South Africa · Wildlife

Private Cape Point Penguins Tour-Exploring the Cape Peninsula F/D

9 Hours Round trip from Cape Town Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Private full-day Cape Peninsula tour from Cape Town
  • 02 Scenic drive along the coastline and Chapman’s Peak Drive
  • 03 Visit Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope
  • 04 Spot wildlife including baboons, ostriches and zebras
  • 05 See African penguins at Boulders Beach
  • 06 Explore historic Simon’s Town
  • 07 Multiple photo stops at beaches and panoramic viewpoints
  • 08 Travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with a registered tourist guide

Discover the dramatic beauty of the Cape Peninsula on this private full-day journey from Cape Town. Travel along a spectacular coastline of blue flag beaches, scenic mountain roads and famous viewpoints, with time for photos, wildlife spotting and stories that bring the region’s history to life.

Visit Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope, where rugged landscapes, ocean views and rich maritime history come together in one of South Africa’s most iconic settings. Along the way, look out for local wildlife including baboons, ostriches, zebras and other animals found in the reserve.

The day also includes a visit to Simon’s Town and Boulders Beach, where you can see African penguins up close. With a mix of nature, sightseeing, history and memorable photo stops, this tour offers a well-rounded Cape Peninsula experience.

Visit Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope, where rugged landscapes, ocean views and rich maritime history come together in one of South Africa’s most iconic settings.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Cape Town, Simon's Town
Languages English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Drive by without stoppingDrive by without stoppingDrive by without stoppingOur accredited guide will stop for so that you have an opportunity to feel the fresh cool ocean breeze while you take photos of this blue flag beach which happens to be the most popular beach in Cape TownOur guide will also stop for 10 min to explain how this place has stolen the hearts of international celebrities who have bought properties in this place. This is also another great photo opportunity on this blue flag beach with the backdrop of Little Lion's Head mountainTravelers are given a coffee break while they stretch and shop for art and craft. This place has an optional activity if they are interested in getting a 45 minute - 1 hr boat ride to Seal Island its their choice or they can come face to face with a few seal on the harbor where they can be photographed with them.Travelers are taken through this spectacular 10 km scenic drive with 114 curves. This is typical of African landscape with dramatic mountains, the ocean and the African blue sky leaves travelers gazing in awe. On this scenic drive our guide will stop on two photo stops including the peak itself which offers an amazing panoramic view of the whole bay extending to KommetjieOur guide will now take you in this nature reserve which is a World Heritage site which has a very rich biodiversity. The travelers will be able to see the African or Chacma baboons, wilderbeasts, the bonteboks, zebras, ostriches among other wildlife.

Our guide will also explain the rich history attached to this place since the discovery of this place by the Portuguese sailor Bartolomeu Dias in 1488. Our guide will also explain the history of the two lighthouses at Cape Point and the participation of this site in the 2nd World War. Travelers will learn about the shipwrecks, the mythical meeting point of the two Oceans, the strongest winds which visit this location in South Africa. Our guide will also explain about how this place has been declared to be one of the few locations with the freshest air in the World hence its now home to Global Watch Research StationTravelers will then be taken to Cape of Good Hope which is one of the most historical place in Southern Africa and where from all the developments going inland started. Out guide will explain how it played a major role in establishing a sea route to India from Europe and that it is the most South-Western tip of Africa. Our guide will also explain about the marine life at this location and piles of rocks which resemble the spiritual beliefs of the Koi San - natives of South Africa. Travelers will also be afforded an opportunity to take photos behind the boards inscribed "CAPE OF GOOD HOPE" The most South-Western point of the Continent.Travelers will be taken to Simon's town (after Cape Point) which our guide will explain the rich history of this small town. It is one of the oldest settlements in South Africa with all the properties along the main road declared national heritage.

Our accredited guide will explain about the wars between the Dutch and the British, many museums in this place, the South African Navy based here, the statue of Just Nuisance the Royal Navy Dog, art and craft market, the second biggest fishing industry in Cape Town among other facts. Our guide will also take the travelers to the penguin Colony at Boulders' beach where travelers will come face to face with The Jack Ass or African Penguins. These birds are present at this location all year round much to he amazement of the travelers.This is one of Cape Town's blue flag beaches where travelers will be taken and have the opportunity to mix with the locals especially kids from the formerly disadvantaged communities. Our guide will explain the benefits of volunteers, tourists and interns visiting this beach to teach these kids how to surf and also the several surf shops at this beach. Travelers will take a walk on this beautiful beach with white sand and lots of jelly fish. Colorful houses are always a major tourist attraction and the coloful boards erected by the shark spotters which are meant to warn beach goers about the possibility of sharks spotted and when not to swim due to poor visibility. Here travelers will also take great photos as this is one of the most attractive locations on this route with the mountains surrounding the bay all the way to Simon's Town. After this last stop our guide will now provide information about the different areas as they drive back to Cape Town via the free way.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Cape Town 2 cities · 9 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Pick up from your hotel and drop off after the tour
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Bottled water
  • Registered Tourist Guide
  • Complimentary visit to Diamond Works - Museum (time permitting)

What's Not Included

  • Entry fees to Cape Point Nature reserve and Cape of Good Hope - up to R4550/adult and R215/child
  • Fees to the funicular at Cape Point up to R95/adult return ticket
  • Fees to optional activity Penguins at Boulders' Beach R215/adult. and R110 child under 12 years

Know before you go

  • WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
  • STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
  • ANIMALS OR PETS ALLOWED
  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • We pick up from any hotel in Cape Town within a 5km radius of the city. We also do pick ups from the Cape Town Cruise Ship Terminal

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Cape Town, ZA
Tour start
Cape Town, ZA
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 9 hours finish where they began, in Cape Town.

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