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Kayaking In Cape Town - A Beautiful, Affordable & Easy Adventure

Kayaking in Cape Town – a beautiful, affordable & easy adventure

Kayaking in Cape Town – a beautiful, affordable & easy adventure.

One of the greatest inexpensive adventure sports in Cape Town is sea kayaking, which is also a personal favorite.

The fact that you can leave the busy metropolis and enter the wide ocean in a matter of minutes is one of the main benefits of this reasonably priced activity. Kayaking eliminates the need to jostle, compete for space, or navigate congested roadways.

Cape Town Kayaking: The Three Anchor Bay Adventure

We made the decision to kayak in the deep blue sea last week, so we called Kaskazi, a suggested location. They called us the day before to make sure the weather was favorable, and we selected the day and time for our kayaking excursion.

After applying sunscreen on Sunday afternoon, we headed to Three Anchor Bay to begin our Cape kayaking trip.

Three Anchor Bay is situated next to the Mouille Point lighthouse (near the V&A Waterfront), just a short distance from Green Point Stadium. Our chosen kayaking company, Kaskazi Kayaks and Adventure Centre, is located adjacent to the Shell garage and across the street from the outdoor miniature golf facility.

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Atlantic Ocean Kayaking from Three Anchor Bay
Tracy Fincham, the shop’s amiable co-owner, welcomed us when we arrived. Together with her husband Arthur, she owns Kaskazi Coastal Kayak Trails, and their buddy Bernie assists them. Tracy first got us outfitted, and after donning our life jackets and unattractive splash coverings, we across the street to the small beach. The kayaks are kept in a boat shed just on the shore, so carrying them to the water’s edge chop-chop was not too difficult. We quickly got into our kayaks and paddled out of the harbor toward the vast, open Atlantic Ocean.Kayaking in Cape Town - a beautiful, affordable & easy adventure

Paddling with sweeping views of Clifton Beaches

I was supposed to be the “engine” of our two-man kayak, so I sat in the front seat. At the rear, where the foot peddles are hidden, my tall paddling buddy took over the steering role. We were headed in the right direction without getting more than knee-deep in the cold water. It felt like we wouldn’t fall over easily because the double kayaks are really solid, which was helpful because my camera was in a dry bag that was fastened to the front of our reliable boat.

We paddled out a little before turning to follow the coast towards Camps Bay and the beaches of Clifton, where the shoreline soon receded and the buildings grew smaller. The tranquility of the water replaced the sounds of the traffic and everyone else out and about, which had subsided to a whisper. While kayaking, we were able to observe the paragliders descending from Lion’s Head, the yachts passing calmly, and the majestic Twelve Apostles mountains as they approached.

Tracy kept an eye on everyone while we kayaked in a loose group. She skimmed the water with ease. While we were out, the chilly waters were rather quiet, and the breeze was mild enough to avoid upsetting the boat.

Sea Life During Our Cape Town Kayaking Trip

We were fortunate to spot a newborn seal who came within two meters of our kayak and performed twisting dives for us! Such a pleasant experience with a sea creature that is surprisingly graceful. According to Tracy, they frequently see seals while kayaking, especially along the Atlantic Seaboard. “They often see them when kayaking around Robben Island and, of course, around Seal Island (Duiker Island) near Hout Bay,” she says.

In addition to whales, dolphins are another common marine mammal spotted on kayaking excursions in Cape Town. Manta rays can be seen sliding through the seas beneath your kayak in certain coastal locations, and they are a true delight to watch. Although sharks can be seen in some places (particularly on the False Bay side where Muizenberg is located), it is far less frightening and dangerous to be in a kayak when a shark is spotted than it is to be in the water.

Returning to Mouille Point and the Atlantic Seaboard by kayak

When you’re having fun, time flies, and before we knew it, it was time to head back to Three Anchor Bay.

The steer master vowed that the weaving wasn’t his abilities, but our return paddle was a little less straightforward as we zigzagged our way back.

Overall, it was a wonderful and restful afternoon on the river. With Tracy as our guide, everyone felt relaxed and at ease, and the kayaking wasn’t too taxing.

In order to gain a sense of kayaking in Cape Town, we decided on a two-hour excursion. For those with some experience, Kaskazi also provides half-day and one-hour excursions.

The good news is that, in comparison to many other activities in and around Cape Town, this one is very reasonably priced. This is a fantastic way to experience Cape Town in all its splendor for those on a tight budget who cannot afford a luxury yacht cruise or a scenic flight.

We enjoyed breathtaking vistas of Signal Hill, Lion’s Head, the Twelve Apostles, and even Table Mountain peeking out in the distance as we paddled along the Atlantic Seaboard. Just being out on the ocean was so revitalizing and rejuvenating!