Paddle with the Penguins

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Cape Town, South Africa

2 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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Overview

Spend time outdoors, exercise, and see endangered African penguins with this sea kayaking adventure in the Simon's Town area of Cape Town. To save you time organizing equipment rental—a sea kayak, double paddle, and personal floatation device are provided. Best of all, a guide leads the tour and teaches you about local marine life along the way.

Go sea kayaking near the natural habitat of African penguins
Both double- and single-seater kayaks are available
Suitable for beginners: A guide is with you throughout
Go kayaking with a organization that supports marine conservation projects

What's Included

Instruction and safety briefing
Sea Kayak, double paddle, PFD

Bottled water
Sunblock
Beach towels

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Shark Warrior Adventure Centre
Seaforth Beach, Simon's Town, Cape Town, 7995, South Africa
Shark Warrior Adventure Centre is located right on Seaforth Beach, beneath the Seaforth Restaurant. Look out for our flags and yellow and blue kayaks!

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Boulders Beach Penguin Colony

Seaforth Beach

Windmill Beach

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Infant seats available
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level

Ample safe & secure parking at the beach
Serviced by Uber taxis
Lock-up facilities for valuables at our Centre
COVID-19 safety protocols observed
Public amenities
Not recommended for travellers who weigh over 120 KG
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Daniella_S

Lovely to be out on the water with T, he is very knowledgable. The water is not too cold to swim in either.

Reviews

4.3

based on 25 reviews

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Lovely to be out on the...

Daniella_S, Feb 2026

Lovely to be out on the water with T, he is very knowledgable. The water is not too cold to swim in either.

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thank you very much for your 5 star review!

Great trip - we saw...

Heidi_N, Oct 2025

Great trip - we saw penguins & seal, but our guide was also very knowledgeable and provided background on the penguins and the area

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you Heidi for your awesome Review. it is much appreciated kind regards Terry

High wind cancelled our tour but Terry the guide was sooo wonderful!!!

Pascual_Z, Apr 2025

While we had our tour be canceled by the company due to high winds we can express the professionalism of this company as well as the guide Terry!! He personally contacted us to let us know our tour was cancelled and then he even gave us information and locations to see the penguins and things to do during the day locally near the cancelled tour location. We can’t rave enough about a tour while it wasn’t able to be taken, made our day special the to kindness and an awesome guide and tour company!

Response from Host, Apr 2025

Thank you so much what an awesome review. What a pity i didn't get to paddle with you guys but hopefully in the near future!

Never got the service and...

Khomotso_T, Dec 2024

Never got the service and havent refunded us, drove an hour for nothing. What a waste of time and energy.

Response from Host, Mar 2025

We have no record of this guest.

Excellent - a must do!

Seline_V, Feb 2024

We had such a great time with Terry and his team. Terry is very knowledgeable and passionate about this area and the penguins. We learned a lot, and I highly recommend this tour to others!

Response from Host, Dec 2024

Thank you so much!

Good trip!

Josie_I, Nov 2023

Felt very safe the whole time! We also had an amazing tour guide named Terry. Very informational and nice.

Response from Host, Dec 2023

Thank you very much Kind Regards Terry

Unforgettable experience

Sandra_A, Mar 2023

Great guide learned a lot about the ocean and the pinquins. Best way to observe them. Also nice sporty event and best way to experience the Beaty of the coastline. !

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Thank you so much Sandra for the awesome review. It was a great privilege to share our penguins & coastline with you.

Sehr informativ mit viel...

Sven_E, Mar 2025

Sehr informativ mit viel Hintergrundwissen über die Pinguine, ihre Lebensweise, die Gefahren und Bedrohungen . Coole Sichten vom Wasser aus und gleichzeitig viel Spaß beim Paddeln auf dem Meer.