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 will be welcomed, asked to sign an indemnity form, given a PFD (Portable Floating Device) and offered the use a waterproof cell phone case. After everyone arrived, the guides provide a short introductory talk, safety briefing and paddle instruction before setting of on the adventure.
    We paddle from Clifton 4th…
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

We start and finish at Clifton 4th beach. It is known for its beautiful white sand and huge granite boulders and has been voted as one of the top ten beaches in the world.
With stable, easy to use plastic kayaks that are easy to use for beginners, we are able to explore the shallow rock pools and kelp forests safely. Guests are able to swim with diving…

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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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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Janetwu3652qb
Feb 11, 2024
Highly recommend - Thoroughly enjoyable; beautiful scenery; guide was experienced and flexible; nice blend of relaxation plus a little challenge
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Roving35580051401
Jan 31, 2024
Great kayak tour - Really cool tour with Matthew and his team. There was a relatively high swell, but it wasn't a problem. Beautiful view of the 12 Apostles and the seascape. The seals also greeted us. Dolphins are also often seen. Please bring a towel! You will get wet! Susanne
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288jodi
Jan 16, 2024
Incredible experience - Kayaking Clifton beach front, kelp forests , up close and personal with seals and an icy dip in the ocean. Heaven!
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Kwazulunatalsunshine
Jan 12, 2024
Best experience - Just spent a great morning with Kayak Clifton. Amazing team that made our experience even more enjoyable. The area that they kayak in is absolutely beautiful with views of lions-head, twelve apostles and the Clifton Bay. I love the guided tour through the Kelp Forest. Highly recommend this experience with the Kayak Clifton team
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Taniya
Jan 11, 2024
Magnificent Experience - From the get go - Kayak Clifton has been nothing short of Fantastic, answering my numerous questions and allowing me to reschedule when I could not make it. The day of the trip was brilliant weather and the guides fantastic. It was the BEST experience - the group was great, the view was spectacular, the guides were interactive - felt really safe. The swim was freezing but thrilling. I cant wait to go again :)
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From $28
up to 14 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).