Sandboarding & Quad Biking at Atlantis Dunes, Cape Town

Summary

Atlantis Dunes Sandboarding Adventure with ATV Option

If you want real adventure near Cape Town—think flying down bright white dunes and racing ATVs with expert guides—this is your ticket. You’ll get hotel pickup, all your gear sorted, and plenty of laughs along the way.

What’s the experience like?

You know you’re close when the city noise fades and all you hear is the crunch of tires over sand. We left Cape Town just after breakfast—still a bit chilly, but the sun was already warming up. The drive out to Atlantis Dunes took about 40 minutes, enough time for our guide, Sipho, to share some local stories and point out Table Mountain fading in the rearview mirror.

The dunes themselves are something else—huge white hills that almost look fake against the blue sky. There’s this salty tang in the air from the ocean not far off. First thing, we got a quick rundown on how to use the sandboards (honestly, I was nervous but it’s way easier than it looks). Sipho showed us how to wax the board so it slides better—he joked that if you skip this step, you’ll end up just tumbling down instead of gliding.

We started on smaller slopes to get a feel for it. After a couple of tries (and a few sandy wipeouts), I finally managed a smooth ride down one of the bigger dunes—felt like flying for a second there! If you pick the combo option, after sandboarding you swap boards for an ATV helmet. The quad biking is wild—engine buzzing under you as you zip over ridges and swerve around soft patches. There’s always someone from the team nearby if you need help or want tips.

By midday, everyone’s grinning and covered in fine white sand. If you’re doing just half a day, they’ll have you back in town by lunchtime; otherwise, there’s more time to practice or just hang out on top of the dunes watching other folks try their luck. It’s one of those things that sounds intimidating but ends up being pure fun—even if you’ve never tried anything like it before.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Sandboarding at Atlantis Dunes

• Depart Cape Town CBD at 10am
• Arrive at Atlantis Dunes
• Sandboarding instruction and safety briefing
• Sandboard on smaller dunes
• Sandboard on bigger dunes
• Return to Cape Town around lunch time

Top questions

Do I need any experience to try sandboarding?

Nope! Beginners are welcome—the guides teach you everything from scratch and start on easy slopes.

What should I wear for sandboarding?

Closed shoes (like sneakers) and comfy clothes work best—shorts are good since it can get warm on the dunes.

Is lunch included in this tour?

Yes, lunch is provided as part of your adventure day out at Atlantis Dunes.

Can kids join this activity?

The tour suits most fitness levels but check minimum age with us before booking for younger kids.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off from Cape Town CBD, all transport in an air-conditioned minivan, professional guides who really know their stuff, full sandboarding equipment (and quad bikes if you choose that option), plus lunch to refuel after all that action.