Monwabisi is a coastal resort that mainly caters for the residents of nearby Khayelitsha. Its name means ‘bringing joy’. During summer, it is often packed, while in winter, it is generally only used by anglers.
The resort is situated on an exposed stretch of coast, where limestone cliffs along the seafront provide protection from the wind. The many picnic and braai sites are set out on terraced lawns in the bowl behind the cliffs, while an enormous tidal pool lies in the lee of a headland jutting out into the sea. There are also paddling pools and a pavilion, with kiosks and ablution facilities.
Unfortunately, the beach here is very dangerous for swimming, partly because a breakwater that was constructed during the 1990s – to solve the problem of powerful waves and backwash in the tidal pool – has affected the currents moving along that stretch of coast. The breakwater creates rock pools which are fun to explore.
General Info
Formal name:
Monwabisi Resort
Department responsible for the management of the beach:
Sports, Recreation and Amenities
The beach linked to local paved pedestrian walkways:
No
Tactile warning systems at vehicular crossings:
No
Public transport:
No
Accessible parking:
No
Other facilities:
Day Picnic Braai Area
Camping and Chalet Areas
Tidal Pool.
Accessible without having to negotiate any stairs or inclined paths:
No
Accessible toilets:
Yes
Number of accessible toilets:
1 x Male and 1 x Female at he tidal pool area
3 x Female and 3 x Male toilets in the day picnic area
Location of accessible toilets:
Tidal Pool and Day Picnic areas
Accessible toilets open times::
Summer season December until January from 08H00 until 17H00.
Winter season Febrauary until November 08H00 until 19H00.
Wheelchair accessible changing facilities:
No
Information for disabled persons available at the beach:
No
Benches available :
No
Shade where you can rest adjacent to the beach:
No
Picnic facilities associated with the beach:
Yes
Picnic facilities locations:
The picnic area is located at the enclosed braai area.
Picnic facilities have:
Has Tables, Tables Have seating, Has general seating, Has shading
Braai facilities have:
Has general seating, Has shading
Other facilities built to accommodate wheelchairs:
No
Any system of access onto the beach for wheelchair users:
No
Beach supervised by lifeguards:
Yes
Beach supervised by lifeguards times and dates:
There's a voluntary club based at the facility, they operate from 1 November until Easter Monday only over weekends and from the 1 December until 31 January they operate on a daily basis.
Beach supervised by lifeguards times and dates:
There's a voluntary club based at the facility, they operate from 1 November until Easter Monday only over weekends and from the 1 December until 31 January they operate on a daily basis.
Life guards or staff posted at the beach that have received specialized training to provide universal access support to visitors:
No
Emergency equipment at the beach:
Yes
Emergency equipment readily accessible and clearly visible:
Yes when lifeguards and law-enforcement is on duty.
Emergency contact numbers posted at the beach:
Yes
Accreditation:
No
Dogs for the blind allowed on the beach:
Yes
Available signage:
None
Contact Details
- Address: Baden Powell Drive, Cape Town 7784, South Africa
- GPS: -34.072773046208624,18.689289093017578
- Phone: 021-8239697
- Mobile Phone: 083-4724700
