Surf Muizenberg and Cape of Good Hope: Private Full-Day Tour from Cape Town

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Difficulty

moderate

Duration

7–8 hours

Fitness Level

Moderate fitness recommended—able to paddle for short surf sessions and walk 2–4 km with some elevation gain.

Overview

Spend a day learning to ride Muizenberg’s long, friendly waves and then trade surf for cliff-top hikes at the Cape of Good Hope. This private tour pairs hands-on surf instruction with coastal history, wildlife glimpses, and Chapman’s Peak Drive vistas.

Surf Muizenberg and Cape of Good Hope: Private Full-Day Tour from Cape Town

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Date

Thu, Nov 6

Travelers

The day opens with the city still soft—Cape Town’s traffic thins as your guide eases the van onto the M3 and the coastline unfurls toward Muizenberg. By the time you pull into the parking strip, the bright, corrugated surf huts line the sand and the Indian Ocean is a warm shoulder you can’t help but test. Wetsuit zipped, board waxed, you paddle out under the coaching eye of a local instructor; Muizenberg’s long peeling breaks are forgiving, often rideable for more than a kilometer, and perfect for first-time catchers of the wave.

Adventure Photos

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Adventure Tips

Bring reef-safe sunscreen

The sun is strong on both beach and headland; choose reef-safe SPF and reapply frequently to protect skin and marine life.

Wear sturdy shoes for the lighthouse hike

Trails around Cape Point are rocky and uneven—trail shoes or light boots beat flip-flops for grip and ankle support.

Listen to the instructors

If you’re new to surfing, follow local coaching cues on paddling and wave timing to get the most out of the 2‑hour session.

Keep distance from baboons

Baboons will investigate bags and food; store all snacks in the van and observe from a safe distance to avoid confrontations.

Local Insights

Wildlife

African penguin
Chacma baboon

History

The Cape was charted by early Portuguese explorers; Dias named it the 'Cape of Storms' before it became known as the Cape of Good Hope for its opening of a sea route to the East.

Conservation

This coastline is part of Table Mountain National Park and sensitive fynbos habitats; stick to paths, avoid feeding wildlife, and use reef-safe sun products.