Half day Cape Point Sightseeing Tour with Penguins from Cape Town
Description
Begin with a scenic drive along the Atlantic coast, passing through the cosmopolitan suburbs of Sea Point and Camps Bay with its glorious views of the Twelve Apostles. From here we travel to the Cape Point Nature Reserve, comprising over 17,300 acres of indigenous fauna and flora. Here we can see a variety of wildlife. Birdwatchers, too, will find many fine species to observe. The majestic coastline offers drama worthy of being called "Nature's Greatest Show." We'll be able to see the union of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans (as per legend) and may even feel the brisk wind that is dubbed the "Cape Doctor" for its presumed curative powers. Following the coastline along False Bay, we'll return to Cape Town by way of the Simon's Town (optional, own account & time permitting visit to Penguin colony) and Fish Hoek fishing village. We return to Cape Town, passing the University of Cape Town, Rhodes Memorial, and the Groote Schuur Hospital.
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Itinerary
Hout Bay is a suburb of Cape Town, it is situated in a valley on the Atlantic seaboard of the Cape Peninsula
Boulders Beach is a sheltered beach made up of inlets between granite boulders, from which the name originated. *** stopping here is time permitting and for clients own account***
Travel to the Cape Point Nature Reserve, comprising over 17,300 acres of indigenous fauna and flora. Here we can see a variety of wildlife that includes baboons, Reebok, Cape Mountain zebra, bontebok and the elusive eland. The reserve is also one of the world's largest breeding grounds for tortoises. Bird-watchers, too, will find many fine species to observe.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Should your Hotel not be listed, please contact us so we can confirm if we would be able to pick up and drop off from your hotel. Should guests meet at the starting point, guests are to contact us 24 hours prior to departure in order for us to provide collection time.
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Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Tour starts at 8:30 AM; pickup begins around 8:00 AM
- Return to your hotel around 1:00 PM
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cape Town city centre is included.
- Please wait at the hotel's main reception desk 10 minutes before your scheduled pick-up time, your guide will meet you there.
- You’ll receive your exact pickup details via email the day before the tour.
Reviews(48)
It's exciting, especially with a knowledgeable tour guide like we had. He took time to explain to us the key attractions.
Good Morning Thank you for taking the time and providing us with your feedback.
Seeing two penguins walking down the street! The guide (Wellington) was excellent. Knowledgable and friendly
You get a guide than you get Mukhtar. From set go he A Amazing. Some guides just read off their manual scripts but not Mukhtar you can hear how informative he was he left out no detail. He answered all our questions. At every stop the history that he give us was impressive. If you guys have a jewel or rather me use a rare diamond it's Mukhtar May. Until now we speak about this amazing gentleman. He has left a ever fix mark in our hearts. I would recommend him any day. He was brilliant I tell you brilliant. Well done Mukhtar you are truly a unique individual and your knowledge of Cape Town is nothing but remarkable..God bless you and may you grow from strength to strength
Good Afternoon, Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback. We are so happy you had an amazing time with Muhkthar. We will be sure to pass your feedback onto him as well.
<p>Sally was an excellent tour guide , full of information ,relaxed took the group to Cape of Good Hope which was not part of the tour ,fun to be with highly recommended five star treatment</p>
<p>Our guide Ashely was great. We had 5 other guests in the van plus the two of us. We were the first guests picked up at 8am and dropped off last at 1.45pm. The half day tour is too quick. You do not get a chance to get out and view or photograph much. It was mainly driving and looking through the window. When you get to the Cape of Good Hope - it's so crowded. The group ended up skipping the penguins as 3 from the van had to be back at 1.30pm for a Township Tour. The tour was rushed. Ashely was great and very friendly. His commentary was spot on. He apologized for not seeing the penguins - but again due to timing and also the group decided not to try to see them, all good. Try and offer a full day, with coffee breaks, light lunch and more getting out of the car. This tour would suit those who prefer seeing all from the window.</p>
<p>Overall a good experience. Driver was experienced and knew his facts. Its a lot of driving for the sights you see along the way, but it's understandable. The driver was cranky at times, not as friendly as you might Hope. Overall we had a good time and we are glad we took the tour.</p>
<p>It was wonderful though it was a rainy very cold day but the beautiful drive made up for it</p>
<p>The half day tour was splendid, magnificent view. If you have time stay more. We highly recommend this tour and the tour operator. Our driver is great and patient with us.</p>
<p>this was a fantastic trip made so interesting by out superb guide Desmond</p>
<p>Quick tour but complete. The landscape is amazing. Our guide was very cheerful.</p>
