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This private tour is fully customizable, allowing you to tailor the experience to your preferences. We recommend an early morning departure to enjoy the best light as you travel along the scenic Cape Peninsula to Cape Point Nature Reserve. The circular route from Cape Town is about 180 km, following the Atlantic Seaboard with its pristine white beaches and dramatic coastal views.
By mid-morning, you’ll reach the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve at the tip of the peninsula, with time to explore and walk up to the old lighthouse. You’ll also visit the iconic Cape of Good Hope, the south westernmost point of Africa and the legendary meeting place of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans.
Returning via the eastern side, the day ends with visits to Boulders Beach’s African penguin colony and the beautiful Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Traveler pick-up is offered
Pick-up are within the Cape Town City bowl, hotels, guesthouses, B&B, Airbnb.
Provide us with the establishments name and street address.
If you are staying outside the city please meet us at the Victoria & Alfred hotel at the waterfront
Victoria & Alfred Waterfront hotel lobby.
Itinerary
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1Camps 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 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Seal Island
The second stop of the day Hout Bay harbor perched on the edge of the ocean. You will have the option of taking an exciting 40 minute boat cruise boat to a seal colony where you can view thousands of wild Cape Fur Seals in their natural habitat alternatively enjoying a walk along the quay with yachts and fishing boats dotting here and there.
40 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
3Chapman's Peak Drive
Gateway between Hout Bay and the south peninsula & Cape Point route Chapman's Peak drive affectionately known as Chappies is a must stop to photograph and Chapman's lookout point is where we stop, revealing breathtaking views in both directions.
15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
Kommetjie (Pass by)
Kommetjie has the tallest light house in South Africa.
Admission ticket free -
Scarborough (Pass by)
A road trip around the Cape Peninsula without the coastal drive to Kommetjie and a photo stop at Witsand white beach would have not been complete.
Admission ticket free -
4Cape Point Ostrich Farm
Set in the beautiful Cape Peninsula or next photo stop is at the Southern most ostrich farm in Africa. Largest living birds in the world tour guide will give you some interesting fact about ostriches.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Cape 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.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
6Cape 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 joining the optional hike from Cape Point to the Cape of Good Hope.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
7Cape 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".
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Boulders 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.
40 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
9Simon'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 for a coffee stop time permitting.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Kalk Bay (Pass by)
After this morning visiting of the Hout Bay fishing village on the West side of the Peninsula, our afternoon drive 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.
Admission ticket free -
10Boyes 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 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Muizenberg (Pass by)
Muizenberg is one of South Africa's premier surfing destinations, offering excellent waves and surf schools for beginners a popular spot for families and children and It is also known for the colourful beach huts lining the shoreline.
Admission ticket free -
Constantia (Pass by)
Nestled beneath the Table Mountain National Park, Constantiaberg and Table Mountain ranges Constantia valley is a region with a wine making history that date back to 1685.
Admission ticket free -
11Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
The last visit of the day is The world renowned Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden a haven of peace setting against the eastern slopes of Table Mountain. Walk above the treetops on the Centenary Tree Canopy Walkway also known as the "Boomslang" and see South Africa's national flower the King Protea. As the estate covers 528 hectares we make sure that you have enough time in your hand to see the garden's highlights.
45 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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