Kayak Chapman's Peak and Karbonkelberg in Hout Bay

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours

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We have partnered with Karbonkelberg Adventures to bring you a truly community based adventure in Hout Bay. Our kayak trip allows you to experience Cape Town's famous Chapman's Peak Drive from a completely different perspective. Our kayaks are stable and easy to paddle and our guides are well trained and enthusiastic about the ocean, the wildlife and the local culture, history and heritage. There's an excellent chance of seeing some wildlife, including various bird species, cape fur seals, sunfish and possibly even whales.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

The guide will meet you get you kitted out with well fitting PFDs (life vests). They'll explain how the kayaks work and help you adjust the foot pegs so that you are comfortable. After a safety briefing and some paddling instruction, you'll head out on to the water for around 2 hours, following a more or less circular route under the towering cliffs of Chapman's peak and around to the harbour with its fishing boats, inquisitive seals and yacht moorings. After that, it's back to the harbour where the trip ends.

What‘s Included

Use of kayaking equipment including boat, paddles and PFD

Personal gear (swimming costume, paddling shorts, windbreaker, sun hat, sunscreen)

Options

09:00 25/26

Reviews

5.00

7 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Excellent Half Day Experience from Cape Town
U2006WCjamesm,,Sep 30, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My son and I went kayaking with Gravity Micro Adventures at the end of September when the weather was great and the bay was calm. We were guided by Brent who was friendly and welcoming. The kayaks we used were tandem sit-on-tops and a lot more stable than the kayaks I'm used to paddling. Brent lives locally so he knows all the best spots to find dolphins. We saw literally dozens on our 2 hour trip and they jumped clean out of the water right by our kayak and passed right underneath us too. Brent had a good knowledge of the history and wildlife of the area. There were changing rooms to change afterwards (although you don't get that wet) and a secure place to leave your bags. Finding the location is easy as the city sightseeing hop on/off (blue line) bus stops 60 seconds from the meeting point. Highly recommended if you have a half day in the Cape Town area.
A must do in Hout Bay
juanpierrev2024,,Aug 7, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Really enjoyed the experience. Mishack has good knowledge of the area and knew where to go to show me the Heaviside's dolphins. Will recommend for anyone who likes nature and adventure.
Great experience!
kristofferb972,,Jan 31, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Brent and his son Mishack were great, they gave us a private tour around Hout Bay. We saw several dolphins and seals, and we had originally booked the tour in Simons town to see the penguins, but due to bad weather we were directed to Hout Bay instead, with only a low chance to see penguins, but it turns out that we were lucky to encounter those too! Brent and Mishack were great at taking it in our own pace, teaching us the techniques to kayak in the best way possible. Not only did they teach us how to find where the dolphins were, we also got told lots of stories about the bay, the town area, the landsapes around the bay and a little bit about Brent himself. Can definitely recommend!
Great
xavierjesse,,Apr 26, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Thoroughly enjoyed it and the guide was friendly and extremely helpful. Would recommend and do it again!
Amazing experience
7835Russell,,Mar 6, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I had an apprehensive wife and son who had not done kayaking before but Andrew was very understanding and within 5 minutes they were out on the ocean, watching dolphins jumping out the water around them. Thank you. Memories we will have forever.
Awesome trip!
I8782AKdavidb,,Dec 5, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Loved it, thanks Gravity! Weather was perfect and made a very special day even that more perfect. Thanks again!
Professional and Trustworthy
JenTC,,Sep 14, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This is such a fantastic day out and an opportunity to experience the beauty of the Cape from a different perspective. The equipment is of top quality and the guides helpful, friendly and most importantly very experienced and trustworthy. I highly recommend this day out as a special treat for family and friends.