A GUIDE TO WILD SWIMMING IN THE WESTERN CAPE, explore 101 of the region's most beautiful swimming spots

283pp., colour illus., paperback, Rockhopper books, Muizenberg, 2025

ISBN: 9781037084713

Serai Dowling, author of A Guide to Tidal Pools of the Western Cape, and Matthew Dowling, describe the most spectacular tidal pools, coves, lagoons, mountain streams, river bends, dams and reservoirs across the Western Cape.

They include personal reflections, ecological notes, historical context and practical information, including maps, detailed directions, accessibility, safety tips and information on parking and ablutions.

Serai Dowling is a writer, photographer, mediator, researcher and director and has been wild swimming for over 26 years. 

Matthew Dowling is a Waldorf teacher, photographer, qualified mountain guide, certified wilderness first aider and passionate wild swimmer.