Marine Life,
Mountains and
Penguin Encounters

Experience the beauty of False Bay and visit the famous penguins of Boulders Beach, Simon’s Town, with an up-close Cape Town kayaking experience.

FROM R550 PER PERSON >

Welcome to
Kayak Cape Town

We combine the soul-stirring activity of ocean kayaking with a bucket-list opportunity to view endangered African Penguins.

Plus, if you’re lucky, you’ll get to spot other cute and quirky creatures — think Cape Fur Seals, Spiny Starfish, dolphins, and seasonal whales.

Starting Point

Starting in the quaint little town of Simon's Town, we paddle out to the picturesque Boulders Beach, and back again.

Launch Times

Our daily kayaking tour starts at 8:30am in summer (Sep – April) and 9:00am in winter (May-Aug) ensuring the best weather and optimal penguin-spotting opportunities.

On weekends, we offer a second tour at 11:00 am (Sep – April) and 11.30 am (May-Aug).

Private Trips

Private trips are available on request.

2 Hour Trip

This spectacular two-hour trip offers a unique perspective of the region from the water, giving you a once-in-a-lifetime* opportunity to see rare and wonderful sea animals in their natural habitat.

*Unless you decide to kayak with us again, which tends to happen after the first life-changing trip.

Children Welcome

Children over the age of 8 are welcome to join without prior approval.

Open Daily

We launch 365 days a year unless it is too windy to paddle safely.

2 Seater Kayak

Sit atop our comfortable two-seater kayaks (with a weight limit of up to 200 kg) and enjoy a safe, guided 7 km tour designed. You don’t have to be “fit” to join us — if you can get up off the ground unassisted, you’ll have fun!

Solo or Groups

Whether you come alone, as a pair, or in a group, we welcome seasoned pros and first-timers alike.

Book Online

It’s best to book online. Whatsapp us should you have any questions.

Trip Itinerary

01 Meet

We’ll meet in the morning at the Simon’s Town Jetty for an introduction to paddling and a safety briefing. Please arrive 15 minutes before departure time.

02 Depart

We begin our kayaking tour by paddling past the civilian and Naval Harbours for a close-up view of the many vessels. Next, we head towards the penguins, hopefully spotting some seals, starfish, whales and / or dolphins along the way.

03 Arrive

We find ourselves at our destination, Boulders Beach, home to the largest land based colony of African penguins.

04 Break

If the tide and time permit, we’ll encourage a swim from your kayak in this magnificent location.

05 Return

As we make our way back to the Simon’s Town Harbour, we’ll traverse the shallow gullies teeming with marine life.

Simon's
Town is a
60-minute journey from Cape Town

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   Mishka 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had an amazing experience with Kayak Cape Town! My guide was incredibly professional, knowledgeable about the local marine life, and made me feel completely safe in their hands from start to finish. We were lucky enough to see all kinds of wildlife, including seals, fish, penguins, starfish, and a variety of beautiful birds. We also stopped at the perfect spot for a serene swim in crystal clear water. If you're going, don't forget to bring your goggles. It's absolutely worth it to explore beneath the surface! I can't wait until I'm back in Simon's Town for another kayaking adventure. Highly recommended!
  
 
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   Valerie Wiggett 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Wonderful experience with a great crew. Seeing the penguins in the water was incredible. Highly recommended!
  
 
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   be 75 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Très agréable sortie kayak pour aller voir les pingouins du Cap. Merci à l'équipe pour leur accueil chaleureux !
  
 
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   Ryan Squires 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Our guide, Ryan, was very personable and knowledgeable about the local marine life. Great perspective of the penguins on boulder beach. Would highly recommend!
  
 
  
  
 
 
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