South Africa · Wildlife

6-Hour Cape Peninsula Shore Excursion with Penguins and Cape Point

6 Hours Round trip from Cape Town Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 See the famous Boulders penguin colony in its sandy, boulder-framed coastal habitat
02 Take a boat trip to Duiker Island to view a massive colony of Cape Fur Seals
03 Drive along Chapman's Peak, rated as one of the best scenic drives in the country
04 Enjoy sweeping views from the top lighthouse at Cape Point above dramatic 200 m cliff drops
05 Walk through the world-renowned Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens

Spend 6 hours exploring the Cape Peninsula's natural beauty from Cape Town, including the famous Boulders penguin colony, a sandy cove framed by large granite boulders and home to its waddling residents. This shore excursion also takes in the Atlantic Seaboard, Hout Bay, Duiker Island, Chapman's Peak, Cape Point, Simon's Town, and Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. It is a wonderful way to experience some of the Mother City's most iconic coastal scenery, wildlife, and historic seaside stops in a single outing.

Enjoy a short boat trip to nearby Duiker Island to view the massive colony of Cape Fur Seals.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Cape Town, Simon's Town

Languages English, French, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Cape Peninsula Scenic Drive, Wildlife, and Coastal Highlights

Start the day with a scenic drive along the Atlantic Seaboard, passing through some of Cape Town's trendiest suburbs with white sandy beaches and magnificent mountain backdrops.
Head to the coastal town of Hout Bay and visit its working harbour.
Enjoy a short boat trip to nearby Duiker Island to view the massive colony of Cape Fur Seals.
Drive along Chapman's Peak, rated as one of the best drives in the country.
Continue through the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, an ideal location for wildlife sightings.
Proceed to the top lighthouse at Cape Point and enjoy the stunning views over 200 m sheer cliff drops at what many debate to be the meeting point of the two oceans' currents.
Visit the famous Boulders penguin colony.
Visit the historic Simon's Town, followed by a drive along the False Bay coast through numerous seaside villages on the way back towards Cape Town.
Walk through the world-renowned Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens on the return journey.