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.
2-hour sea kayaking from Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront with Table Mountain views and possible dolphins, whales, seals, and penguins.
“Friendly guides, amazing to see the wildlife and views and comfortable experience for solo travelers”
Guided kayak tour in Cape Town’s Hout Bay: 2 hours of shoreline views, Chapmans Peak history, and seal sightings with pros.
“Fantastic Experience we had dolphins swim so close to us Amazing experience. Would highly recommend”
Guided Atlantic Ocean kayak from Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront with Table Mountain views, wildlife spotting, and gear included for about 2 hours.
“Business run by some young guys who are sincerely cool. Great ambience! We saw plenty of dolphins, few penguins and even a seal jumping in the sea. Wonderful!! Everything with some lounge music played by the David on its kayak”
Paddle Cape Town’s coast from Three Anchor Bay toward Clifton or the V&A Waterfront, with Table Mountain views and possible dolphin sightings.
“The tour was just perfect. The hosts were absolutely amazing, briefed us well and were very engaging. I recommend this tour to everyone”
Kayak from Central Beach with a guide, spotting seals, dolphins, and whales near Tsitsikamma and Robberg Nature Reserve.
“We had such a great time! Saw so many sharks it was incredible. Would definitely recommend!”
Kayak Cape Town’s Atlantic Seaboard for 2 hours to look for dolphins, penguins, seals and whales, plus Table Mountain views and garden drinks.
“Shanti and Co were very friendly, relaxed but super knowledgeable. We had a fantastic time and will recommend to all of colleagues visiting Cape Town. We saw lots of dolphins, seals and penguins!”
3-hour Storms River Green Route tour in Tsitsikamma: tubing, stand-up paddle boarding, and a forest walk. From $62.
“Derrin and luciene made this activity totally worth it. It was a great experience paddling and tubing our way through the Stormsrivier.”
Rent a kayak in Knysna Lagoon for 1 self-guided hour. Easy, stable boats, life jackets included, and you choose where to paddle.
“Alles top!”
Paddle Clifton Bay by kayak for 90 minutes. See Lion’s Head, Table Mountain and Twelve Apostles, plus rock pools, kelp, and seals.
“It was fantastic! Guides were very nice! Saw plenty of wild life too. It got a bit windy at the end but not much they can do about that. Great experience!!”
Guided sea kayaking off Simon’s Town to see endangered African penguins, with gear provided and a conservation-minded team. 2 hours.
“Felt very safe the whole time! We also had an amazing tour guide named Terry. Very informational and nice.”
