Duiker+Island

Duiker Island, also known as Duikereiland in Afrikaans, is a fairly small island which is located just off of Hout Bay near Cape Town, South Africa. The land is mainly known for it’s inhabitants, which happens to be none other than fur seals. Due to the high population of the seals (and the high source of entertainment they bring) Duiker Island is nicknamed ‘Seal Island.’ The island itself is about 77 by 95 meters in size.

 The island isn’t known for much other than providing fun in the form of watching marine life. Hout Bay offers tiny trips out to Duiker for tourists looking to see more of the natural sights of South Africa. Photographers also venture out to the island to snap pictures of the wildlife that inhabits it. There has been only a few accidents reported while touring Duiker, one involving a famous boat accident that led to the death of two men in October of 2012. The boat capsized, or turned over, leaving the tourists to try to fend for themselves in the rather rocky waters. News of the accident was heard throughout all towns near the bay.

As of now, Duiker still remains as a pleasant little tourist attraction available for anyone who enjoys viewing marine life. The island is known as the home of one of the biggest seal colonies, and looking at snapshots of the beautiful island, it’s not too difficult to assume why. Although there is not a grand story behind Duiker Island, it is available to capture the natural beauties that live near the cape of South Africa.