Cape of Good Hope & Table Mountain: Encounter Seals, Penguins and Panoramic Views
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Cape Town
Experience the best of Cape Town on this tour, featuring stunning views, encounters with seals and penguins, and a visit to the iconic Table Mountain.
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Bo-kaap - Explore the colorful house with cobbled stone driveways.
    Look out for the first Mosque in Cape Town.

Take a walk in this beautiful place for amazing photos and interact with the local communities. Taste some of the local food like samosa and cook soosters from the local shop

  • Table Mountain National Park - Take a 3 minute cable car ride to the mountain top and take in the views as it rotate 360 degrees offering you photo opportunity.

Explore the table top as you take in the site of the Mother City including the World heritage site Robben island. Look out for Camps bay the most popular beach in Cape Town and the Twelve Apostles’ peaks.

Learn about the rock formation and the biodiversity at the top of this iconic mountain. Look out for vibrant bird species that includes the ever popular red winged bird. One of the most popular animals is the dassie - a rock rabbit.

There is a coffee shop a restaurant and a bar on top of this mountain. Look out for the several hiking trails that takes hikers to the top. The bike trails are not to be left out and some thrill seekers abseiling down the cliff.

  • Camps Bay - Take a walk on the pure white beaches as you get a feel of the Atlantic Ocean. This is a must photo stop as it has amazing background of table Mountain and The Twelve Apostles.

Look out for the art and craft on sale by local vendors and some ice cream at the beach. Lookout for the Twelve Apostles peaks and Lion’s head.

Explore the popular beach shops with several restaurants, coffee shops, bars and only two hotels.

  • Hout Bay - Explore this small fishing village, an amazing location which is surrounded by mountains, the ocean and the African blue sky.

Take a walk along the harbor while you shop for art and craft sold by local vendors. Time permitting take a 1 hour boat ride to seal island where you will encounter more than 4 000 seals at any one time.

Take a walk to the fish processing factory selling freshly caught fish. This is also an amazing photo stop because of its amazing surroundings that also includes many fishing boats.

  • Chapman’s Peak Drive - Driving through this 9.7km scenic drive is so exciting with 114 curves from start to finish. Stop at a few of the several photo stops while you enjoy the best photo shots on this amazing landscape.

The peak which is a must stop is famous for several commercials by international celebrities and companies. In winter lookout for whales as they glide along the coast.

coming to the end you will be met by one of the Blue Flag beaches - Long beach. a stop here is highly recommended cause of the view and its location.

  • Cape Point Vineyards Tasting Room - Stop over at this beautiful winery with totally outstanding views of the valley ahead. A brief stop for a glass of wine is a welcome relief in a day packed with activities.

This winery only produces top quality white wine and has a restaurant known to have amazing dishes. The location is one of a must for some photos as it is on mountain top overlooking the Sunny valley ahead.

From here you also catch extraordinary view of the long beach.

  • Cape Point - The main reason for the tour. Explore the amazing landscape which is known to have more plant species than the rest of Europe.

Lookout for the padros erected by the Portuguese community in honor of their pioneer sailors. Take the funicular to the lighthouse and the final flight of steps up. Lookout for the new lighthouse in use at this point.

Take a walk down some of the lookout positions which brings you closer to the cliff and the clear water. There is an art and curio shop on the top where you can enjoy some shopping.

On your way down lookout for the Dias beach and the the 45 minute walking trail that takes you from Cape point to the most south western tip of Africa.

  • Cape of Good Hope - Visit the most south western tip of Africa. A geographical location of note with an abundance of marine life. The choppy seas full of the huge seaweed is out of this world.

On the boulders nearby is home to seals and some of the birds of the ocean. The surroundings are home to some of the most popular wild animal that include the African baboons. You can also see the elands, zebras, wild beasts, karacools among others.

Ostriches are also part of the wildlife at this location. This also home to the Galjoen the national fish of South Africa.

  • Boulders Beach Penguin Colony - Take a walk on the wooden boardwalk and get up close with the penguins. Explore this amazing nature reserve and get up close these penguins also form the perimeter fence.

Choose between Stony Point access point or the Boulders’ beach where you are allowed to peddle with the penguins.

  • Simon’s Town - Take a walk in this amazing town which is one of the oldest settlements in South Africa. Lookout for the war ships as this is also home to the South African Navy.

There are also many fishing boats on the harbour which is testimony to the fact that they also do a lot of fishing. Explore the shops in the main road where there are lots of antiques and old fashioned dresses.

Lookout for the buildings along the main road which have been declared a national heritage. They all boast of a colonial Dutch architecture. There are also many shops selling art and craft which can also be obtainable from local vendors. There is a historical Dane Just Nuisance statue which is quiet imposing at the heart of the market.

What's Included
  • Pickup and drop-off at your hotel
  • Cable car return ticket at Table Mountain
  • Entry ticket to Cape of Good Hope
  • Tour with a Registered Tourist Guide
  • Chapman’s Drive toll fees covered
  • Air-conditioned tour vehicle
What's Not Included
  • Boulders’ Penguins R152/adults R76/child internationals R76/Adults R39/Child R39 SADC SA half Price
  • Lunch
  • Gratuity
Additional Information

This is definitely one of the best tours in Cape Town which brings together two of the top three attractions in Cape Town. This is a tour that combines lots of history. Information about the expensive residential areas of Cape Town.

Amazing photo stops as there is spectacular views along the whole route. Pure white beaches some of which are classified Blue Flag status. Great activities like a visit to Seal Island where you encounter thousands of seals. There is a healthy 45 minute walking option from Cape Point to Cape of Good Hope.

Amazing birdlife, animal life marine life and plant species. Historical facts along the entire route. The most visited tours in Cape Town which will always deliver despite the weather. Interaction with locals and delicious food on tour.

Finally it takes you to the only one of The New 7 Wonders of Nature in a city. That is Table Mountain.

Location
The Silo Hotel
At the drop and go area of The Silo Hotel
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Q8248ujjohns
Mar 12, 2024
Great tour ! - Fabulous trip. The landscape , ocean scenery were beyond compare Also ostrich and antelope sightings as a bonus Our guide was the best
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Resort06508649203
Nov 19, 2023
10/10 Highly Recommend - We used tour guide Remy multiple times for excursions while in Cape Town. He was always courteous & on time. Remy is very knowledgable and makes the tour interesting. He has a great nature and is easy to talk to. His van is spotless and in excellent condition for maximum comfort. I highly recommend you book with him for a fun and educational tour of Cape Towns attractions.
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