Kayak Adventure Hout Bay: Explore the Coast + Surrounds

Hout Bay is so beautiful; its calm waters tempted explorers of yore to drop anchor and came ashore all those centuries ago… Surrounded on three sides by rugged, fynbos-clad mountains, it continues to lure adventurers and nature lovers alike.

Its unique coastline also offers many interesting rock formations, sea caverns and rocky islets – all of which are easy to access on a nifty kayaking excursion. Suited to beginners and more experienced paddlers, these guided adventures are a safe, convenient and scenic way to experience the coastline. Imagine kayaking along the calm ocean, as shoals of fish and friendly seals dance beneath the water’s surface and the blue horizon beckons…

The lowdown

For this guided kayak trip, eager adventurers meet up outside the Atlantic Boat Club inside Hout Bay Harbour (next to the Ground Up Cafe), where you’ll be given a short training session and a PFD jacket. The kayaks are two-seaters.

Once on the water, you’ll head out of the fishing harbour, past the famous seal sanctuary and towards Chapman’s Peak. You might have penguins, dolphins, seals and sunfish as your companions, so keep your eyes peeled. All the way, your guide will share interesting snippets of information about what you’re seeing and where you are, and keep you steering in the right direction!

Trips are weather-dependent, but sea kayaking is good all year round. It’ll be warmer in spring and summer, but autumn and winter trips are great for marine activity, as there’s no southeaster and windless days mean sea conditions are ideal – plus, you could spot a whale.

We’ll raise a paddle to that!

Good to know This trip is suitable for anyone eight years and older; maximum weight 120kg.

Opening times Monday – Sunday, 8am – 2pm
Duration Around 2 hours
Cost R500
Where to find it Harbour Road, Hout Bay, Cape Town
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