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Paddle with the Penguins

Cape Town

Activity Description

Meet the endangered African penguins in their natural habitat and learn all about their fascinating lifestyles from the comfort of a sea kayak!
Embark on a magical adventure in the company of our knowledgeable, trained and experienced conservationist guides as we seek out penguins (and other assorted marine wildlife) in this beautiful marine protected area of the world famous Table Mountain National Park.
No prior kayak experience required, our trusty Fluid sea kayaks are unsinkable, unbreakable and perfect for first-time paddlers and the professional alike!

Arrangements

Duration2 hours
WhenAll year round
WhereSeaforth beach - Western Cape
WeatherGood sea days with no wind.
What to WearComfortable clothing / Swim suut
Things to BringSunblock / Sun hat / Swimming costume / Water-proof camera (GoPro, etc) / Snacks / Water bottle.
Guests or SpectatorsNon-paying guests may not join on this trip

Requirements

Minimum Age3 years
Minimum Height0.0 m
Maximum Height0.0 m
Fitness LevelAverage
Maximum Weight140.0 kg
CertificationNot Applicable
Experience LevelNo Experience Requirement

Inclusions and Exclusions

Inclusions

A Fluid sea kayak
A personal flotation device
A set of paddles (per paddler)
A guide

Exclusions

Transport to and from Shark Warrior Adventure Centre.
Meals and refreshments (please bing your own water bottles).

Notes

Depart from our Shark Warrior Adventure Centre on Seaforth Beach and after a quick safety briefing and some local history and information about what you can expect to see, you will head out to explore the waterways and secret coves hidden amongst pristine beaches and the natural environments of so many wildlife species that call the area home.

After a beach landing where you can relax or take a swim in the crystal clear water, you will return to Seaforth Beach.

NB! Sea kayaking is very weather dependent and your trip may be postponed or cancelled on the day if conditions are not safe for being on the ocean.

Customer Reviews

Our family had a fantastic time viewing the penguins of Simonstown with Shark Warrior Adventures. Terry is a passionate conservationist and extensively knowledgeable about the all the sea life in the area. Great up close penguin viewing and a truly one of a kind experience. - Michael


An absolutely wonderful experience! Highly recommended. Brilliant service .... Will do this again. - Jacqui


Very disappointing. Activity was cancelled due to bad weather and no one told us so we drove two hours for nothing. Plus still haven't been refunded despite asking. - MAtthew


Fantastic couple of hours with Terry who did a fantastic job of guiding us along the coast to see the penguins. Nice to talk to someone who really cared about conservation and protecting the future of the colony. Thanks again. - andy


We were saddened to hear how the penguin numbers have declined .. it's devastating. Thanks for your realism, Terry. And for being an advocate for the natural world. The kayaking side of the trip was great fun and I'd recommend it to others. - Janet




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