Cape West Coast Full Day Private Day Tour
Description
Enjoy a full day Cape West Coast private tour in a private vehicle, in a circular route beginning in Cape Town on the R27 and returning on the R45 filled with lots of scenery, activities, and discovery. Experience seaside fishing villages in Yzerfontein, Paternoster and Langebaan where you can enjoy fresh Seafood, interact with locals at !Khwa ttu and discover a part of the West Coast National Park with its carpet of Daisies in Springtime (August and September). See the wheat region in the Swartland and do some wine tasting in Darling.
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You will be collected from your Hotel/Guesthouse and drive along the R27 on this private Cape West Coast tour. You will pass through Bloubergstrand (translation: Blue Mountain) and Big Bay. From this area, you will have one of the best views and photo opportunities of the majestic Table Mountain and a clear view of Robben Island.
Turning off the R27 towards the R307 we head towards Darling, passing the towns of Atlantis and Mamre. In Darling you will do some Olive Tasting.
From there you will continue on the R315 and re-connect with the R27 for a stop at !Khwa ttu. Take a San people cultural experience starting at 10:00 am with the following highlights: This is a fascinating insight into the culture, heritage, knowledge and modern-day life of the San of southern Africa led by a qualified San Tour Guide. The San people will show off their skills, share their ancient knowledge about history, tracking animals and identifying plants. You will learn words in some of their languages. This experience provides an opportunity for you to listen to accurate accounts of the past and present lives of the San.
Back on the R315, only during Whale season, you will drive toward the fishing village of Yzerfontein, where you may be lucky to view some Whales.
From there you'll proceed to the West Coast National Park. It is said that here is where Eve’s footprint was discovered – one of the earliest discoveries of human existence. One can also view animals and a large community of birds at this park. Flowers are the most beautifully bloomed (the Daisies create carpets of flowers) in the Springtime (August and September).
A short drive after departing from the National Park, you'll reach the town of Langebaan. This is one of the oldest towns in South Africa and also known as the JEWEL of the Cape West Coast. It is a popular holiday destination for South Africans.
After optional lunch along the way either in Langebaan or Paternoster (at own expense) you will make your way back via the R45. Along this route, you will stop at the West Coast Fossil Park for a look at the greatest diversity of 5 million-year-old fossils.
Pass Langebaanweg Airforce Base (flying school), the town of Hopefield (optional stop at Simply Bees Wax for Honey) and the Wheat and Canola region of Moorreesburg and Malmesbury. Guests have the option of the Wheat museum in Moorreesburg, Wine tasting in Malmesbury or see the ostriches at the Ostrich Farm in Philadelphia before you arrive in Cape Town. You will be dropped off at your Hotel/Guesthouse in Cape Town at the end of the tour. For the adventurous, there are numerous options from Horseback Riding Canopy tours to Sea Kayaking and Sky Diving on this Cape West Coast.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A maximum of 13 people per booking
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Reviews(28)
Our driver Gordon was able to easily reschedule the appointment and organized and led a great tour with individual extra requests. Absolutely recommended.
Dear Valued Client, Thank you so much for your kind review and for choosing Beyond Africa Safaris for your Cape Town tour experience. We are delighted to hear that Gordon was able to assist you with rescheduling and that he organised and guided a wonderful tour tailored to your individual wishes. It is especially great to know that the experience felt smooth, flexible, and personalised to your needs. At Beyond Africa Safaris, we pride ourselves on offering professionally guided Cape Town sightseeing tours where our guides go the extra mile to ensure guests enjoy a seamless and memorable experience, even when plans need to be adjusted. Thank you once again for your recommendation and support. We will be sure to share your kind feedback with Gordon — he will be very pleased to know he helped make your experience so enjoyable. We look forward to welcoming you back for another unforgettable Cape Town sightseeing tour or South African safari adventure in the future. Kind regards Albert Rocky Kasilembo Operations Manager Beyond Africa Safaris
Our driver Gordon picked us up at 8:00 am and we drove to an Olive and wine tasting facility in Darling. We tasted 3 wines and about 12 other products made with olives. We bought a bottle of cinnamon infused olive oil and olive marinade which tasted like fruit cake jam. Our next visit was a stop at the San people museum who have lived in South Africa for 40,000 yeasts as hunters and gatherers. We explored the museum and listened to native stories told on a large screen. Then we started a guided tour through the 3rd museum where we learned how the San people made beaded jewelry out of ostrich eggshell. Our third stop was to the West Coast Fossil Museum where we visited a dig site of many bones, most of which were short necked giraffes. This museum had replicas of the short necked giraffe made out of pieces of wood. Gordon delivered us back to Cape Town. He was very helpful explaining how the tour for the two of us would proceed and let us make modifications to the schedule because we had extended visits to the 2 museums.
Dear Valued Client, Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a detailed review of your experience with Beyond Africa Safaris. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed a memorable and enriching day tour with Gordon. It is wonderful to know that you had the opportunity to experience the unique combination of olive and wine tasting in Darling, cultural heritage, and fascinating historical discoveries during your journey. We are pleased that the olive tasting and local products added something special to your Cape Town and West Coast travel experience. We are especially happy to hear that your visits to the San cultural museum and the West Coast Fossil Museum were meaningful and enjoyable. South Africa offers such rich cultural history and fascinating heritage experiences, and we are glad you had the chance to learn more about the San people and explore the remarkable fossil discoveries of the region. We truly appreciate your kind words about Gordon. It is fantastic to know that he was helpful, informative, and flexible in accommodating your preferences throughout the day. At Beyond Africa Safaris, we pride ourselves on offering personalised guided tours, private Cape Town excursions, and memorable travel experiences tailored to our guests’ interests and pace. Thank you once again for choosing Beyond Africa Safaris. We are honoured to have been part of your South African adventure and look forward to welcoming you back for another unforgettable Cape Town tour, cultural experience, or safari adventure in the future. Kind regards Albert Rocky Kasilembo Operations Manager Beyond Africa Safaris
Very nice tour and very good guide Has responded to our wishes
Dear Valued Client, Thank you for your feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that your guide was attentive to your wishes, making the experience enjoyable and memorable. We truly appreciate your comments and hope to welcome you on another tour in the future. Kind regards Albert Rocky Kasilembo Operations Manager Beyond Africa Safaris
We had an awesome tour yesterday—we spent about 10 hours at the Cape with Gordon, our tour guide, and Hakim, the driver. It was a super engaging and informative tour; we learned tons of interesting facts. Thanks to Gordon's eagle eye, we even spotted a whale in the sea. It was a fantastic tour that's absolutely worth it!
Dear Valued Client, Thank you for your wonderful review. We are delighted to hear that you had such an enjoyable and engaging experience on the Cape West Coast Full Day Private Tour. Spending the day exploring the Cape while learning interesting facts along the way truly makes the experience special, and we are very pleased that Gordon and Hakim contributed to making your tour so memorable. Spotting a whale in the sea is always an exciting bonus, and we are glad Gordon’s keen eye helped make that moment possible. Thank you for choosing Beyond Africa Safaris and for recommending the tour. We hope to welcome you back again for another fantastic adventure in the future. Kind regards Albert Rocky Kasilembo Operations Manager Beyond Africa Safaris
The tour started with a stop at Big Bay to watch wind surfers and view Table Mountain and Cape Town. Then on to Darling Olives for tastings of olives, olive oils, spreads and jams paired with 3 local wines. Try the chocolate olive oil sausage, it's delicious. Next stop was !Khwa ttu village where we chose the Way of the San tour. Our guide explained the lives of the San people and demonstrated how they hunt and live. From there we drove to the West Coast Fossil Park where we had lunch followed by a tour of the fossil tunnel. The guide explained the fossils we saw that are still buried in the earth. Next we drove through Langbaan and the West Coast National Park with a stop to view the Atlantic Ocean. On our way back to Cape Town, we saw eland, ostriches, an eagle with something in its claws (maybe a snake) and springbek on a golf course. Gordon, our guide/driver, was outstanding. His knowledge of SA history and culture made the day one we will remember for years.
Dear valued customer, Thank you for sharing your lovely review. We’re so pleased you enjoyed such a varied and memorable day out. From the views at Big Bay overlooking Table Mountain, to the delicious tastings at Darling Olives (we agree — the chocolate olive oil sausage is a treat!), it sounds like the day got off to a fantastic start. We’re delighted the Way of the San tour at !Khwa ttu San Heritage Centre was such a meaningful experience, and that your visit to West Coast Fossil Park and drive through West Coast National Park rounded out the adventure — especially with those wonderful wildlife sightings along the way. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to Gordon. His passion for South African history and culture truly makes each tour special. We hope to welcome you back again soon.
Gordon, our outstanding guide/driver, picked us up on time and we headed out of Cape Town. First stop Big Bay for views of wind surfers, Table Mountain and Cape Town. Then on to Darling Olices where we enjoyed tasting olives, olive oils, spreads and jams paired with 3 wines (140 rand). The chocolate olive oil sausage is to die and I bought one. Next stop !Khwa tu Village where we chose the Way of the San tour at Gordon's recommendation. We had a private tour with a San guide who helped establish the museum. He shared details of the San history, demonstrated how they live and hunt and tried to teach us how to talk in San. Next was West Coast Fossil Park (340 rand) where we had lunch then took a tour to see fossils still embedded in the earth. From there we drove through Langbaan to the West Coast National Park (432 rand). We stopped at a scenic overview of the Atlantic Ocean. It was beautiful watching the waves. We opted to not go to the honey farm. On the way back to Cape Town we saw eland, ostriches, an eagle with something in his claws (maybe a snake) and, springbek on a golf course. Gordon's knowledge of SA history and culture plus sharing some personal history made it a fabulous day.
Dear valued customer, Thank you for your wonderful review. We’re so pleased you had such a fantastic day with Gordon. Starting at Big Bay with views of Table Mountain is always special, and it’s great to hear you enjoyed the tastings at Darling Olives — especially the chocolate olive oil sausage! We’re delighted the Way of the San tour at !Khwa ttu San Heritage Centre was such a meaningful experience, and that your visits to West Coast Fossil Park and West Coast National Park rounded out the day beautifully — wildlife sightings included! We’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to Gordon. We hope to welcome you back again soon.
The Guide Gordon and Driver where very good. We were on time for everything and extremely helpful, I highly recommend it.
Hi Tour688337, 🌟 Thank you for your kind review! We’re thrilled that your Cape West Coast Full Day Private Day Tour was smooth and enjoyable. Gordon and the driver will be happy to know their punctuality and helpfulness made a positive impression. 🚐🏞️ We truly appreciate your recommendation and would love to welcome you back for another unforgettable day with Beyond Africa Safaris & Tours! 🌍✨ Warm regards, The Beyond Africa Safaris Team
It was a great day. We went to Darling for olive and wine tasting. We also went to learn about the San people together with going to the fossil museum which was fascinating
Dear Lawrence S 🌟 Thank you so much for joining our Cape West Coast Full Day Private Tour and for sharing this lovely review 🙏 We’re delighted to hear that you had a great day out on the West Coast with Gordon and that you found the experience very interesting. He’ll be so pleased to know that his knowledge helped bring each stop and story to life. Your itinerary really showcases some of the best of the Cape West Coast: 🫒 Darling for olive and wine tasting – a charming town known for its local produce and relaxed country atmosphere. 🏜️ Visit to learn about the San people – such an important and moving insight into the first people of Southern Africa, their traditions, stories and way of life. 🦴 Fossil museum – we’re thrilled you found it fascinating; it’s a powerful way to connect with the deep natural history of this region. This is exactly what we want from our West Coast private tours from Cape Town: a blend of culture, history, nature and flavour, away from the usual tourist routes, with a personal guide who can answer questions and move at your pace. Thank you again for taking the time to write this. Your review will really help future travellers looking for a unique, educational full-day West Coast tour with a knowledgeable private guide. We’d be honoured to welcome you back for more experiences with us – perhaps Cape Point & Penguins, the Cape Winelands, the Garden Route or even a South African safari on your next visit 🇿🇦🦁 Warm African regards, Evelyn Ntombela Guest Relations Manager – Beyond Africa Safaris Luxury Cape Town Tours & African Safaris 🌍✨
The contact in advance was very good and professional. Our guide Mena contacted us via WhatsApp before the tour so the meeting place was easy to find. During the tour he told us great and informative things about South Africa. He responded to all questions and wishes during our tour. A great day. Many thanks to Mena.
We had a driver but not a really good guide. We did not do all of the stops on the tour...the driver knew that the flowering season was past but still insisted on along dusty ride through the park. When asked about a possible stop at the ostrich farm, he waved it off and didn't seem to know anything about it. He didn't offer any choices of a lunch stop and basically had us do lunch at the cultural center where there was a huge tour group which really took a huge amount of time. The highlights of the day were the Cultural Center and the wine and olive tasting in Darling. He also never indicated that we would have onboard wifi.
Dear Sandy_M, Thank you very much for choosing Beyond Africa Safaris for your Cape West Coast Full Day Private Tour and for taking the time to share such detailed feedback with us. 🙏 Your comments are incredibly valuable in helping us improve this experience for future travellers researching Cape West Coast private tours from Cape Town. I’m truly glad to hear that you enjoyed the West Coast Cultural Center as well as the wine and olive tasting in Darling – those are two of the special highlights we love to showcase on this route. 🌿🍷 At the same time, I am sincerely sorry that other aspects of the day did not meet your expectations. From what you’ve described, we clearly fell short in several important areas: Your driver did not function as the engaging, knowledgeable guide you were expecting on a private tour. You did not get to enjoy all the listed stops and there was limited flexibility around the route, especially once it was clear the main flower season had passed. The ostrich farm stop was not properly explained or offered as an option, which should never happen on a customizable private tour. Lunch should have been presented with clear choices, including timing and venue options, rather than defaulting to a busy stop that consumed too much of your day. Onboard Wi-Fi should have been mentioned and offered proactively, as this is one of the advertised benefits of our private Cape Town and West Coast tours. 📶 This is not the level of guiding, communication or flexibility we promise our guests, especially on a private, full-day West Coast tour from Cape Town. I want to assure you that we are already addressing this internally: Your review has been shared with our operations manager and the specific driver-guide involved so we can review the day in detail. We are reinforcing training on: Seasonal planning in West Coast National Park (e.g., when flowers are not at their peak, focusing more on coastal views, birdlife, lagoon stops and cultural encounters). Offering and explaining all optional stops such as the ostrich farm and alternative viewpoints. Giving guests clear lunch options with an accurate sense of crowds and timing. Proactively reminding guests about onboard Wi-Fi and other vehicle comforts. 🚐 We work extremely hard to maintain our reputation as a trusted Cape Town tour operator providing high-quality private and small-group tours, so it is disappointing to hear we missed the mark with you. At the same time, your review will genuinely help us improve – and will ensure future travellers considering a Cape West Coast tour from Cape Town have a better, smoother and more personalized experience. If you are open to it, we would really appreciate the opportunity to speak with you directly so we can fully understand your day and make this right where possible. You are welcome to reach us via the Viator message centre or through our website, and we will respond personally. 💬 Thank you again for your honesty and for allowing us the chance to respond. We hope that, despite the disappointments, you still left with some warm memories of the West Coast, Darling, and the cultural elements of the tour, and that we may welcome you back to Cape Town one day for a better experience with Beyond Africa Safaris. Warm African regards 🌅 Evelyn Ntombela Guest Relations Manager Beyond Africa Safaris – Cape Town Private & Small Group Tours, Safaris & Transfers Date: 14 November 2025
