Cape of Good Hope and Penguins Full-Day Tour from Cape Town
Description
Experience the scenic beauty and natural landscapes of Cape Peninsula on this full-day tour from Cape Town. You will get to explore the colourful Bo-Kaap residential buildings, quaint towns , chapman’s peak drive , Cape Point/Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve (Wildlife) in the company of like minded travelers. Check out playful families of African penguins at Boulders Beach in Simon’s Town to tick of your bucket list.
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Itinerary
This will be our first stop shortly after the commencement of the tour. You will have the pleasure of seeing the multicultural reaches of the Bo-Kaap neighborhood where Malay, Indian and Dutch traditions coalesce between the sights and grab the opportunity of picturesque colourful houses.
Scenic drive along the Atlantic Seaboard passing by Clifton, the highlight of Cape Town's glamour spots.
Upmarket Camps Bay draws crowds to its namesake beach, known for its fine white sand, natural rock swimming pool and views of the Twelve Apostles mountains
Upon arrival at Hout Bay Harbour (which is a quaint fishing village), you have the option to board a boat cruise to the Cape Fur seal colony on Duiker Island (own expense), or spend free time browsing the local curio shops at the harbour.
We then drive via Chapmans peak drive which offers the most mind blowing and breath catching views weather permitting.With sheer drops to the sea below and towering mountains rising above you. The twists and curves in the road seem endless and it is a photographers dream
“It’s amazing how the world begins to change through the eyes of a cup of coffee.” Why not stop for a cup or juice as we continue
With a plethora of things to do and see – from the majestic mountains to the mighty ocean, not to mention the impressive flora and fauna in between. The mountain and ocean meet in a thunderous clash of water against rock, producing a dramatic landscape inhabited by an incredible diversity of life
No Cape Peninsular Tour is complete without a visit to the Cape of Good Hope (Africa’s most South Westerly tip), Hiking trails to the summit of the Cape makes for great activity and sightseeing
At Cape Point you have the option of taking the Funicular ( own expense) or walk up to the Lighthouse while enjoying the Cape Floral Kingdom, the smallest of the world’s floral kingdoms and one of the most diverse.
This town is home to the South African Navy's Naval Base. It is located on the shores of False Bay, on the eastern side of the Cape Peninsula. Get to witness the statue of a famous dog Just Nuisance, yes that’s right. He was the only dog ever officially enlisted in the mighty British Royal Navy. He made people smile at a time when smiles were really needed.
On this pristine beach, nestled amongst the huge Granite Boulders is a colony of around 2 000 endangered African Penguins. You will have the opportunity to take photos admire them closely
Soak up the vibe and admire the architecture of this Town with an arty buzz, galleries and people selling crafts on street corners
This is another of the 27 Blue Flag awarded beaches that's well known for its distinctly colourful and iconic Beach huts. You might be lucky to see surfers experiencing the thrill of riding waves
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Kindly note that our booking platforms close at 9:00 PM. Your exact pickup time will be shared with you shortly afterward or sooner via email or WhatsApp. We pick up at any Hotel, Ports or any place of accommodation and drop back at the same place.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(149)
I want to thank Eli for a really wonderful day. We were in Cape Town during some very rainy and crazy weather. Eli contacted us the night before the tour to arrange an earlier pick up time, explaining he planned to alter the route so we could see as much as possible despite the weather. Another couple was scheduled to join and there was a mixup (not Eli's fault!). Their ship had docked at an unexpected site. Amazingly, he managed to find them so they did not miss their tour. We arrived at the Penguin site and had the place almost to ourselves and during a lovely break in the weather. As we loaded up, the rains began and about 6 tour buses pulled up and we realized Eli knew exactly what he was doing. Thanks to his knowledge and planning we saw so much when many other tours were canceled. We enjoyed a delicious lunch at a local spot we would never have found ourselves.
Elie was an awesome guide during this jam packed excursion. We covered all the highlights- penguins, Cape of Good Hope, Hout Bay, seals, lighthouse. Elie took a route that avoided crowds and miraculously all the rain! Lunch at a local restaurant was so fun too. Thanks for a great day!
I did this side trip on my own. What a fun day we all had after he picked up a few other guests and our guide was a really nice guy! Was just wonderful to see the penguins and see the end of the African Continent. We were gone almost 10 hrs. Well worth doing if you're ever in Cape Town, S. Africa!!
The only positive is the fantastic scenery, really disappointed with this tour. Our driver Eli was in a hurry from the minute we boarded his bus. The driving was far too fast, he nearly backed into another vehicle when leaving a car park. The tour was conducted backwards, we saw the penguins first which meant no stop for lunch or shopping in Simonstown. The driver promised lunch in Hauts Bay. A single girl apparently asked to be dropped in Simonstown on the way back. Very surprised he dropped her on the outskirts of the town, on her own. Chapmans Peak was closed, no fault of the driver, but he appeared to skip two turnings to Haut Bay, where he had previously promised a lunch stop. Instead, we ended up back in Cape Town for lunch (2.30, late for lunch after an early start). Not ideal at all , as we can eat in Cape Town any time. We skipped lunch and the coloured houses, instead we, and others chose to continue on our own, dispite his assurance he was to return us to Haut Bay (in wrong direction) after lunch. The tour was down by 6 people before it ended…
All good, thanks ☀️ Cope of Good Hope rocks!
Great day, with many impressions. Our driver explained and told us a lot and there was a lot to see
Angel was amazing! She took us on a full day private group tour around the Penninsula. She was so accomaditing with stopping for pictures, wanting to stay or leave earlier, and took us to fun stops. She had great recommendations for lunch and dinner later on in our trip. We had an excellent day with her and I highly suggest doing this tour.
This is a great excursion. We went to the pier to go and take the cruise to duiker island, but asked our driver if we could go feed some ostriches.....so great!! The whole tour was amazing, highly recommend it!!
We visited all the main sites described. There were 10 people on the tour and what made it special was our guide Armando. At the start he introduced everybody to create a relaxed atmosphere. He was very funny but was also very knowledgeable about all the places we visited. There were no time pressures at stops. Very chilled. The tour lasted for 9-10 hours including the pick-ups. An all round amazing experience to see all the fabulous places around the Cape. I would definitely recommend the tour and make sure you ask for Armando!!
Great trip with Angel . Her drive was very smoth around the curvy road and spectacular views of the coast and the penguins. Lunch in Cape Town and visit to Bo-Kaapp were a must.
Dear Alejandra Thank you for the lovely feedback! I am so glad you enjoyed the smooth coastal drive, the penguins, and our stop in Bo-Kaap. It was a pleasure sharing Cape Town with you. Hope to host you again on your next visit. Best regards
