South Africa · CANOES & KAYAKS
Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 canoes & kayaks tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part of planning.
Sea kayak from the V&A Waterfront to Table Bay’s marine life. Stable boats, top guides, and big views of Table Mountain.
“A must do in Cape Town! Beautiful views and excellent guides. We saw dolphins straight away :) I will definitely do it again! Thank you!”
Guided kayaking in Hout Bay, 2 hours for $37. Paddle with gear, spot seals and dolphins, learn Chapmans Peak history.
“We have spend at least 40 minutes kayaking around with dolphins 🐬 which was life-changing. Guides were super nice and helpful, we felt safe and entertained and we'll informed the whole time. Location is also great with huge parking, facilities, cafe and a cool market where you can buy souvenirs afterwards. I would recommend it to anyone!”
Beginner-friendly 2-hour ocean kayak off Cape Town with Table Mountain views, possible dolphins and penguins, plus gear and safety included.
“Absolutely magical experience! Such a professional team, and the best of luck was on our side, with an absolutely glass-smooth sea. We had dolphins jumping, penguins swimming, a seal chilling in the sea and we rowed through hundreds of jellyfish.”
Kayak Cape Town’s Table Mountain Marine Reserve from Three Anchor Bay, paddle tandem kayaks past wrecks, and chase Heaviside’s dolphins on a 2-hour outing.
“Seeing dolphins . The experience overall was awesome but we felt that we were excluded from the group because we were slower, so we missed the experience of being part of a “tour” . Perhaps for future just take time to figure out why people are slower as we could have done with the help from the tour guides.”
Guided 2-hour sea kayak from Central Beach in Plettenberg Bay, South Africa, with views of Tsitsikamma and Robberg plus possible wildlife.
“We really enjoyed this activity, we got to see a little hammer head shark! Unfortunately we didn’t get to see much of anything else, but that’s the gamble you take with the ocean 😂. Our guide Giovanni was excellent!”
Kayak Cape Town’s Atlantic Seaboard in 2 hours, spot dolphins, penguins, seals and possible whales, then unwind in the garden with smoothies.
“An absolute vibe from start to finish! The guides were absolute legends, kept the energy high, had us laughing the whole time and ended up hanging out afterwards with a matcha and bagel. Obviously the views of Cape town from the water are unreal but getting to see dolphins and even some whales on this particular outing was extra special. Honestly, couldn't recommend it enough.”
A 3-hour Stormsrivier tubing and SUP combo in Plaatbos, Tsitsikamma. Easy fun with guides, forest walks, and a river drop run.
“Derrin and luciene made this activity totally worth it. It was a great experience paddling and tubing our way through the Stormsrivier.”
Hire a kayak in Knysna Lagoon for an easy, 1-hour self-guided paddle with life jackets, safety briefing, and great value at $15.
Kayak Clifton’s beaches, rock pools, and kelp forests near Cape Town. See Lion’s Head, Table Mountain, and possible seals.
“what a brilliant experience. I have been coming to Cape Town and Clifton my whole life, but kayaking through the crystal waters of Clifton bay and seeing the kelp forests below was spectacular! our guides were fantastic too! highly, highly recommend.”
Kayak from Clifton 4th to 1st beach in Cape Town. Easy kayaks, kelp forests, masks, and big views for about 90 minutes.
“To be honest I was quite petrified 🤣 but the guides really calmed me down saying all will be good. It was a beautiful day with stunning weather conditions and it ended up being such a treat and amazing experience with my kids. I highly recommend Kayak Adventure at Clifton Beach.”
Self-guided kayak tour in Jeffreys Bay’s Kabeljouws Lagoon. Beginner-friendly, stable kayaks, flamingos possible, 2 hours for about $23.
“Dies ist keine geführte Tour! Es werden Kajaks ausgehändigt und man kann 2 h paddeln. Der Guide erklärt wo man paddeln und ist zum Ende wieder am Ausgangspunkt. Es gibt kein Büro oder Ähnliches am Treffpunkt. Der Guide kommt aber zur vereinbarten Uhrzeit.”
Canoe down Sunday’s River near Addo on a guided safari for kingfishers, fish eagles, and waterbirds, with snacks and stable canoes.
“Very professional group, and we had a great time!”
Paddle Hout Bay by kayak, slip under the jetties in the Green Room, and watch Cape fur seals, with showers and wifi after.
“Did the kayaking tour with Jesse, very experienced and we felt super safe in his hands! It was only us who booked so ended up being a private tour. Highly recommend:) easy to book!”
Paddle the calm Sedgefield Lagoon near Oysters Edge on the Garden Route, spot herons and kingfishers, and get a drink included.
“it was fun but 2 hours are enough. The staff was very helpfull and friendly.”
Paddle Cape Town’s canals from Battery Park at the V&A Waterfront with basic SUP training and 1 hour on the water for $19.
“We had such a great experience at SUP. The service was excellent and really made us want to come back. The staff made us feel safe and comfortable, and they went the extra mile by taking photos for us. Highly recommend!”
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