There are many things to do in Cape Town, Melkbosstrand and The West Coast. Here are our top picks
There are many things to do in Cape Town, Melkbosstrand and The West Coast. Here are our top picks
It can be hard to choose from so many activities in Cape Town, Melkbosstrand, and the West Coast. Here are some of our favorite things to do while you’re at The Lodge at Atlantic Beach.
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
Dive Action offers everything you need, including scuba diving classes, charters, gear servicing, and the most up-to-date diving equipment and accessories. Dive Action was founded in 1990. It is located in Paarden Eland, just five minutes from Cape Town’s central business district. Our PADI 5 Star Dive Centre has a professional dive shop, dive school, lecture facility, large compressor with air, oxygen, and helium banks (we can fill cylinders using normal air, enriched water, and trimix), a fully equipped workshop for servicing, and our fully equipped dive boat that can carry twelve divers and crew. We are happy to assist you with any questions you might have about equipment or training. We are eager and ready to help you with your diving needs so call us and say “Hello!”
Shark Cage Diving
Sharklady Cage Diving & Surface Viewing 076 810 0007 Gansbaai 028 3313 2306 White Shark Adventures 028 38 1380 Gansbaai is a place near Hermanus where you can experience cage shark diving. 082 928 2000 www.whitesharkadventures.co.za
Dive Action 021 511 0800 www.diveaction.co.za
Downhill Adventures-021 4422 0388 Paragliding and quad biking, paragliding, sandboarding, skydiving, shark diving, mountain biking, learn kitesurfing www.downhilladventures.com
Charters for Big Blue Fishing Simon’s Town – 021 786 5667 www.bigbluefishingcharters.com
The Cape waters are home to some of the most beautiful fishing spots in the world. BIG Blue SPORT Fishing Charters has the privilege to be found in these prime fishing grounds. Easy access to Cape Point and the tuna grounds is also available.
The seasonal catch of Yellowfin, Longfin and Bigeye Tuna, Skipjack, Cape Salmon, Skipjacks, Katonkels, Dorado, Reef Fish & a variety Sharks including Bronze Whalers Atlantic Blue & Mako Game Sharks ensure that fishing can be enjoyed year-round.
Skydiving Skydiving Cape Town – 082800 6290 www.skydivecapetown.za.net
Motor Racing Circuit Killarney – 021 557 1639
Killarney Motor Race Track is the oldest motor sports complex in South Africa. It has been active since 1946.
This complex features its own stock car oval and drag strip as well as a kart circuit, motor cross track, and kart circuit.
Melk Bos 4X4
Melkbos 4×4 can be found on the farm “Ogieskraal”, just outside Melkbosstrand. A wide range of outdoor events are offered, including 4X4 tracks and guided quadbike tours. We also offer birthday parties, corporate events, and year-end functions.
4×4 Trails
Enjoy one of our thrilling 4×4 trails, which are suitable for all levels.
Quad Bike Tours
Book a Quad-Bike Tour with Us to Try Something New! Enjoyable for all ages
Archery
Enjoy a fun-oriented archery session for all ages.
S.W.A.T Laser Label
Ideal for year-end events & birthday parties. The duration may vary. Contact us for a quote.
Motor Cross, Quad Biking and 4×4 – 073 337644 Just off the R27 are facilities for quad biking, motor cross and 4×4 vehicles www.melkbos4X4.co.za
Cape Sidecar Adventures
Golf Special – Stay & Play Like a Champ
Stay and Play Like a Champ! Take Advantage of our Stay & Play 2 night Golf Accommodation Special Package offer: R3 385 per couple (R1 692.50 pp sharing) R2 585 single occupancy This Package Includes: 2 Night’s accommodation at the 4 Star…
CHAUFFEURED 2 HOUR OPTIONS
These options allow you to see and do the best of Cape Town in a short time. They include the sights and sounds of the city, as well as nearby attractions like Signal Hill, Atlantic Seaboards, Camps Bays Peak Drive, Chapmans Peak Drive, Bloubergstrand on West Coast.
CHAUFFEURED HALF-DAY/4-HOUR OPTIONS
After a short city tour, you will head to Simon’s Town via Chapman’s Peak Drive, Scarborough, Scarborough, and Redhill. Enjoy a traditional lunch of Fish & Chips at Simon’s Town Harbour before heading along the False bay coastline and returning to the City via Constantia Winelands.
CHAUFFEURED FULL-DAY OPTIONS
You can choose to visit a variety of Cape Winelands wine estates, or to go round the Cape Peninsula, visiting Boulders Penguins, Cape Point, and many other attractions, or to drive along the spectacular South Coast coast road to Bettys Bay. The best whale-watching.
– 021 434 9855 www.sidecars.co.za
Paintball PyroZone 021 572 88883 www.paintballmelkbos.co.za
KiteKahunas
Kitesurfing with
You are looking for the best kitesurfing holiday in South Africa, with stunning beaches and Table Mountain as the backdrop. Cape Town is a city that will delight you with its many attractions and vibrant nightlife.
We also offer freeride/freestyle kitesurfing: learning how to jump and rotation techniques. unhooked trick.
Kitesurfing lessons at Sunset Beach (20 minutes drive) www.kitekahunas.com
Surf Zone Lessons and hiring (Eden by the Bay, 10 minutes drive) – 021 5554 9633 www.surfzone.co.za
Waterfront Boat Company Cape Town, by Sea – 021 418 5866 www.waterfrontboats.co.za www.oceanstarsailing.co.za
Warmly Welcome to The Lodge At Atlantic Beach. Here you will find 4 Star Lodge Top Melkbosstrand Accommodation at Cape Town’s Best.
We invite you to bring your family and enjoy a memorable stay at our 4 star luxury accommodation in Melkbosstrand. The Lodge at Atlantic Beach is located on Atlantic Beach Golf Estate, looking out at Table Mountain. It also features a necklace of Cape Town’s night lights.
The Lodge is located in Melkbosstrand on the outskirts. It is only 25 minutes from Cape Town. The Lodge overlooks The Atlantic Beach Golf Estate’s 10th fairway.
You can choose from 20 rooms in The Lodge that are luxuriously decorated. Enjoy the delicious meals at Sunset Terrace Restaurant at Atlantic Beach Golf Club.
Things to Do Around Melkbosstrand
We have an idea. Think of it as a cheat sheet for an offbeat experience that will keep everyone happy and entertained. This is a guide to visiting an area on the West Coast that may not be high up on your list. Which, in this instance, is not a bad thing. It’s the charming seaside town Melkbosstrand on the South West Coast, just 35km from Cape Town.
5 Cool Things To Do In and Around Melkbosstrand
1. Visit the Koeberg Nature Reserve
The Koeberg Nature Reserve is part of the West Coast Way Culture Route and offers stunning flora, fauna, as well as many family-friendly activities. You can choose to walk on one of the two trails or take a bike ride if you prefer to stroll. It’s flat and has less than 50m of climbing. This makes it great for families, beginners, and even more experienced cyclists. The nature reserve provides a wide variety of fauna and flora. There are two types of veld: West Coast Strandveld (important) and Duineveld (important). Grysboks, steenboks, bonteboks and springbok are all worth a look. You can also spot the African wildcat caracal, grey mongoose, and genet.
2. Go Horse Riding at Thandeka Stables
One of the most memorable experiences is riding along the gorgeous stretch of beach near Melkbos on the West Coast. The experience is made possible by Thandeka Stables located along the scenic West Coast near Melkbosstrand. Thandeka Stables offers riding for novices, experienced, and disabled riders. You can even order picnics and have your own coffee shop.
You can book a morning, afternoon, or sunset ride and feel the breeze through your hair while you canter along this beautiful stretch of beach.
3. Laser tag with your Family
Although vacations are all about relaxation and enjoying the outdoors, there is always time for an adrenaline rush. Laser tag is a fun and family-friendly way to get your blood pumping. SWAT laser tag will get your heart pumping in all the right places. The game involves two teams of players who play different types of scenario games. They start with an introductory level and work their way up to more difficult levels during the laser tag event. Each team receives laser tag guns that can be identified for their team, usually ‘code red and ‘code blue’ laser tags guns.
4. Spend Quality Time at MelkbosBeach
The stunning Melkbos Beach is the first beach that you will encounter as you travel along the West Coast. This beautiful stretch of sand-dunes offers stunning views of Table Mountain as well as Robben Island. It’s also a popular water sports beach that offers excellent conditions for kite and wind surfing.
5. Damhuis Restaurant offers local cuisine and seafood
Damhuis Restaurant is the place to go for a quick bite or a satisfying meal to fuel your day. Damhuis is a restaurant that specializes in South African cuisine. They also offer the best seafood and traditional South African dishes. There is also a large play area for your children so they can burn all their energy while you sip a cold beer.