Trip Summary

Cape Town is frequently acknowledged and awarded as being one of the world’s most beautiful places – this tour will show you why! Experience the spectacular natural splendor and abundance of life of the Cape Peninsula. With scenic views to take your breath away and photo opportunities galore this trip also takes you through part of a World Heritage Site – the Cape Floral Kingdom.

Highlights

  • Picturesque drive past Muizenberg and Kalk Bay, see the colourful beach huts and fishing boats at the quaint harbour
  • Simon’s Town – home to South Africa’s Naval Base
  • African Penguins at Boulders Beach
  • False Bay Coastal Road – look out for whales between June and November
  • Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve – most South Western point of Africa and the southern tip of the Cape Peninsula, and Cape Point for spectacular scenery
  • Chapman’s Peak Drive – known as one of the World’s most beautiful drives
  • Stop at Hout Bay Harbour, take an optional boat ride to Duiker Island to see the Cape Fur Seals 
  • Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens

Travel via the False Bay coastline through Muizenberg and Kalk Bay which hold some interesting history and where the local fishermen sell their daily catch. Continue to Simon’s Town, home to South Africa’s Naval Base. Time to stop at Boulders Beach to view the African Penguins in their natural habitat. You will continue to the beautiful Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve with its spectacular scenery, at the most South-Western point of Africa and the Southern tip of the Cape Peninsula.

From here travel via the beautiful and popular Chapman’s Peak drive, stopping at the lookout point for a spectacular photo opportunity. Continue to the fishing village of Hout Bay, to depart on a boat cruise to Duiker Island (optional and for own account), home to the Cape Fur Seals. Enjoy some leisure time visiting the Hout Bay craft market. The last stop on the tour is for a short walkabout in Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens before you will be dropped off back at your accommodation.

Tour Information

Duration: 8.5 hours

Languages: English

Additional Information

Times

Constantia, Bishopscourt, Tokai accommodation:

08.30 – 17.00

Cape Town, City, Waterfront, Atlantic Seaboard accommodation:

08.00 – 17.30

Price

Includes:

  • Cape Point Entrance Fees
  • Boulder's Beach Entrance Fee
  • Kirstenbosch Gardens Entrance Fee
  • English-speaking Driver-guide                

Excludes:

  • Lunch and beverages
  • Funicular at Cape Point   
  • Boat excursion to Duiker Island from Hout Bay to see the seals
  • Gratuities to local guides and drivers
  • Beverages 
  • Anything not mentioned under Price Includes     

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