Please note
2025 dates are still to be confirmed.
Please confirm with the event organiser before making any travel plans relating to this event.
About the Cape Town International Kite Festival
Lets go Fly a Kite ...
This is Africa's biggest kite festival and attracts over 20,000 visitors, including some of the biggest names in kiting in South Africa and the world who fly in to show off their magnificent kite creations.
With kite-making, kite-flying, food stalls, kiddies' rides, a full programme of entertainment and an eclectic craft market, this is family entertainment at its best.
The Cape Town International Kite Festival happens on Melkbosstrand Beach, from 10:00 to 18:00 daily. There is an entry fee payable on the day - proceeds go to Cape Mental Health, a not-for profit organization.
To avoid disappointment it is advisable to book your accommodation well in advance for this event. Visit the Melkbosstrand Accommodation pages to find guest houses, hotels and self catering places to stay and for additional info about Melkbosstrand which includes attractions, restaurants and things to do, see Melkbosstrand Info.
Need to Know
WhenTo be confirmed - October 2025
WhereMelkbosstrand Beach, Melkbosstrand Beach
Telephone+27 (0)21 782-0877 or +27 (0)21 447-9040
OvernightStay nearby in Melkbosstrand, in Cape Town
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* Distances shown are "as the crow flies", not driving distances. Please confirm with the establishment should driving distance be a factor in your decision.
Melkbos Aan See
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The Beach Villa
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Bontkop Guest House
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Watersedge 3
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C La Vie Melkbos
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Island View F5
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Island View F2
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Quest Bed and Breakfast
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14 Penguin Place
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The Lodge at Atlantic Beach
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Atlantic Loft
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Korhaan House
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Listen To The Waves
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Beachwood Inn
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Wagtails Rest
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Little Stream Farm
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