Cape Town Adventures

Dirty Boots offer 65 of the best adventures and things to do in Cape Town including abseiling, quad biking, scootours, bicycle tours, skydiving and more.

Cape Town Adventures: Unleash Your Thrill-Seeking Spirit

Welcome to Cape Town, South Africa's adventure playground, where breathtaking landscapes meet adrenaline-pumping activities. At Dirty Boots, we specialize in curating unforgettable experiences for adventure enthusiasts like you. Our Cape Town adventures are designed to take you…

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Dirty Boots offer 65 of the best adventures and things to do in Cape Town including abseiling, quad biking, scootours, bicycle tours, skydiving and more.

Cape Town Adventures: Unleash Your Thrill-Seeking Spirit

Welcome to Cape Town, South Africa's adventure playground, where breathtaking landscapes meet adrenaline-pumping activities. At Dirty Boots, we specialize in curating unforgettable experiences for adventure enthusiasts like you. Our Cape Town adventures are designed to take you on a thrilling journey through the diverse natural wonders of this mesmerizing destination. Whether you're a daredevil or an outdoor enthusiast seeking new challenges, we have the perfect adventure waiting just for you.

Discover Cape Town's stunning coastline with our exhilarating water-based adventures. Strap on your wetsuit and dive into the Atlantic Ocean for an unforgettable shark cage diving experience. Get up close and personal with these magnificent creatures as you witness their power and grace. For a different kind of aquatic thrill, try your hand at kiteboarding or windsurfing, harnessing the wind and gliding across the waves.

If you're seeking an adrenaline rush on solid ground, our land-based Cape Town adventures won't disappoint. Strap on your hiking boots and embark on a scenic trek up Table Mountain, one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature. As you ascend, you'll be rewarded with panoramic views of the city, coastline, and surrounding mountains. For those who prefer a faster pace, hop on a mountain bike and navigate thrilling trails through the rugged terrain, experiencing the natural beauty up close.

For the ultimate adventure experience, explore the Western Cape's diverse landscapes on an off-road 4x4 tour. Traverse rocky terrains, conquer challenging inclines, and navigate through dense forests as you soak in the raw beauty of the region. Alternatively, for a unique aerial perspective, take to the skies in a helicopter tour and marvel at the sweeping vistas of Cape Town's iconic landmarks.

Cape Town is also a haven for adrenaline junkies who crave the rush of extreme sports. Feel the wind rush through your hair as you embark on a tandem skydiving experience, leaping from a plane and free-falling through the sky before gracefully landing on the ground. Alternatively, embrace the thrills of bungee jumping from the iconic Bloukrans Bridge, the highest commercial bungee jump in the world. The rush of adrenaline as you plummet towards the water below is an experience you won't soon forget.

If you prefer a more serene adventure, Cape Town offers plenty of opportunities to connect with nature. Embark on a whale-watching excursion, where you'll witness these majestic creatures breaching and playing in the ocean. Experience the thrill of encountering seals, dolphins, and penguins on a kayak or stand-up paddleboarding tour along the coastline.

No Cape Town adventure would be complete without exploring its famous vineyards and indulging in world-class wine. Join a wine tasting tour and sample the region's finest vintages, learning about the art of winemaking from passionate experts. Combine your love for wine with a scenic cycling tour through the vineyards, immersing yourself in the natural beauty while savoring the flavors of the Cape Winelands.

At Dirty Boots, we prioritize safety and quality, ensuring that all our Cape Town adventures are led by experienced guides who prioritize your well-being. We offer options suitable for all experience levels, from beginners to seasoned adventurers. So whether you're seeking an adrenaline rush or a tranquil escape into nature, our Cape Town adventures will leave you with memories to last a lifetime.

Unleash your thrill-seeking spirit and embark on an extraordinary journey through Cape Town's remarkable landscapes. Book your adventure with Dirty Boots today and prepare to be amazed. Your next unforgettable experience awaits in Cape Town, where adventure meets natural beauty.

Cape Town Adventures

Abseiling

Abseiling in Cape Town, South Africa. The magic of Cape Town is that you can be resting on a beach or shopping along the crowded and colourful waterfront one minute and on top of Table Mountain the next, prepared to abseil over a sheer precipice 1068 metres above the sea! Table Mountain is six times...

Acrobranch

Acrobranch in Cape Town, South Africa. Looking for family activities, kids' birthday party locations, and a healthy adventure for the whole family in Cape Town, South Africa? Because many popular adventure activities aren't suited for little children, Acrobranch is an excellent choice for...

Action Shooting

Action Shooting in Cape Town, South Africa. The backdrop for Action Shooting, like other outdoor sports in Cape Town, is really gorgeous - no run-down piece of ground for us Capetonians to practise our target shooting on! The shooting range is set in a quarry with stunning views of False Bay and the...

Adventure Biking

Adventure Biking in Cape Town, South Africa. Hit the open road on an adventure biking trip from Cape Town. The Western Cape has huge scope when it comes to adventure biking owing to its abundance of mountains and the incredible passes that traverse them. These feats of road engineering (made even more...

Aerial Cable Trail

Aerial Cable Trail in Cape Town, South Africa. Looking for fun things to do near Cape Town? Imagine following a trail through rugged mountains, except you’re not on foot but whizzing through the air like a raptor. Multiple cables, platforms and walkways form an aerial trail, which is not just...

Aquarium Diving

Aquarium Diving in Cape Town, South Africa. Advanced scuba divers can enter the strange and beautiful swaying world of a Kelp Forest, accompanied by a dive master, at Cape Town's Two Oceans Aquarium, located at the V&A Waterfront. Never fear, if you're not an expert, you can face the predator...

Archery

Archery in Cape Town, South Africa - Archery clubs and shooting ranges. Draw, aim, and let go! You don't have to be Robin Hood or Cupid to participate in this ancient Egyptian-inspired sport. With a little practise and enthusiasm, you'll be shooting those arrows into the target in no time....

Beach Horse Rides

Wondering what to do this weekend? How about Beach Horse Rides in Cape Town, South Africa? Like the icing on a cake, our long, wide, white sandy beaches just add another layer of beauty to the spectacular topography of Cape Town. And what more fitting way to explore them than on the back of a horse...

Below the Surface

Below the Surface Tunnel Tours: Cape Town's Unique Underground Adventure.  A new take on urban sightseeing! Like the geological layers found in sedimentary rock, cities also have their historical layers. A tour below the city of Cape Town, in the dark tunnels, channels and chambers, will bring...

Bicycle Tours

Cape Town Bicycle Tours: Explore the City on Two Wheels Cape Town’s stunning natural beauty and vibrant street life are best experienced from the seat of a bicycle. Cape Town’s annual cycle tour puts it firmly on the international map as a cycling destination and, increasingly, the city...

Boat Charters

Cape Town's Best Boat Charters: Explore the City's Coastline by Sea. Boat Charters in Cape Town, South Africa. Cape Town boat charters offer an impressive range of vessels in which to cruise the waters of the Cape Peninsula including luxury catamarans, vintage-inspired sailboats, and high-speed...

Boat Trips

Boat Trips in Cape Town. Day Trips and tours, private cruises. It can be a family adventure, a romantic sunset cruise, a whale watching experience, a birthday celebration and so much more! Tell a Portuguese sailor from the 1400’s, or a Dutch sailor from the 1600’s, or a British sailor from...

Bungee Jumping

Coming Soon! Bungee Jumping in Cape Town. Until then, please see our full list of bungee jumping in South Africa. What better backdrop for a wild bungee jump than the magnificent rock bastion of Table Mountain? A 50-meter bungee (bungy) jump is coming to Cape Town and it’s not a moment too soon...

Camino Routes

Camino Routes in Cape Town. Embark on a unique walking pilgrimage around the Cape Peninsula, following in the footsteps of pilgrims from all over the world. The Camino route in Cape Town takes you through some of the most iconic and sacred sites in the city, offering a truly spiritual and enriching...

Canopy Tours

The Top Canopy Tours in Cape Town. Where is the best zip line? Elgin Zipline Adventure. Come and experience a zip-line adventure in a pristine mountainous nature reserve only an hour from Cape Town. Wooden platforms cling like lizards to the cliffs with a series of zip-line runs up to 320-meters...

Canyoning

The Best Cape Town Canyoning Trips and Rappelling Tours 2023. While there are no canyoneering or kloofing opportunities on Table Mountain itself, the mountains outside of the city are havens for adventures. Only 90 minutes from Cape Town is the spectacular Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve, which is home...

Carriage Drives

Carriage Drives in Cape Town. Where can I Hire a Horse-Drawn Carriage? The horse drawn carriage is making its way back into modern culture. It’s romantic, it’s fun, It’s old-school-cool. What a way to celebrate a special event or milestone or just to explore the historic streets...

Clay Pigeon Shooting

Clay Pigeon Shooting in Cape Town, South Africa - Outdoor Shooting Range. Cape Town clay pigeon shooting has options for land or sea-based experience. A clay pigeon shooting cruise is a great outing for a team-building event or special occasion. On land, you would be hard-pressed to find a more scenic...

Cliff Jumping

Cliff Jumping in Cape Town, South Africa is an extreme experience and mostly part of a kloofing or canyoning trip. Where to cliff jump? If you’re drawn to natural spaces and hardcore thrills this is the outing for you! Most visitors to Cape Town have never heard of the Cape Fold Mountains...

Coasteering

Coasteering in Cape Town. What is coasteering? A summer activity that takes full advantage of the beautiful boulders of granite that are strewn along the coast around Boulders Beach, Simons Town near Cape Town. You’ll follow your guides as they pick a line just off the shore. Using the boulders...

Croc Surfing

Croc Surfing in Cape Town. Not the big scaly animals with teeth. Crocs are specially designed two-place inflatable paddle boats that are just great for paddling white water rivers but are also so much fun in the surf - which is also white water so that’s fine. It’s a blast. You catch a wave...

Cycle Tours

Cycle Tours in Cape Town. Top Cape Town Bike Tours. Cycle tours cover vibrant meanders through the city to absorb the unique culture of Cape Town as well as spectacular scenic routes where you will encounter wildlife like baboons and stop to watch whales breeching in the bay. Cape Town is a city with...

Deep Sea Fishing

Deep Sea Fishing charters in Cape Town, South Africa. Top 5 fishing charters. A sport like deep sea fishing that seems to evoke such passion from its practitioners requires excellent service providers and Cape Town has some fine deep-sea fishing outfits who follow the high international standards expected....

Dragon Boat Racing

Dragon Boat Racing in Cape Town, South Africa. What is dragon boat racing? It is a fun and exciting Teambuilding and Corporate Event. Watching a decorative dragon boat slipping through the mirrored waters of the V & A basin in Cape Town’s waterfront district on a beautiful blue-skied...

Fishing

Guided Fishing in Cape Town, South Africa. Cape Town, with the icy Atlantic and the warm Indian oceans just about colliding on its doorstep, has a deep fishing history. From the 1800’s many hamlets and communities around the Cape Peninsula relied on fishing for subsistence. And some still do....

Foil Surfing

Foil Surfing in Cape Town. Cape Town is a world-renowned destination for foil surfing, thanks to its consistent winds, diverse surf spots and stunning scenery.  Whether you're a beginner or an experienced surfer, you're sure to find the perfect spot to foil surf in Cape Town. Here are a...

Free Diving

Free Diving in Cape Town. Cape Town is a world-renowned destination for free diving, thanks to its crystal-clear waters, diverse marine life, and easy access to world-class dive sites. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced free diver, you're sure to find the perfect conditions to explore...

Game Fishing

Game Fishing in Cape Town. The best spots, sport fishing and charters. Cape Town seas offer some of the greatest prizes for the big game angler. Game fishing operators in Cape Town are led by their passion and the pride they have in the magnificent waters off Cape Town. Equipped with the best tackle...

Go Karting

Go Karting in Cape Town. The ultimate trilling experience. This is an action-packed activity for the whole family. The more you kart the more you get hooked on the sport and an increasing number of little (and big!) Lewis Hamilton’s are coming up the rank at Cape Town’s Killarney Racetrack....

Guided Hiking

Guided Hiking in Cape Town. Embark on an Unforgettable Guided Hiking Adventure in Cape Town. Cape Town, South Africa's vibrant coastal metropolis, is nestled amidst breathtaking mountains and a picturesque coastline, offering an abundance of hiking trails for all skill levels. Whether you're...

Guided walking Tours

Guided walking tours in Cape Town. Create Unforgettable Memories. Embark on a guided walking tour in Cape Town and discover the city's hidden treasures, captivating stories, and vibrant atmosphere. From historic landmarks to culinary delights, artistic gems to natural wonders, you'll create...

Gyrocopter

Gyrocopter Flights in Cape Town. Embrace the Thrill and Beauty of Cape Town from Above: Unforgettable Gyrocopter Flights One of the best small aircraft experiences you will ever have, in my opinion, is flying a helicopter.  Compared to microlights and other small aircraft, they are far more...

Hang Gliding

Hang Gliding in Cape Town. Embark on an Exhilarating Journey from Launch to Landing. One of the best small aircraft experiences you will ever have, in my opinion, is flying a helicopter.  Compared to microlights and other small aircraft, they are far more stable and incredibly manoeuvrable....

Harley-Davidson Tour

Harley-Davidson Tours in Cape Town. Embrace the Freedom of the Open Road: Harley Davidson Motorcycle Tours in Cape Town. An iconic ride for an iconic city where winding coastal roads take you through spectacular scenery and quiet country roads offer a sense of freedom and hours of relaxed riding....

Heli Mountain Biking

Experience the Ultimate Mountain Biking Adventure: Heli Mountain Biking in Cape Town. Soar above Cape Town's breathtaking landscapes in a helicopter and embark on an adrenaline-pumping mountain biking adventure like no other. Heli mountain biking combines the thrill of heli-hiking with the exhilaration...

Helicopter Flights

Helicopter Flights in Cape Town. Soar Above Cape Town's Beauty on an Unforgettable Helicopter Flight. If you’re going to choose a city to do a helicopter flight in, it’s got to be Cape Town where you get to see spectacular cityscapes and the most beautiful wild and unspoilt landscapes...

Horse Riding

Horse Riding in Cape Town. Embrace Cape Town's Natural Splendor: Embark on a Horseback Riding Journey Horse riding venues can be found on Cape Town’s rural-urban fringe. Cape Town’s horse-riding adventures are offered in a range of inspiring locations; from rides through fynbos,...

Hot-Air Ballooning

Hot Air Balloon Ride in Cape Town: A Sky-High Adventure Over Stunning Landscapes. Embark on an unforgettable adventure and experience Cape Town from a whole new perspective with a thrilling hot air balloon ride. Float serenely above the city's iconic landmarks, picturesque landscapes, and majestic...

Indoor Climbing

Indoor Climbing in Cape Town. Conquer Indoor Climbing Challenges in Cape Town: A Thrilling Adventure for All Levels. There are so many reasons to get into indoor climbing in Cape Town. Indoor climbing will lead you to a lifetime of adventuring, taking you to places you couldn’t even imagine,...

Kayaking

Kayaking trips in Cape Town. Paddle Through Cape Town's Scenic Waterways on a Kayaking Adventure. With so much coastline, much of it unspoilt, and with many river generating mountains, Cape Town’s kayaking scene is thriving. Just about every seaside suburb has its own canoe club and iconic...

Kite Surfing

Kitesurfing in Cape Town. Learn to Kite Surf in Cape Town: The Ultimate Guide Cape Town is a globally recognized kitesurfing hot spot. It’s not just the perfect conditions - reliable winds and stunning beaches - its also the excellent accommodation, fantastic beach culture and beautiful mountainous...

Kiteboarding

Kiteboarding in Cape Town. Learn Kite Boarding in Cape Town: The Ultimate Guide to Catching the Wind. With the wind whipping and the waves constantly cresting and breaking, this is a highspeed sport characterised by the unpredictability that usually comes with being frequently airborne. Cape Town...

Kloofing

Kloofing in Cape Town: The Ultimate Guide to Canyoning Adventures. A kloofing (South Africa’s name for canyoning) adventure introduces you to the mountain ecology of the Cape. The Cape Fold Belt, of which Table Mountain is a part, hides magical river systems and are covered by the very special...

Microlight Flying

Microlight flights in Cape Town. Tips for booking a microlight flight. Book your flight in advance, especially if you are traveling during peak season. Choose a reputable microlight operator. Be aware of the weight restrictions and other safety requirements. Wear comfortable clothing...

Motorcycle Tours

Unleash Your Inner Rider: Motorcycle Tours in Cape Town and Beyond. Explore breathtaking day rides from Cape Town, winding along stunning coastlines or through mountainous terrains with twists and turns leading to vineyard-draped valleys. Whether on pristine roads or rugged dirt tracks, motorcycle enthusiasts...

Mountain Biking

Cape Town Mountain Biking Adventures: Explore Thrilling Trails and Scenic Routes. "Cape Town's Mountain Biking Boom: Unleashing the Thrill on Table Mountain's Trails and Nature Reserves. In the past decade, Capetonians have become avid mountain biking enthusiasts, drawn to the explosive...

Mountaineering

Mountaineering in Cape Town. Journey to the Summit: Embark on a Mountaineering Expedition in Cape Town Central to the life of Cape Town is its dominant feature - Table Mountain. It influences the weather, it’s the first thing people see when they arrive in Cape Town, by sky, sea or road and...

Paragliding

Paragliding in Cape Town. Elevate Your Experience: Thrilling Paragliding Adventures in Cape Town's Skies. A classic Cape Town experience that is distinguished by its inclusivity; you don’t have to be experienced, physically fit or even able bodied to enjoy this wildly adventurous ride....

Pelagic Boat Trip

Pelagic Boat Trips in Cape Town. Discover the Deep Blue: Pelagic Boat Trips in Cape Town's Open Waters. The icy nutrient rich waters off Cape Town foster rich and diverse ocean life which further promotes an abundance of pelagic birds. Heading up to 30 nautical miles off the rocky promontory...

Power Boating

High-Octane Adventure: Powerboating in Cape Town, South Africa Experience marine sightseeing like never before, as powerboating in Cape Town combines the adrenaline rush of a fairground ride with the breathtaking beauty of the city's extraordinary coastline. Zooming across the sea at speeds exceeding...

Quad Biking

Quad Biking adventures in Cape Town: Conquer the Atlantis Dunes. Quad biking is a seriously fun activity that has a low barrier to entry because it generally takes about 10 minutes or less to learn how to ride one. Cape Town quad biking operators have identified several areas near Cape Town that are...

River Rafting

The TEN best River Rafting and Tubing companies in Cape Town. River rafting near me? River rafting is one of the oldest adventure activities in Cape Town which means the service providers are extremely experienced with a wealth of knowledge that goes a long way to creating the perfect river trip. Ironically,...

Rock Climbing

Rock Climbing in Cape Town. Exploring Rock Climbing in Cape Town, South Africa. Marvel at the enticing sandstone cliffs visible from the city bowl, igniting a sense of adventure in anyone who has ever contemplated rock climbing. Table Mountain, with its sandstone allure, and Lions Head, showcasing granite...

Rope Course

Rope Course in Cape Town, South Africa. Experience Family Fun! In a world where ensuring the safety of our children is a constant concern, finding a space for them to embrace the outdoors and relish the freedom of adventure can be challenging. Acrobranch provides the perfect solution. Nestled in...

Running Tours

Best places for running tours in Cape Town. Explore Cape Town through our Invigorating Running Tours! Discover the beauty of Cape Town right from your doorstep by embarking on our running tours. Imagine stepping out of your accommodation and within minutes finding yourself on a mountain trail or...

Sailing Charters

Sailing Charters in Cape Town, South Africa. Cape Town, the enchanting jewel of the African continent, has been a wellspring of inspiration for the world's greatest explorers and a source of fascination, challenge, and delight for sailors across centuries. "They came in sight of that great and famous...

Sandboarding

Sandboarding in Cape Town, South Africa. The Atlantis Dune Field, 37-kilometers from Cape Town’s city centre, is a dynamic swathe of snowy white sand with dunes up to 50-meters high. It is an ideal location for sandboarding, which is South Africa’s answer to snowboarding, and provides perfect...

Scenic Flights

Scenic Flights in Cape Town, South Africa - Book a city and Table mountain tour. Never has there been a time more fitting to leaving the earth and old perspectives. Even if it’s just for 20-minutes, a thoroughly refreshing reboot in the sky is the way to go. Cape Town is beautiful from any...

Scootours

Cape Town Scootours - Scootours Trips in Cape Town, South Africa. You can puff and pant your way up Table Mountain or you can do a rip-roaring gravity propelled ride down it! Of course you won’t start from the top - the sheer cliffs of the upper ramparts of the mountain prevent that - but your...

Scuba Diving

Scuba Diving in Cape Town - PADI courses and wreck dives. Every popular scuba-diving destination has a set of features that make it unique. Cape Town’s has to be its kelp forests. Variably described as magical or enchanted, they are also referred to as African sea forests and, with varieties of...

Sea Kayaking

Sea Kayaking in Cape Town, South Africa. Exploring sea trails along the beautiful rugged coast of the Cape Peninsula in a kayak is a feast for the senses and one of Cape Town’s best adventure offerings. With expert kayaking guides watching over you and sitting snuggly in a stable double sea kayak,...

Seal Snorkelling

Seal Snorkeling in Cape Town, South Africa. When you snorkel with a curious and playful Cape fur seal it's hard to believe they were once on the brink of extinction, brutally clubbed to death for their pelts and their organs, believed to be an aphrodisiac in some countries. In the 1990’s they...

Seal Viewing Trips

Seal Viewing Trips in Cape Town. Observe seals in their natural habitat doing their natural thing. They won’t be jumping through hoops or balancing balls on their nose but these fascinating ‘dogs of the sea” unwittingly entertain for hours and to the delight of Cape Town’s many...

Shark Cage Diving

Shark Cage Diving in Cape Town, South Africa. This has been one of Cape Town’s most iconic adventures almost since South Africa’s first democratic elections in 1994, when a proper flow of tourists finally began coming to our shores. Like all apex predators, the great white shark has captured...

Shark Diving

Shark Diving in Cape Town. Like office staff that gather around a coffee machine, Cape Town's great white sharks congregate where food is plentiful. For a great white shark, there is no better treat than a Cape fur seal lunch. That explains why Seal Island, six kilometres off the False Bay coast,...

Sidecar Tours

Sidecar Tours in Cape Town, South Africa. Lean back, relax and take in the spectacular sites of Cape Town on a vintage sidecar tour. You’ll get the freedom vibe of a motorcycle trip without the stress of having to navigate on this chauffeur driven tour. You can choose to do a two-hour city tour...

Skydiving

Skydiving in Cape Town, South Africa. This is heart racing stuff, but it’s got to be done at least once in your life! Cape Town is the perfect setting for a tandem skydive adventure and has superb operators with highly experienced crew. Besides the thrill of the jump, the views across to Table...

Slackpacking

Slackpacking Cape Town - The 40 best trails. Click here for your digital booklet. Multi-day hiking trails are a fabulous way of distressing, of getting out and enjoying...

Snorkeling

Snorkeling in Cape Town - Guided snorkel trips. Snorkeling has been gaining popularity in Cape Town over the last few years. The compelling documentary ‘My octopus teacher’ has shone even more light on the incredible marine diversity and unspoilt wonders of the waters around the Cape...

Stand up paddle Surfing (SUP)

Stand Up Paddling or Paddle Boarding (SUP) in Cape Town, South Africa. Stand-up paddle surfing is an authentic eco-adventure. No noise, no pollution, just you standing on your board, moving under your own steam, rising and falling gently with the ocean swell. Your qualified adventure guides are all...

Sunset Cruises

Sunset Cruises in Cape Town - Private Charters from the V & A Waterfront. Sunset-cruise-champagne-Cape Town; paradise. Head out on the mirrored harbour waters from one of the quays at the vibrant V & A Waterfront and go sunset chasing on a luxury cruise. As the sun slips down to touch the edge...

Surfing

Surfing in Cape Town - Best Surf Spots. Guided surfing trips, lessons and camps. Cape Town has a golden surfing history and its surf-scene has nurtured many little tousle-haired grommets into the international surfing arena. In Cape Town you are never far from a beach and there are surfing conditions...

Surfski Paddling

Surfski Paddling in Cape Town, South Africa. The sport of surfski paddling has exploded in South Africa over the past 15 years, with Cape Town leading the pack. Miles and miles of picturesque coastline offers superb opportunities for hours of fun and exploration on a surfski. As with all ocean-based...

Swimming with Seals

Swimming with Seals in Cape Town, South Africa. Interacting with wild animals in nature is a powerful experience that reminds us what we could lose if we don’t start taking care of our planet. In Cape Town the relatively abundant Cape fur seal provides an experience of emergence into a habitat...

Target Shooting

Target Shooting in Cape Town, South Africa. Looking for an unusual activity to get older kids (8 years and up) out of the house and off their screens to participate in some family fun that they won’t moan about? Cape Town’s target shooting range is in a quarry dug into the side of the pretty...

Teambuilding

Team building and outdoor activity ideas in Cape Town - perfect for company events, corporate events, and year-end functions. Cape Town just can’t stop winning destination awards! Just some of the accolades of the past 10 years include the best destination in Africa in 2019, the world’s...

Tobogganing

Tobogganing in Cape Town, South Africa. Africa's first toboggan family park. Tobogganing down a grassy green hill with Table Mountain in the distance might seem like a strange combination, but this fast, fun activity has left its snowy home and come to entertain in Cape Town. Snug in your bobsled...

Tubing

Tubing in Cape Town - River adventures. The awesomely beautiful Palmiet River about an hour’s drive from Cape Town offers fantastic white water but, when the water level is a bit low, it’s suitable only for very special watercraft - gekkos. These are not cute little reptiles, but cute little...

Tunnel Tours

Tunnel Tour in Cape Town - Guided underground tunnel tours. A hidden network of tunnels - rail, mining, utility, water, sewerage, and creepy catacombs - lie under cities. They are often hidden for decades - or centuries - and it is through exploration that they come to light. Disused or still functional,...

Underground Tours

Underground Tours in Cape Town, South Africa - The top 10 Tours. The underground tour in Cape Town is one of my favourite Cape Town experiences. A great tour with a touch of adventure. The tour not only gives a historical insight into Cape Town and specifically the castle but also has a sense of exploration...

Water Bikes

Water Bikes in Cape Town, South Africa - an ocean adventure for the whole family. We humans just love inventing new ways to experience things. Now, in Cape Town, we can ride a ‘bike’ on water, using our legs to do all the work, instead of our arms. Waterbikes also get you quite high...

Whale Watching

Whale Watching in Cape Town, South Africa - The best spots. There are two boat-based whale watching options within the city of Cape Town. You can explore Table Bay from the V&A Waterfront, or you can leave from Simons Town and explore False Bay. The land-based whale watching is also excellent...

White Water Kayaking

White Water Kayaking in Cape Town, South Africa. The Breede and Berg rivers wind predominantly through farmlands and offer a variety of low-grade rapids alternating with long flat stretches that make you work if you’re in a race but are cruisy if time is your friend. The Palmiet and the Doring...

Zip Line

Zip Line in Cape Town, South Africa. Dirty Boots lists the top ziplining trails and operators.  A trail in the sky! Cape Town offers a number of exciting aerial zipline trails. There is a zipline location just 20 minutes from the city center near Constantia Nek, where you can soar over mountainous...

4x4 Tours

4x4 Training and Tours in Cape Town, South Africa - Jeep Tours and Dune Thrasher. If you’ve never had the experience of driving a 4x4 on genuinely rugged land, this is your chance. It’s one experience you can’t leave Africa without trying. Although you’ll probably be a passenger...