Sandboarding

Sandboarding
Sandboarding is a fast, fun, adrenaline pumping adventure, comparable only to the rush of surfing or snowboarding. But don't expect it to be just like snow, it's sand, and you have to ride it differently. 

While the differences aren't staggering, it does take a little getting used to. Closest to riding heavy, wet Pacific Northwest powder, sandboarding is slower than snowboarding. Long, graceful carves are the rule, and anyone who tries to put too many short cutback turns together will end up with a mouthful of sand.

The journey begins with a short drive along the West Coast or East Coast (depending on weather and wind conditions). Arrive amongst brilliant white sand dunes framed only by the majestic Table Mountain, the vast Atlantic Ocean and pure blue skies. Sandboarding is best done on coastal dunes, as the ocean's moisture settles into the sand each night, making the sand more solid and holding it together like snow. The dunes are up to 50 meters high with slopes of varying gradients, the most extreme being 45 degrees, and rides as long as 200 meters. 

Sandboarding is safe: you will use specifically designed boards and binding systems that support and protect your ankles, enabling you to carve effortlessly down the huge dunes. 

Activities:  sandboarding
Duration: full day
Departures: Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday
Conditions: subject to a minimum of 4 pax; confirmed numbers on tours can be checked when making your reservation
Departs: Cape Town hotels at 11h00
Returns: Cape Town hotels at about 18h00
Cost: $60 per person
Includes: transportation; light lunch
Note: Quotes subject to currency fluctuations & accommodation increases.

The ride and the exhilaration...surrounded by a sea of sand, the wide-open sky a dazzling blue above, row after row of dunes rolling towards the horizon, with boards strapped to your feet! Contact us when you're ready.

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