FAQ's- Sandboarding

How often do we run trips?
DHA runs half and full day sandboarding trips on an almost daily basis. We also have our combo's- SB & Quad Bike, SB & Skydive, SB & Surf which we can run in conjunction with our half & full day trips.

How much does it cost?
DHA runs half and full day sand boarding as well as lots of combo's
Half day Sandboarding: R450
Full Day Sandboarding: R595
Sandboard & Quad Bike Combo: R845
Sandboard & Surf Combo: R795
Sandboard & Skydive Combo: R1950
Prices all include expert tuition, all equipment, hotel shuttle, transportation to location, entrance fee and permit and lunch on all but the half day.

Is there any previous experience required?
No previous experience of sandboarding or snowboarding is required, as we give full instruction. If you already have some ability, we will show you how to improve and give you plenty of freedom to develop your skills and to enjoy the variety of slopes. Sandboarding is much easier to learn than snowboarding, as the slopes are not as high or slippery, and they level out at the bottom, meaning that one can just go straight on the initial runs while you get comfortable, balanced and overcome any initial trepidation.

Our lesson is based on international snowboarding instruction and our expert guides will give an introductory lesson, and hands-on assistance for the entire duration of the activity.

Where do we do it?
We travel to the Atlantis dunes Nature Reserve about 40 minutes up the west coast from central Cape Town. It comprises of 5sq Km of pristine white sand with spectacular views across the bay of Table Mountain and the coastline. For larger groups we can go to Betty's Bay dune- about 2 hours out of Cape Town its the biggest dune around!

What equipment do we use?
We use full imported snowboards and boots (soft type) which we modify with our Superslick laminate and polish to make faster for the dunes as sand has more friction than snow. Don't consider learning to sandboard without decent equipment- having decent boots and bindings ensures your safety and enjoyment.

What’s included in the price?
We provide all transportation to the location and will pick up and return from most Hotels and Guesthouses/Backpackers within the City/Waterfront area, and some locations on route. We also provide all equipment, expert guides and full tuition for the duration of the day, entrance fees and permits, cool drinking water and the full day also comes with a nice healthy lunch consisting of a Large fresh roll with cheese, salad and dressing, A Muffin, An Item of fruit, A Packet of chips, and an Individual Fruit Juice.


What do I need to bring?
Decent socks are a necessity to wear inside the snowboard boots, sun glasses and sunblock in summer, suitable comfortable clothing, plenty of enthusiasm and energy.