Bring your camera; guests are headed for Cape Point at the southwestern tip of the Cape Peninsula, and the most spectacular views in the world. The drive there is just as inspiring, passing steep mountains, secluded coves and sweeping beaches, as well as villages and fishing communities.
This tour begins 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, part of the Table Mountain range. Guests will continue to the fishing village of Hout Bay, one of Cape Towns best-kept secrets. Here there is an option to take a short boat trip to Seal Island (for own account & time permitting) to view the Cape Fur Seals, which inhabit the island. From here guests will travel to the Cape Point Nature Reserve, comprising over 17,300 acres of indigenous fauna and flora. Here guests 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 worlds largest breeding grounds for tortoises. Birdwatchers, too, will find many fine species to observe.
The majestic coastline offers drama worthy of being called Nature's Greatest Show. Guests will 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, guests will return to Cape Town by way of Simons Town, where they will visit the Penguin colony at Boulders Beach and Fish Hoek fishing village. Before their return, guests will stop for afternoon tea and cake and a visit to Rhodes Memorial, situated on the slopes of Table Mountain offering spectacular views across the city. Guests will return to Cape Town, passing the University of Cape Town and the Groote Schuur Hospital.