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Cape Point and Boulder's Penguins Full Day Tour

5.0(15)Cape Town1 hour
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Description

This day trip is the ideal approach to discover the local wildlife and the breathtaking Cape Peninsula. Take a personalized trip to see the area. See the vibrant structures of Bo-Kaap and take in the breathtaking scenery of the Cape of Good Hope as you go. The trip includes stops at Boulders Beach, home to the African Penguin colony, and the charming communities of Hout Bay and Kalk Bay.

Tour Options

Cape Point and Boulder's Penguins Full Day Tour
  • Pickup included

Itinerary

15 min

On this private tour to the Boulders Penguin Colony and Cape of Good Hope, we begin with a 9:00 am (flexible) pick-up from your accommodation in Cape Town and the nearby locations. We start with a quick drive-by orientation tour of the city to visit the key structures and monuments.

15 min

After that, we'll make a stop in the Bo-Kaap, or Cape Malay Quarter, for a picture op with its vibrant homes, which have significant historical value. If anyone from the neighborhood are visible, you might even get the opportunity to say hello to them. You will learn from your tour guide about the historical significance of the colorful homes.

15 min

We travel past Three Anchor Bay, Bantry Bay, Clifton, and Camps Bay on our picturesque trip along the Atlantic Seaboard, which is flanked by mountains on one side and the ocean on the other. With its breathtaking views of the Twelve Apostles and Camps Bay beach, Maiden's Cove is the ideal location for you to make memories and take amazing pictures. One of the greatest spots in Cape Town for panoramic pictures of the ocean, Camps Bay Beach, Table Mountain, Lion's Head, and the lovely neighborhoods of Clifton, Camps Bay, etc. is this cove. This has become known as the Photographic moment.

Admission not included45 min

If you choose to take the optional boat trip to Seal Island, the trip will last 45 minutes. Weather permitting, this is an expedition. Because the temperature tends to decrease when we are at sea, please bring a light jersey.

45 min

As we make our way to Hout Bay along the scenic Atlantic coast, we will pass through Llandudno, which is well-known for having some of the priciest real estate in all of South Africa. When you get to Hout Bay Harbour, you can choose to browse at the market or take a 45-minute boat ride to Seal Island to see the seals.

15 min

We drive around Chapman's Peak as we leave Hout Bay, stopping at the overlook for amazing pictures. It should come as no surprise that one of the world's finest adventures is Chapman's Peak.

15 min

With Noordhoek as an optional stop, we continue our coastal trek while enjoying the stunning views of Long Beach and Noordhoek below. At the Village Roast, guests can savor some of the greatest coffee made in Cape Town at their own expense.

Admission included45 min

We take our famous picture with the Cape of Good Hope name board and visit the Cape of Good Hope. We will also examine the monuments honoring Dias and Vasco Da Gama here. Along the route, you will come across a variety of plants and animals as well as stunning beaches.

Admission included45 min

From the Cape of Good Hope to Cape Point. Once at Cape Point, we can choose to ride the Flying Dutchman Funicular to the Cape Point Lighthouse or go on a 15-minute trek. We are also going to explore the Cape Point, the most southwestern point of Africa, where the warm Agulhas current of the Indian Ocean meets the chilly Benguela current of the Atlantic Ocean.

Admission included45 min

Our next destination is the Boulders Beach penguin colony, where your guide will take you to the viewing area so you can get up close and personal with a few of the 2500 breeding colonies of African penguins. On the boardwalk, you might even come across one or two of these fascinating animals strolling beside you.

Pass by

We'll pass Muizenberg on our way back, where the colorful beach cottages are located. The beach cottages serve as restrooms during changes. These remind me of the "bathing machine" of the 1800s, a sort of cart that allowed women to change into their bathing suits by being rolled down to the water's edge.

120 min

Approximately 18:00 p.m., visitors will be dropped off at their Cape Town accommodation.

Highlights

Air-conditioned vehicle
Pick up and drop off at accommodation in Cape Town
Bottled water
Entry/Admission - Cape of Good Hope & Cape Point
Entry/Admission - Cape Point Funicular
Entry/Admission -Boulders Beach (Penguins)
Entry/Admission - Chapman's Peak Drive

What's included

Included
Air-conditioned vehicle
Pick up and drop off at accommodation in Cape Town
Bottled water
Entry/Admission - Cape of Good Hope & Cape Point
Entry/Admission - Cape Point Funicular
Entry/Admission -Boulders Beach (Penguins)
Entry/Admission - Chapman's Peak Drive
Not included
Lunch
Gratuity (optional)
Seal Island boat fee (optional) R130/adult R70/child

Pickup Locations & Times

You can head directly to your preferred meeting point, or request pickup.

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Important Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Important Note - The remaining Hours will be allotted for the travel time from pick up until drop off.

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