Outdoor Sports & Skills in Cape Town

Term-based riding lessons in Constantia. Little Lane introduces ages 4–6 in short sessions, while children from age 6 can join weekly beginner private lessons or experienced-rider groups. The published ten-week term fee is R3,600 for Little Lane and R5,500 for children's lessons. Read more

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In-person · riding school

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Mon–Fri afternoons during school terms

Small riding lessons for beginners through experienced riders, with showjumping, dressage, equitation, cross-country and vaulting pathways as children progress. Younger children can start with Pony Play, and separate holiday programmes are offered. Read more

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In-person · equestrian centre

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Mon 1:30–5:15pm · Tue–Fri 8:30–5:15pm · Sat 8:15–4pm

Horse-riding lessons from beginner through advanced level, with a gentle option for very young riders. Sessions run for 20–60 minutes and can be individual or in groups of no more than four. The club also offers pony camps and outrides. Read more

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In-person · private or small-group riding

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By booking · enquiries 8–6pm

Beginner and intermediate surf coaching in 90-minute private or group sessions, with a surfboard and wetsuit included. A one-to-one private lesson costs R750, two people cost R650 each, three or more cost R600 each, and a group lesson for two or more costs R550 each. Read more

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In-person · ocean surf lesson

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Tide and conditions dependent

Accredited surf coaching with a dedicated one-hour private Freezer lesson for children under 10, plus a longer Learn 2 Surf programme with a maximum 1:5 coaching ratio. Read more

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In-person · ocean surf lesson

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Mon–Sun 7:30–5:30pm · lessons by conditions

Tide-timed surf lessons for beginners through progressing surfers, with wetsuit and board included. Children can start from age 5. A two-hour group lesson costs R800, a two-hour private family-group lesson costs R1,000 and a one-hour one-to-one lesson costs R1,300. Read more

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In-person · ocean surf lesson

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Mon–Sun 8–5pm · lesson times follow tides

Introductory and five-session learn-to-sail programmes covering water safety, boat basics, knots, rigging, ocean health and practical sailing skills. A one-hour introduction costs R350 for one person or from R250 each for two or more. Read more

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In-person · supervised sailing at Battery Park

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By advance booking and suitable conditions

School-holiday surf lessons at Muizenberg for ages 5–18. Sessions run for 90 minutes and cover warming up, shark flags, beach and water safety and coached time in the waves, with a surfboard and wetsuit included. Read more

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In-person · outdoor beach activity

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School holidays · current dates not yet published