South Africa · Up-Close Animal Experiences

Cape Of Good Hope Bo-Kaap Penguins Full Day tour From Cape Town

9 Hours Round trip from Cape Town Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the colourful Bo-Kaap and learn about the Malay Quarter
  • 02 Drive past Cape Town’s blue flag beaches and scenic coastal viewpoints
  • 03 Optional ferry trip to Seal Island to see large numbers of seals
  • 04 Visit the Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point
  • 05 Spot local wildlife including baboons, antelope, zebras, and birdlife
  • 06 See African penguins up close at Boulders Beach
  • 07 Travel through historic Simon’s Town and coastal heritage areas
  • 08 Pass through the renowned Constantia wine region

Discover some of the Cape Peninsula’s most memorable sights on this full-day journey from Cape Town, combining culture, coastal scenery, wildlife, and history in one experience. Explore the colourful streets of Bo-Kaap, pass beautiful blue flag beaches and dramatic ocean viewpoints, and visit historic seaside communities along the route.

The tour continues to the Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point, where you can take in striking landscapes, native flora and fauna, birdlife, and sweeping views from one of South Africa’s most iconic coastal regions. You’ll also have the chance to see African penguins up close at Boulders Beach and travel through the renowned Constantia area, adding another layer of local heritage to the day.

With hotel pickup and drop-off, bottled water, and a registered tourist guide included, this is a scenic and informative way to experience the natural beauty and cultural highlights around Cape Town.

You’ll also have the chance to see African penguins up close at Boulders Beach and travel through the renowned Constantia area, adding another layer of local heritage to the day.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

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

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Travelers will have the opportunity to take great photos of the colorful houses. Learn the history of the Malay Quarter and their culture. Take a walk in this attractive neighborhood. See the Mosques and explore the stone cobbled streets.Travelers will see one of the ten blue flag beaches in Cape Town. Beaches are divided from number 1 to 4. They will drive past some of the most expensive residential properties in South Africa.The most popular beach in Cape Town. It has trendy coffee shops, restaurants and bars. Nestled in the heart of expensive residential areas. With the amazing backdrop of The Twelve Apostles.

Travelers will stop for an amazing photo shoot in an area where several movies have been shot.The quaint village which is home to the biggest fishing industry in Cape Town. Travelers have the opportunity to take a 45 minute ferry to Seal Island where they can see more than one thousand seals at one time.

Take a walk at the harbor and shop for art and craft or grab a cup of coffee. This is the place which has got the freshest fish and chips in town.Travelers have got the opportunity to take great photos. They will enjoy the scenery and whales can be seen during winter season. Learn about the rock formation of the Table Mountain.

Also explore this scenic drive which has 142 curves and the history of this architectural feat.Explore the most historic location in South Africa. Explore the amazing wildlife which includes the African baboon, Wild Beast, Antelope and the Zebras among others.

This place is home to more 1200 plant species which is dominated by the Fyn boss. There is a wide range of bird species.It is also the location of several ship wrecks. This is the site of the Funicular and the historic Lighthouse- one of the oldest on the South African coast.

This is one of the few places in the world which has been declared to have the freshest air. Hence the setting up of the Global Watch Research Station.Visit the most south western tip of Africa. There is amazing scenery that includes beaches, bird life and seals. You can also hike up the cliff for an amazing aerial view of the surroundings.

Visitors will also see the blue flag beach named after Bartholomew Diaz. They will also see some of the biggest seaweed in the world.Explore one of the oldest settlements in South Africa- established in 1652. Home to the South African Navy and several museums. In winter, travelers are also able to see the whales.

Explore the residential area which has been declared a national heritage. With amazing old colonial Dutch architecture. It is also a place with the second biggest fishing industry in Cape Town. You can also see the War ships and fishing boats.Come face to face with the African penguin. You have the opportunity to take selfies with these adorable flightless birds. Take a walk on the wooden boardwalk and explore the penguin houses.

There is also an opportunity to paddle with the penguins.Drive past Pollsmoor prison where Nelson Mandela spent part of his 27 years of his imprisonment. This is considered one of the most dangerous prisons in the world.One of the most historic, most popular and most visited wine region in South Africa. It is in this area that the first wine was produced in South Africa.

This is home to some of the most expensive residential areas in South Africa. Nestled at the foot of Constantia hills.Tourists will drive by the number 1 university in Africa. With a student population of over 28 thousand. There is also Cecil John Rhodes' memorial in the background and the State President's residence in Cape Town.In the books of history as the first place to carry out the first ever human heart transplant in the world in 1967. Currently being used by the University of Cape Town as a Medical School.

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

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Registered Tourist Guide
  • Pick up from your hotel and drop off after the tour
  • Bottled water

What's Not Included

  • Optional Funicular at Cape Point
  • Entry fee to cape Of Good Hope Nature Reserve per adult
  • Entry fee for Cape of Good Hope per child under 12years
  • Optional Penguins Boulders' Beach per adult
  • Entry fee at Boulders Beach Penguins per child under 12 years

Know before you go

  • STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
  • INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Travelers must wait for us in the hotel lobby and those from the Cape Town Cruise Ship Terminal must be by the entrance. We also do pickups from the Silo Hotel at the V & A Waterfront

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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