Mobi-Kayak
Cape Peninsula
Why have a mobile sea kayak operation you may ask? Well, after over 20 years of Sea Kayaking around the Cape Peninsula, we would hate to limit ourselves to only one route! Being mobile also means that we can paddle in the best conditions on the day. Our novice kayak trips are suited to all skill levels, and we have purchased locally designed and manufactured double sit on top kayaks from Vagabond Kayaks. These are super stable, comfortable and fast kayaks with ample room for storage. We have developed three basic routes suitable for all skill levels. We also have some more adventurous options for intermediate paddlers. We use imported sit inside kayaks for these trips.
We start from the calm waters of Long Beach, Simons Town and follow a route through the yacht basin and along the coast. Along the way, we’ll explore kelp forest, sea bird roosting sites and the penguin colony at Seaforth. Depending on conditions, we’ll paddle past Boulders beach and into Windmill before returning. Whales, seals are also often seen. The trip is around 2 hours from start to finish so that you can carry on exploring the rest of the peninsula. It is best done in the early morning.
We are very excited to be partnering with Karbonkelberg Tourism for this trail, making it a truly community-based experience. This is arguably the most scenic road in Cape Town, and we get to explore the inaccessible coastline by kayak! Hidden beaches and caves and water so clear you can see right to the bottom! This is an in and out paddle as there are not too many places to land, but it offers the most spectacular views of the bay looking over the Sentinel.
This is the iconic sea kayak trip for travellers and locals alike. It gives you a full 180-degree flip on your perspective of Cape Town! With superb views of Table Mountain, the Cape Town stadium, the waterfront and the Atlantic seaboard, this has to be the best way to see Cape Town! We meet at Three Anchor Bay and launch from the slipway – a quick paddle through the kelp and you are surrounded by water. There are often sightings of dolphins, sun fish and whales. We try to head out at sunrise and sunset as these times offer the best views of the city!