Paddling near Cape Town, Western Cape

Cape Town sits at the southwestern tip of Africa, where the Atlantic Seaboard, False Bay, Table Bay, and a network of vleis and rivers converge to create one of South Africa's most varied paddling environments. Sea kayaking dominates the scene — routes along the Atlantic Seaboard, out of Hout Bay harbour, and around the False Bay coastline past Boulders Beach and Simon's Town are the marquee experiences. Calmer flatwater paddling is available on the vleis at Zandvlei, Sandvlei, and Zeekoevlei, while the Berg, Breede, and other Western Cape rivers draw canoeists looking for moving water. SUP has a growing presence, with spots ranging from Milnerton Lagoon to sheltered harbour canals.