A day of contrasts beginning at sea level and ending 1085 meters above on Table Mountain. Your guide will join you over to Robben Island to help make the incredible story come alive. Whilst on the island we will join the island tour ending with a tour of the cells with an ex-political prisoner. We combined this with a visit to the heart of our colourful and diverse city to immerse yourself in the various cultures and to see the life in the day of a local Capetonian.
A day of historical significance, we will start our day with a trip to the iconic Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was incarcerated for much of his life before becoming South Africa's first democratic president. Your guide will help make the incredible story come alive whilst traveling onboard the ferry to Robben Island. En route, you will view Cape Town from an entirely new perspective with your guide pointing out landmarks that will otherwise go unnoticed.
Rather than follow the crowds, once on the island, you'll be met by your own private island guide who will take you through the prison on an exclusive access tour, away from the other visitors. You will be accompanied by a former ex-prison guard - Mr. Christo Brand on the ferry to the island. Christo will lead your private tour of the island, bringing to life the history and significance of the area in shaping one of the world's most revered leaders. Enjoy a fascinating tour of the island and its historical landmarks, from the Leper Graveyard to the Limestone Quarries. Hear the incredible story of one prisoner who became South Africa's first democratically elected President. You will really get the best possible insight into Nelson Mandela's life and his experiences on Robben Island while he spent 18 years incarcerated on this island. His 27 years of incarceration were split between Robben Island, Pollsmoor Prison, and Victor Verster Prison.
After visiting the Island which takes approximately 3.5 hours we will pop in for a delicious local lunch before continuing on with our adventure.
In the afternoon your ascending cable car reveals increasingly breath-taking views over the city and an endless sea until you stand atop iconic Table Mountain. Leave the noise behind and hike away from the crowds, keeping watch for wildlife and rare plants - if you can tear your eyes from the vistas. Enjoy the fauna and flora and the breathtaking views on your way to the top and once you reach the peak, take in the 360-degree views while tracking Dassies (Mountain Rock Rabbits) that can often be spotted on the tabletop. On top of Table Mountain, we will take a short hike away from the crowds whilst our guide brings alive the history of Cape Town combining the elevated view over the city with turn-of-the-century photographs to highlight the changes in the city.
From here we make our way to the colourful Bo-Kaap area in the historic city center. Here we will spend time exploring the cobbled streets and spice markets to experience a lively suburb filled with brightly coloured houses from as early as the seventeenth century, Muslim saint shrines, and many beautiful Mosques.
Reward your tastebuds by ending the day with a refreshing drink at a local hangout in the city!
Tour Code: Travelyst Master
Duration: 8 Hours
Group Size: Any Group Size
Departure Time: Flexible, the earlier the better
Return Time: When your day is done
Flexibility - adaptable on an hour to hour basis to suit your clients’ needs and changing weather conditions throughout the day. Where you go and what activities you do are up to you.
Adventure Utility Vehicle (AUV) – Our vehicle comes equipped with stand up paddle boards, mountain bikes, pre-packed hiking packs, surf boards and a fully stocked gourmet pantry with drinks included.
Top Adventure Guides - Viewed as the best in Africa in their specialist fields, our guides have a wealth of experience and stories to tell.
The tour shown is only an example, more or less can be done on the day. Click on the activities list and map for more information.
Includes:
- Private Adventure Guide / Driver
- Exclusive Use of Adventure Utility Vehicle
- Adventure Equipment - SUP Boards, Safety Gear & Hiking packs
- Drinks - Soft Drinks, Beer, Wine & Selected Spirits
- Gourmet Pantry - selection of snacks and picnic items
- Unlimited travel in and around Cape Town, including as far as Winelands & Hermanus
- Onboard WiFi
Excludes:
- Surf Board, Wetsuit, and Tuition & Mountain Bikes – available at a supplement cost
- Additional restaurant meals and wine farm supplied picnics
- Entry, Attraction Fees and Park Fees – e.g. Aquarium & Cable Car
- Adventures beyond 100 km radius of Cape Town - e.g. Cape Agulhas, Ceres & Orange River
