South Africa · SNORKELING

The 5 Best Snorkelling Trips in South Africa

5 tours  ·  from $28 a head

Distances here are longer than they look on a map. Below: 5 snorkelling trips priced per head, with drive times, durations and what is actually included.

From St Lucia: Cape Vidal Full-Day Snorkeling Safari - The morning pickup and open game drive
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From St Lucia: Cape Vidal Full-Day Snorkeling Safari

3.Cape Vidal Full-Day Snorkeling Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 10 reviews · 8 hours · from $92

Review of the Cape Vidal snorkeling safari from St Lucia, with wildlife, fish, Zulu culture, braai lunch, value, tips, and honest drawbacks.

“Awesome trip with Johan. Scenery is spectacular. Got to see enough game and plenty of birds. The snorkelling might have been a bit short but the water was very clear and the variety of fish was surprising. Both breakfast and lunch were excellent.”

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Caged and Cageless Shark Snorkelling on Durban's Aliwal Shoal - The eight-minute run to the shoal
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Caged and Cageless Shark Snorkelling on Durban’s Aliwal Shoal

4.Caged and Cageless Shark Snorkelling on Durban’s Aliwal Shoal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $89

Review of Durban’s Aliwal Shoal shark snorkelling, with cage and open-water time, gear, guides, pricing, safety, and booking tips.

“Booking process and communication was excellent. Pick up at 5am from the hotel was prompt. Thanks to Mia for a superb briefing and explained the types of sharks. Down to the beach for a thrilling ride through the surf to our dive locatiRead more”

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Kosi Bay Mouth Experience - Kayaking, Snorkeling, Fish Trap Tour and Fish braai - Arriving at the Kosi Bay Mouth entrance
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Kosi Bay Mouth Experience – Kayaking, Snorkeling, Fish Trap Tour and Fish braai

5.Kosi Bay Mouth Experience – Kayaking, Snorkeling, Fish Trap Tour and Fish braai

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · from $71

Review of Kosi Bay’s six-hour kayak, snorkel, Thonga fish trap, and fish braai tour, with practical advice on price, guides, tides, and permits.

“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”

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