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The 5 Snorkelling Trips in South Africa That Earn Their Price

5 tours  ·  from $28 a head

Good snorkelling trips fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 5 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

St. Lucia: Cape Vidal Snorkeling Adventure - Safety briefing and getting fitted for gear
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St. Lucia: Cape Vidal Snorkeling Adventure

1.St. Lucia: Cape Vidal Snorkeling Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · 2 hours · from $28Our pick

Snorkel Cape Vidal’s clear coastal waters, spot stingrays, octopus and about 50 fish species, then warm up with a hot drink.

“The trip was very nice. There were some nice fishes, but not as much as we aspected. Overall it was a nice experience and the guide was very friendly.”

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From St Lucia: Cape Vidal Full-Day Snorkeling Safari - What you might see on the 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

Spend eight hours in iSimangaliso Wetland Park on a safari and Cape Vidal snorkel trip with wildlife, Zulu culture, breakfast, and braai lunch.

“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 - A 6:30 or 7:00 start at Shark Cage Diving KZN
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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

Swim with oceanic blacktip sharks on Aliwal Shoal, starting in a surface cage before moving into open water with guides, gear, and snacks included.

“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 - Kayaking through mangroves and bird habitat
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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

Kayak Kosi Bay, snorkel the Kosi aquarium, learn Thonga fish traps, and enjoy a fresh fish braai on this six-hour guided outing.

“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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