Paddle with the Penguins: Guided Trip Benefiting Endangered African Penguins and Marine Life

All fees from guided trips are fully reinvested into supporting our ongoing marine conservation initiatives, which aid the endangered African penguin, sharks, and various other marine species.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Shark Warrior Adventure Centre - Following a detailed Safety Briefing, embark on an exciting journey into the vast ocean from our beachfront Adventure Centre using our reliable, durable, and enjoyable Synergy sea kayaks (available in double or single-seater options). All necessary equipment, safety gear, and expert guidance are provided.
What's Included
  • Professional instruction and safety briefing
  • Sea kayak with double paddle and PFD (Personal Flotation Device)
What's Not Included
  • Bottled water
  • Sunblock
  • Beach towels
Additional Information
  • Ample safe & secure parking at the beach
  • Serviced by Uber taxis
  • Lock-up facilities for valuables at our Centre
  • COVID-19 safety protocols observed
  • Public amenities
  • Not recommended for travellers who weigh over 120 KG
Location
Shark Warrior Adventure Centre
Shark Warrior Adventure Centre is located right on Seaforth Beach, beneath the Seaforth Restaurant. Look out for our flags and yellow and blue kayaks!
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Daniella_s
Feb 26, 2026
Lovely to be out on the... - Lovely to be out on the water with T, he is very knowledgable. The water is not too cold to swim in either.
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216sergev
Jan 3, 2026
A very nice kayak trip with penguins - A very nice kayak trip with Terry as a friendly and experienced guide. The penguins are there and we were able to take the time to enjoy them in the best conditions, on a perfectly calm ocean. The environment is beautiful and the group is small (only 2 kayaks), which will have contributed to a great experience. Thanks Terry!
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Heidi_n
Oct 23, 2025
Great trip - we saw... - Great trip - we saw penguins & seal, but our guide was also very knowledgeable and provided background on the penguins and the area
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Rebecca07476
Jun 3, 2025
Amazing! - This tour was so fun and special! Felt safe and well guided throughout - adult kids were great at kayaking, husband and I were not, but it did not matter at all! What a great way to see and learn about penguins. Terry was so helpful - even went out of his way to return a forgotten item to us the next day! This is a don’t miss experience.
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Pascual_z
Apr 3, 2025
High wind cancelled our tour but Terry the guide was sooo wonderful!!! - While we had our tour be canceled by the company due to high winds we can express the professionalism of this company as well as the guide Terry!! He personally contacted us to let us know our tour was cancelled and then he even gave us information and locations to see the penguins and things to do during the day locally near the cancelled tour location. We can’t rave enough about a tour while it wasn’t able to be taken, made our day special the to kindness and an awesome guide and tour company!
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Z1935fwjakem
Mar 16, 2025
A once in a lifetime experience - the best way to see the Penguins of SA - Without doubt the best way to see the penguins. We arrived and were very quickly introduced to Terry who was fantastic - so knowledgable and passionate. He really made the trip. We were in 2-person Kayaks with lifejackets provided. There was a locked box for our stuff that was manned at all times on-shore. Being able to see the penguins in the sea in their natural environment is an incredible experience and one not easily forgotten. Terry was able to explain all about their behaviours, habitat and the unfortunate challenges they now face. We were able to kayak right up to groups in the water and observe from a distance - a magical experience. Highly recommend - the best thing we did all trip
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Morgan
Feb 3, 2025
Fantastic experience, paddling with the penguins at Boulder Beach - This is a fabulous way to get out on the water and get close to penguins in their natural environment. This was a family trip with 2 parents and 2 adult kids. I thought it was good value. The trip was well organised with good safety equipment and 2 guides for the 10 guests. The bright yellow 2 person kayaks are very safe and easy to paddle even for beginners. We had a good hour and a half on the water paddling from Seaforth Beach in Simons Town around to Boulder Beach. We saw the penguins heading out to sea to go fishing. We continued around to Windmill Beach where we beached the kayaks and went exploring in the rock pools and could go for a swim. The water was not too cold and we didn’t need wetsuits. What really made the whole experience was the guide. Terry was so passionate about the penguins and the other animals and gave a great explanation of how they live. Would definitely do this trip again.
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Atters989
May 8, 2024
Amazing fun, insightful and inspirational! - We booked this as an activity on our honeymoon and loved every second of it! Terry and the team were very welcoming. We chose an early morning slot, which meant it was lovely and quiet - the perfect start to any day. Terry was so knowledgeable and passionate about the penguins, which was infectious. We learned so much from him about their behaviour, which we were able to observe really clearly from the water. It's safe to say it's a much better experience than being among the crowds on the beach! It's also obvious how much he cares for these amazing animals (and other species) and strives to help them, so you can rest assured your money is going to a very good place if you book with Shark Warrior.
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Kaykaynewton
Dec 4, 2025
Very disappointed - Cancelled on us the day of. I was so excited for this excursion. I never received a reason why it was cancelled at the last minute.
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Khomotso_t
Dec 27, 2024
Never got the service and... - Never got the service and havent refunded us, drove an hour for nothing. What a waste of time and energy.
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From $37
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).