Cape Town is world renowned as one of the best places in the world to kitesurf and with, a number of adventurous activities and fascinating cultural attractions, it is also one of the world’s best holiday destinations. Here is all you need to know about travelling to Cape Town and how to get the best out of this unique city.

The paperwork

Visitors from Commonwealth countries, such as the UK and Australia, as well as most Western European countries, Japan and the USA, do not require visas. For visitors from these countries, a free entry permit will be issued to you on arrival and this is valid for a stay of up to 90 days.   

Getting around in Cape Town

Cape Town has come a long way in recent years with regards to public transport, especially in the city centre. The MyCiti bus system provides cheap and reliable transport around the city centre and directly to the kitesurf beach at Bloubergstrand, however, it can get crowded during commuting times. The quickest and easiest way to get around the city is to either rent a car or catch an Uber.

Renting a car can be a great way to see all parts of Cape Town and the roads are easy to navigate and as safe as any other roadways in the world. For quick trips around the city centre or in the more touristy hubs, an Uber will work perfectly. 

Enjoy the natural beauty of Cape Town

Do your best to take in all the astounding natural beauty that Cape Town has to offer. Hike up Table Mountain then take the cable car back down to really experience the mighty mountain.

Cape Town is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean on all sides. With all that ocean meeting land you can expect to find a plethora of stunning beaches. There are surfing beaches, crystal clear swimming beaches where you may even come across a penguin and vast expanses of white sand beaches to enjoy a sunset.

And when you are done at the beaches, a visit to the stunning Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens is sure to turn any city slicker into a budding botanist.

Also don’t forget to travel to the most south-western tip of the continent at Cape Point, where there is wildlife and stunning scenery to experience.

Cape Town’s cultural experiences

There is so much fascinating culture to immerse yourself in while visiting Cape Town. Take the ferry out to Robben Island where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 28 years, or visit and the District Six Museum where you can learn more about South Africa’s period of apartheid, which came to an end in 1990.

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Visit the colourful BoKaap and explore Muslim cultural history and heritage while walking along the cobbled streets and photographing the colourful 18th-century homes or take in a township tour where you have the unique opportunity to interact with the local community and learn more about Xhosa customs. 

Kitesurfing in Cape Town

The Kitesurfing season in Cape Town takes place from November to March. During this time loads of avid kitesurfers flock to the Cape. During these months Cape Town enjoys fairly constant south-easterly winds that bring with them temperatures varying from 25°C to 30°C and are ideal for kitesurfing.

One of the more popular spots for kitesurfing in Cape Town is Bloubergstrand, where you can surf with the mighty Table Mountain in the background. There are great wave spots all along this area for the more advanced kitesurfer. 

For those wanting to learn to kitesurf or just wanting to improve their skills, a quick drive up the West Coast will take you to the stunning flat-water lagoon of Langebaan. The wind blows consistently here and the shallow lagoon it is a beginner’s paradise!

Now you are ready to visit this incredible country, contact us to help you plan the Cape Town kitesurfing holiday of your dreams!