On the Water
2 hours
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Cape Kayak Adventures
Cape Kayak Adventures
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Boat ToursWater SportsDolphin & Whale WatchingNature & Wildlife ToursKayaking & Canoeing
6:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Monday
6:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday
6:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
6:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
6:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday
6:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
6:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday
6:30 AM - 8:00 PM
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Connect with nature and experience Cape Town from a unique perspective by joining us for a fun and scenic paddle in the heart of Sea Point, set against the spectacular backdrop of Table Mountain and the 12 Apostles! All trips are guided, and we are conservative about the conditions we kayak in. The trips are gentle in pace and no previous kayaking experience is necessary. The focus is on enjoying the serene setting and hopefully spotting some wildlife. We are often fortunate to see a variety of wildlife on our trips including Cape Fur seals, Sun fish, and the occasional penguin! There is a chance of seeing dolphins & we are also lucky to see both Southern Right and Humpback whales from time to time, as they migrate along our coastline. We do 3-4 trips throughout the day (depending on the season). Morning trips a best for seeing wildlife, while our late afternoon trip offers the prospect of spectacular sunset views towards Clifton. Trips are approximately 2 hours long.
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On the Water
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LetsGoSomewhere70
London, UK38 contributions
Jan 2020
I did the early morning pirate/small group kayak tour. Our guide was great. We saw some dolphins from a distance so not disappointed. The views over V&A and Table Mountain were fantastic. It was relatively smooth the day I went out so the kayak itself wasn't too challenging (especially being paired up with the fit, young guide!).
Written 15 January 2020
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Leo M.
Rome, Italy147 contributions
Jan 2020
We really enjoyed the 6.30AM kayak with Kaskazi. We were 2 hours in the water and had chance to see dolphins, seals, sunfishes and even a penguin. The staff was friendly and well prepared.
Booking was easy through their website. They have lockers and a shower in their facility.
Booking was easy through their website. They have lockers and a shower in their facility.
Written 7 January 2020
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Diana P
Illinois46 contributions
Nov 2017 • Friends
What a great experience going out in an ocean kayak. Great guide, equipment and most memorable experience! I kayak at home on a small lake and through some shallow rivers but this was a real treat to see the dolphins playing around us and look back at the Cape Town skyline. I highly recommend doing this and will do it again.
Written 16 November 2017
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We are so happy to hear you had such an amazing trip with us, and we look forward to paddling with you again soon Diane!
Written 18 November 2017
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NM
2 contributions
Dec 2020 • Friends
I am truly displeased with the service that I received when I went kayaking with Cape Kayak Adventures. If you are going to advertise kayaking for beginners, don’t! My friends and I were beginners and they did not treat us properly. Guides are supposed to help you and not get irritated and annoyed. Our kayak was going in the wrong direction and went into the rocks and they kept telling us to reverse the Kayak but how are we meant to do that if we don’t know how to kayak. In the beginning before we went out on the water, the guide showed us what to do in two minutes. Then our left padel wasn’t working and the boat was going in the wrong direction to the group. The guide came to us, connected a rope with our boat to his. We thought we were going to the group but no, we went back to the beach front, he did not even tell us what is happening. Why couldn’t he just keep his boat connected to ours and then go to the rest of the group. It was so unfortunate and he blamed it on the bad weather. But how can it be bad weather when there are other people out there. As we returned to shore there was another boat leaving out as their foot padel also wasn’t working so they got a new boat and went out again. How unfair. Plus they got to see dolphins, according to their Instagram story that day. I’m very upset by the way they treated us. I’ve tried paragliding, surfing, scuba diving and zip lining and all the guides and instructors were super friendly and helped a lot for beginners, but these people are not like that at all! They care more about their boat more than you. At least they refunded us so we didn’t waste our money!
Written 13 December 2020
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Dear Nabeela, it sounds like you had a rough day on the Atlantic Ocean, which can happen so quickly as the weather changes. It sounds like your Guide did the best thing to get you safely to shore , while having to get back to the group and take care of the other Guests, who made it safely out the bay. Humble apologies if the Guides appeared rude, they have to make quick decisions based on the weather and your capabilities. The Guides get paid to ensure the safety of the entire group, so if they made the call to take you back to shore , they do not get paid for your presence, so I can assure you , they did if for your safety, not to be rude. The Guides know the ocean conditions as well as their kayak limits, and towing you to the rest of the group could have hindered their job to look after everyone. We would love you to give kayaking and our Guides another try, on a calm and peaceful ocean! Please email me directly (trace@kayak.co.za) and I will be very happy to take you when the conditions are perfect :)
Written 22 December 2020
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SA1984travels
San Francisco, CA1 contribution
Sept 2015 • Solo
I was very much looking forward to my guided kayaking tour with Kaskazi and had planned my last morning in Cape Town around it. I took an Uber out to their office half an hour before my scheduled start, but it was closed with a note saying no one would be back for a few hours. I called the posted number twice and got a voice mail, and left one asking if my tour was still on. (When I confirmed, the email said I would be notified of weather-related cancellation an hour before the start. I had not received a text or email.)
15 minutes pass by, and I'm supposed to be in my safety training by now. It's a bit windy/chilly so I go into the nearby gas station and explain the situation; I also want to get their wifi to get an uber, because I am stranded in this place alone. The workers there are very nice and call the Kaskazi manager. Voicemail still. I've been alone, as a young woman, at this gas station for half an hour. Not exactly safe.
I'm starting my long walk back to the hotel when a car pulls up, with a woman with short blonde hair (I didn't get her name). She's with Kaskazi so I tell her I had a guided tour scheduled to start 5 minutes ago. She says, with no apology, "you're not going out today. You know that we don't go out with one person. It has to be two in the group."
I did not know this - and I have since checked all emails and this was NEVER mentioned - and I tell her i never received a cancelation notice. She says, "well, didn't you think it's too windy to go out?" Now I'm getting mad at her rudeness, and i say shortly, "well I'm not a kayaking expert. That's why I booked a guided tour." (And it had already been canceled once due to rain, with no cancellation notice sent then either, earlier in the week. But I could tell it obviously wasn't going to happen.)
She offers me a ride back to the hotel, and I get in her car. As I still haven't received an apology and have been considerably inconvenienced, I say, "I feel like a lot of wires got crossed this morning. Why didn't you send a cancellation text as promised?"
She says, "well if you're going to get mad and throw your toys...."
SERIOUSLY???? How incredibly nasty, given the clear ineptitude that led to this situation. She eventually gave an apology that didn't feel entirely sincere and offered me a free trip for whenever I'm back in Cape Town.
Which is great because I haven't seen enough of that gas station yet.
15 minutes pass by, and I'm supposed to be in my safety training by now. It's a bit windy/chilly so I go into the nearby gas station and explain the situation; I also want to get their wifi to get an uber, because I am stranded in this place alone. The workers there are very nice and call the Kaskazi manager. Voicemail still. I've been alone, as a young woman, at this gas station for half an hour. Not exactly safe.
I'm starting my long walk back to the hotel when a car pulls up, with a woman with short blonde hair (I didn't get her name). She's with Kaskazi so I tell her I had a guided tour scheduled to start 5 minutes ago. She says, with no apology, "you're not going out today. You know that we don't go out with one person. It has to be two in the group."
I did not know this - and I have since checked all emails and this was NEVER mentioned - and I tell her i never received a cancelation notice. She says, "well, didn't you think it's too windy to go out?" Now I'm getting mad at her rudeness, and i say shortly, "well I'm not a kayaking expert. That's why I booked a guided tour." (And it had already been canceled once due to rain, with no cancellation notice sent then either, earlier in the week. But I could tell it obviously wasn't going to happen.)
She offers me a ride back to the hotel, and I get in her car. As I still haven't received an apology and have been considerably inconvenienced, I say, "I feel like a lot of wires got crossed this morning. Why didn't you send a cancellation text as promised?"
She says, "well if you're going to get mad and throw your toys...."
SERIOUSLY???? How incredibly nasty, given the clear ineptitude that led to this situation. She eventually gave an apology that didn't feel entirely sincere and offered me a free trip for whenever I'm back in Cape Town.
Which is great because I haven't seen enough of that gas station yet.
Written 17 September 2015
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Anissa A
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One of the best mornings of my life! We were lucky enough to spot many dolphins while kayaking in this beautiful fog. We even saw a whale from a distance when we went back to the shore. I cannot explain how special this moment was!
Due to the fog Kaskazy kindly offered their customers to reschedule their tour to another day if they wanted to. A few people did, but not us. We fully embraced these conditions and had the pleasure to go on a private tour with our lovely guide Ian. Wonderful experience that I highly recommend!
Due to the fog Kaskazy kindly offered their customers to reschedule their tour to another day if they wanted to. A few people did, but not us. We fully embraced these conditions and had the pleasure to go on a private tour with our lovely guide Ian. Wonderful experience that I highly recommend!
Written 13 March 2020
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Well done for not giving up on us or the weather, it sounds like you made the best decision, to go for it! Thank you for taking the time to review us, we really appreciate it.
Written 31 March 2020
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Ju_Santos08
Sao Paulo, SP89 contributions
Jan 2020
First: the guides were very professional and Kind. It was my first time on a kayak trip and I felt safe because of the guides.
Its is amazing to see dolphins in your natural habitat
Its is amazing to see dolphins in your natural habitat
Written 18 January 2020
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We are so happy you felt safe, and got to see our treasured Dolphins in the wild . We hope kayaking will be start to many more ocean adventures in the future. Thanks for taking the time to review us, we really appreciate it.
Written 27 January 2020
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maris.travelling
The Netherlands10 contributions
Oct 2018 • Couples
Very nice activity to see the city from the water, while exploring the waters for some wildlife. We spotted some pinguin, dolphine and seal. It is also very exciting to kayak on sea. The instructor was very nice and explained it all well.
Written 4 November 2018
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Kari K
4 contributions
Sept 2016 • Friends
Few people think of doing 'out of the box' things like this kayak trip on the ocean. What a blessing this experience was with the scenery, company, and exercise. Seriously a must do!!
Written 13 September 2016
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Eline F
Hervey Bay, Australia34 contributions
Aug 2016 • Solo
I've had a good experience with Kaskazi Kayaks. Billy, the guide, was friendly and made some pictures of us. We saw one glimpse of a dolphin, a few penguins and a lot of birds. The receptionist was very nice too and you could put your valuables in a safe. The kayaks and the life jackets and all, were in good shape. Everything was perfect!
Written 1 August 2016
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Thank You Eline for your kind words, hope to have you back someday!
Written 19 October 2016
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Hi - we are visiting in early January and this looks great fun - before we book, which of the times would you recommend in terms of conditions and potential to see wildlife?
Written 17 November 2019
We see most wildlife on the morning trips, my recommendation is the 0900 am trip , but no guarantees! They dolphins love the calm ocean, so try wait for a calm ocean day to book!
Written 18 November 2019
Do you have evening sunset kayak? Is that good time to see wild dolphins and seals? Thank you.
Written 11 July 2019
Yes we do sunset trips, but mornings are definitely better for wildlife.
Written 20 July 2019
We are looking at this tour on our visit in April. However my husband is not a strong swimmer and has never kayaked before, would it be suitable. We will be with our two children ages 7 and 9. Are they still charged at full price? Many thanks
Written 21 January 2019
Hello! no need to be swimmers, we go at a leisurely pace, and the Guides will ensure that you are all safe and have a great time, no rushing required! Children are charged full price, but if the trip is not fully booked when you join us, we will charge you for one child instead of two! We look forward to seeing you in April! Mornings are best :)
Written 28 January 2019
Hello thinking of booking the tour but is it oke with a child 7yr old. Are there any risk( shark).?
Written 19 December 2018
Hi thanks for your message.
A 7 year old child is no problem at all. We have very very little chance of seeing sharks as this is not an are they generally travel.
Bookings can be made through our website directly.
Written 20 December 2018
I'm visiting Cape Town in July 2018, and I am very interested in doing a Kayak tour. I would like to know if wet suits are provided in the cost?
Written 6 June 2018
Hello! We do provide neoprene splash covers in Winter, so no wet suit is required. Do bring a change of dry and warm clothes for after, there is nothing better than changing into comfortable and dry clothing after an ocean adventure. The sea temperature feels warmer than the air temperature in Winter. If you are unsure about the weather forecast, give us a call or email when you would like to book, so we can recommend the best day and time!
Written 18 June 2018
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