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Cape Town

Kelp forests, penguins and two oceans at Africa's southern tip

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Destination Guide Sources For Cape Town

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10 sources • Updated Nov 21, 2025

Written by DiveJourney. Built from public sources and local operator knowledge. Last updated Nov 21, 2025.

Time and Date - Climate & Weather Averages in Cape Town - Long-term air temperature, rainfall and wind averages used for season planning.
SeaTemperature.info - False Bay water temperature - Reference for typical False Bay sea temperature ranges by season.
Capensis Diving - Diving Cape Town 101 - Local guide to seasons, water temps, recommended exposure protection and coast selection.
PADI Travel - Diving in Cape Town - Overview of dive conditions, temperatures and signature sites for scuba visitors.
SANParks - Table Mountain National Park: Scuba Diving & Snorkelling - Official information on Marine Protected Area rules and recreational scuba permit requirements.
Cape Town Freediving - Freediving, snorkel and Great African Sea Forest experience descriptions and training structure.
Cape Town Tourism - General visitor information, whale watching seasons and top attractions around the city and peninsula.
NSRI - National Sea Rescue Institute - Emergency operations centre contact details and safety advice for South African waters.
South African Government - Apply for a Visa - Official overview of visitor visas and exemptions for South Africa.
South African Tourism - Yellow Fever Entry Requirements - Yellow fever vaccination rules for travelers arriving from or transiting through risk countries.