Volunteer Testimonials | Surf Lesson Photos
Spend an amazing week in Cape Town learning to surf with 'Stoked School of Surf', the best mobile surf school in the country. Whether you're an absolute beginner, or a novice wanting to brush up on your skills, this is a week you'll never forget!
This package includes all your accommodation and transfers with four 2-hour group surf lessons scheduled during your stay. Everything is covered, from surf safety and ocean awareness, to paddling technique, how to stand up and surf the waves, turning and trimming green waves to wave selection and rules of the surf.
After four surf lessons you are guaranteed to be 'stoked' and ready to venture off into the appropriate 'beginner' surf on your own. Your surf instructors will advise what equipment is best for you, and should you decide to purchase your own gear, they will even guide you to the stores with the best deals.
Lessons take place at the most suitable beach depending on the conditions each day. We check the forecast on several reliable sources and combine this information with our local knowledge to decide where we will coach each day. We consider factors such as wind, tides, swell direction and ocean temperatures before making our decision to provide the safest and most enjoyable experience.
All your lessons include the use of:
We use quality 4:3mm wetsuits to keep you warm throughout the year. Wetsuits are well maintained-washed and rinsed after each use. We use beginner specific softboards for those who have never touched a surfboard or only surfed a handful of times. These boards are easy to catch waves with and make standing easier as they are stable. If you have a bit more surfing experience and are wanting to use a regular epoxy/fibreglass board, kindly let us know when you book.
This is a great week to add to any volunteer project, and a perfect reason to extend your stay in Cape Town. All you need to join is a basic swimming ability and a 'can do' attitude. If you've never touched a surf board before, don't worry. You'll learn everything you need to know in a relaxed surfing environment with a great bunch of ocean loving people.
| Arrival Airport | Cape Town (CPT) |
| Arrival Day | You can arrive on any day of the week. |
| Duration | 7 nights. |
| Minimum Age | You must be aged 18 years or older when you arrive. |
| Pre-arrival support | Our experienced team is on hand to ensure you are fully prepared for your trip to South Africa. |
| Airport Welcome | One of our team will be at the airport to welcome you and escort you to your accommodation. |
| Accommodation | You will stay at Ashanti Lodge in Cape Town with a pool, restaurant, bar and wonderful views of Table Mountain. |
| Transfers | All lesson related transfers are provided between Ashanti Lodge and various beaches. |
| Surf Lessons | Four 2-hour lessons will be scheduled during your stay. |
| In-country support | Our volunteer coordinators are available 24/7 for emergencies, and are on hand to help you make the most of your stay. |
| Visas | Citizens from most countries can arrive in South Africa and stay for up to 90 days without a Visa. Refer to our FAQ section for more details if you are unsure. |
| Flights | Please ask us if you need any recommendations for keeping your flight costs to a minimum, or consult our FAQ section. |
| Meals | All meals are self-catering. |
| Insurance | We have partnered with World Nomads Insurance to give you access to great value insurance for volunteers. Check out our Insurance page under the FAQ tab for more details. |
Volunteer Testimonials | Surf Lesson Photos
We will normally schedule your lessons for the first four days following your arrival in Cape Town. This allows some extra time in case of weather delays. We will let you know your morning or afternoon pick-up times in advance. Your instructor will pick you up from Ashanti Lodge and transport you to the beach with the most ideal wind and swell conditions on each day you have a lesson scheduled.
Upon arrival at the beach, we change into our wetsuits and hit the surf for a 2-hour lesson. Each of the four lessons is progressive, so that you learn new skills in each lesson. Skills taught are based on your personal progression so that you are never out of a depth where you feel comfortable.
You will need to bring:
Volunteer Testimonials | Surf Lesson Photos
Voted in 2019 as Cape Town’s best backpacker accommodation, Ashanti Lodge has excellent facilities and is perfectly positioned in central Cape Town as an ideal base for volunteers. This will be your home while you're here and is a great place to relax when you aren’t out exploring everything Cape Town has to offer.
Ashanti is just a couple of minutes away from the excellent MyCiti bus route which provides cheap, safe and reliable transport to Table Mountain, the V&A Waterfront, Camps Bay, Hout Bay and much more. Close by you will also find an incredible variety of restaurants and bars, plenty of great hangouts in Long Street, a well-equipped shopping mall, supermarkets, health shops, cafes…the list goes on.
While you’re at Ashanti you can enjoy all of the facilities below. Whether you’re having a dip in the pool or watching Table Mountain while you have breakfast, you will find that Ashanti have thought of everything:
Volunteer Testimonials | Surf Lesson Photos
Your arrival airport is Cape Town (CPT)