Simons Town / Chimney
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The top of the reef is located at depths ranging from around 13 to 18 meters, and it can be reached by boat in about 6 kilometers or a 10-minute ride. Bottom time will be 45 minutes.
Large rock chimneys with numerous holes and gullies extending outward in all directions create a breathtaking underwater landscape. This site is ideal for diving in good visibility.
Dive Activity
Potential Wildlife Sightings
Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content
The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.
Total number of species approx.: 300
Alamy/Reinhard Dirscherl
10 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 200
Alamy-WaterFrame
Moray Eel
5 Sightings
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AdobeStock-Magnus
Humpback Whale
3 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 28
Udo Kefrig
Clownfish
7 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 25
AdobeStock_Vladimir Wrangel
Boxfish
7 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 9
AdobeStock-Dmitry Kokh
Fur Seal
6 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 250
iStock-Miguel-Angelo-Silva.
Scorpionfish
6 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 3
Shutterstock_Leo Lorenzo
Trumpetfish
6 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 60
iStock-Global_Pics
Spiny Lobster
6 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 80
iStock/Extreme-Photographer
Stingrays
5 Sightings
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