Cape Town is a capital for thrill seekers, with paragliding, abseiling, surfing and shark cage diving. Wind and weather often change the schedule.
The interactive map needs JavaScript.
Use two fingers to move and zoom the map.
A tandem paraglide from Signal Hill over the city and Camps Bay.
Tip: It can be cancelled due to wind or cloud, so keep your plans flexible.
⚠️ Must be done with a licensed operator.
Show on mapA 112 m abseil down the face of Table Mountain.
Tip: It can be cancelled due to wind or cloud, so keep your plans flexible.
⚠️ Must be done with a licensed operator.
Show on mapOutside the city – about 2 hours
Watching great white sharks up close from a cage off Gansbaai.
Tip: Take seasickness medicine; the trip starts early in the morning.
⚠️ Must be done with a licensed operator.
Show on mapOutside the city – about 0.5 hours
A beach known for long, gentle waves, ideal for beginners.
Tip: The water is cold, so rent a wetsuit.
⚠️ Must be done with a licensed operator.
Show on mapOutside the city – about 0.5 hours
A tandem skydive with views of Table Bay and Table Mountain.
Tip: It can be cancelled due to wind or cloud, so keep your plans flexible.
⚠️ Must be done with a licensed operator.
Show on mapKitesurfing in strong summer winds at Bloubergstrand with a Table Mountain backdrop.
Tip: Take a lesson first; the wind can be very strong.
⚠️ Must be done with a licensed operator.
Show on mapGuided multi-pitch climbing on the granite faces of Table Mountain.
Tip: An experienced local guide and a helmet are essential.
⚠️ Must be done with a licensed operator.
Show on mapKayaking from Hout Bay to a colony of Cape fur seals on Duiker Island.
Tip: Trips can be cancelled in rough seas, so go in the morning.
⚠️ Must be done with a licensed operator.
Show on mapLast updated:
Please verify with official sources before your visit.
Pick themes and days; we build your day-by-day trip plan.
Create a plan for this city