Cape Town has loads to offer the sporty and active minded. From extreme sports such as surfing and kite-boarding to adrenalin-filled shark cage diving and bungee jumping - we have it all!
Shark Cage Diving
Admire a Great White Shark up close and personal. With these tour operators you can get face to face with the Atlantic's greatest preditor.
Downhill Adventures
Marine Dynamics Tours
Helicopter Flips
There are several helicopter companies at the Waterfront Heliport. The shortest and cheapest is a thrill-seeking 20 minute Atlantic Coast
and Table Mountain spin costing R1800 with 3 Pax,
then a 30 minute flight part way to Cape Point is R2700 with 3Pax, or a full one hour peninsular trip all the way down to the
lighthouse at Cape Point and to Simon's Town will set you back R5400 for 3Pax.If you are a wine lover and don’t want to drink and drive,
why not charter a helicopter for a Wine route tour, R5400 / hr for 3Pax.
Surfing
Muizenberg is Cape Town's premier surfing spot for learners and hardened surfers alike. The bustling beachfront vibe with it's many surf shops,
cafe's and laid back atmosphere is perfect for a fun-filled weekend in the surf. Some surf schools to get you started:
Gary's Surf School
Roxy Surf School for Girls
Kiteboarding
Cape Town's West Coast is a haven for kite boarders. The South Easterly wind makes for perfect kiting conditions at beaches such as Sunset,
Tableview, Blouberg and beyond. There are some excellent kite boarding schools situated in Blouberg itself and they'll get you
kitted up and into the surf.
Bungee Jumping
Just a few hours drive up the east coast from Cape Town is the world's ultimate thrill. This IS the highest commercially operated Bungy Jump in the world.
Visit the website at www.faceadrenalin.com
Sea Kayaking
The Cape Peninsular is surrounded by ocean. On calm days there is no better way of exploring the amazing coastline than by kayak. To rent a kayak
pop down to Hout Bay beach, or visit the marina (next to the Waterfront).
www.surfski.info
www.paddlers.co.za (62 St Georges Street, Simon's Town, 021 786 2626)
www.kayakcapetown.co.za (082 501 8930 or email tours@kayakcapetown.co.za)
Make sure you read our safety guide before you kayak!
1. Attach a leash from boat to paddle
2. Wear flotation devices
3. Stay with your boat if capsized
4. Know how to remount your boat if you ever capsize.
5. Paddle in a group of 3 or more kayaks
6. Tell someone responsible that you are going out
7. Carry a cellphone in a waterproof case(NSRI - 021 449 3500)
8. Check predicted weather conditions
9. Paddle into the wind initially so you can return home downwind.
10. Carry extra fluids, suntan cream, hat and warm clothing.
Popular Day Trips around Cape Town:
Beaches
Wine Route
Southern Peninsular
V&A Waterfront
Cultural Cape
West Coast
Sundowners
Feeling Sporty?
The Wild Side
