Discover the Cape Peninsula through its coastal charm, wild landscapes, and inspiring local stories. Visit Kalk Bay, meet the women of Tari Designs, walk with penguins, hike the Cape of Good Hope, and connect with a grassroots art project in Masiphumelele. A day of real people, raw beauty, and meaningful experiences.
Committed to Ethical & Sustainable Tourism: By selecting this itinerary, you are choosing one of our most sustainable experiences. At Escape+Explore, we are committed to minimizing negative impacts of travel while maximizing the benefits for our local communities and environment. Our expert guides are passionate about sharing our sustainability journey - feel free to ask them about the steps we’re taking or how you can get involved. Together, we can make travel a force for good.
We will start the day by heading towards the Peninsula, stopping in the bohemian feel Kalk Bay for a coffee in one of our favourite bakeries/coffee shops. At Kalk Bay, we will walk through this very quaint old holiday town filled with antique shops, galleries, craftsmen, and vendors shouting as we go. Kalk Bay is a working fishing community filled with brightly coloured boats, some noisy seals, and even louder ladies hard at work processing the day’s catch!
From here, we will drive along the coast towards Simon’s Town. We will visit Tari Designs, a fashion social enterprise empowering women through creativity and entrepreneurship. Meet the seamstresses and storytellers behind the brand and discover how over 30 women have launched careers or businesses through Tari’s skills training, life coaching, and mentorship. It’s a powerful space where design drives independence, and where every product has purpose.
We will then search for our own rogue penguins – a splinter colony away from the crowded boardwalks over the main breeding site, on a beach known mostly to locals. We will take you on an educational and enlightening penguin walk on the walkways bordering the penguin sanctuary.
Your guide will tell you more about the rich history surrounding this naval town, the museums and monuments provide plenty of insight into this historical harbour town.
We will then continue on to the Cape of Good Hope. In the Peninsula Reserve, we will enjoy a gentle hike/walk exploring secluded beaches, shipwrecks, and this region’s unique wildlife while on the hunt for the Cape 5 (Ostrich, Baboons, Mountain Zebra, Bontebok and Tortoise). Lunch will be a delicious Wild Picnic on the rocks at a secluded beach in a scenic location with an opportunity to explore the crystal-clear rock pools and enjoy animal sightings from your location.
We head out of the Peninsula to a local township community, Masiphumelele. Meet Mama Yandi and the amazing ladies that help her and learn all about her township upliftment project helping single mothers. You can get involved in creating your own art with Yandi, who creates art pieces from plastic collected from the Peninsula beaches at her house & workshop in the Township. Also, visit the amazing soup kitchen and garden project run by the Masi Creative Hub.
End the day with at one of our secret local spots with a view of the city and majestic mountains.
Tour Code: Travelyst Master
Group Size: Any Group Size
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 paddles, pre-packed hiking packs 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
Excludes:
- Surf Board, Wetsuit, and Tuition & Mountain Bikes – available at a supplement cost
- Entry, Attraction Fees and Park Fees – e.g. Aquarium & Cable Car
- Additional restaurant meals and wine farm supplied picnics
- Adventures beyond 100 km radius of Cape Town - e.g. Cape Agulhas, Ceres & Orange River
- Onward Transfer out of touring area. e.g pick up and touring in one location, drop off in second location
- Luggage transfers of more than two people (limited space due to onboard offerings)
- Extended Day Supplement – pick up before 8 am and drop off after 6 pm
Optional Enhancements: These are at an additional cost, please request a quotation from your Adventure Architect. These include the likes of Horse Riding, Helicopter Transfers, Boat Trips, MTBing or Ebiking & Hop-On Specialists etc please refer to Additional Tour Enhancements Rate Sheet.
