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7 Day Beginner Surf Camp and Soak Up the Vibe on the Beach of Cape Town
Surfers Corner Beachfront, 13 York Rd, Muizenberg, Cape Town
Surf Camp South Africa
Beginner difficulty
Instruction in English
Maximum 6 participants
Breakfast included
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African Soul Surfer has been offering surf camps at Cape Town's famous Surfers Corner since 2014. With an unbeatable location, amazing waves, and a team of passionate, qualified instructors, they will get you surfing and feeling the stoke. Being on the beachfront all rooms have stunning sea views, plus lots of vibey entertainment, local eateries, and core surf shops all within walking distance. They also offer surf trips to other breaks around the Peninsula, Intermediate 1-on-1 coaching, a health food cafe on-site plus a beautiful yoga studio to stretch out those paddle muscles.
Meet the instructors
Doug & Ntando
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Highlights
- 7 surf lessons
- 7 free surfs
- Morning 1.5-hour surf lesson with a quality instructor and all surf equipment
- Optional 1.5-hour free surf with equipment in the afternoon
- Relaxed schedule, afternoons free to surf, relax, or explore
- 6-night accommodation
- Daily healthy breakfast and tea/coffee
Skill level
- Beginner
Styles
7 days with instruction in English
The organizer also speaks: Afrikaans, French
Group size: Maximum of 6 participants
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
09:00
Check-out Time:
11:30
Facilities
- Kitchen
- Lounge
- Free Wi-Fi
Where will you stay?
- You will stay in African Soul Surfer, a large 3-story building overlooking Surfers Corner with direct beach access, no need to drive to the beach! Suit up inside, grab your board, and paddle out! Hot shower and cold beer waiting for you when you do
- All rooms have epic sea views, you can literally watch the waves from your bed
- Very popular cafe on site serving healthy food, great coffee, cold beers, and plenty of evening entertainment
- Short walk to many other local eateries, supermarkets, and surf shops
- The owner is a lifelong, local surfer, and his team of experienced local instructors will get you to have the best time surfing possible. And can give the inside tips on where else to surf if wanting to explore, the best places to eat local, and things not to miss to make the most authentic experience while you are with African Soul Surfer
Program
Surf lessons
With some of the best learn-to-surf waves on our doorstep, the team of surf coaches will be glad to share the Stoke with you and guide you into catching some waves. Lessons start on the beach, where the basics are explained and demonstrated, before paddling out and helping you catch waves and get to your feet.
African Soul Surfer keeps the groups small (maximum 6) to give everyone enough attention. Lessons include instruction, surfboards and wetsuits and last 90 minutes. Those who wish have the option to use the equipment for a further 60 minutes directly after the lesson.
A typical day at the surf camp
- Wake up to the sound of the sea
- 08:00 - 09:00 Breakfast on the balcony watching the waves
- 09:30 Surf lesson with Instructor
- 11:00 - 15:00 free time to relax, sightsee, go for lunch
- 15:00 - 17:00 Afternoon free surf session
- 18:00 Sundowner on balcony, or join a yoga class
- 19:00 Head out for dinner or eat-in with other guests
- 20:00 onwards Catch a live music show, visit local Night market, watch surf movies or have an early one
- Repeat!
Instructors
Doug Cleaver
Doug is the Head Surf Coach and has taught 1000s of people to surf and enjoy the beautiful waves they have on their doorstep. He is a passionate surfer and surfs literally every single day.
Ntando Alex
Ntando is a very accomplished surfer, often winning competitions and being featured in local magazines. He learned to surf at Surfers Corner, and is always a standout in the water, equally skilled above the lip on a shortboard as he is hanging toes over the nose on the longboard. Infectious good vibes! Ntando assists with surf lessons and specializes in coaching the Intermediate surf guests.
Location
What makes the location so special?
- The surf camp is right on the beach
- Birthplace of African surf culture
- Consistent, mellow waves ideal for beginner, intermediate, and longboarding
- Hip surf village atmosphere
- Culturally-diverse neighborhood
- Lots to do other than just surf. Sightseeing, hiking, nightlife
Food
- Daily breakfast includes a cooked/cold meal of choice, plus a drink each morning
- Cafe menu ala carte available throughout the day
- Self-catering kitchen available
- Big supermarket 5 min walk away
- Many restaurants, cafes, and takeaways nearby
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Gluten Free
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
Things to do (optional)
- Join a yoga class (inhouse)
- Watch live music (inhouse)
- Kalk Bay fishing village
- Surf skate rentals
- Penguins at Boulders Beach
- Cape Point Nature Reserve
- Mountain hikes
- Beach horse riding
What's included
- 7 surf lessons
- 7 free surfs
- 6-night accommodation
- Daily healthy breakfast and tea/coffee
- Morning 1.5-hour surf lesson with a quality instructor and all surf equipment
- Optional 1.5-hour free surf with equipment in the afternoon
- Relaxed schedule, afternoons free to surf, relax, or explore
What's not included
- Airfare
- Airport transfers
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Yoga
How to get there
Recommended Airports
CPT
Cape Town International Airport
19 km
Transfer not provided
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 50% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 5 days before arrival.
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