SOUTH AFRICA SURF TRIPS
Good conditions and a free morning rarely line up twice. These 5 south africa surf trips justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide quickly and get back in the water.
Spend an hour on a stand-up paddleboard in the protected canals of Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront. Your English-speaking instructor gives a short lesson, then helps you paddle at your own pace. The calm water suits first-timers, families, and anyone wanting a fresh view of the city.
“What an awesome experience out on the canals! 10/10 recommend!”
Walk through Cullinan Diamond Mine with an English-speaking guide, visiting the diamond display room, shaft, Big Hole, and shop. You will learn how diamonds move from ore to sale, though the route mainly covers older surface areas rather than the active new plant.
“Tres intéressant! Guide très agréable et documentée, en plus d’une grande gentillesse!”
Meet Surf Emporium at Muizenberg’s Surfers Corner for a 90-minute private lesson with a coach such as Christopher, Reggie, or Justin. Your session is matched to your level, from first-timer to advanced, with a board, wetsuit, lockers, and warm showers provided.
“First timers and we had a great time with David as the instructor, we even went back the following day. Highly recommend.”
Let Stoked Surf School choose Cape Town’s best beach for the day, then learn with a private coach during a 1.5-hour lesson. Pickup, return transport, wetsuit, board, leash, wax, changing towel, and photos are included. Coaches such as Sam and Michelle add local insight along the way.
“Our first time surfing & all 4 of us had so much fun Would definitely recommend Stoked Surf School, our instructor Sam was great & Michelle gave us so much local knowledge on the drive Also the sea was warm even though it was May!”
Spend two hours learning to surf at Dolphin Beach, a few kilometres from Jeffreys Bay’s famous Supertubes. Your English-speaking instructor covers 20 minutes of theory, then helps you practice paddling, standing, and catching waves. Boards and wetsuits are included, with groups capped at eight.
“instructor Lungani was great. I never surfed before only skateboarded and I was riding a few waves within minutes. instructions were clear and conscise. would definitely go back only thing is surfing is very tiring so be prepared”
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