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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.

“We absolutely loved our morning kayak tour. Conditions were perfect, and we were lucky enough to see dolphins and penguins. The highlight was when a couple of dolphins swam right alongside our kayak—an absolutely incredible experience. The guides were all super friendly and welcoming, creating great vibes throughout. Definitely one of the highlights of our…”

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

Atlantic Outlook Kayak Tour Cape Town

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

3.Atlantic Outlook Kayak Tour Cape Town

★ 5.0

Guided Atlantic Ocean kayak from Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront with Table Mountain views, wildlife spotting, and gear included for about 2 hours.

“Perfect conditions, fabulous crew and extremely well organised! (It would be great to receive the photos from the day)”

194 reviewsFrom $29by Atlantic Outlook

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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.

“I was there for Christmas, and I had a great time and a lot of fun. It was a perfect morning and a great way to start the day. The view is breathtaking, showing a different view of the city and mountains. The water was clear and blue, though it looked deep, it looked and…”

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

5.Plettenberg Bay: Guided Sea Kayak Tour

★ 4.3

Kayak from Central Beach with a guide, spotting seals, dolphins, and whales near Tsitsikamma and Robberg Nature Reserve.

“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!”

121 reviews2 hoursFrom $24by Dolphin Adventures Sea kayaking

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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.

“Perfect! The guides were very experienced and the equipment was so high quality: both the paddles and the kayaks. As a former flatwater kayak athlete, I loved this experience! But I must say it's also perfect for beginners: it was my friend's first time in a kayak and she loved it too!”

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.

“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.”

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.

“Very professional company. Great communication regards safety. Thoroughly enjoyable two hours sea kayaking.”

19 reviewsFrom $25.97by Kayak Adventures Cape Town

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