South Africa · Wildlife

8-Hour Cape Peninsula Tour with Penguins and Chapman's Peak

8 Hours Round trip from Cape Peninsula Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Marvel at the beautiful views along Chapman's Peak Drive
02 Explore Cape Point National Park and the Old Lighthouse area
03 See the thriving African Penguin colony at Boulders
04 End at the world-renowned Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens

Revel in this glorious full-day excursion from Cape Town around the Peninsula, including Chapman's Peak Drive along the edge of a cliff and the Atlantic seaboard's magnificent scenery. The tour showcases many aspects of eco-tourism, from history to crafts and the unique flora and fauna found only in this part of the world. Visit Cape Point National Park, see the thriving African Penguin colony at Boulders, and end at the world-renowned Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens.

Visit Cape Point National Park, see the thriving African Penguin colony at Boulders, and end at the world-renowned Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Cape Town, Simon's Town

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Cape Peninsula Scenic Tour to Cape Point and Kirstenbosch

Meet your Cape Town tour guide at the agreed-upon location and begin the tour.
Visit Hout Bay Harbour for an optional boat trip to the Duiker Island seal colony.
Travel along one of the most scenic routes on Chapman's Peak Drive, passing the most south-westerly point of the African continent, where you will stop for photographs. Keep an eye out for dolphins, whales, seals, and the unique flora and fauna of the region.
Continue into Cape Point National Park, with an optional funicular (tram) ride to the Old Lighthouse, the