Discover Sandboarding near Cape Town

Organized by
2 hrs
Occasionally sporty
From 8 years-old and up
From€32

Replace the snow with sand and conquer the scorching dunes of South Africa during a sandboarding session near Cape Town!

The fastest-growing action sport in South Africa, sandboarding near Cape Town has become a must-do activity for all outdoor sports enthusiasts in the region. Accessible and fun at the same time, sandboarding is a unique discipline that allows you to fill up on adrenaline in the exotic landscapes of Africa's sand dunes.

Hout Bay and Betty's Bay are the 2 most famous spots for sandboarding near Cape Town. Hout Bay is located on the Cape Peninsula, close to the Table Mountain National Park and is famous for its offshore break called "Dungeon", one of the most dangerous waves in the world. Its sand dunes rise to a height of 250 metres and overlook a beach that is very popular with surfers. Betty's Bay at Silver Sands is popular with free-riders who use Blesberg Dune to perform tricks overlooking Walker Bay - a whale-watching hotspot.

For your sandboarding session in South Africa, you'll head to one of these sites with your instructor for 2 hours of sandboarding fun! On the way to the dunes, you'll receive a briefing on safety and equipment. Once there, the instructor will give you a quick introductory sandboarding lesson and when you feel comfortable, you can hit the dunes! Our advice: don't forget to keep your mouth shut...

Sandboarding near Cape Town is great for friends and family, but it's also great fun for groups and team-building options. Whatever your situation, the guides will make sure you have an unforgettable time in Betty's Bay or Hout Bay!

Book this unusual activity and sandboard down South Africa's most famous sand dunes from Cape Town!

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Practical information

2-hour sandboarding session near Cape Town with a professional instructor.

  • Dunes at Betty's Bay or Hout Bay.
Course of events
  • Meet your guide at the Cape Town activity base.
  • Drive to the dunes chosen by your guide.
  • Activity and safety briefing.
  • Sandboarding courses and training sessions.
  • Fun descents of the sand dunes.
  • Debriefing and end of activity.
  • Return journey to Cape Town base.
Activity requirements

You need to be in good physical condition to take part in this activity.

Special terms

Rain can affect sandboarding. Please contact your instructor on the morning of your booking to ensure that the dune is still operational.

Meeting point:
Cape Town Ziplines Sa Forest Adventures, Constantia Nek Trail, Wynberg NU (2), Cape Town, 7824, South Africa
Spoken languages:Afrikaans, English
Included
  • Sandboarding instructor
  • Transport to the dunes
  • Helmet
  • Board
Excluded
  • Transport to the activity base
Do not forget to bring
  • Sun cream/sunglasses/sun hat
  • Water
  • GoPro/Camera

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