Shark Cage Diving
Meet Cape Town’s sharks from a guided cage-diving boat trip, with a safety briefing before entering the water.
Half day
From R 3 300 pp
Student, pensioner & child starting rate · adults R3,550. Cape Town transfers extra.
Cape Town & the Western Cape
Things To Do in Cape Town
Whale watching, safaris and unforgettable adventures across Cape Town and the Western Cape.
Featured adventures
Eight ways to explore
Whale Watching Hermanus
Explore Walker Bay by boat with a marine guide, looking for seasonal whales along the Hermanus coastline.
1.5–2 hours
From R1,500 pp
Per person · boat ticket. Cape Town transfers and meals extra.
Aquila Big 5 Safari
Head into the Cape Karoo for an Aquila-operated game drive, with day and overnight safari options.
Half day / full day / overnight
Safari from R2,895 pp
2026/27 standard full-day ticket from 1 Nov 2026 · transport extra. Current-season rates apply through 31 Oct.
Skydiving Cape Town
Take a tandem leap above the West Coast, with views towards Table Mountain and the Atlantic Ocean.
3–4 hours
From R5,000 pp
Per person · estimated 10,000 ft package with private return transport, based on 6 guests. Media extra.
Tandem Paragliding
Fly with a tandem pilot from Signal Hill or Lion’s Head, taking in the city and Atlantic coastline.
1–2 hours
Enquire for current rate
Per person · flight. Transfers and photos/video extra.
Table Mountain Abseiling
Descend the Table Mountain cliff face with a guide, then follow the mountain trail back to the top.
2–3 hours on the mountain
R 995
Per person · abseiling equipment included. Cableway ticket and transfers extra.
Cape Canopy Ziplining
Cross mountain ravines on ziplines and a suspension bridge in the Hottentots Holland Nature Reserve near Elgin.
Half day
R 1 275
Per person · self-drive activity. Cape Town hotel transfers extra.
Seal Snorkelling
Travel from Hout Bay to Duiker Island and snorkel with wild Cape Fur Seals in their Atlantic habitat.
1.5–2 hours
From R3,000
Per person · guided boat trip, snorkeling equipment and wetsuit included.
Explore more adventures
Ocean & Marine
Boat-based wildlife encounters, from Walker Bay to the Dyer Island ecosystem.
- Shark Cage Diving
- Gansbaai Shark Cage Diving
- Whale Watching Hermanus1.5–2 hours on the water
- Yzerfontein Humpback Whale ExpeditionPremium Cape West Coast whale watching · From R4,500 pp (Apr–Oct) · Nov–Mar supergroup peak season R6,550 pp
- Gansbaai Marine Big 5From R4,640 pp · full adult package based on 6 adults sharing private transport; boat ticket and conservation fee included.
- Hermanus Sea KayakingGuided kayaking from R850 per person (2 guests) · approx. 2 hours. Cape Town transfers extra.
Snorkelling & Diving
Explore seals, kelp forests and private ocean charters along the Cape coast.
- Seal Snorkeling Experience
- Scheduled Kelp Forest Snorkeling ExperienceR2,950 per person
- Private Hout Bay Snorkeling CharterR20,000 per boat · maximum 11 guests
- Private Cape Point Snorkeling CharterR23,000 per boat · maximum 11 guests
- Simon's Town Scuba Diving
Wildlife & Safari
Safaris in the Cape Karoo near Cape Town and on the Garden Route. Transport choices are priced separately.
- Aquila Big 5 SafariCape Karoo near Touws River · approx. 2 hours from Cape Town
- Botlierskop SafariGarden Route, between Mossel Bay and George · not a Cape Town day trip
Adrenaline & Heights
Mountain cliffs, coastal flights and a tandem leap above the West Coast.
Hiking
Private guided routes across Table Mountain, the Cape Peninsula and coastal trails.
- Lion's Head Hike — Sunrise & Sunset
- Table Mountain Hike via Platteklip Gorge
- India Venster Adventure Hike
- Kasteelspoort Hike — Twelve Apostles
- Skeleton Gorge Forest & Summit Hike
- Devil's Peak Hike — Advanced Cape Town Route
- Kloof Corner Sunset Hike
- Pipe Track Hike — Twelve Apostles Contour
Kayaking & Surfski
Lagoon outings, coastal paddles and downwind routes. Necessary craft and safety equipment are included in trip prices.
- Miller's Run Surfski Experience
- False Bay Kayaking Tour
- Cape Point Guided Kayaking Tour
- Langebaan Kayaking Tour
- West Coast Kayaking Tour
- Britannia Bay Kayaking Tour
- Hermanus Coastal Kayaking Tour
- Fish Hoek to Muizenberg Kayaking Tour
- Kommetjie to Scarborough Kayaking Tour
- Penguin Kayaking — Simon's Town
Wild Coast Expeditions
Beyond Cape Town: a 10-night ocean safari from Port St Johns, with sharks, dolphins, whales, gannets and seasonal bait balls.
Make a day of the Cape Peninsula
Combine an adventure with a private guided day tour, with details tailored to your party.