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KITE OPTIONS? Cape Town has a massive amount of variety. Bring the lot… WHICH WETSUIT? You’ll need a wetsuit – worth packing a 3/2 and a 4/3. BEER €1. TYPICAL DINNER Vegans take note… this is predominantly meat territory. And they cook it well out here. Get yourself to a Braai for the full experience. LATE NIGHT… Cape Town is a vibrant spot, and each night you can take your pick of pubs, clubs, comedy, concerts and some amazing food options. GETTING THERE Flights out of Europe will generally set you back around €1000, but shop around, especially if out of season.
THE LOWDOWN
For any ‘Northerners’ wishing to escape the chilly European winters (or summers for that matter), South Africa is a no-brainer, being a Southern Hemisphere destination. Cape Town is a pretty exciting place to shake off the winter blues, with sublime winds and almost as many beaches as there are parties each night… KITING SET UP
Cape Town: 15km north of Cape Town city center, Blouberg is your go-to spot when you land. It’s popular, and allows easy access to plenty of other great spots, such as Big Bay, Dolphin Beach and Kite Beach. With plenty of wave-action for the surf riders, Big Bay is also super popular with freestylers who make the most of the lulls between swells. Dolphin Beach is also a popular spot, and is great for beginners and intermediate riders. And no surprise as to what is most popular a little further on at Kite Beach… About an hour and a half outside of Blouberg, Shark’s Bay and Langebaan are great if you’re looking for some real flatwater sessions. And don’t let the name put you off… this is a really beautiful part of the Western Cape. Atlantic Cape: Neither wind nor pounding Antarctic swells are in short supply as you approach the Cape
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(the amazing Chapman’s Peak Drive en route is an adventure in itself). For picturesque scenery and solid lines, check out Witsands, plus fast and fun Scarborough – though not for the faint-of-heart or the inexperienced… Eastern Cape: Warmer waters and gentler swells on the Indian Ocean side. Head to Muizenberg for freestyle fun in mellow waves. WHEN IS BEST TO GO?
If you want to rub shoulders with the pros and have the time of your life, then it’s got to be the main season in Cape Town. Any time from mid-November through to mid-February and you’ll be in business. The rest of the year? Well that can be epic too. But don’t tell anyone… NO WIND?
Should Mother Nature not play ball with your kiting plans, South Africa pretty much has it all …Wine tours, climb Table Mountain, MBK or just hang out in town. For water based alternatives, there is shark cage diving, seal snorkeling, freediving, surfing or SUP. Or take to the air for skydiving, paragliding, or smash out some airs in the Dirty Habits cable park…
