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Cape Town Seal Snorkelling, Penguin Colony & Cape of Good Hope Private Tour
Cape Town Central
Embark on a private tour in Cape Town to snorkel with seals, visit a penguin colony, and explore the breathtaking Cape of Good Hope. Get up close with marine life and learn from a Marine Biologist.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Cape Town Central - Pick up 7:30am and travel to Simon’s Town via the M3 towards the False Bay coastline, passing Muizenberg, Kalk Bay and Fish Hoek beaches before reaching Simon’s Town.
- Cape RADD (Research And Diver Development) - Join the Marine Biologists at Cape RADD for one of the best Simon’s Town Seal Snorkelling experiences from Cape Town. We will join a boat ride for approximately 25-minutes along the Cape Peninsula to Seal Rock, which is a small hideout for resting seals. Here you will dive in and snorkel with the seals alongside expert field guides for an interactive experience in the ocean. We will remain close to the rock where the majority of the seals frolic in the water investigating and playing with the guests. The water is very shallow and the bottom is usually visible. This is a delightful opportunity to learn about the seals’ behaviour and their role in the ecosystem. The entire excursion duration is approximately 2.5 to 3-hours.
- Boulders Beach Penguin Colony - After this adventurous activity, we proceed to Boulders Penguins Colony where we will take a walk on the boardwalk to view the African Penguins in their natural habitat. Here there are approximately 2500 African Penguins.
- Cape of Good Hope - Our tour proceeds with a drive into the Cape of Good Hope nature reserve. Here we will explore the two historical beacons known as the Dias cross and the Da Gama cross. Your guide will share the history of this area with you and give you an opportunity to take your iconic photo behind the Cape of Good Hope name board.
- Cape Point - We proceed to Cape Point where you can either take the Flying Dutchman Funicular to the Cape Point lighthouse or you can opt for an easy 15 minutes walk. This is the official meeting point of the Two Ocean currents: The Warm Agulhas current and the Cold Benguela current.
- Chapman’s Peak Drive - Our return route is via Chapman’s Peak Drive (if it is operational) which is known as one of the most scenic drives in the world. We will stop at the viewpoint to take some breathtaking photos.
- Camps Bay - Our tour culminates with a stop at Maiden’s Cove for our final photo opportunity. This is our Instagram moment for beautiful photos with Camp’s Bay beachfront and the Twelve Apostles as our backdrop.
- Cape Town Central - Drop off will be at your accommodation in Cape Town after this amazing tour experience.
What's Included
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Private tour guide/driver, vehicle and fuel
- Bottled water onboard the vehicle
- Chapman’s Peak drive toll fees
- Entrance fees to Seal Snorkelling excursion & diving equipment
What's Not Included
- Meals, drinks and gratuities (optional)
- Entrance fees to Boulders Penguins Colony = USD12,00 per adult
- Entrance fees to Cape of Good Hope = USD25,50 per adult
- Option Funicular at Cape Point = USD6,00 per adult
Additional Information
This journey lets you discover the Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point nature reserve, Boulder’s Penguins Colony, and Chapman’s Peak drive, counted among the world’s most picturesque routes. This trip is ideal for nature enthusiasts yearning for an intimate engagement with seals and other marine life, enriched by an insightful interaction with a Marine Biologist.
Location
Cape Town Central
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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