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From Cape Town: Cape Point & Boulders Beach Full-Day Tour

From Cape Town: Cape Point & Boulders Beach Full-Day Tour

Discover the stunning beauty of the Cape of Good Hope on a full-day tour in an airconditioned vehicle from Cape Town. See the Seals at Hout Bay Harbour. Visit Maidens Cove and the Cape Point Lighthouse for breathtaking views. Stop to see the African Penguin at Boulders Beach and enjoy a lunch and walk in Simons Town. Be picked up from your hotel in Cape Town and relax on the comfortable drive to the first stop at Maidens Cove. Soak up views of Camps Bay Beach, the 12 Apostles Mountain Range, and Lion's Head.  Continue along Victoria Road, passing exclusive residential areas to Hout Bay Harbour. On the way to Chapman's Peak Drive for 2 photo stops. Upon arrival at the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, your guide will provide an overview of the park. Purchase a ticket for the funicular to the Cape Point Lighthouse or take a 15-minute walk up that passes a spectacular viewpoint. Head to the Boulders Beach Penguin Colony to see and learn about sea birds.  Make a lunch stop at Simon's Town harbor where you can buy some tasty local food and admire the 18th-century buildings. On the drive back to the hotel, stop to see shark spotters, who help prevent sharks attacks at Muizenberg Beach. 

From Cape Town: Cape of Good Hope and Penguins Guided Tour

From Cape Town: Cape of Good Hope and Penguins Guided Tour

You’ll be picked up at your Cape Town accommodation in the morning by a qualified tour guide/driver in a luxury minibus, and taken on a full-day Cape Peninsula tour. We begin with a drive-by city orientation tour of Cape Town City centre and a stop in the Bo-Kaap for photos with the colourful houses. Next, we drive along the scenic coastal route with the mountains on one side and the ocean on the other and see what makes this coastline so special. Pass through Bantry Bay, Clifton, Camps Bay, and Llandudno beaches along Chapman's Peak drive and enjoy a photo stop at Maiden's Cove. In Hout Bay, you’ll have the option of taking a boat to Seal Island to get a closer look at the seal population (not included in the tour price). The boat cruise takes approximately 45 minutes and we will view the seal colony from the boat. After exploring the harbour in Hout Bay, your tour continues on to Noordhoek village for an optional stop to try the best coffee roasted this side of the Cape (cost not included). The next stop is at the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and Cape Point, where you'll explore the reserve, see the Dias Beacon, and also where the two currents meet. You can hike up to the top to see the Cape Point Lighthouse or take the Funicular (cost not included). From Cape Point, you’ll continue on toward Boulders Beach and stop to see the penguin colony. Enjoy the scenic Boyes Drive and see Kalk Bay and St. James Beach with its colourful beach cabanas for optional photos. The return route to Cape Town will be via Old Cape Road, ending the day with a drop-off at your accommodation.

From Cape Town: Cape Point and Boulders Beach Full-Day Tour

From Cape Town: Cape Point and Boulders Beach Full-Day Tour

Discover Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope on this guided day trip from Cape Town. Marvel at the beauty of nature as you stop at Boulders Beach to spot whales, ostrich, and other animals it shelters. The full-day tour leaves Cape Town in the morning for the spectacular landscapes of the Cape Peninsula. Enjoy a scenic drive to Boulders Beach through Muizenberg and Fish Hoek. Stop to see the penguins at Boulders Beach before heading to Cape Point, in the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. Be on the lookout for antelope, ostrich and other game. Scan the ocean for whales during the Cape's whale season (July-November). Enjoy lunch (at your own expense) before joining the optional hike from Cape Point to the Cape of Good Hope headland (medium fitness required). Sit back and enjoy the coastal drive back to Cape Town, taking in spectacular views from the Ou Kaapse Weg mountain pass.

Cape Town: Table Mountain, Cape Point, & Penguins Group Tour

Cape Town: Table Mountain, Cape Point, & Penguins Group Tour

Embark on a day of South African discovery on a bus tour from Cape Town. Head to majestic Table Mountain, the Cape of Good Hope, Muizenberg, and more to immerse yourself in the diverse culture and heritage of the region. Stop for lunch at your own expense and taste local flavors en route. Head out to your first stop: Table Mountain National Park, which was voted as one of the new seven wonders of the natural world. Let your guide accompany you into the lower cable car straight up to the top to explore the Table Mountain and enjoy it at your own pace. From Table Mountain drive past the upmarket residential area of Camps Bay, famous for travelers to take photographs of the sunset and to drive to the Atlantic seaboard of the peninsula. Continue past Llanduno and Hout Bay, a town known for its thriving fishing community. There, embark on an optional boat trip before driving on the world-famous road called Chapman's Peak Drive. Stop at Chapman's Peak Drive, a mountain-side road locally known as chappies with spectacular views of the ocean and mountains. The road is an engineering masterpiece that meanders for 10km along the giant Chapman's Peak Mountains that seem to drop into the ocean like an avalanche. At the Southern end of Chapman's Peak Drive is Noordhoek, which is an Afrikaans word translated into English as Noord-Corner. It was initially a farm where farmers use to plant fruit and vegetables to supply the ships calling from Simon's Town. Carry on to make a quick stop at an ostrich farm to see the largest bird in planet, learning about these flightless birds from a guide. Continue to Cape Point Nature Reserve, which is home to the most south-western corner of Africa (Cape of Good Hope). Rich fauna and flora makes this place a biodiversity hotspot. Stop at the Old Cape Point lighthouse, Cape Point Nature Reserve, and Cape Point South Africa. Walk or take an optional funicular up to oldest lighthouse for a 360-degree view of the national park. Yur next stop is the penguins' colony in Boulders Beach, where you can see African Penguins at close range, before stopping in Simon's Town for lunch at your own expense. After having your fill, carry on to see Muizenberg's colorful beach huts from the top of the mountain. Then, head to Bo-Kaap Malay Quarter, before heading back to Cape Town.

Cape Town: Table Mountain, Penguins & Cape Point Shared Tour

Cape Town: Table Mountain, Penguins & Cape Point Shared Tour

Start your full-day tour of Table Mountain, Penguins and Cape of Good Hope/Cape Point with pick up at your hotel in Cape Town followed by a brief city orientation tour and a stop in the Bo Kaap for photos with its colourful houses and learn about their history. From there we head to the Table Mountain cable car station to take the cable car to the top of the mountain for unforgettable views from this 7 Wonder of Nature. Drive along the Atlantic coast, stopping at Maiden's Cove for photos with the backdrop of the 12 Apostles mountain range. Enjoy the spectacular views from Chapman's Peak Drive, one of the world's most scenic routes and enjoy a photo stop at the viewpoint. Visit Boulder's Penguins Colony at Boulder's Beach and see approximately 2500 African Penguins, before reaching the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. Once in the Cape of Good Hope, enjoy a guided tour at this very popular landmark and take a photo behind the Cape of Good Hope name board. From there we travel to Cape Point, where you can hike to the top of the lighthouse or take the Flying Dutchman funicular to the top. This is the official meeting point of the Two Ocean Currents: Cold Benguela Current and the Warm Agulhas Current. Our tour culminates with a stop at St. James Beach for photos with the colourful beach cabanas before you return to your accommodation in Cape Town for drop off.

From Cape Town: Cape Peninsula & Boulders Penguin Beach Tour

From Cape Town: Cape Peninsula & Boulders Penguin Beach Tour

First, make a quick stop in the heart of Cape Town city center to discover the colorful community known as Bo-kaap. Then, head straight for the coastline. Pass by affluent suburbs with some of the best beaches near the city, stopping for photos at Camps Bay. Proceed on towards Hout Bay seated in between gigantic mountains and the Atlantic.  Enjoy an optional scenic 40-minute round-trip boat ride to Seal Island. Resume your tour via the world-famous Chapman's Peak Drive. Marvel at this road engineering feat as you wind over the edge of the mountains; this scenic drive is not for the faint-hearted. Next, arrive at the Cape of Goodhope Nature Reserve just after midday. Discover the rich plant life of the Cape, early human history, maritime history and if you are lucky you might be able to have a mini safari.  Reach the southwesternmost point of the continent - the Cape of Good Hope - and take a photo with the sign. Hiking is recommended but no swimming because of sheer riptides. Carry on to Cape Point and walk for 20 minutes one way up to a historic lighthouse. You could also take a funicular at your own account if you are not in the mood for walking. Feel free to stop for lunch at the world-class seafood restaurant with a sea view or grab a quick bite in the food shop next door. Next, embark on a journey to Simon's Town for a special date with the endangered African penguins at Boulders Beach. Spend about 45 minutes at the penguin colony before you head back to Cape Town along the coastline. Pass through the quaint towns on this historically known Millionaire's Mile. Hear fun facts about the navy and Just Nuisance - the only dog in the world to have been an able seaman. Finally, discover Kalk Bay and Muizenberg Beach, the surfer's corner before returning to the starting point.

Cape Town: Penguins & Cape of Good Hope Half Day Shared Tour

Cape Town: Penguins & Cape of Good Hope Half Day Shared Tour

Soon after pick up we will drive along the M5 and connect with the M4 via Muizenberg, St. James and Fish Hoek beaches located along the scenic False Bay coastline on our way to Boulder's Beach Penguins Colony. Passing through Muizenberg beach we will see the stretch of attractive colourful beach huts in the distance. Your tour guide will stop at St. James Beach for a few minutes to allow for some fun-filled photos with the colourful beach huts. We drive past Kalk Bay, Fish Hoek and Simon's Town beaches. We will stop at Boulder's Beach to visit the African Penguins colony and take a walk along the boardwalk to the official penguins colony location to see the penguins in their natural habitat. Boulder's penguins colony is home to approximately 3000 African Penguins who spend their days frolicking in the False Bay waters and parading on the granite Boulders. Our tour culminates with the highlight of the day: The Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point Nature Reserve. Take your photo behind the Cape of Good Hope name board and explore the nature reserve whilst the tour guide shares stories about the Bartholomew Dias and Vasco Da Gama beacons. See many a fauna and flora such as fynbos (fine bush), over 250 species of birds including ostriches, as well as buck, baboons and the Cape mountain zebra. Our return route is via the scenic coastal Old Cape Road back to Cape Town. Upon our arrival back in Cape Town visitors will be dropped off at the same pick up point where they were collected in the morning.

Cape Town: Cape of Good Hope, Seals and Penguins Day Tour

Cape Town: Cape of Good Hope, Seals and Penguins Day Tour

Spend a day exploring the famous natural beauty and adorable wildlife of South Africa’s Cape Peninsular. Take photos at the Cape of Good Hope sign, see seals and penguins, and enjoy the Chapman’s Peak drive. You can even meet an ostrich at an ostrich farm. Leaving Cape Town behind, drive by Bantry Bay nestled in the foothills of the Lion's Head, an affluent suburb well known for its wind-free status. Pass by Clifton, a prestigious neighborhood in Cape Town where the four Clifton beaches are naturally divided by granite boulders. Enjoy a photo stop at Maiden's Cove for social media-worthy pictures with magnificent views of the Twelve Apostles and Camp's Bay Beach. Continue to Hout Bay where you can hop an optional 45-minute ferry ride to Seal Island, inhabited by more than 5000 Cape fur seals. If you prefer to keep your feet on dry land, you can see the seals from the mainland and can use the time to explore the local craft market. Next up is Chapman's Peak Drive, a Mountain side road locally known as Chappies. Chapman's Peak is an engineering masterpiece that meanders for 10km along the mountains that seem to drop into the ocean like an avalanche. There is a photo stop at the viewing point for views of the ocean and cliffs. Arriving at Noordhoek Farm Village, you have time to enjoy the breathtaking views of Noordhoek and have the option to enjoy some of the best coffee brewed in Cape Town at the Village Roast. Continue you for a quick visit to a local ostrich farm to see the largest bird on the planet. Cape Point Nature Reserve is home to the Cape of Good Hope, the most southwestern corner of Africa. Rich fauna and flora make this place a biodiversity hotspot as well as a great spot to grab a selfie with the famous sign. At Cape Point, you can walk or take an optional funicular ride up to the oldest lighthouse in South Africa for a 360-degree view of the national park. The area is also a hotspot for local birdwatchers. Your Cape Peninsular day tour continues at Boulder Beach. Here you are escorted to the colony of African penguins that call this place home. See the birds at close range and hear about the conservation efforts to ensure their ongoing survival. Continue to Muizenberg to see the colorful beach huts from the top of the mountain which are used as changing rooms for swimmers. Your final stop will be at the unique Bo-Kaap Malay Quarter. Here you have time to explore the streets lined with colorful houses and learn about the area’s rich history. Please note, the order of the itinerary on the day may be altered.

Cape Town: Penguins & Cape of Good Hope Half-Day Tour

Cape Town: Penguins & Cape of Good Hope Half-Day Tour

Start your day with pickup from your hotel in Cape Town. Drive along the scenic False Bay coastline on your way to the penguin colony at Boulders Beach. Passing through Muizenberg Beach, see the stretch of attractive colorful beach huts in the distance. Stop at St. James Beach for a few minutes to allow for some fun-filled photos with the colorful beach huts. Then, drive past Kalk Bay, Fish Hoek, and Simon's Town beaches. Make a stop at Boulders Beach to see African penguins in their natural habitat. Walk along the boardwalk to Boulders Penguin Colony, home to approximately 3000 penguins who spend their days frolicking in the waters of False Bay and parading on the granite boulders. End the tour with the highlight of the day, The Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point Nature Reserve. Explore the nature reserve whilst your guide shares stories about the Bartholomew Dias and Vasco Da Gama beacons. See fauna and flora such as fynbos (fine bush), over 250 species of birds including ostriches, as well as buck, baboons, and the Cape mountain zebra. Finally, follow the scenic coastal Old Cape Road back to Cape Town.

Cape Town: Cape of Good Hope & Penguins Full-Day Guided Tour

Cape Town: Cape of Good Hope & Penguins Full-Day Guided Tour

Begin your day trip in Cape Town with a convenient pickup directly from your accommodation. Hop into a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle and set out on your adventure. Take a scenic drive along the Atlantic Seaboard, passing through the affluent areas of Clifton, Bantry Bay, and Llandudno before stopping in Camps Bay to visit the Maiden's Cove lookout point for magnificent views of the ocean and the Twelve Apostles mountain range. Your journey continues along the picturesque coastline as you make your way to Hout Bay Harbour. Choose to board a boat and visit the nearby Seal Island (cost not included) or spend some time shopping at the local market. Next up is Chapman's Peak Drive, one of the most iconic and scenic roads in the world. Stop at one of the viewpoints along the road, taking in panoramic views of Hout Bay, Sentinel Mountain, and Noordhoek Beach. Hop back into the vehicle and continue your tour with a stop at the Noordhoek Farm Village. Enjoy marvelous views and purchase some of the best coffee in Cape Town at the Village Roast. From here, make your way to the Cape of Good Hope. Discover the southern tip of the Cape Peninsula located within the Table Mountain National Park and learn about the historical significance of this scenic spot. Stop at the lower station of the Old Cape Point Lighthouse and take an optional ride on the Flying Dutchman Funicular for 360-degree views of the National Park (cost not included). Hop back into the vehicle and make your way to the Boulders Beach penguin colony. Wander along a specially designed boardwalk to get up close to the penguins in their natural habitat. Then, it's time for a lunch break (cost not included). Stop in Simon's Town, a charming seaside town on the eastern side of the Cape Peninsula. Choose from a wide range of dining options, including seafood restaurants with ocean views, cozy cafes, and more. Once you've refueled, your tour continues. Stop in Muizenberg to view the colorful beach huts before continuing to your final stop for the day, the Bo-Kaap neighborhood. Discover the city's historic Cape Malay Quarter, a vibrant neighborhood famous for the colorful houses that line its streets, the perfect spot for some great photos before your tour comes to an end.

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communication, punctuality, guide, vehicle, group size, attractions... everything was great! The Cape of Good Hope trail is definitely the highlight of the tour, don't miss it! My only caveat/suggestion would be to have more options of places to have lunch instead of just one.

Our guide Mr. P was fantastic, knowledgeable and attentive. The tour was as described but the views and experiences exceeded my expectations. The best were the optional hike at cape of good hope, and the visit at the penguin colony. Great tour.

Coco and Eve were the best guide and driver! Thank you for everything! It is a great tour, but I’m sure that what makes it excellent it’s you. Highly recommend!

It was really nice. A small group of friendly people with a very kind guide who provided us with useful and interesting information. We spent a lovely day

Our guide Mr Albert was the best. He made us enjoy the trip even more with his exploration