Guided sea kayaking and coastal paddling from the Cape Peninsula and False Bay to the West Coast and Hermanus — plus specialist downwind surfski runs, curated by a family of Cape Town paddlers.
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Our paddles run in three areas — the Cape Peninsula and False Bay, the West Coast, and Hermanus on the Whale Coast. They differ mainly by launch point, time on the water and how much ocean experience you need. Every trip below links to its own page with full pricing, inclusions and exclusions.
| Trip | Launch / meeting point | Time on the water | Paddler level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miller's Run Surfski ExperienceCape Peninsula & False Bay | Miller's Point, Simon's Town | 1.5 to 3 hours (water time) | Moderate to Advanced |
| False Bay Kayaking TourCape Peninsula & False Bay | Simon's Town harbour | 2 to 5 hours (water time) | Beginner to Intermediate |
| Cape Point Kayaking ExpeditionCape Peninsula & False Bay | Buffels Bay, Cape Point | Full day (6–8 hours total) | Advanced |
| Langebaan Kayaking TourWest Coast | Langebaan main beach, West Coast | 1.5 to 3 hours (water time) | Beginner to Intermediate |
| West Coast Kayaking ExpeditionWest Coast | Britannia Bay, West Coast | Full day to multi-day | Intermediate to Advanced |
| Britannia Bay Kayaking TourWest Coast | Britannia Bay slipway, West Coast | 2 to 3 hours (water time) | Beginner to Intermediate |
| Hermanus Coastal Kayaking TourHermanus / Whale Coast | New Harbour slipway, Hermanus | 1.5 to 2.5 hours (water time) | Beginner to Intermediate |
| Fish Hoek to Muizenberg Kayaking TourCape Peninsula & False Bay | Fish Hoek beach, Cape Town | 2.5 to 4 hours (water time) | Intermediate |
| Kommetjie to Scarborough Kayaking TourCape Peninsula & False Bay | Kommetjie slipway, Cape Town | 2.5 to 4 hours (water time) | Intermediate to Advanced |
| Penguin Kayaking Simon's TownCape Peninsula & False Bay | Simon's Town harbour | 1.5 to 2.5 hours (water time) | Beginner |
If you have never paddled before, start with the Penguin Kayaking trip from Simon's Town harbour (rated Beginner), or the Langebaan Lagoon and Britannia Bay paddles on the West Coast. The Hermanus and False Bay coastal tours suit beginners who are comfortable swimmers. Miller's Run, the Kommetjie–Scarborough run and the Cape Point expedition are for experienced ocean paddlers only.
Kayaking trips are not hotel-pickup tours: you meet your guide at the launch point listed above. Shared shuttles from Cape Town, private transfers and ski trailers can be arranged and are quoted separately on each trip page — including the Fish Hoek to Miller's Point shuttle.
Every paddle includes an experienced ocean guide, a full briefing, craft (surfski, sea kayak or touring kayak depending on the trip), PFD and leash, with marine VHF carried on the water and live wind, swell and shark-spotter monitoring. All necessary kayaking equipment is included in the advertised trip price, with no separate equipment hire charge.
Bring swimwear and a quick-dry layer, a cap, polarised sunglasses with a strap, reef-safe sunscreen, a light windbreaker and a water bottle. Every trip is forecast-led: we watch wind, swell and shark-spotter reports and reschedule rather than run a marginal day, so keep some flexibility in your dates.
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Coastal kayaking, wildlife paddles and the specialist Miller's Run surfski.
Downwind
Miller's Point, Simon's Town
Paddle the world-famous Miller's Run — Cape Point to Fish Hoek on a south-easter, one of the greatest downwind runs on earth.
From R1,800 pp
Ocean Tour
Simon's Town harbour
Glide along the Cape Peninsula's wildlife-rich coast — Boulders, Simon's Town and Kalk Bay from the water, on stable beginner-friendly craft.
From R950 pp
Expedition
Buffels Bay, Cape Point
A full-day expedition around the dramatic tip of the Cape Peninsula — one of the great ocean adventures on earth.
From R3,000 pp
Ocean Tour
Fish Hoek beach, Cape Town
A classic False Bay crossing — paddling the inside line from Fish Hoek across to the iconic beach huts of Muizenberg.
From R1,600 pp
Ocean Tour
Kommetjie slipway, Cape Town
A wild Atlantic paddle along the back of the Cape Peninsula — kelp forests, big-ocean swell and remote beach finishes.
From R2,000 pp
Wildlife
Simon's Town harbour
A short, scenic ocean paddle along the Simon's Town coastline towards Boulders — eye-level with the African penguin colony from the water.
From R850 pp
Langebaan Lagoon, Britannia Bay and advanced downwind paddling along the Cape West Coast.
Lagoon & Beginner
Langebaan main beach, West Coast
Turquoise lagoon water, warm air and a flat, protected paddle — the perfect place to learn or paddle with the family.
From R700 pp
Expedition
Britannia Bay, West Coast
Remote downwind runs along South Africa's wild West Coast — Britannia Bay, St Helena Bay and the open Atlantic.
From R2,500 pp
Wildlife
Britannia Bay slipway, West Coast
Calm West Coast bay paddling with near-daily dolphin sightings, glassy water and dramatic Atlantic light.
From R1,200 pp
Open-coast Walker Bay paddling and dedicated sea kayaking in whale country.
Ocean Tour
New Harbour slipway, Hermanus
A premium guided ocean paddle across the dramatic blue waters of Walker Bay, beneath the Hermanus cliffs.
From R900 pp
Prefer a stable double kayak? These guided paddles suit all levels.
Tell us your dates and experience — we'll match you to the right trip, watch the forecast and confirm a window that's safe and worth it.
Cape Town is one of the great ocean paddling cities on earth. For specialist downwind paddlers the legendary Miller's Run draws downwind paddlers from every continent, while sheltered False Bay kayaking tours suit beginners and families. Advanced paddlers can take on the Cape Point Kayaking Expedition or chase remote runs with our West Coast Kayaking Expedition.
South African Adventures runs every paddle as a small-group guided experience with sea-rescue trained guides, live forecast monitoring and full shuttle and ski trailer support. Pair a kayaking trip with our Cape Town hiking tours or a Cape Point day tour for a full Cape adventure itinerary. Message us on WhatsApp and we'll build it with you.
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