LANGEBAAN WINDSURFING HOLIDAYS
Why you'll love windsurfing in Langebaan!
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Langebaan Overview
Langebaan is an idyllic little seaside town on the South African West Coast. It is located at the edge of the tranquil Langebaan lagoon, 100km north of Cape Town. Founded in 1922, this historical town was once a whaling station and it has now been transformed into a holiday destination on the West Coast. It is a mecca for nature lovers and water sports enthusiasts. The lagoon is part of a protected area, the West Coast National Park - a world-renowned birding spot with migratory birds from as far as Russia stopping here annually.
The jewel of the West Coast towns, Langebaan will leave you with memories of a startling blue sea, acres of spring flowers and the enticing smell of fish ‘braais’ (barbeques). Sunsets on the west-facing coast are legendary and you’ll experience plenty of enchanting moments. We are sure you will return again and again to this tranquil, magnificently beautiful place.
During the South African summer months, from November to April Langebaan is on the most wind sure location on the Planet. The climate at this time of year is perfect with temperatures in the high 20s. The lagoon offers a huge flat water area, with many shallow sections, making this an ideal beginner or improver destination. Most of the Lagoon is surrounded by a nature reserve making for stunning views from the water back across the surrounding area.
Other compelling reasons to consider a holiday to Langebaan is the amazing and very cheap eating out, the world-class service (and always with a genuine smile), the huge range of off-water activities, and incredible value for money we enjoy with the relatively strong Pound.
It is best to have a car in Langebaan so as part of your holiday quote we would normally include this. There are also lots of add-on options for a holiday to Langebaan to include extra nights in Cape Town, wildlife safaris or even combine your stay in South Africa with a visit to Mauritius! Please call and speak to an expert advisor so we can put together the right trip for your budget, duration and specific requirements.
Langebaan is an idyllic little seaside town on the South African West Coast. It is located at the edge of the tranquil Langebaan lagoon, 100km north of Cape Town. Founded in 1922, this historical town was once a whaling station and it has now been transformed into a holiday destination on the West Coast. It is a mecca for nature lovers and water sports enthusiasts. The lagoon is part of a protected area, the West Coast National Park - a world-renowned birding spot with migratory birds from as far as Russia stopping here annually.
The jewel of the West Coast towns, Langebaan will leave you with memories of a startling blue sea, acres of spring flowers and the enticing smell of fish ‘braais’ (barbeques). Sunsets on the west-facing coast are legendary and you’ll experience plenty of enchanting moments. We are sure you will return again and again to this tranquil, magnificently beautiful place.
During the South African summer months, from November to April Langebaan is on the most wind sure location on the Planet. The climate at this time of year is perfect with temperatures in the high 20s. The lagoon offers a huge flat water area, with many shallow sections, making this an ideal beginner or improver destination. Most of the Lagoon is surrounded by a nature reserve making for stunning views from the water back across the surrounding area.
Other compelling reasons to consider a holiday to Langebaan is the amazing and very cheap eating out, the world-class service (and always with a genuine smile), the huge range of off-water activities, and incredible value for money we enjoy with the relatively strong Pound.
It is best to have a car in Langebaan so as part of your holiday quote we would normally include this. There are also lots of add-on options for a holiday to Langebaan to include extra nights in Cape Town, wildlife safaris or even combine your stay in South Africa with a visit to Mauritius! Please call and speak to an expert advisor so we can put together the right trip for your budget, duration and specific requirements.
On The Water At Langebaan Lagoon
The Langebaan lagoon is one of the biggest lagoons in the world, with bright blue waters and a large waist deep section, ideal for learning the basics of all watersports. The wind is very reliable as it is channelled between the hills around, picking up mostly at the end of the morning. Some parts have perfectly flat water, ideal for a SUP session in the morning to deserted white beaches. Windsurfers and kitesurfers have the choice between flat, bumpy and wavy waters, all in very close proximity to the hotel and centre. A 3 mm wetsuit or shorty is recommended.
When To Travel To Langebaan
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4* Langebaan Luxury Villa
4* SHARK BAY HOTEL AND SPA
Luxury Cape Town + Garden Route + Safari
This is a great add on tour for anyone visiting the windy destinations of Langebaan and Cape Town. Make the most out of your holiday to South Africa and explore everything this amazing country has to offer on one fabulous luxurious getaway. Stay at unique boutique properties and visit some of the country's best beaches, remote mountain getaways and big five safari parks. It just doesn't get any better than this!
Langebaan + Safari + Cape Town
Combine a kitesurfing or windsurfing trip to the flat water lagoon of Langebaan with a luxurious safari spotting the Big Five and end your tour exploring the culture and natural sites of vibrant Cape Town. Six days spent on the blue waters of Langebaan lagoon will allow you to hone your kitesurfing/windsurfing skills in reliable winds, while two nights on safari at a property located within a 2-3 hour drive from Langebaan will leave you breathless. After your encounter with rhinos, elephants and lions, round off your tour with three days in Cape Town, marvelling at the exquisite sights of Table Mountain and Cape Point and indulging at a few of the many eateries and wine farms that Cape Town and its surrounds have to offer.
Cape Town - Garden Route - Luxury Safari
Best of the Garden Route
This 8-night self-drive tour offers you the opportunity to travel and explore at your own leisure, from the city of Cape Town through the garden route from where you will fly back to Cape Town. On your journey, you will have time to whale watch in Hermanus before continuing your journey onto the seaside towns of Wilderness, Knysna, and Plettenberg Bay, beautifully surrounded by lush forests, clear lakes and great beaches.
Western Cape Taster and Langebaan Lagoon
Langebaan - Cape Town - Winelands - Whale Watching
This itinerary combines a relaxing week at Langebaan Lagoon followed by a week exploring the Cape and the breathtaking beauty of the Garden Route (including whale watching from Hermanus) without feeling like you are being rushed. Each property is especially selected to give you the most out of each area in affordable accommodation that does not stint on quality or service, ensuring that you arrive as a visitor and leave as a friend.
The second week around Cape Town and the Garden Route can be arranged as self-drive or we can provide a private guide to escort you throughout the week.
South Africa is one of the best destinations worldwide for watching marine mammals, whether from land or from boats, with spectacular annual visits from the southern right and humpback whales and enormous pods of dolphins year-round. Every year, southern right whales migrate from their icy feeding grounds off Antarctica to warmer climates, reaching South Africa. The country's coastal waters teem with the giant animals, mating, calving and rearing their young – and giving whale-watchers spectacular displays of raw power and elegant water acrobatics.
The curious humpback whale can be seen between May to December, moving up along the coast from Hermanus to St Lucia in KwaZulu-Natal. The medium-sized Bryde's whale can be spotted all year round, and while rare, orcas can also be seen.
Mauritius PLUS South Africa Safari Luxury Tour
During the months of May to September the best winds season in Mauritius coincide with the best safari season in South Africa, making for a perfect combination of beach, windsurfing or kitesurfing, and wildlife.
We can combine any accommodation in Mauritius (or Rodriques) with any Safari in South Africa, the below tour is based around our most popular accommodations in both locations. For a tour to fit your budget and specific requirements please call and speak to an expert here at Planet.
Mauritius - South Africa - Victoria Falls Romantic Escape
This tour combines the very best of South Africa when it comes to Kitesurfing, along with an incredible safari experience to the beautiful Blaauwbosch Game Reserve. The tour will take you to the incredible Cape town where you are guaranteed an awesome kiting experience, along with a visit to the very windy Port Elizabeth where you will also experience the safari.
Mauritius, the East Coast in particular, is renowned for her stunning beaches, luxury accommodation, and realiable strong wind, the perfect end to this incredible adventure.
