Duiker Island
Duiker Island
Duiker Island
Just a short boat trip from one of Cape Towns favourite tourist spots, Hout Bay, will take you to a fascinating little Island call Duiker Island. Duiker Island is a 77 metre by 95 metre rocky island which is the resting ground for thousands of Cape fur seals and birds. Because of the enormous amounts of seals that enjoy sunbathing on it and swimming in the surrounding waters, the island is also known as Seal Island. However, this should not be mistaken for Seal Island in False Bay, the popular hunting grounds for the great white shark.
The boat trip out to the island gives visitors the opportunity to get close to these magnificent creatures. Although visitors don't go ashore on the island the trip around it allows for some great photo opportunities. The thousands of mostly male Cape Fur Seals wait out their time on the island until they reach breeding age and can join breeding colonies. The best time to see the island is from January to March when it has its highest occupation of seals. During this period they moult and spend most of their time sun bathing rather than in the water hunting.
The island is also home to various bird species, such as the Cape cormorant, bank cormorant, kelp gulls and Hartlaub's gull. These birds can also be seen during the boat trip from Hout Bay. For those who crave a little more adventure in their lives, you can also brave the chilly waters in a wetsuit and take a guided snorkelling trip or scuba dive amongst the seals and the giant kelp.
Villa Tranquility Hout Bay
Self Catering House, Cottage, Chalet Accommodation in Hout Bay
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2.9 Km from Duiker IslandTranquility Luxury Villa offers self catering accommodation in a good area of Cape Town's Hout Bay and close to Hout Bay beachfront (5 minutes walk), shops and restaurants. This lovely spacious Villa (sleeps 9) has all you need for the perfect holiday... …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
The Gables
Self Catering House, Cottage, Chalet Accommodation in Hout Bay
0km from Hout Bay
2.9 Km from Duiker IslandThe Gables is a luxury self-catering villa, homely decorated with Colonial and African influences, consists of 5 spacious bedrooms (sleeps 11), 2 lounges with French doors leading onto the garden with sparkling pool and Jacuzzi, 2 fully equipped kitchens …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Bayview Mountain Sea-facing Cottages
Self Catering House, Cottage, Chalet Accommodation in Hout Bay
0km from Hout Bay
4.4 Km from Duiker IslandBayview Mountain Sea-facing Cottages in Hout Bay are quietly nestled against the forest, on the slopes of the "Skoorsteenkop Mountain" in the desirable Scott Estate area, where the clean mountain air and ocean breezes combine to... …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Dreamhouse
Bed & Breakfast Accommodation in Hout Bay
0km from Hout Bay
4.6 Km from Duiker IslandMajestically perched above the Hout Bay Valley in Cape Town, Dreamhouse Guest House is a calm oasis from which to enjoy your stay in Cape Town. Each of the 12 beautifully appointed accommodation options offers privacy, comfort and attention to... …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Karrad Guest Lodge
Self Catering House, Cottage, Chalet Accommodation in Hout Bay
0km from Hout Bay
4.8 Km from Duiker IslandKarrad Guest Lodge provides self catering accommodation in Hout Bay, Cape Town. One bedroom, two bedroom or a three bedroomed cottage at reasonable rates. Lovely pastoral setting with mountain views. …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Waterland Lodge
Self Catering House, Cottage, Chalet Accommodation in Hout Bay
0km from Hout Bay
7.6 Km from Duiker IslandWaterland Lodge provides self catering accommodation in Hout Bay, Cape Town. We have 7 self catering cottages to choose from to to ensure a great stay in Hout Bay. Lush river banks, mountain forests and a central location set amongst Hout Bay's... …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Buhle
Self Catering House, Cottage, Chalet Accommodation in Kommetjie
0km from Kommetjie
8.5 Km from Duiker IslandA fantastic 3-bedroom home directly located on a vlei at Imhoff's Gift in Kommetjie, only minutes away from Long Beach and Noordhoek Beach. We call the house "BUHLE" which means "beautiful house" in Xhosa - and it is truly... …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Plotsklaps Self Catering Cottage
Self Catering House, Cottage, Chalet Accommodation in Tokai
0km from Tokai
9.1 Km from Duiker IslandPlotsklaps offers self catering cottage accommodation in Tokai, Cape Town. A superb family home situated on the slopes of Constantiaberg Mountains bordering Tokai Forests, wine producing vineyards and magnificent golf courses, and mountain walks. …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
African Violet
Self Catering Apartment, Flatlet Accommodation in Cape Town
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9.9 Km from Duiker IslandSelf Catering Villas with uninterrupted views overlooking Noordhoek Valley to the Atlantic Ocean, offer privacy and comfort in a contemporary African setting. Bask in the African sun at the pool. …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Le Bonheur Villas and Cottages
Self Catering Apartment, Flatlet Accommodation in Constantia
0km from Constantia
11 Km from Duiker IslandLe Bonheur Villa and Cottages offers a selection of self catering accommodation in Constantia, Cape Town. 4 self catering options are available: Villa - 6 bedrooms that sleeps 12, 4 bathrooms (3 en-suite). Protected from the summer winds... …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
- Bay Harbour Market (2.08km)
- Hout Bay Harbour Festival (2.19km)
- Mariners Wharf, Fishing Harbour (2.24km)
- Sandcastle Competition (3.09km)
- Sandy Bay (3.53km)
- Hout Bay Museum (3.78km)
- Chapman's Peak Drive (4.44km)
- The Red Herring Trading Post (5.38km)
- World of Birds Wildlife Sanctuary and Monkey Park (5.46km)
- Noordhoek Beach (5.69km)
- Constantiaberg (5.82km)
- Tokai Forest (7.35km)
- Constantia Mountain Pass (8.63km)
- Imhoff Farm (8.75km)
- Imhoff Wine Festival (8.75km)
- Camel Rides at Imhoff Farm (8.77km)
- Noordhoek Farm Village (8.87km)
- The Slangkop Lighthouse (9.02km)
- eMzantsi Carnival (9.02km)
- Longbeach Mall (9.03km)
