Learn to surf or improve your surfing along the spectacular coastline between Cape Town and Jeffrey's Bay. Seven days of surf lessons and coaching at some of the Southern Cape and Garden Route's most beautiful beaches. This trip is a fun, alternative way to explore this stretch of coastline whether you've surfed before or never even touched a surfboard. We will use our progressive coaching techniques along the way to teach you ocean awareness and safety, correct paddling technique, how to stand up and ride the waves to turning and trimming and rules of the surf. If you have some waves under the belt already, we'll give you tips on how to improve and progress your surfing to the next level. This trip is about surf, sun, beaches, sunsets, laughter, endless fun and soaking in the natural beauty of the Southern Cape and Garden Route.

NEXT TRIPS: 

25 - 31st May 2012

22 - 28th June 2012

3 - 9th August 2012

31st August - 6th September 2012

26th October - 1st November 2012

23 - 29th November 2012

28th December 2012 - 5th January 2012

This trip is scheduled to depart once monthly-please consult the online calendar. If you are a group of 3 or more and wish to book a trip outside of the regular monthly departure dates, please contact us via email and we can arrange a trip to suit your specific travel dates.

If you are an experienced surfer, we can tailor a package and itinerary to suit your surfing needs. Please send us an email with your details and requirements.  

Day One:

Morning pick up from your location in Cape Town or surrounds and drive to Betty's Bay along the dramatic coastal route where mountains plummet into the ocean, offering regular sightings of whales breaching during calving season (Sept-Nov).  Upon arrival in Betty's Bay, we change into our wetsuit, wax up the boards and head down onto the secluded beach, which offers panoramic views of the area. After a 2 hour lesson, and working up a healthy appetite, we head to Hermanus for lunch at one of the many beachfront restaurants and wander the cliff path for some whale sightings. We continue our journey through the wheat and canola fields to Cape Aghulas, where we stay the night at Cape Aghulas Backpackers. If daylight allows, we will sneak in an evening surf session at the main beach, just a short walk from the backpackers. A delicious South African 'braai' awaits us that evening.

Day Two:

Wake up for an early morning surf lesson, followed by a trip down to the Southern Most tip of Africa. We shop for some lunch goodies and then head across to the picturesque fishing village of Arniston where we spend the rest of the day surfing (improving on the skills learnt in lessons one and two) and picnicking in the dunes. That evening we return to Cape Aghulas Backpackers. Option to have dinner at the backpackers or one of the local restaurants.

Day Three:

After breakfast we head up the coast to the cosy surf village of Victoria Bay. If conditions are favourable, we will head out for a surf session. If not, we will continue up the coast to our next overnight stop, Myoli Beach Backpackers, situated right on the sand dunes of a gorgeous piece of coastline. After an evening surf lesson, and watching the sunset, we'll warm up around a bonfire and watch some video analysis of the past 3 days of lessons and sessions.

Day Four:

Morning surf lesson is followed by a day of relaxing on the beach or lazing around at backpackers. Non-surfing related activities can be arranged such as canoeing, visiting the Elephant Sanctuary or exploring the village of Knysna. For those who have the energy, we head out for an afternoon surf session to practice the skills learnt in the morning lesson. That evening we head into Knysna to watch the sunset from the beautiful Knysna heads and have dinner at one of the local restaurants.

Day Five:

Depart after breakfast for Jeffrey's Bay with a mid-morning coffee break on the rocks overlooking the ocean at Plettenberg Bay. We arrive in jeffrey's Bay at lunchtime and settle into our rooms on the beach at Island Vibe Backpackers. We head out for an afternoon surf session at Jeffrey's Bay and then enjoy a sunset drink from our balcony. That evening there is an option to stay at the backpackers that offers a vibrant nightlife, surf movies and good food, or head out into town to one of the many local bars and restaurants.

Day Six:

Depending on conditions, we will either surf in Jeffrey's Bay or head to Cape St Franscis (of Endless Summer fame) for a final lesson and surf session. We will return mid-afternoon allowing time for those of you interested in stocking up on surf gear at one of the many surf factory shops or visiting a local surfboard shaper's factory. That evening we will have a final dinner together either at the backpackers or at a restaurant in town.

Day Seven:

Depart Jeffrey's Bay after an optional sunrise surf (condition dependent) and head back to Cape Town with a stop off at the Bloukrans Bridge for those who option to attempt the Highest (216m) Bungee Jump in the world. Drop off's at venues in and around Cape Town early evening. If you wish to continue your travels up the East Coast, you may also choose to disembark the trip at Jeffrey's Bay.

-waterproof suncreen (zinc and or 'Island Tribe' recommended)

-towels x 2

-bathing suit/boardshorts

-warm jacket

This trip offers you the unique opportunity to learn how to surf or improve your surfing whilst exploring some of the best kept secrets of the Southern Cape. Breathtaking ocean and mountain passes, incredible hidden seas caves, kilometres of sand dunes, azure blue waters and quaint fishing villages await you on this off-the-beaten track 3-day adventure. Between exploring the wonders of this spectacular piece of coastline, our progressive coaching techniques will have you standing and riding some of the best surf the Southern Cape has to offer.

NEXT TRIPS: 

27 - 29th April 2012

25 - 27th May 2012

22 - 24th June 2012

7 - 9th July 2012

3 - 5th August 2012

24 - 26th August 2012

7 - 9th September 2012

26 - 28th October 2012

23 - 25th November 2012

28 - 30th December 2012

This trip is scheduled to depart a minimum of once monthly-please consult the online calendar. If you are a group of 3 or more and wish to book a trip outside of the regular monthly departure dates, please contact us via email and we can arrange a trip to suit your specific travel dates.

If you are an experienced surfer, we can tailor a package and itinerary to suit your surfing needs. Please send us an email with your details and requirements.  

Day One:

Morning pick up from your location in Cape Town or surrounds and drive to Betty's Bay along the dramatic coastal route where mountains plummet into the ocean, offering regular sightings of whales breaching during calving season (Sept-Nov).  Upon arrival in Betty's Bay, we change into our wetsuit, wax up the boards and head down onto the secluded beach, which offers panoramic views of the area. After a 2 hour lesson, and working up a healthy appetite, we head to Hermanus for lunch at one of the many beachfront restaurants and wander the cliff path for some potential whale sightings. We continue our journey through the wheat and canola fields to the picturesque fishing village of Arniston where we stay at our purpose built accommodation. If daylight allows, we will sneak in an evening surf session at the main beach.  

Day Two:

Wake up for an early morning surf lesson, followed by a trip down to the Southern Most tip of Africa. We return back to Arniston and spend the rest of the day surfing (improving on the skills learnt in lessons one and two) and picnicking on the beach. That evening we stay at our private house in Arniston and enjoy relaxing around the fire whilst doing some video analysis of the days lessons.

Day Three:

Morning surf lesson and breakfast followed by a long walk down to Shark Bay -a beautiful stretch of coastline surrounding Arniston. If the tide allows, we will also do a walk along the rocks into the famous Waenhuiskrans Cave. That afternoon, if you're not yet 'surfed out', we surf one last time down at the main beach and then head back to Cape Town via the beautiful Sir Lowry's Pass. We will be back in the city by late afternoon.

-waterproof suncreen (zinc and or 'Island Tribe' recommended)

-towels x 2

-bathing suit/boardshorts

-warm jacket