Day 01
Cape Peninsula, Cape Point and Boulders Beach
- The tour departs at around 09h00 from the Cape Town City Bowl, which is hugged by the wide arms of Table Mountain. Cape Town's vibrant and multicultural population is a legacy of its history as a safe haven for passing ships and traders.
- As we travel through the town, you might notice the distinctive gable design on some of the buildings. This is a characteristic of Cape Dutch architecture, inspired by the Dutch farmers who first settled in the area in the 1600s and 1700s.
- The road out of town takes us through the historic suburb of Sea Point. Segregated as a whites-only area during the years of Apartheid, a stroll down the cosmopolitan Sea Point Promenade is a potent symbol of the unity the country now enjoys.
- Cruise past prime real estate with glorious coastal views. The road meanders out of Sea Point and into Clifton, home to some of the most expensive real estate in the country. Looking to the right, you should glimpse Clifton's four pure white-sand beaches, sheltered from the south-easterly wind and revered by sun-worshippers everywhere.
- Head to the charming fishing village of Hout Bay. While visiting Hout Bay, you can take a boat trip to Duiker Island, time permitting and at your own expense.
A favourite outing for many visitors to Hout Bay, this small island is home to thousands of Cape fur seals and local birdlife. The boat rides from Hout Bay let you see the Cape Peninsula from a new perspective. Duiker Island is only 77 x 96 metres in size, but it teems with wildlife and is a renowned marine haven.
- Enjoy the twists and turns of the world-famous Chapman's Peak Drive.
- Our journey now reaches the tip of the Cape Peninsula, a dramatic viewpoint located in a 17,750-hectare nature reserve. Looking out over the shining sea from the Cape Point Lighthouse truly makes you feel like you are standing at the edge of the world. You may also feel the brisk touch of a wind dubbed the "Cape Doctor" for its healing powers.
- After leaving Cape Point Nature Reserve, we travel up the other side of the Cape Peninsula on our way to Simon's Town. On a clear day, you may be able to see the mountains and coastline all the way across False Bay. The road may not be as steep as Chapman's Peak Drive, but its dramatic views are just as enticing.
- Visit the penguins at Boulders Beach.
- As we head back towards Cape Town along the False Bay coastal road, we will travel through Fish Hoek (Vishoek in Afrikaans), a little town with a long history. There have been records of people living here on the earliest maps of the area. Leisure activities like surfing, sailing, and sunbathing on Fish Hoek's 1.5 km stretch of beach now join the more traditional pursuits such as angling and trek.
- From Fish Hoek, we will drive past Muizenberg, another seaside town. The warm waters and long stretch of beach make this a popular spot for holidaymakers, and there are a wide variety of activities, like kiteboarding and surfing, for the adventurous.
