Cape of Good Hope, Cape Point & Penguins Private customizable Afternoon Tour
Cape of Good Hope, Cape Point & Penguins Private customizable Afternoon Tour
The Cape of Good Hope & Cape Point private tour is a “must do” trip when visiting Cape Town. This sightseeing tour take you all the way down the Cape Peninsula to Cape Point Nature reserve and Cape of Good Hope. The circular route from Cape Town to Cape Point nature reserve and back is approximately 180 kilometers.
You travel along the False Bay Eastern coastline of the peninsula with a visit to the African penguin colony at Boulders beach. Our coastal drive take us into the Cape Point nature reserve, all the way to the Cape of Good Hope. Enough time will be allowed for you to explore and walk to the old light house.
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Camps Bay
We will travel along the Atlantic seaboard, driving between the mountains and the ocean our first photo stop will be at Maiden's Cove beautiful scenic lookout point nestled between Clifton's beaches and the prestigious suburb of Camps Bay in Cape Town.
10 minutesHout Bay
Hout Bay or the Republic of Hout Bay as it is affectionately known by locals. It was named Hout Bay by the Dutch explorer who "found" the wooded valley and named it "wood bay".
Chapman's Peak Drive
Beautiful coastal drive on the way to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve.
10 minutesCape Point Ostrich Farm
Set in the beautiful Cape Peninsula and Southern most ostrich farm in Africa is our next photo stop with Patrick your onboard tour guide who also worked on an ostrich farm you will be able to ask him all your questions.
10 minutesCape Point Nature Reserve
Once entering Cape Point Nature Reserve, reserve we will drive leisurely to the tip of the Nature Reserve on the way see the Dias and DA Gama monuments. You may encounter some baboons and other wildlife such as Bontebok, Cape Eland, Cape Mountain Zebra and with over 250 species of birdlife we must keep our eyes open.
40 minutesCape Point
Once at Cape Point enough time will be allowed to hike up to the top to see the Cape Point lighthouse or take the funicular, before going to the Cape of Good Hope.
45 minutesCape of Good Hope
From Cape Point we will drive all the way down to the Cape of Good Hope most South Westerly tip of the African continent. Walk on the beach and have photos of the most Westerly tip of the continent sign board "Cape of Good Hope".
15 minutesBoulders Beach Penguin Colony
Driving out of the Cape Point Nature Reserve our next stop situated along the False Bay coastline is the famous Boulders Penguins Colony near Simon's Town. The place gets its name from the huge and ancient granite boulders along the coast. This picturesque area is home to a colony of some 3000 delightful African Penguins. A boardwalk runs from Foxy Beach to Boulders Beach, where you can get down on the sand and mingle with the penguins but don't be tempted to pet them they have sharp beaks that can cause serious injuries.
30 minutesSimon's Town
After our visit at Boulders beach and the African Penguin colony our drive back to Cape Town take us through the picturesque coastal naval town of Simon's Town located on the eastern side of the Cape Peninsula.
Kalk Bay
Our afternoon drive back to Cape Town take us through the Kalk Bay fishing village situated on the East side of the peninsula along False Bay. The village lies between the ocean and sharply rising mountainous heights of Table Mountain Sandstone.
M75 Boyes Drive
Boyes Drive our last scenic coastal road that climbs the lower slopes of Muizenberg Mountain providing panoramic views over Muizenberg beach for our last photo opportunity before heading inland. If not too late the shark spotter may still be on duty.
10 minutesIncluded
- Chapman's Peak drive toll gate
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Local English-speaking professional tourist guide
- Entry/Admission - Chapman's Peak Drive
Not Included
- Lunch
- Entrance to Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. Adult R 376, Child R 170
- Entrance to African Penguins colony at Boulder. Adult R 170 Child R 85
- Cape Point funicular Adult: R 110
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- Our 4 seaters sedan vehicle maximum guest capacity will be reduced to 3 passengers Our 8 seaters mini-buses vehicle maximum guest capacity will be reduced to 5 passengers. Discretion can be used for people from the same small family/friend group who are traveling together.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.