9-Hour Cape Peninsula Tour with Duiker Island Seals and Cape Point

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Enjoy driving along the scenic coastline of the Cape Peninsula
• 02 Check out Maiden's Cove, Camps Bay, and the Twelve Apostles
• 03 See African seals at the Duiker Island African Seal Colony
• 04 Explore Hout Bay, a fishing harbour and village, and Simon's Town, a naval town
• 05 Visit the Penguin Colony and Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve

Travel along the spectacular coastline of the Cape Peninsula through charming historical villages on this full-day tour from Cape Town. Take in scenic views from Maiden's Cove, Camps Bay, the Twelve Apostles, Chapman's Peak Drive, and Cape of Good Hope, the mythical meeting place of two great oceans. See African seals at the Duiker Island African Seal Colony and experience the "Fairest Cape of All" along one of South Africa's most breathtaking coastal routes.

Take a 45-minute return boat trip to Duiker Island African Seal Colony to view the African seals (ticket included).

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Cape Town, Simon's Town

Languages Afrikaans, English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Cape Peninsula Coastal Drive to Hout Bay, Simon's Town and Cape Point

• 08:30: Pick up from your city hotel by your guide.
• 08:45: Drive along the coast via Mouille Point and Sea Point. Visit the Sea Point Contact Site, which was visited by Charles Darwin in 1836 during his world expedition.
• 09:15: Head to Maiden's Cove for views of the Twelve Apostles and Camps Bay.
• 10:00: Arrive in Hout Bay and visit the craft market. Take a 45-minute return boat trip to Duiker Island African Seal Colony to view the African seals (ticket included).
• 11:30: Continue via Chapman's Peak Drive, the most amazing and breathtaking scenic coastal drive in Africa.
• 12:30: Enjoy lunch at a restaurant in Simon's Town overlooking the harbour.
• 14:00: Stop by the Penguin Colony (optional).
• 14:30: Proceed to Cape Point and Cape of Good Hope via the coastal road with breathtaking sea views.
• 17:00: Depart for Cape Town via other scenic routes if time allows.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• South African, English-speaking experienced tourist guide
• Air-conditioned Hyuandai H1 seven-seater or similar vehicle, and bottled water
• Boat trip to Duiker Island African Seal Colony
• Entrance fees to Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve (Cape Point)

What's Not Included

• Lunch/refreshments
• Flying Dutchman Funicular (Cape Point) (if operating, approximately $7.5)
• Boulders Beach Penguin Colony (optional, approximately $16)
• Tips and gratuities
• Personal expenses

What to bring

• Warm sweater/windbreaker in case of cold winds at certain spots
• A sunhat
• Sunscreen
• Comfortable walking shoes
• Camera

Know before you go

• The price indicated is for a minimum of 2 persons (air-conditioned Hyuandai H1 seven-seater used).
• Only local cash currency is accepted by street vendors selling arts and crafts.
• Any client using a wheelchair must indicate this when booking.
• Not all vehicles are wheelchair-friendly.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, South Africa

Tour start

Mouille Point, Cape Town, 8005, South Africa

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.