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10 Best Canoes & Kayaks Tours In South Africa

South Africa's standouts.

A shortlist of the 10 canoes & kayaks tours most worth booking in South Africa, with what each one is like on the day, who runs it, and what it costs.

10 Best Canoes & Kayaks Tours In South Africa

Cape Town: Marine Life Kayak Tour From the V&A Waterfront

Cape Town: Marine Life Kayak Tour From the V&A Waterfront - Getting going: briefing, gear, and your first strokes

1.Cape Town: Marine Life Kayak Tour From the V&A Waterfront

Most Popular★ 4.8

2-hour sea kayaking from Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront with Table Mountain views and possible dolphins, whales, seals, and penguins.

“I had a great time kayaking with the people at Atlantic Outlook. They love what they do and are full of energy! They were very tentative and talking to all of the people in the group, taking pictures, getting to know us. Zak and Ande made my time there more fun! Thank you!”

640 reviews2 hoursFrom $37by Atlantic Outlook

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Cape Town: Guided Kayaking in Hout Bay

Cape Town: Guided Kayaking in Hout Bay - What happens before you paddle: gear, life jackets, and a real safety focus

2.Cape Town: Guided Kayaking in Hout Bay

★ 4.8

Guided kayak tour in Cape Town’s Hout Bay: 2 hours of shoreline views, Chapmans Peak history, and seal sightings with pros.

“The company called us the day before to let us know that winds were forecasted to be whipping during our tour and asked if we wanted to change to a time that was better. We did and we were grateful they kept us in the loop and seemed to care about our experience. Chadley was…”

228 reviews2 hoursFrom $37by Kayak Adventures

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Atlantic Outlook Kayak Tour Cape Town

Atlantic Outlook Kayak Tour Cape Town - Price and Value: About $29 for a Guided Ocean Paddling Session

Cape Town Kayak Adventure in Table Mountain Marine Reserve

Cape Town Kayak Adventure in Table Mountain Marine Reserve - Timing and weather: why your start time matters

4.Cape Town Kayak Adventure in Table Mountain Marine Reserve

★ 5.0

Paddle Cape Town’s coast from Three Anchor Bay toward Clifton or the V&A Waterfront, with Table Mountain views and possible dolphin sightings.

“Es war ein wunderschönes Abenteuer! Wir haben Pinguine, Mondfische und unzählige Delphine gesehen-zum greifen nah!!! Unser Trip musste von 7.30 Uhr auf 10.30 Uhr verschoben werden, weil morgens Nebel über Stadt und Meer hing. Alles lief völlig reibungslos und war perfekt organisiert! Ich kann es jedem nur empfehlen!!”

151 reviewsFrom $28.76by Cape Kayak Adventures

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Plettenberg Bay: Guided Sea Kayak Tour

Plettenberg Bay: Guided Sea Kayak Tour - Wildlife Sightings: Dolphins, Seals, Whales in Season

Cape Town: Dolphin & Ocean Wildlife Kayaking Adventure ⚓️

Cape Town: Dolphin & Ocean Wildlife Kayaking Adventure ⚓️ - The 2-hour rhythm: safety talk, launch, and wildlife search

6.Cape Town: Dolphin & Ocean Wildlife Kayaking Adventure ⚓️

★ 5.0

Kayak Cape Town’s Atlantic Seaboard for 2 hours to look for dolphins, penguins, seals and whales, plus Table Mountain views and garden drinks.

“This was such a fun activity! The sunrise was absolutely stunning, and we managed to spot seals and dolphins. The location is very cute, and there is a coffee shop to get some breakfast after the kayaking.”

57 reviews2 hoursFrom $37by Truth Kayaking

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Stormsrivier: Green Route Tubing and Paddle-Boarding Tour

Stormsrivier: Green Route Tubing and Paddle-Boarding Tour - Where the tour starts at 85 Darnell St (and what that implies)

Cape Town: Guided Kayak Tour of Clifton Beaches & The Coast

Cape Town: Guided Kayak Tour of Clifton Beaches & The Coast - Getting There: Kayak Clifton, Orange Gazebo, and Your First Minutes

9.Cape Town: Guided Kayak Tour of Clifton Beaches & The Coast

★ 4.9

Paddle Clifton Bay by kayak for 90 minutes. See Lion’s Head, Table Mountain and Twelve Apostles, plus rock pools, kelp, and seals.

“Activity was really nice and the guide had really great fun facts & taught us as beginners really well. Although we did not see dolphins/seals, we got a tour on the ocean itself, Clifton and some startish! Highly recommended”

28 reviews1.5 hoursFrom $49by Kayak Clifton

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Guided Kayaking in Hout Bay

Guided Kayaking in Hout Bay - Paddling Past Chapman’s Peak Drive: The Route Begins With Big Views

10.Guided Kayaking in Hout Bay

★ 4.5

Guided sea kayaking in Hout Bay with gear included, a planned route past Chapman's Peak, and chances to spot seals, penguins, whales, and dolphins.

“We had an amazing time! Chadley was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the area, wildlife and history. Useful tip is that free lockers are available at the reception and waterproof phone covers can be purchased for R100 at time of writing.”

19 reviewsFrom $25.97by Kayak Adventures Cape Town

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