Overview: Cape Point and Peninsula Tour
Joining a group or taking a private tour, travel with an informative guide, start your trip by driving out of Cape Town, taking in the magnificent beaches of Clifton and Camps Bay.
Next up is the quaint village and fishing harbour at Hout Bay, which with its stunning mountain views and a pretty beach is worth a stop in its own right. You also have the option (not included in the cost) of a boat trip to Seal Island, depending on the weather and the season. As the name suggests, this island is a haven for Cape fur seals; what it doesn’t tell you is that the surrounding seas are the hunting ground of the great white shark.
Continue along one of South Africa’s most breathtaking coastal drives via Chapman’s Peak to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. Fynbos vegetation, unique to the Cape provinces, is a highlight in its own right here, and the reserve is also home to zebra, several species of antelope – including eland and bontebok – and a myriad of birds. At the tip of the peninsula, it’s worth the walk up the rocks (or take a funicular, at additional cost) to witness the symbolic meeting of the Indian and Atlantic oceans and enjoy spectacular views over False Bay.
After lunch at a nearby restaurant (for your own account), your journey takes you to Simonstown: a naval base and village with charming Victorian architecture. Do make time for Boulders Beach, home to a growing breeding colony of the vulnerable African penguin. Wooden walkways allow you to view the penguins in their natural habitat, and there’s an interesting information centre too.
Your final stop is Kirstenbosch Gardens. Set against the eastern slopes of Table Mountain, the garden is world-renowned for the beauty and diversity of its Cape flora, including magnificent displays of proteas. Explore the broad trails through indigenous forest, then expand your horizons from the canopy walkway, high up in the trees.
Please note: Expert Africa can only arrange this day tour of Cape Point & The Peninsular as part of a full, Expert Africa itinerary which includes a stop in Cape Town. See the Holiday ideas, below, for examples of such itineraries.
- Start location
- Any of Expert Africa's hotels in the vicinity of Cape Town - normally around 8.15am - 8.45am
- End location
- Back at your hotel - normally around 5.30pm
- Meals included
- No meals are included, but you will stop for lunch - for your own account
- Duration
- Full day - normally nine hours
- Maximum group size
- Generally seven people per vehicle
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What to look forward to.
The Atlantic seaboard and Cape Peninsula has some stunning views.
Camps Bay and the Twelve Apostles ...
and the Chapman's Peak drive is breathtaking.
You'll also visit the quaint beach huts at Simon's Town.
Walking amongst the African penguins at Boulders Beach ...
... allows you to get up close and personal...
...with these funny birds.
You'll view the rugged coastline of the Cape Peninsula in many areas.
and wander around Kirstenbosch Botanical gardens - home to an array of stunning flowers and plants...
...including the famous Protea.
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Ideas for holidays which can include Cape Point and Peninsula Tour
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