Embark on a full-day adventure to Cape Point, experiencing breathtaking scenery, wildlife encounters, and historical landmarks. Discover the Cape Point Nature Reserve, visit penguins, explore Simon’s Town, and taste wine in Constantia.
Embark on a full-day adventure to Cape Point, experiencing breathtaking scenery, wildlife encounters, and historical landmarks. Discover the Cape Point Nature Reserve, visit penguins, explore Simon’s Town, and taste wine in Constantia.
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Bo-kaap - Bo-Kaap is an Afrikaans term meaning Upper Cape. Explore this ever-popular area with its vibrant houses and cobblestone streets.
Discover the history of the Malay community and the first mosque in South Africa. Stroll through this remarkable place, featuring numerous art and craft shops from local artisans and others from the Southern…
- Bo-kaap - Bo-Kaap is an Afrikaans term meaning Upper Cape. Explore this ever-popular area with its vibrant houses and cobblestone streets.
Discover the history of the Malay community and the first mosque in South Africa. Stroll through this remarkable place, featuring numerous art and craft shops from local artisans and others from the Southern African region.
Snap selfies against these colorful houses while mingling with the locals. Don’t miss the oldest mosque in South Africa. This area also hosts culinary tours where international visitors can enjoy cooking lessons lasting up to 3 hours.
Bo-Kaap is a favored spot for English language students from countries like Saudi Arabia. Keep an eye out for Americans filming movies, as this is a popular location for shoots.
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Clifton Beaches - A Sightseeing and Nature Attraction.
Clifton Beach, located on Cape Town’s Atlantic seaboard, is actually a series of four beaches separated by large granite boulders!
Clifton’s 4th Beach is a Blue Flag beach and one of South Africa’s most popular and sought-after beaches. It attracts celebrities and its waters are always ice-cold. -
Lion’s Head - A Nature and Sightseeing Attraction.
Lion’s Head is a mountain situated between Table Mountain and Signal Hill, with a shape resembling a lion’s head. It peaks at 669 meters above sea level and forms part of the dramatic backdrop to Cape Town, within the Table Mountain National Park.
Lion’s Head is also famous for activities such as paragliding and mountain hiking.
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Camp’s Bay Beach - A Sightseeing, Nature, and Historic Attraction.
Camps Bay was named after Sir Fredrick Von Campz, who married the daughter of the farm/land that includes Camps Bay Beach.
Camps Bay Beach boasts Blue Flag status, stunning scenery, pristine white sands, and dazzling blue waters. The beach is wide, backed by a row of palm trees, a busy road, and a bank of trendy restaurants and coffee shops overlooking the beach.
Camps Bay is a favorite wedding destination, with many romantic couples exchanging vows on its sands. It is also a hotspot for sunbathers and sunset watchers.
Camps Bay is known as a playground for the rich and famous, featuring some of the most expensive residential properties in South Africa.
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Twelve Apostles - A Nature and Sightseeing Attraction.
The Twelve Apostles mountain peaks are located just south of Cape Town and are a stunning natural formation. Join this tour and see if you can count all twelve peaks or perhaps a different number! -
Llandudno Beach - A Nature and Sightseeing Attraction.
Llandudno is a large sandy beach renowned for surfing and sunset views. It is home to properties owned by famous celebrities and includes Cape Town’s only nude beach. - Hout Bay - Visit this popular small village harbor, bustling with activity year-round. Look out for the fresh fish processing factory, as this is the hub of Cape Town’s largest fishing industry.
Several boats ferry tourists to Duiker Island, also known as Seal Island. Take a ferry to this famous island for a chance to see over five thousand seals.
At the harbor, you might also encounter a few seals drawn out of the water by locals. This area is also popular for snorkeling. There is an art and craft shop with a diamond museum for those interested in jewelry.
The harbor is surrounded by stunning mountain photo backdrops.
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Chapman’s Peak Drive - A Nature, Historical, and Sightseeing Attraction.
This is a breathtaking 9km route with 114 curves that winds along the rocky coastline of Chapman’s Peak – a 593m high southern extension of Constantia Berg/mountain. The drive offers stunning 180° views of the scenic surroundings. There are many spots along the route where you can enjoy an African picnic experience.
Chapman’s Peak Drive was constructed between 1915 and 1922, despite Cape Town having only two cars at the time! It is also the site of South Africa’s most famous car accident, where a Mercedes Benz plunged 100m down but the driver emerged unscathed.
After Chapman’s Peak Drive, you’ll head into Chapman’s Bay, also known as Long Beach, which is very beautiful. If you’re lucky, you might spot whales along this stretch.
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Cape Point Ostrich Farm - Please note this activity is optional.
At the Ostrich Farm, you can see ostriches up close and purchase original ostrich leather products and other crafts that are appreciated worldwide. -
Cape of Good Hope - A Nature, Historical, and Sightseeing Attraction.
The Cape of Good Hope is the most historic point of contact in the Cape since the arrival of the Dutch in 1652. It was initially named the Cape of Storms due to the numerous shipwrecks along the coast.
The Cape of Good Hope features breathtaking landscapes, including mountains, fynbos, and beautiful white sand beaches like Diaz Beach, named after the famous explorer Bartholomew Diaz.
At the Cape of Good Hope, you may encounter wildlife such as the notorious Chacma baboons that steal from or even attack tourists for their bags in search of food, as well as zebras, tortoises, and wildebeests in their natural habitat. There is also abundant birdlife to observe.
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Cape Point Nature Reserve - A Nature, Historical, and Sightseeing Attraction.
Visit the famous lighthouses at Cape Point, which offer majestic aerial views and are surrounded by world-renowned scenery.
The Cape Peninsula’s rich and diverse plant life has earned it eight World Heritage Site accolades from UNESCO. The Cape Floral Region makes up only 0.5% of Africa, yet it is home to more than 20% of the continent’s plants. In fact, there are more floral species in the Table Mountain National Park region than in the entire United Kingdom. You’ll find many of these at Cape Point – recent estimates suggest there are over 1,000 plant species in the Cape Point region, with at least 14 being endemic.
The air at Cape Point is among the purest in the world, making it home to one of Global Research Watch’s (GAW) atmospheric research stations. GAW is a global network established by the World Meteorological Organization to monitor trends and changes in the Earth’s atmosphere.
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Boulders Beach Penguin Colony - A Nature, Historical, and Sightseeing Attraction.
This sandy cove is home to world-famous resident penguins that can be viewed up close.
Boulder’s Beach is located in Simon’s Town, one of the oldest settlements in South Africa. Simon’s Town has a rich history following the arrival of the Dutch, numerous museums, and serves as the headquarters of the South African Navy.
Simon’s Town features scenic landscapes and historical architecture, now classified as National Heritage. Shark diving and seasonal land-based whale watching are also popular activities here.
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Steenberg Vineyards - Enjoy some wine tasting. This is an optional activity.
Constantia is the oldest wine-producing region in South Africa. The area boasts beautiful wine farms ranging from historic elegance to modern marvels, offering famous wine and chocolate pairings. - Pollsmoor Prison Social Services - Drive by one of the world’s most dangerous maximum-security prisons. Nelson Mandela, the father of post-apartheid South Africa, was once incarcerated here.
- Groote Schuur Hospital - This historic site is where the first human heart transplant was performed on December 12, 1967, by Dr. Christiaan Barnard.
- University of Cape Town - The University of Cape Town (UCT) is currently rated as the best university in Africa by all five major world university rankings.
- Simon’s Town - Home to the South African Navy. Stroll through this old village with its beautiful colonial Dutch architecture.
Walk along the main road and look for the statue of Just Nuisance, the only dog ever to be officially enlisted in The Royal Navy.
There are many art and craft shops and vendors selling quality curios. The main road is lined with old-school fashion shops. Out at sea, you’ll see many fishing boats, as this is home to the second-largest fishing industry in Cape Town.
Watch out for the baboons, which are a nuisance to locals and are chased away by baboon minders. This area also hosts several museums that provide extensive information about South Africa’s history.
There are more than ten restaurants in this area, so you’ll be spoiled for choice when it comes to lunch.
- Registered and qualified Tourist Guide/driver
- Entry ticket to Cape Of Good Hope
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Chapman’s Peak Drive Toll Fees
- Registered and qualified Tourist Guide/driver
- Entry ticket to Cape Of Good Hope
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Chapman’s Peak Drive Toll Fees
- Lunch
- Fees for optional activities: Seal Island up to R100 (Children R50)
- Optional Activity : funicular ride to Cape Point Lighthouse - R95 (Children R50)
- Optional Entry to Boulders’ Beach Penguins (up to R195/adult interantional R100/children
- Lunch
- Fees for optional activities: Seal Island up to R100 (Children R50)
- Optional Activity : funicular ride to Cape Point Lighthouse - R95 (Children R50)
- Optional Entry to Boulders’ Beach Penguins (up to R195/adult interantional R100/children
Experience the natural beauty, historical landmarks, and phenomenal tourist attractions like the Cape Point Lighthouse, Cape of Good Hope - Africa’s south-westernmost point, picturesque paths, and wildlife such as penguins, zebras and baboons. There’s even a chance to spot whales on this shared, scheduled tour!
Visit Cape Town’s largest art and craft…
Experience the natural beauty, historical landmarks, and phenomenal tourist attractions like the Cape Point Lighthouse, Cape of Good Hope - Africa’s south-westernmost point, picturesque paths, and wildlife such as penguins, zebras and baboons. There’s even a chance to spot whales on this shared, scheduled tour!
Visit Cape Town’s largest art and craft market. Revel in the stunning vistas of Chapman’s Peak - regarded as one of the world’s most beautiful drives. View ancient shipwrecks and trek up to the Cape Point Lighthouse.
Explore The Cape Point Nature Reserve, a treasure trove of biodiversity that boasts eight UNESCO World Heritage Site distinctions. Enjoy the pristine air at Cape Point, considered some of the cleanest globally.
Wander through Simon’s Town, one of South Africa’s most ancient settlements, peppered with National Heritage-listed historical buildings and housing the South African Navy.
Sample wine in Constantia, and later pass by a prison where Nelson Mandela was once kept, as well as a hospital where the first human heart transplant occurred.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.