Adventures
Please indicate the activities you are interested in when making a booking enquiry with Alpha du Cap Guest House. We will provide you with a non-binding itinerary and options for your adventure activities while you are staying at Alpha du Cap Guest House.
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Skydiving
A 15 minute drive north along the West Coast road is all it takes for you to be whisked from Alpha du Cap Guest House to a drop zone that boasts one of the best views in the world from altitude. You can either experience a Tandem Skydive, or learn to Skydive. |
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Kitesurfing
Take Kite Surfing lessons in Cape Town at one of the best kite surfing beaches only a 10 minute walk from Alpha du Cap Guest House. On offer is a comprehensive learning program for beginners and intermediate riders. You will receive significant individual attention. Private lessons for groups by arrangement. |
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Scuba Diving
Cape Town is a unique and popular diving destination, affected by both the Agulhas and the Benguela currents. Being so close to the sea, we can offer dives daily. There are a huge variety of dive sites within close range, from shallow shore entries with kelp forests to deeper wreck and reef dives.
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Diving With Great White Sharks
Great White Shark cage diving is one of the "must do's" for any tourist when visiting Cape Town. There is no better way to see the great white shark in their own natural environment, than to cage dive with these super predators. Shark cage diving is truly a wonderful way to get up close and personal with one of the most magnificent ocean creatures, the Great White Shark
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Hiking Tours
The Cape Peninsula National Park stretches for approximately 60km from Table Mountain to Cape Point. The mountains offer a variety of excellent day walks that are great fun. You can enjoy a pleasant easy hike accompanied by a field guide who will give you info on the various flora and fauna on route. These trips can be half-day or full-day depending on your fancy.
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Deep Sea Fishing
Cape Town is fast becoming the place to be for large Game Fishing, with professional charter companies operating from Hout Bay. The warm Mozambique current is found approximately 40 miles off Cape Point and with it an abundance of large Game Fish including Long Fin Tunny, Yellow Fin Tunny and Marlin.
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Mountain Biking
Whether you want to cycle to the Cape of Good Hope through the Nature Reserve, or do some radical downhill runs in a forest/mountain environment, the choice is yours. Tokai Forest, the Capes most popular mountain biking destination offers more than 40km of maintained down hill tracks. The setting is fantastic and if you are fit enough you can reach the very top of the Constantiaberg mountain range, enjoying spectacular views of Table Mountain and go as far as Cape Point.
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Horse Riding
Enjoy a hearty farm style breakfast before you engage in a leisurely horse ride along one of Cape Towns most spectacular beaches. If you prefer a forest ride we can arrange that you experience the beauty of Tokai Forest from the saddle. An experienced rider will accompany you at all times.
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Golf
Cape Town boasts many excellent Golf Courses, so allow us to introduce you to two of them, both only a mere 10 minutes drive from Alpha du Cap Guest House. The Atlantic Beach Golf Course and the Milnerton Golf Course, both stunning 18 hole links-style golf courses on the West Coast are famous for their superb location between the sea and a lagoon, and magnificent views of Table Mountain and the City of Cape Town. Golf clubs are supplied at all courses.
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Township Tour
Visit and experience township life with the Xhosa people. During the apartheid years these Townships grew, and with them a whole new culture, see the markets, taste traditional food and drink a beer in the local Shabeen (Pub). The thing that will strike you most about the Townships is the vibrance of it's people.
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Paint Ball
The Philadelphia Paintball Farm is only a 20 min. drive from Alpha du Cap Guest House. The range consists of three Bush Fields, a Trench and Village Field, as well as three Speedball Fields. The objectives of the game differ with each field and each game played is fresh and challenging.
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Abseiling
An awesome adrenalin filled experience of abseiling and climbing. We set up an awesome abseil and concentrate on abseiling style, technique and fun! Definitely no dull moments, this activity is suitable for anyone seeking action and adventure, don't worry if you haven't climbed or abseiled before, we will be there to instruct you.
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Helicopter Flights
Experiencing the Beauty of Cape Town with a Helicopter flight is an absolute must. Flights over the Cape Peninsula, to the Cape Point or over the West Coast are on offer seven days a week, weather permitting. The more adventurous can experience the exhilaration of flying in an ex Vietnam US Marine Corps Huey Helicopter with all the doors in an open position & simulated combat flying, the wind force is as high as your adrenalin rush!
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Quad Biking
By far the most exciting thing on 4 wheels, Quad Biking is a rush like no other. There several different quad bike tracks or trails and hire outlets available to choose from within a 20-40 minute drive from Alpha du Cap Guest House. The trails twist and wind through sand and bush, offering climbs, descents, technical sections and flat out straights. The scenic beauty add to the pleasure.
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Motorcycle Hire
Few countries on earth can rival the grandeur and beauty of the South African landscape. Mountain ranges, sunburned deserts, deep forests, fruit-filled valleys and the endless coastline beckon you the traveller to come and see for yourself... And what better way to traverse this giant canvas than on two wheels? Let us hire for you a Harley-Davidson, BMW, Honda or Triumph Motorcycle to explore the Western Cape.
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Get the most out of your stay in Cape Town and book in time ahead, as many offers and facilities are booked out months in advance. We do not charge you extra for this service!
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