Overview
A full-day Cape Peninsula Tour is a captivating exploration of the stunning Cape Peninsula in South Africa. This scenic adventure typically starts in Cape Town and takes participants on a journey through picturesque landscapes, including the iconic Table Mountain and the charming coastal towns of Hout Bay, Simon’s Town, and Kalk Bay. Travelers can expect to witness breathtaking natural wonders like the dramatic cliffs of Chapman’s Peak Drive and the charismatic penguins at Boulders Beach. The tour often culminates at the spectacular Cape Point, where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet, offering a day filled with breathtaking views, rich history, and diverse wildlife encounters.
Highlights
- Chapman’s Peak Drive (if open)
- Entrance to Cape Point Nature Reserve
- Cape of Good Hope
- Afternoon Tea & Cake
- Visit to Rhodes Memorial ( If weather permit)
Tour Description
Bring your camera; we’re headed for Cape Point at the south western tip of the Cape Peninsula, and the most spectacular views in the world. The drive there is just as inspiring, passing steep mountains’, secluded coves and sweeping beaches, as well as villages and fishing communities.
Our tour begins with a scenic drive along the Atlantic coast, passing through the cosmopolitan suburbs of Sea Point and Camps Bay with its glorious views of the Twelve Apostles, part of the Table Mountain range. We’ll continue to the fishing village of Hout Bay, one of Cape Town’s best-kept secrets. Here there is an option to take a short boat trip to Duiker Island (for own account & time permitting) to view the Cape Fur Seals, which inhabit the island. From here we travel to the Cape Point Nature Reserve, comprising over 17,300 acres of indigenous fauna and flora. Here we can see a variety of wildlife that includes baboons, Reebok, Cape Mountain zebra, bontebok and the elusive eland. The reserve is also one of the world’s largest breeding grounds for tortoises. Bird-watchers, too, will find many fine species to observe.
The majestic coastline offers drama worthy of being called “Nature’s Greatest Show.” We’ll be able to see the union of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans (as per legend), and may even feel the brisk wind that is dubbed the “Cape Doctor” for its presumed curative powers. Following the coastline along False Bay, we’ll return to Cape Town by way of Simon’s Town, where we visit the Penguin colony at Boulders Beach (entrance fee for own account) and Fish Hoek fishing village. Before our return, we’ll stop for afternoon tea & cake and a visit to Rhodes Memorial, situated on the slopes of Table Mountain offering spectacular views across the city. We return to Cape Town, passing the University of Cape Town and the Groote Schuur Hospital.
Includes/Excludes
Included
- Cape Point Nature Reserve
- Professional English-speaking Guide
- Return transfers to / from Cape Town City Centre Hotels
- Transportation
- Sightseeing
Excluded
- Seal Island boat cruise in Hout Bay (time permitting)
- Lunch
Other Information
If you follow these guidelines you will feel totally safe. Some areas you visit will be quite poor by our standards and it is thoughtless to flash money or jewelry. Leave jewelry at home and carry only small amounts of cash. Leave valuables and passports in the hotel safes or with camp managers.
You will find the people very friendly, helpful and eager to please. The beauty and tranquility of the land, the magnificent wildlife, and the hospitality of the people will all contribute to a lifetime of memories!
Citizens of Canada and the United States have visas/entry permits issued free of charge on arrival in South Africa.
All Non-South African passport holders are required to have at least two, entirely blank (unstamped) visa pages in their passport, each time entry is sought in South Africa. These pages are in addition to pages that are required for other countries you are visiting on the same trip
Passports must be valid for a minimum of 6 months after intended date of departure. If you are extending your journey to other countries, please estSouth establish entry requirements for those countries as well.
Children: Children traveling in and out of South Africa are required to carry an unabridged birth certificate reflecting the details of both parents, as well as a valid passport.
We recommend purchasing travel insurance. A comprehensive travel policy is available through our insurance partners—your South Africa Specialist will be able to direct you to more information. Cancellation fees are charged by our suppliers and are beyond our control. Insurance will cover you for costly cancellation penalties, trip interruption, and missed connections, and offer you protection in the event of illness or accident while abroad
The safari vehicles are very safe as long as you take heed of your guide’s instructions – no standing in the vehicle and no loud talking or shouting.
Children under the age of 6 are rarely accepted at lodges and it is not recommended to bring young children on safari. If they are accepted, they will not be allowed to go on game drives and will have to be left at the lodge under the care of a babysitter or guardian. Some lodges will allow children 6 and over to go on game drives and other lodges only allow children over the age of 12. It is best to check with your Lion World safari consultant as to which lodge is the best for you to consider
In most cases, Visa, MasterCard, and American Express are widely accepted.
Any time! Each season in Cape Town has something to offer its visitors
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