Clifton Beach Kayaking: An Experience with Breathtaking Views and Unique Marine Life

Embark on a thrilling kayaking adventure at Clifton Beach in Cape Town. Discover breathtaking views, unique marine life, and swim with diving masks for an unforgettable experience.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Kayak Clifton - Upon arrival, guests are warmly welcomed, asked to sign an indemnity form, provided with a PFD (Personal Flotation Device), and offered a waterproof cell phone case. Once everyone has arrived, the guides deliver a brief introductory talk, safety briefing, and paddle instruction before embarking on the adventure.
    The journey begins…
What's Included
  • Kayak and paddle provision
  • Portable floating devices included
  • Waterproof cell phone cases provided
What's Not Included
  • Tips for the guides.
Additional Information

The journey begins and ends at Clifton 4th Beach, renowned for its stunning white sand and impressive granite boulders, and recognized as one of the world’s top ten beaches.
With stable, user-friendly plastic kayaks perfect for beginners, participants can safely explore the shallow rock pools and kelp forests. Guests can also enhance their experience by…

Location
Kayak Clifton
Park close to Clifton 4th beach (Cliff Road) and follow any of the stairways down to the beach. You will find us at the orange Kayak Clifton gazebo.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Kriste0
Jan 27, 2026
Gorgeous views made for a wonderful day out! - Wonderful experience kayaking on Clifton Beach! We did this trip to celebrate my daughter's 25th birthday, and it did not disappoint. Our guide, Jordan, was super friendly and knowledgeable about the area. He made us all feel safe and took photos of us with our phones, which was appreciated. The highlight for me was kayaking into "Mermaid Cove" and being able to get out of the boat for a quick dip. It is so beautiful there! My daughter had a great birthday. We may be back before leaving Cape Town for the USA! Thanks for a great day.
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Ianci6055gj
Dec 22, 2025
Awesome experience - Thanks for an excellent day out Jordan and Brian! We managed to see dolphins which was special. Very helpful with my four year old son too.
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Tebo
Dec 5, 2025
AMAZING! Would do it again - The beach is beautiful, the guide was super nice and patient with everyone! Funny too. All in all great I’d do it again with this same company!!!
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Simonfraser92
Dec 3, 2025
Nature - Brian & Jordan gave us a great water and seal experience at Clifton. Safe, attentive, educational and good excercise. Aside the seals, we saw birdlife and beautiful kelp forest. Fun well above the price level.
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Martinjinnz
Nov 18, 2025
Great Views of Clifton from the water - Excellent Kayaking Tour. Jordan was our guide who was superb, nothing was too much trouble for him. As South African who left SA 16 years ago I would Highly recommend this tour as you get to the see the sights of Clifton Beach from the sea.
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Angie
Apr 6, 2025
Family kayaking - Great experience for families, even young children! Equipment was great and easy to use. Love that we were provided waterproof cell phone cases to use. The guides were friendly, helpful and professional. It was nice to be on the water and explore the area, although I wish that we were able to view birds and/ or marine wildlife. Overall a great experience. We all had a great time!
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Ansu_d
Dec 20, 2024
Amazing Experience 💚💙🧡 - To be honest I was quite petrified 🤣 but the guides really calmed me down saying all will be good. It was a beautiful day with stunning weather conditions and it ended up being such a treat and amazing experience with my kids. I highly recommend Kayak Adventure at Clifton Beach.
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Modiegi
Oct 11, 2024
“Riding the Rapids: My Kayaking Debut” - Talk about a perfect day. The sun came out and the weather is ideal to go kayaking. Then boom amazing tour guide Vincent. Oh n his parents live in my home country, Botswana. I had no idea what to expect when I booked this trip but I am always willing to try things. Vincent is very patient and his instructions were clear but I kept thinking um gonna mess this up. So as we get the kayak into the water um afraid to tell him that I have never done this before and fear bumming out. But he made getting into the kayak so effortless. Then my next fear kicks in. What if we capsize? OMG will I get the paddling right and having to sit in the front I was panicking. The waves come in and off we go. It’s was smooth sailing from there. Going back the next time um in town. You have a customer for life
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Noloyisololom
Oct 5, 2024
Exhilarating - Vincent was an amazing tour guide. We had a great time. I bring my friends here whenever they come to see cape town. It's not as scary as you may think, it's so much fun and actually relaxing. A different way of doing December.
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Pioneer28803673416
Apr 14, 2024
Wonderful experience on the water - Ian was the perfect knowledgeable host. We were blessed with calm clear waters. So much so we saw corals, starfish and plenty fish on our route. Visited the small seal colony just off the beach and plenty of sea birds including cormorants and oystercatchers. Exceptional views towards the mountains and out to sea. I kayak a lot and this was one of my favorite paddles ever. Thank you 🙏
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From $37
up to 14 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).