultyIntermediate
Max depth18 m
Avg depth10 m
Nearest airportCPT
Kelp forestsSealsCow sharks
ScubaFreedive
The cold waters around Cape Town are home to beautiful and enchanting giant kelp forests. Diving through these towering underwater forests is a magical experience, with opportunities to see playful Cape fur seals, shy cow sharks, and a variety of unique critters.
Features
Diving in a dense forest of giant kelp. Sunbeams filtering through the kelp create a cathedral-like atmosphere. The main attractions are the playful Cape fur seals that hunt in the kelp, and the prehistoric-looking broadnose sevengill sharks (cow sharks).
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