South Africa’s Marine Big 5 Can Be Viewed Right On Our Doorstep
Everyone has heard of South Africa’s Big 5 land animals. But have you heard about the Marine Big 5? This includes the African Penguin, the Cape Fur Seal, dolphins, the Southern Right Whale, and the Great White Shark. All of these can be spotted along...
7 Markets you must visit in Cape Town
Cape Town’s market scene is alive and thriving, with many great markets to explore in both the city centre and the surrounding areas. We’re here to tell you about some of our favourite markets you must visit while staying at Gardens Centre Holiday Ap...
Shipwrecks along the West Coast
In 2019, Dolphin Beach Hotel had the honour of hosting the African Institute For Marine Underwater Research. Dr Bruno Werz had found strong evidence that they had discovered the remains of the Haarlem – one of South Africa’s most significant shipwrec...
Benefits of Cold Water Swimming and Why It’s So Popular
Cold water swimming is an activity that leans itself to Cape Town’s chilly Atlantic ocean. The activity is recommended by healthcare professionals from all over the world and has an array of benefits that make the activity so popular. With cold-water...