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Bloubergstrand /ˌbloʊbərɡˈstrænd/ is a suburb of Cape Town, South Africa, along the shores of Table Bay, 15 km due north of the city centre of Cape Town. The name Bloubergstrand literally means "blue mountain beach" in Afrikaans, and is derived from Blaauwberg, a nearby mountain. Bloubergstrand is mainly a residential area, and attracts large numbers of visitors especially kitesurf enthusiasts. The beach at Bloubergstrand is a popular location for a classic view of Table Mountain across the bay and is one of the world's top kitesurf destinations. Robben Island is located 6,9 km west of the coast of Bloubergstrand.
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1. Surf Big Bay
Overall Ratings
5 based on 86 reviews
Surf Big Bay is Big Bay's Surf School of choice with over 15 years of Surfing experience, boasting quality equipment and professional coaching.Learn to surf with the majestic Table Mountain in the background. Big Bay, with it's famous view of the mountain, beautiful stretch of beach and newly developed beach front Promenade makes it the ideal spot to learn how to surf or improve your skills.
Reviewed By Chrissyt1978 - London
I had 3 private lessons from Kurt and he was great. He really understands the waves, and can explain things in simple progressive steps to help beginners develop quickly. Through his explanations and a little practice, I was able to stand up.. more practice required though to make this a habit!
Equipment was in good condition, and Kurt was communicative through WhatsApp
In my opinion, private lessons are the way to develop quickest, and best with Kurt - the owner of the business!
2. Loisico Tours and Excursions
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5 based on 64 reviews
Welcome to Loisico Tours. Your one stop shop for South Africa and its surrounding countries. We offer fully guided day tours in Cape Town and Johannesburg as well organised tours to the Garden Route, Kruger, Victoria Falls, Namibia and Botswana. We also organise, self-guided tours and custom made, where you can discover the country at your own pace in your own vehicle. Our Moto: To make your dream a reality. We have been operating since 2008 and are the prefered supplier for Air France crew on while rotation.
Reviewed By Vacationexp
Put together an awesome itinerary for our parents 50th anniversary! Accommodations and food were all excellent. Saw many animals. Excellent knowledge of the areas visited.Thank you so much !! We are very pleased to know that we have contributed to the success of your family vacation We hope to serve you again in the future Loisico Tours Team.
3. Cape Town Surf School (Pty) Ltd
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5 based on 19 reviews
Learn to surf with CAPE TOWN SURF SCHOOL (Pty) Ltd WE ARE A PROFESSIONAL MOBILE SURF SCHOOL AND ONLY OPERATE IN SMALL BAY (BLOUBERG). WE PROVIDE GREAT QUALITY Surfing LESSONS AND ARE ALSO ONE OF THE TOP FEW REGISTERED SURF SCHOOLS IN SOUTH AFRICA. WHAT WE OFFER . Beginner Surfing Lessons . Intermediate Surfing Lessons . Advanced High Performance Surfing Lessons . Kids & Adult Surf Parties . School Holiday Surf Camps . Surf Rentals We are situated in Small Bay at our mobile surf kiosk opposite the Blue Peter Restaurant in the parking lot, only a 20 minute drive from Cape Town Central on the beautiful West Coast. This is the place to be! Offering restaurants and shops overlooking the Majestic Atlantic Ocean across from Table Mountain. Cape Town Surf School is definitely the BEST Surf School to choose, whether you are on holiday or would like to try something exciting. The environment is safe, relaxed and friendly Kids aged 4+, Teenagers and Adults are all very Welcome to Join
Reviewed By Diane d - Suva, Fiji
I booked a package deal for 6 people. Arrived on time.... 10h40 for an 11h00 start, knowing we'd need to be fitted for wetsuits, etc. All ready by 11h00, only to be made to wait by other participants arriving late. Only started our 'lesson' by about 11h20. In the water.... that was fun but due to the storm the previous week, the beach embankment had changed and there were more dumper type waves than waves that could be used for Surfing and the wind was all wrong. That is not the school's fault and they graciously offered another lesson free of charge when it suited. I thought, "Gosh, this is great service" but when my e-mail attempts to rebook went unanswered......... well, that just left a really bad impression.
4. Asirawan Siam Healing House
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5 based on 7 reviews
Asirawan Siam Healing House & SA-Thai Slave Heritage Reflection Centre offers an authentic Thai Massage experience here in Cape Town in the tradition of the Wat Po Traditional Medical School of Bangkok at the world famous Wat Po Thai Buddhist temple, by a Thai Therapist qualified at this institution. This is done at a family home-based heritage centre that celebrates the 400 year old historical links between Cape Town and Thailand rooted in the United Dutch East India Company slave trade, which brought the first Thai people to Cape Town. Cape Town also hosted the shipwrecked Royal Thai ambassador from the Siam Kingdom of Ayatthuya in 1686. Robben Island in Cape Town and Ayatthuya in Thailand are both recognised as World Heritage Sites. The two sites have had a relationship since 1600. The centre also offers low cost accomodation in the form of a doubleroom, with en-suite bathroom (shower & bath), microwave & Fridge, Dstv & WiFi and use of a pool (R500 per night sharing in season and R390 out of season; discounted for long stays).
Reviewed By SammyQC - Cape Town Central, South Africa
Asirawan Siam Healing House & SA-Thai Slave Heritage Reflection Centre is an endeavor to provide an authentic Thai Spa experience with a window on SA-Thai heritage connections which go back 400 years. The heritage background of the 'Coloured' majority population of Cape Town has three main roots, besides a number of other tributaries - indigene Khoena and San peoples; Slaves from South East Asian, India, Madagascar and Africa; and Europeans. Among the slaves brought to the Cape by the United Dutch East India Company over the 17th and 18th century were Thais, Myanmar, Vietnamese, Malay and Indonesian slaves. The early Cape settlement under Governor van der Stel in 1686 also played host to the shipwrecked Royal Thai ambassador for some time. These connections with the old Siam Kingdom at Ayatthuya through the Dutch base there is in the process of being brought to life through a small exhibition alongside a relaxing Thai Spa where qualified therapists from the Wat Po Temple Traditional Medical School in Bangkok get to relieve your aches and pains and help you relax. The Spa is presently open while the exhibition area will be opened by November in time for the summer season. The proprietor is an expert on the subject of Cape Slavery, Indigene people and the emergence of new identities in Cape Town over the past 400 years.
5. Kitesurfschool.capetown
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5 based on 8 reviews
Kitesurfschool.capetown was founded by international Cabrinha team rider and Red Bull King of the Air contestant Andries Fourie. With over 12 years of experience Andries' expertise is unrivaled & his way of teaching kite boarding simply superb. His specialty? Customized, advanced kite surf lessons! His advanced coaching is THE opportunity for advanced riders to step up their game by taking advantage of great instructions and Cape Town’s epic kite surf conditions. As for beginners, Kitesurfschool.capetown will make sure you'll enjoy the ultimate adrenaline kick by starting one of the most exciting water sports from scratch at one of the most amazing kite Surfing destinations worldwide!
Reviewed By Vision4242 - Kapstadt, Südafrika
i came to andries from kitesurfschool.capetown to progress in kiting.
my goal was to nail a kiteloop which i was trying and hurting myself for the past few months.
after spending total 4h with andries in strong conditions i finally landed them!!!! weeeeeeeeeeeeeee!
i can recommend this school!
6. Cape with Pim
Overall Ratings
5 based on 6 reviews
Personalised Tours of the Cape Winelands and Western Cape Environs Tutored wine tastings & wine appreciating tours All tours undertaken by Pim who is owner /operator.Guiding in Afrikaans, English and Dutch.
Reviewed By DavidandKatie3 - Bristol, United Kingdom
Our third trip with Pim and again we've had a wonderfully enjoyable time.
All new wineries to visit (how many more can he know?) and a great mix of old/new, rustic/state of the art and of course a selection of the best wines that the Cape has to offer in some stunning settings.
Your tour guide is an escaped corporate career man who is now pursuing what is clearly one of his great passions (and loving every minute of it).
Highly knowledgable for all things grape related and always happy to offer recommendations on which wines to select for a tasting. We have greatly enjoyed Pim's company and insights into life in the Winelands. In addition to the tastings you will also visit a winery with a restaurant where you can take in a relaxed lunch (with wine if you haven't already sampled enough).
Very accommodating, we used our last day in SA for this trip and (by prior arrangement but at no extra cost) we were picked up from our hotel on the Waterfront and dropped off at the end of the day with our luggage at the Airport. A memorable way to end our stay in Cape Town and certainly much better than the usual dead day spent clock watching around a swimming pool. This is worth thinking about.
No hesitation in recommending a tour whatever your previous wine experience - there is something in this for everyone including some fascinating history of the Cape (check out the background to some of the names of the wines at the Muratie Winery).
Enjoy!
7. Studio 46
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By Jeannieh22 - Kendal UK
A treasure trove - paintings, prints, driftwood souvenirs, cards, all handmade therefore no two alike and the most amazing selection of jewellery!
In the past I have commissioned a small painting and this year Hettie made me a lovely bracelet in yellow & white 9ct gold which is exactly as specified. She also made me a lovely pair of earrings which I shall treasure forever!
Certainly worth a visit! Everyone is just so friendly and accommodating!
An added bonus is that workshops and classes are carried out on a regular basis for both young and old.
8. High Five
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5 based on 5 reviews
Don't leave South Africa before you had your HIGH FIVE! Go kitesurfing, SUP'ing, Surfing, canyoning, paragliding, Skydiving or whatever you like! And select your 5 favourites! We offer all sorts of lessons and rentals, kite board, kite surf, SUP, surf and mountain bike. Hope to see you soon!
Reviewed By Helena M - Nice, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France
I learned to kite surf within 3days with high five! first on the beach in big bay and we went to Langebaan lagoon for the board starts.. am able to ride both ways after 12hours of lessons! (with a friend on one instructor)
The vibe was great and the instructors patient and professional.. thanks for starting my kiteboarding career, see you on the water!
9. FranFun Tours
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5 based on 4 reviews
We provide safe and reliable chauffeured transport for groups of 4 or more to do sightseeing in all areas of the Western Cape. If you're traveling in a group it makes more sense to get your own vehicle instead of joining a daily packaged tour, as you can create your own itinerary and explore at your own pace. We collect passengers at their accommodation at no extra charge.
Reviewed By Vanessa2101 - Cape Town, South Africa
We have used FranFun Tours on many occasions, the first being my daughters 21st party, FranFun Tours made our night exceptional and provided trustworthy and professional services to us the whole night thru, they fetched us and took us around all night with a bunch of young adults enjoying my daughters 21st. I highly recommend them , You feel safe and sound and you know they are reliable...I truly refer them to anyone, any business or any tour you may need. FranFun tours was also used for 2 of our business parties. Corporate or private no matter - they are the best!!!
10. SUP Fanatics
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1 reviews
Stand Up Paddling lessons, rentals and sales. Let us introduce you to this life changing activity. It has no age limit, it is not gender specific and can be as relaxed or extreme as you wish it to be. Whether you wish to go for a relaxed paddle to explore, ride waves or enjoy an adrenaline rushing downwind we have the passion, experience and equipment to get you going.
Reviewed By salmalee - Cape Town, South Africa
For someone who is quite generally nervous on and around water Adrian was the perfect teacher. He took his time explaining the ins and outs of Stand-up Paddling before we go in the water and then coached us every step of the way until we...MoreDear client Many thanks for your review, it is greatly appreciated and we look forward to seeing you again. Best regards Adrian van Varik
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