South Africa · Wildlife

8-Hour Cape Peninsula Tour from Cape Town with Penguins and Cape Point

8 Hours Round trip from Cape Town Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the multicultural beauty of Bo-Kaap's colourful houses
  • 02 Travel along the scenic Atlantic Seaboard past Clifton and Camps Bay
  • 03 Visit Hout Bay Harbour with an optional boat cruise to Duiker Island
  • 04 Experience the breathtaking views along Chapman's Peak Drive
  • 05 Discover the dramatic landscapes of Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope
  • 06 See endangered African penguins up close at Boulders Beach
  • 07 Stop at Muizenberg's iconic colourful beach huts

Skip the self-drive stress and enjoy the spectacular scenery of the Cape Peninsula on this guided tour from Cape Town. Visit the colourful Bo-Kaap neighbourhood, travel along the Atlantic Seaboard, and stop in Hout Bay with the option to take a boat ride to see seals. Continue to the Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point, then meet the African penguins at Boulders Beach and see the iconic beach huts of Muizenberg. Please note that entrance fees and boat tickets are at your own expense.

Skip the self-drive stress and enjoy the spectacular scenery of the Cape Peninsula on this guided tour from Cape Town.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Cape Town, Simon's Town
Languages English, French, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Bo-Kaap's Colourful Heritage

This will be our first stop shortly after the commencement of the tour. You will have the pleasure of seeing the multicultural reaches of the Bo-Kaap neighbourhood, where Malay, Indian, and Dutch traditions coalesce, and you will have the opportunity to admire its picturesque colourful houses.

2
Day 02

Atlantic Seaboard Through Clifton and Camps Bay

Enjoy a scenic drive along the Atlantic Seaboard, passing through Clifton, one of Cape Town's glamorous highlights. Upmarket Camps Bay draws crowds to its namesake beach, known for its fine white sand, natural rock swimming pool, and views of the Twelve Apostles mountains.

3
Day 03

Hout Bay Harbour and Optional Seal Cruise

Upon arrival at Hout Bay Harbour, a quaint fishing village, you will have the option to board a boat cruise to the Cape Fur seal colony on Duiker Island at your own expense, or spend free time browsing the local curio shops at the harbour.

4
Day 04

Scenic Chapman's Peak Drive

We then drive via Chapman's Peak Drive, which offers the most mind-blowing and breathtaking views, weather permitting. With sheer drops to the sea below and towering mountains rising above you, the twists and curves in the road seem endless, making it a photographer's dream.

5
Day 05

Cape Point Nature Reserve's Wild Landscapes

There is a plethora of things to do and see here - from the majestic mountains to the mighty ocean, not to mention the impressive flora and fauna in between. The mountain and ocean meet in a thunderous clash of water against rock, producing a dramatic landscape inhabited by an incredible diversity of life.

6
Day 06

Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point Lighthouse

No Cape Peninsular Tour is complete without a visit to the Cape of Good Hope, Africa's most southwesterly tip. Hiking trails to the summit of the Cape make for a great activity and sightseeing experience. At Cape Point, you can take the funicular at your own expense or walk up to the lighthouse while enjoying the Cape Floral Kingdom, the smallest of the world's floral kingdoms and one of the most diverse.

7
Day 07

Boulders Beach Penguin Colony

On this pristine beach, nestled amongst the huge granite boulders, is a colony of around 2,000 endangered African penguins. You will have the opportunity to take photos and admire them closely.

8
Day 08

Muizenberg's Iconic Beach Huts

This is another of the 27 Blue Flag-awarded beaches, well known for its distinctly colourful and iconic beach huts. You might be lucky enough to see surfers experiencing the thrill of riding the waves.

Bo-Kaap's colourful houses, Chapman's Peak Drive, Cape Point, Boulders Beach

Where this trip takes you

Bo-Kaap's colourful houses, Chapman's Peak Drive, Cape Point, Boulders Beach

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Cape Town 2 cities · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Professional qualified English guide
  • Pick-up at your convenient location

What's Not Included

  • Brunch
  • All entrance fees into national parks and the boat trip to Seal Island
  • Gratuities
  • Entry/Admission - Hout Bay
  • Entry/Admission - Cape Point Nature Reserve
  • Entry/Admission - Boulders Beach Penguin Colony

What to bring

  • Camera for pictures

Know before you go

  • Do not bring food for the animals.

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 8 hours finish where they began, in Cape Town.

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