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Kayak and Seal snorkelling combo

Combo of Swim with Seals (Offshore Adventures) and Storms River Kayak & Lilo

Plettenberg Bay and Storms River Mouth

Activity Description

1.5hr – 2hr swimming with seals at Robberg Peninsula

Guest report to the Offshore Adventures Office, located at Central beach’s
car park, 30min prior to departure, where guests sign in and are
equipped with all the necessities for the excursion. After all the
formalities the boat departs from central beach to Robberg Peninsula,
home to approximately 6000 seals, where guests jump into the water with
a fully qualified dive master for 30min packed with fun and inquisitive
furry seals!

The whole trip lasts about 1hour to an 1hour and a half.
A most do for the whole family!!

(Seal Viewing Guests join the trip but stay in the boat instead of venturing into the waters – Book Seal Viewing)

Arrangements

DurationOpen Ended
When Seven days a week, subject to availability and sea conditions. Closed on Christmas and New Year.
WhereADVENTURE ISLAND Central Beach Car Park Hopwood Street Plettenberg Bay Please be at location 30 minutes before departure time!
WeatherWeather permitting
What to Wearswimsuit, some warm for after.
Things to BringPlease bring a swimsuit to wear under your wetsuits and your own towel, we will supply the rest.
Guests or SpectatorsSpectators: Welcome as seal viewing guests - R495pp. Book Seal Viewing.

Requirements

Minimum Age6 years
Minimum Height0.0 m
Maximum Height0.0 m
Fitness LevelAverage
QualificationsNot Applicable
Maximum Weight0.0 kg
CertificationNone Required
Experience LevelNo Experience Requirement

Inclusions and Exclusions

InclusionsBoat ride, all snorkeling equipment (mask, fins and wetsuits in all sizes)
ExclusionsN/a

Notes

Please report 30 minutes before departure time.
Photo and video link included

Customer Reviews

Het was echt ontzettend leuk !! Zeker een aanrader !! - Simone van der Heide


Wij hebben het seal Swimmen als heel leuk ervaren, van de boot naar de zeehondjes tot aan terug op het strand. De begeleiding was leuk, actief en je merkt dat hij (Angelo) het ook nog leuk vind en er enthousiast van word, ook als er ook dolfijnen in de verte te zien zijn! Het water was bij ons alleen erg koud, 12 graden, daar hielden zij ook rekening mee. Daardoor waren er wel minder zeehondjes dan normaal maar nogsteeds was het zo leuk om zelfs met een klein aantal te zwemmen! - Jolien Comeyne (Mundero)


Tres bonne organisation, locaux, materiel et bateau de tres bonne qualite et propres, le guide Claude etait tres professionnel, securisant et tres sympa ( sa comparaison de notre fils et de Frodo nous a fait beaucoup rire !). Les photos telechargees constituent un chouette souvenir. Par contre peu de reelles interactions avec les phoques ... A cause du froid ? Cela reste une tres bonne experience ! Merci ! - Marie Virginie DZIECHCIAREK


We went swimming with seals with our 2 kids (6&9 y o). We felt safe at all times. Unfortunately the water was very cold and our son (6) had to leave the water and watch the seals off the boat. Wetsuits however were provided (2 per person). My daughter and my wife fought through the cold and enjoyed the experience very much. A bouyancy aid was provided if needed. We would recommend the experience and would do it again (in summer). The guide took fotos and videos with a GoPro and the fotos can be downloaded - a great service. - Britta Krause


Great experience. Children liked it very much. Professional team and guide. Any time again. - Thomas Henksmeier


Activity Description

“Our favourite!” The 2 hour Storms River Kayak & Lilo Adventure is our most popular adventure activity in Tsitsikamma National Park! If you are keen to explore deeper into the Storms River Gorge in Tsitsikamma, and experience the long, deep, quiet pools, then the Kayak and Lilo trip is for you!

We paddle from the Harbour next to the small beach across the ocean, then under the Suspension Bridge and up the beautiful Storms River Mouth. Please note that if the sea is rough, you have to hike to the Suspension Bridge (along a boardwalked trail), where we then hike along the river from the suspension bridge up to the jetty to where you then get on onto your kayaks. This 1km hike takes about 30 min

This is where the true Kayaking adventure begins – paddling the Storms River, the pinnacle of Tsitsikamma National Park. After waving to all the tourists photographing you from the Suspension Bridge, we continue the kayak trip up the Stormsriver. We paddle right into the bats cave and spend time gazing up at the magnificent and spectacular cliffs all around us, all from the comfort of our double sit-on-top kayaks.

At the low-water point we disembark our kayaks and we jump on our unique Lilo’s. (a Lilo is an inflatable mattress that we’ve had specially made for this trip). From here we walk and float over a short section of rocks and simply wade deeper up the river on the Lilo’s. What a stunning view it is, laying on a Lilo at water level, and gazing up to cliffs that touch the sky! At reaching a certain point, we simply turn our Lilo’s around and float back down river to our Kayaks!

ACTIVITY BREAKDOWN
When the ocean is safe to kayak over the trip will involve in total: 10 minutes briefing, 20-30 minutes of ocean kayaking, 30-40 minutes of river kayaking, 40 minutes on Lilo and +/- 20 minutes Cliff Jumping, swimming and some time in between of just relaxing and enjoying the beautiful view. If the ocean is unsafe to kayak over, the trip will involve in total: +/- 40 minutes of hiking through the forest, 10 minutes of briefing, 30-40 minutes of river kayaking, 40 minutes on Lilo and +/- 20 minutes Cliff Jumping, swimming etc. as above.

PLEASE NOTE: The kayak & lilo activity starts half an hour after the time slot booked for as it takes time to have the briefing (see above), be kitted out etc.
Please see below link that will show you where we are located.
https://youtu.be/4KkJRHX-mWQ?si=SruZyd63n3uM0KBU

Arrangements

DurationOpen Ended
WhenSeven days a week, all year round, subject to availability.
WhereWe are located INSIDE Tsitsikamma National Park, at Storms River Mouth. Our office overlooks the Storms River Mouth and ocean, and we are tucked nicely underneath the restaurant. From Plettenberg Bay we are approximately a 45km drive down the N2 towards Port Elizabeth. Take the RIGHT hand turn "Tsitsikamma National Park", and drive to the Park Gate. From the entry of the National Park there is only one road, so you can't get lost! Follow this road to the very end, park in the carpark and follow the red Untouched Adventures signs underneath the restaurant to the Storms River Harbour. From Jeffreys Bay we are approximately 1 hours drive down the N2 towards Plettenberg Bay. After you drive over the Storms River Bridge and pass the petrol station, pass Storms River Village, and turn LEFT at the "Tsitsikamma National Park" sign and drive to the Park Gate. (This left hand turn is before the toll gates - so if you've passed the Bungy and are at the Toll Gates, you've gone too far!). From the entry of the National Park there is only one road, so you can't get lost! Follow this road to the very end, park in the carpark and follow the red Untouched Adventures signs by the carpark. Important Notes: - SANParks Gate entry fees are excluded from our Pricing. - During Peak season there is a delay at the Gate entry, and we strongly suggest arriving at least 1 hour before your trip to give enough time to get through the gate. - Please see below video link of where to find us https://youtu.be/4KkJRHX-mWQ?si=SruZyd63n3uM0KBU
WeatherIn the event of big swell or strong winds, the trip will automatically be transferred to a Hike, Kayak and Lilo. This can take up to 2 hours 30 minutes, with +/- 40minutes of forest hiking. The group will be guided to the Storms River Mouth along a board walked hiking trail and start the kayak and lilo adventure from the safety of the river mouth. Weather is constantly monitored and the trip will be cancelled if safety is a concern.
What to Wear Swimming costume, shirt and closed toe shoes (on the colder days bring warm clothes) - wetsuits and water shoes available for rent
Things to BringSwimwear, warm clothes, Towel and Change of Clothes
Guests or SpectatorsFor the guests not going on the adventure, there is a restaurant and beautiful hiking trails to do while you wait.

Requirements

Minimum Age5 years
Minimum Height0.0 m
Maximum Height0.0 m
Fitness LevelNo Fitness Requirement
QualificationsNot Applicable
Maximum Weight170.0 kg
CertificationNone Required
Experience LevelNo Experience Requirement

Inclusions and Exclusions

InclusionsGuides escort each group, and the following gear is provided - Kayak, PFD, Lilo's, and Paddles.
Exclusions National Park Conservation/Gate Entry fees are not included.

Notes

Clients are not allowed on our activities under the influence of alcohol.

Please note: We are located INSIDE the National Park please see video link below that shows you where we are located, gate entry fees must be paid upon arrival. Please note that we are currently experiencing approximately one-hour delays at the entrance gate due to renovations by SANPARKS. Please allow for extra time.

During the peak summer season, it can take an hour or longer to get through the National Park gate. Please allow for this in your travel planning as there are no refunds for late/no shows.

NOTE: If you are requiring times or group sizes other than those shown please contact our shop on 073 1300 689 / 076 959 2817 during business hours as other time slots may be available.
https://youtu.be/4KkJRHX-mWQ?si=SruZyd63n3uM0KBU

Customer Reviews

We had a great time kayaking and doing Lilo on the Storms river. It was fin, refreshing and overall Nature is beautiful <3 - Sarah Adjanohoun


It was a great experience and enjoyable moment. The staff are incredibly knowledgeable and very friendly. Thank you - Honore Bena


we absolutely loved our experience and our guides made it all the more memorable with their little stories and anecdotes! will highly recommend this experience to anyone - remember to take a towel and a spare set of clothes! - Lizelle Botten


We really appreciated the tour. Our guide was very experience and did connect to the people. The first and last bit is not an easy bit but we managed it well with the kids starting from 11 years. - Sonja Engels


Loved the experience. I felt it was professionally run and that our guides Clinton and Rowan were excellent, informative and made us feel safe. It was fun. The only thing is that as a foreigner, the entry to the National park to get to this activity is very expensive, which like us, all you are coming for is this activity makes it a significant amount. It would be great if you could have an agreement to combine costs as we came for this NOT the entrance to the park. - Nevine




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