West Coast Kayak Trails
West Coast

Gravity operates sea kayaking trips and hire in the beautiful West Coast National Park and Cape Columbine Nature Reserve. With the jewel-like Langebaan Lagoon as its centerpiece, the West Coast National Park offers adventurers paddling in protected waters. Cape Columbine offers boulder strewn bays and kelp forests near to the picturesque fishing village of Paternoster. Stunning bird life, magnificent scenery, excellent local seafood and exciting fishing are just some of the elements that make the ‘weskus’ so special.
Our day trips are suitable for paddlers of all skill levels and are especially fun for families with kids. Qualified and experienced guides and SAMSA surveyed kayaks.
The Explorer Paddle is for those who want to explore deeper into the National Park. You’ll spend around four hours on the water, exploring the island, sandbanks and bays, stopping for a tasty lunch on a deserted beach along the way. This trip can also be done from across the lagoon, in the idyllic Kraal Bay, with its warm, clear water and powder sand beach. There is an additional logistics charge for this option.
The Boulder Garden Kayak Trail is one and a half to two hours in length and takes you through the beautiful, rounded boulders and gullies of the reserve. Also available as a SUP tour by prior arrangement. Minimum group size is 6 people.
SeaShack is a unique beach shack style accommodation right on the water in the Cape Columbine Nature Reserve and offers the perfect base camp for an adventurous west coast stay. This trip offers an open ocean paddling experience but with comfortable accommodation included. It’s also a great option for a group with a combination of more experienced paddlers and novices (or young kids) as there is protected water conditions in the reserve as well. Price on application (depends on group size and catering options).
