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Cape Town Tours Cape Peninsula Tour: Cape Point, Penguins, Scenic Drives | Travel Pilot

Embark on an awe-inspiring journey along Cape Town’s stunning Atlantic Seaboard, culminating at Cape Point, one of the city’s most iconic landmarks. The Cape Peninsula Tour offers a full-day exploration of natural beauty, fascinating wildlife, and historical sites.

Cape Point & Cape of Good Hope
The highlight of this tour is the magnificent Cape Point, a rugged and scenic location where the Atlantic Ocean crashes against rocky cliffs. Known for its dramatic beauty, Cape Point is part of the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, home to an incredible variety of wildlife and plant species. The reserve features rugged hiking trails, a historic lighthouse, and stunning views across the ocean to the east and west. Take in breathtaking views of the False Bay coastline, and for the adventurous, hike to the top of the point for panoramic vistas.

Cape of Good Hope
The Cape of Good Hope is often mistaken as the southernmost point of Africa, but it is actually the most south-western point. This famous landmark has been a beacon for sailors since the 15th century and remains a symbol of Cape Town’s maritime history. With its rocky beaches, abundant wildlife, and diverse plant life, the Cape offers an unforgettable experience for nature lovers and photographers alike.

Penguin Colony at Boulders Beach
Continue your adventure to Boulders Beach, home to one of the world’s most unique wildlife experiences: the African penguins. This picturesque beach, surrounded by giant boulders, is a sanctuary for the penguins, where you can observe them in their natural habitat. Take a leisurely walk along the boardwalk for close-up views of the penguins as they waddle along the sand and swim in the crystal-clear waters.

Scenic Drives & Coastal Views
Along the way, enjoy some of the most scenic drives in the world, including Chapman’s Peak Drive, renowned for its winding roads hugging the coastline. Take in the stunning views of Clifton, Camps Bay, and the Twelve Apostles mountain range. These dramatic landscapes are a photographer’s paradise, with ocean views and majestic cliffs on all sides.

 

Why Choose This Tour?

  • Scenic Coastal Beauty: Enjoy breathtaking views along the Atlantic Seaboard, Chapman’s Peak, and the rugged coastlines.
  • Wildlife Encounters: Get up close to African penguins at Boulders Beach and spot wildlife in the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve.
  • Expert Guidance: Your experienced guide will provide insightful commentary on the flora, fauna, and history of the peninsula.
  • Comfortable Travel: Relax in a luxury air-conditioned vehicle with a handpicked guide throughout the tour.

 

Your own private vehicle and travel tour guide dedicated to you and your private party. All entrance fees and bookings included.
Private tour plan

Tour Overview

Enjoy our full day private tour for you and your group around the Cape Peninsula at your own pace. Our private tours are relaxed and enjoyable for guest who prefers complete flexibility at the attractions. The private tours are suited for families, couples and honeymooners who prefer enjoying the attractions without any other persons on board. 

Main attractions visited:

  • Cape Point
  • Cape of Good Hope
  • Boulders penguin colony

Tour times 

Depart: 08:00 – 08:15 
Return: 17:30

 Highlights 

  • Clifton & Camps Bay
  • Twelve Apostles
  • Llandudno
  • Hout Bay (optional boat trip to Seal Isalnd)
  • Chapmans Peak Drive
  • Noordhoek
  • Ostrich viewing drive by
  • Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve
  • Cape Point
  • Penguin Colony 
  • Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens (optional)
  • Simons Town
  • Muizenberg

Included on the tour:

  • Cape Point
  • Cape of Good Hope
  • Penguins
  • Chapmanspeak
  • Handpicked professional tour guide
  • Airconditioned vehicle

Excluded on the tour

Hout Bay boat trip to Seal Island (Optional)

Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens (Optional)

Meals and drinks (Optional)

Gratuities/tips (Optional)

Your own private vehicle and guide to show you the attractions. Explore at your own pace. Excludes all entrance fees.
Charter tour plan

Tour Overview

Enjoy our full day charter tour around the Cape Peninsula building your own list of attractions. Our charter tours are enjoyed by guest who prefers to plan their own attractions they would like to visit. The chartered tours are suited for families, couples and groups.

Suggested attractions:

  • Cape Point
  • Cape of Good Hope
  • Boulders penguin colony
  • Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
  • Kayaking in Simons town
  • Shark Cage diving in Simons Town
  • Stellenbosch/Constantia wine farm visit
  • Horseback riding

Tour times

Depart: 08:00 - 09:00
Return: 17:30 - 18:00

Suggested Highlights

  • Clifton & Camps Bay
  • Twelve Apostles
  • Llandudno
  • Hout Bay (optional boat trip to Seal Isalnd)
  • Chapmans Peak Drive
  • Noordhoek Horseback riding
  • Ostrich viewing drive by
  • Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve
  • Cape Point
  • Penguin Colony
  • Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
  • Simons Town
  • Stellenbosch/Constantia wine farm visit
  • Muizenberg

Included on the tour:

  • Chapmanspeak
  • Handpicked professional tour guide
  • Airconditioned vehicle

Excluded on the tour

  • Entrance fees to any of the attractions
  • Hout Bay boat trip to Seal Island (Optional)
  • Meals and drinks (Optional)
  • Gratuities/tips (Optional)
Affordable sightseeing. Ride along with other tourists on a routined tour.
Scheduled tour plan

Tour Overview

Enjoy our full day schedule tour around the Cape Peninsula with a routine itinerary. Our schedule tours are enjoyed by guest who prefers travelling in groups to visit the attractions. The schedule tours are suited for single travellers, couples and smaller groups. Our schedule tours has less flexibility and time allocations for each attraction.

Main attractions visited:

  • Cape Point
  • Cape of Good Hope
  • Boulders penguin colony
  • Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens

Tour times

Depart: 08:00 - 09:00
Return: 17:30 - 18:00

Highlights

  • Clifton & Camps Bay
  • Twelve Apostles
  • Llandudno
  • Hout Bay (optional boat trip to Seal Isalnd)
  • Chapmans Peak Drive
  • Noordhoek
  • Ostrich viewing drive by
  • Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve
  • Cape Point
  • Penguin Colony
  • Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
  • Simons Town
  • Muizenberg

Included on the tour:

  • Cape Point
  • Cape of Good Hope
  • Penguins
  • Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
  • Chapmanspeak
  • Handpicked professional tour guide
  • Airconditioned vehicle

Excluded on the tour

  • Hout Bay boat trip to Seal Island (Optional)
  • Meals and drinks (Optional)
  • Gratuities/tips (Optional)

Route highlights

Cape Point

At Cape Point, Cape Town’s nature enthusiast’s paradise which is located within the Cape of Good Hope Table Mountain National Park we experience the light house, flying dutchman, shipwrecks, Baboons, Ostriches, Buck and over 250 species of bird in its natural habitat

Cape of Good Hope

We explore the south westerly point on the African continent where guests have the option of taking a 90min hiking trail to the Cape Point summit.

African Penguin (Boulders Beach)

A guided tour along the board walk towards boulders beach where we see the African Penguin colony swimming along the coast of Simons Town.

Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens

Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, (Optional for the private and charter tours)

Maidens Cove

Overlooks the 12 apostle Mountains and Camps Bay Beach. This is our first picture stop before heading along the Atlantic.

Hout Bay Harbour

The famous fishing village beneath the Sentigul mountain on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. Take a boat ride to Seal Island (Optional)

Chapmans Peak

1 of the world's most scenic drives, a 9km route with 114 curves that leads us to the Cape Point nature reserve. We stop for a short walk on the Chapmans Peak Hill overlooking Hout Bay Harbour.

Red Hill

Overlook the False Bay and East Coast from RedHill Mountains

Muizenberg

Also known as surfers corner or sunrise beach. Popular for its colourful huts and surfing lessons (Time permitting)

Pick up and drop off

Your tour guide starts the tour by collecting you at your hotel, the tour ends at the drop-off point.

Local Guide

You local tour guide provides a commentory throughout the journey and at all the main attractions

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