Cape Point and Boulder's Penguins Full Day Tour
Description
Enjoy a live-guided day excursion to visit the Penguins at Boulders Beach, Cape Point (the romantic meeting place of the mighty Atlantic and Indian oceans) and the Cape of Good Hope. This tour offers you over 1 hour at the penguin beach, over 2 hours at Cape Point to fully explore this gem and Unesco Heritage site and another 30 minutes at the Cape of Good Hope. Cape Point Entry is payable on the day (South African's with photo ID or SADC members with passports can claim a discounted entry price) Lunch can be enjoyed along the way (at your own expense). You can also choose to join the optional, guided hike from Cape Point to the Cape of Good Hope (approx 40 minutes, requires medium fitness & good walking shoes). After a day spent exploring, sit back in your seat and enjoy the coastal drive back to Cape Town via Scarborough and Kommetjie, with spectacular views from the Ou Kaapse Weg mountain pass. Free WIFI and USB charging stations at your seat.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Muizenberg Beach is also known as "The Surfer's Corner". Brightly coloured changing huts on the beach makes for a great photo.
Kommetjie is home to the country's tallest cast-iron lighthouse, Slangkoppunt Lighthouse, built in 1919 and offers incredible views over the Atlantic
See some of these incredible birds
Cape Point Nature Reserve is home to Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope, both of which we visit on this tour and a plethora of wildlife. This includes ostrich, zebra, the Eland antelope and many more. We will stop for every sighting
Walk or take a funicular (at own cost) up to South Africa's 3rd oldest lighthouse for a 360 degree view of the National Park. The old lighthouse was commissioned in 1860 only to be decommissioned 40 years and dozens of shipwrecks later.
Enjoy a hike from Cape Point to the Cape of Good Hope or take the bus to visit this mystical place
Home to the South African Navy, this Victorian village is steeped in nautical history
Visit the Boulders Beach Penguin Reserve to learn more about the African penguin, also known as the jackass penguin
Travel over the steep "Ou Kaapse Weg" mountain pass through the Silvermine reserve with its spectacular views over the Cape Peninsula
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Air conditioned luxury coach
- English Live Commentary
Reviews(4,214)
Well planned route with enough time for hike and pictures. Ruth, Horea and Division took good care of us, especially care for those at slower pace at th hike. One of the few offers online that include the cape park fee, which already make up half of the cost.
Thank you so much for your kind feedback! We’re really pleased to hear that you enjoyed the route and had enough time to take in the views and capture photos. Ruth, Horea, and Division will be very happy to know their care and support made a difference—especially in making sure everyone felt comfortable during the hike, regardless of pace. We also appreciate you highlighting the inclusion of the Cape Park fee; we aim to keep everything transparent and convenient for our guests. We hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon!
The tour was great, and because we came in June not too many people on the tour. The coach for the trip was clean and comfortable and excellently driven by Division. Horea was a great guide who made the trip fun with jokes, whilst telling us interesting information about the places and animals. All in all a great tour, the only frustrating part is the price as for some reason internationals have to pay more (not the fault of the company).
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re really glad you enjoyed the tour, especially visiting in June with fewer crowds—it does make for a more relaxed experience. It’s great to hear you found the coach clean and comfortable, and that Division provided a smooth and safe journey throughout the day. We’re also very happy to know Horea helped make the trip both fun and informative with his mix of humour and insights. We’ll be sure to pass on your kind words to him. We understand your comment regarding pricing differences. While these are determined by external site policies and not within our control, we appreciate your understanding and your honest feedback. Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope to welcome you on another tour in the future.
The Coach was comfortable and it was a smooth drive from Division. The information that Horea gave out while driving was very interesting. I liked the fact we had longer than most tours offer at both the national park and the penguins. The guided walk could have been more "guided" as we thought there was going to be more information during the walk as it was a walk we could have done ourselves, at a more leisurely pace. I dislike the fact that as internationals we were charged a much higher price than if we were SA residents and this tainted the trip, however not the companies fault. Ruth was available for questions, but we didnt have any. If you have Coeliac Disease, make sure you take your own food for lunch as the Food Stop does not cater for you. Seeing the penguins at the end of the trip seemed much better as it was very quiet while we were there.
Thank you for taking the time to share such detailed feedback. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the comfortable coach, the smooth driving from Division, and the interesting commentary from Horea along the way. It’s also great to know that you appreciated having more time than many other tours at both the national park and the penguins—those are definitely highlights of the day. We do note your comment about the guided walk. We’re sorry it didn’t meet your expectations in terms of commentary; your feedback is very helpful and will be shared with the team so we can ensure clearer expectations and a more engaging guiding experience in future. Regarding pricing, we understand your feelings. Unfortunately, entry fees and pricing structures at some sites are set by third parties and can differ for residents and international visitors, even though this is outside our control. We appreciate you acknowledging that. Thank you also for the helpful note about dietary needs at the lunch stop—we’ll keep this in mind to better inform future guests with specific requirements.
It was an amazing ride! From beginning to end, it felt very nice to have Ruth, Division and Horea being there for us, explaining the schedule, making sure we were aware of what’s ahead and being fun to be with. The group was quite sizable but they managed everything so well it felt we were as one. It takes the whole day (9-18) so prepare your time accordingly but it is worth to pay 990ZAR (Cape Point Nature Reserve fee included). I'll definitely recommend them to everyone I know!
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you had such an amazing experience from start to finish. It’s especially great to know that Ruth, Division, and Horea made you feel well looked after throughout the day, keeping everything clear, organized, and enjoyable. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with them—they’ll be very happy to hear this. We’re also glad the group size didn’t take away from your experience and that you still felt a strong sense of connection throughout the tour. Thank you for highlighting the value of the full-day experience and for recommending us so highly. We truly appreciate your support and hope to welcome you on another adventure soon!
Good vibes, good photo spots, on time at each location and comfortable bus
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the good vibes throughout the tour and had plenty of great photo opportunities along the way. It’s also great to hear that the timing at each stop worked well for you and that you found the bus comfortable. We really appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you on another tour soon!
I had a wonderful time on this tour. Our guide was very kind, and I really enjoyed the experience. I was extremely satisfied because I was able to see both the Cape of Good Hope and the penguins. Highly recommended!
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you had such an enjoyable experience and that our guide helped make your day memorable. Seeing both the Cape of Good Hope and the penguins is a highlight for many of our guests, so we're thrilled that these special experiences met your expectations. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. We hope to welcome you back on another adventure with us in the future!
horea was our guide and he is really friendly and knows a lot about the tour
Thank you for your kind review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that Horea helped make your experience memorable. His friendly personality and extensive knowledge are qualities we're very proud of, and we're sure he'll be pleased to hear your feedback. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and hope to welcome you on another tour with us soon
Excellent trip especially on time management
Thank you for your review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the trip and appreciated our time management. We work hard to ensure our tours run smoothly while giving guests the best possible experience, so your feedback means a lot to us. We hope to welcome you on another tour soon!
This was a nice tour with an informative guide. Pickup was easy, just a block from our hotel. There's a good bit of time on the bus but the guide keeps that pretty entertaining and once you're away from city traffic the sights are interesting. The group size is manageable and there's enough time at each location to explore on your own. Never felt rushed. We took the tour mostly to see penguins and were not disappointed.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and found the guide both informative and entertaining throughout the journey. It's great to know that the pickup process was convenient, the group size felt comfortable, and that you had plenty of time to explore each stop at your own pace. Most importantly, we're thrilled that the penguins lived up to your expectations! They are certainly one of the highlights of the experience. We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback and hope to welcome you on another adventure with us in the future.
We had a team of Wendy (hostess), Vuyo (driver) and Horea (guide), they were amazing! Everything was very fun and friendly, Horea is super professional and awesome! I’d recommend you to include an extended programme to the cape of good hope with the possibility to go down to the Diaz beach, that would be even a cooler tour than it already is!
