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Home2-Day Private Cape of Good Hope, Penguins, Table Mountain and the wineries Tour
Highlights
- Visit the Cape of Good Hope
- Marvel at the Table Mountain
Description
This unique tour combines two of the most popular tours in Cape Town. It is a flexible tour, meaning travellers can decide on their own itinerary. Travellers can start with Table Mountain or Cape of Good Hope, depending on the weather or their tastes. Travellers develop a personal relationship with their guide over two days. It is also a tour for those who are not comfortable with crowds. They can enjoy the best of the Cape in privacy as a familiar group of friends, relatives, workmates or just a family outing. Decisions are made instantly without consulting anyone but with our experienced guide's guidance.
Itinerary
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- Cape of Good Hope Cape Point Seals and the Penguins.
- Travellers will see one of the most expensive residential areas of Clifton and the beaches. See some of the most expensive properties in Africa. The beautiful beach dived into 4 from number 1 to beach number 4. One of the blue flag beaches in Cape Town for a very long time.
- Drop off at the most popular beach in Cape Town. Take amazing photos of this expensive residential area with the backdrop of the 12 Apostles range of mountains. Take great photos of Table Mountain from the back. This beach has pure white sand, amazing coffee shops, restaurants, bars and 2 hotels. Explore this place popularly known as "The place of the rich and famous". Take in some cool ocean breeze on this, at times, misty beach.
- Come face to face with this amazing coastal village with a blue flag beach. It is home to international celebrities and the only beach for the nude community in Cape Town. This picturesque village is set on the slopes of Little Lion's head and huge boulders in front. Named after a place with similar scenic views in Wales.
- Take a walk around this quaint village harbour. Take a 45-minute ferry to Seal Island, where you will encounter over 4 000 seals at this island. Get the feel of the biggest fishing industry in Cape Town. Visit the fresh fish processing factory at the harbour. Do some shopping for the amazing African art and craft. Before you leave, grab a cup of coffee. Grab the freshest fish and chips in town.
- Stop at several photo stops for amazing selfies and pictures. Learn the history of this scenic drive. In winter - look out for pairs of whales gliding along the coast. Explore this scenic drive with 114 curves which were handcrafted without any of the modern equipment. It is an architectural feat which was curved along Chapman's Peak mountain. Travellers will end this scenic drive with a refreshing view of Long beach, an exquisite blue flag beach with pure white sand and a shipwreck in the centre.
- Take a walk on this farm set on the foot of the Klass Japies Berg, an outstanding location on the entrance to Cape Point. Buy a small pack of pellets and feed the ostriches from your hand. Get up close and take great pics with the largest bird on the planet. Take a walk in the Ostrich farm shop and indulge in shopping for ostrich products. These are top-quality products, some of which are hand-crafted with the strongest leather ever.
- Take the funicular to the lighthouse station. Hike up the 62 steps to the lighthouse. Take great pictures from the top with the peninsular in the background. View the amazing and unspoiled Diaz Beach. Breathe the freshest air in the world. Lookout for the Bellows Rock, which crushed The Lusitania on the 20th of April, 1911. Look out for the second lighthouse built between 1913 and 1919. Explore this nature reserve with lively wild animals that includes the African Baboon, Wild beast, the Bontebok, Zebras and Dassy, among others. There are wild ostriches also and a wide range of critters. This is also home to 250 bird species that, include seagulls, eagles, cape sugarbirds and sunbirds. Take a 45-minute hike from Cape Point to Cape of Good Hope, the most South Western tip of the Continent. Explore the vast array of the fynbos vegetation, which also includes the proteas. Look out for the bunkers used by the British during the Second World War. Weather permitting, this is also a popular site for kite surfing and fishing. Seals are also a dominant part of marine life.
- Explore this settlement which is one of the oldest in South Africa. Rich in history, as depicted by several museums in the town. Look out for the warships - The Frigates and the Submarines part of the South African Navy. Lookout for the fishing boats and shark diving boats. Explore this historical town with historical buildings now declared a national heritage site. The Dutch colonial architecture leaves you in awe. Do some shopping for African art and craft from the stalls available.
- Explore this amazing colony of more than 2000 penguins. Take a walk on the boardwalk to Foxy Beach and get up close to this pursuit diver. See how they dive into the water as they feed on fish and squids. Time permitting, you can dive into the water and swim with these adorable flightless birds on Boulder's beach. There is the Dassy or the Rock Hyrax, which is part of the attraction at this location. The properties in the neighbourhood are something that cannot be ignored.
- Drive by one of the most dangerous prisons in the world. A prison home to some of Cape Town gangsters. It is also the former prison of Nelson Mandela, where he spends part of his 27 years imprisonment. The prison is still functional and is also a major attraction on this tour.
- Drive by one of the most historic and expensive residential areas of Cape Town. Take a look at the beautiful wineries at the foot of the Constantia Hills. Learn about the first production of wine in South Africa by the first Governor of the Cape. Learn about the most popular and the most visited winery in South Africa.
- Drive by the university is currently rated number 1 in Africa. At the foot of Table Mountain overlooking the South African President's official residence. Learn about the history of Cecil John Rhodes, who donated the land on which this university is located.
- Drive by this historic and world-famous hospital. Site of the first-ever human heart transplant in 1967 by Dr Christiaan Barnard. The biggest hospital in the Western Cape Province.
- Table Mountain
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- Visit one of the new 7 Wonders of Nature which was inaugurated in 2012. Here is a rotating cable car that takes 3 minutes to get to the top of this iconic attraction. Take a walk on the top of this mountain, where there are countless photo locations. Definitely one of the best places for a selfie. On one side is the ocean, and on the other is the city of Cape Town. The views from the top are simply jaw-dropping. With good visibility, travellers can see the long beach stretching from the harbour to the table view. The iconic Robben Island and the Cape Town stadium were built for the world cup. There is an abundance of amazing photo backgrounds, which leaves the travellers spoiled for choice. While other thrill seekers are abseiling down the cliff at the back of the mountain, travellers can also grab a hearty meal or a cup of coffee at the restaurant on top of Table Mountain. This place is simply amazing and refreshing. You can easily spend the whole day here.
- Visit this historic wine region and taste the best wines in South Africa. Set in a panoramic valley at the foot of the Constantia hills. Learn how to pair wine with the wine master. Learn how to order wine from wine specialists. Learn how to taste wine in order to get the best out of it. Take a cool selfie from the vineyards. The surrounding dramatic mountains make for a great photo background. It is here that the first wine was produced, and as such, you can expect to taste some of the finest wine in South Africa.
What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Pick up from your hotel and drop off after the tour
- Registered and Accredited Tourist Guide
- Entry Fees to Cape Point Nature Reserve and Penguins at Boulders' Beach
- Cable Car Fees to the top of Table Mountain
- Wine tasting Fees up to 3 wineries
What's Excluded
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Optional activities like a boat ride to Seal Island, up to R100 per person
Know before you go
- Not wheelchair accessible
- We do pick ups from hotels in the lobby and from the reception at Guest Houses Lodges Bnbs Hostels and the Cruise ship terminal - V & A Waterfront
Language
French, Portuguese, English
Activity Level
Easy