Hike Cape of Good hope, Cape Point & Penguins Private customizable Full Day Tour


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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 8 hours

Departs: Cape Town, Cape Town

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

What makes this tour unique as a private excursion it can be customized as you like. However our suggestions are as follows: Our Cape of Good Hope hike start on the Western shoreline of the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and cross over to the Eastern side of the reserve offering breathtaking views of False Bay. In spring spectacular flora and abundant bird-life are one of the many highlights as well as Whale watching. The Cape of Good Hope hike take you South toward Cape Point and Cape of Good Hope. The hike is mainly along the coastline with stunning beaches and involve occasional rock scrambling. You are almost bound to get very close to baboons. Following a rest at Cape Point the hike take you to the old light house and along a well-maintained and marked boardwalk to the famous Cape of Good Hope most South Western tip of Africa. The trail is popular for the unsurpassed views over the pristine Diaz Beach.


What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle

Chapman's Peak toll gate

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Local English-speaking professional tour guide

What's Not Included

Cape Point funicular. Adult R 80

Coffee and/or Tea

Entrance to African Penguins colony at Boulder. Adult R 170

Entrance to Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. Adult R 376, Child R 170

Lunch


Traveler Information

  • ADULT: Age: 14 - 65

Additional Info

  • Closed shoes (Takkies, running shoes)
  • Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Pack a bottle of water to stay hydrated
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Bring your camera
  • COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
  • Have a warm top or windbreaker because it can get a little chilly at time.
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Our 5 seaters sedan vehicle maximum guest capacity will be reduced to 3 passengers Our 8 seaters mini-buses vehicle maximum guest capacity will be reduced to 4 passengers. Discretion can be used for people from the same small family/friend group who are t
  • The hike is weather dependant
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level

Cancellation Policy

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

  • 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.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

What To Expect

Camps 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

Hout Bay
Leaving Cape Town the first fishing village we drive through is Hout Bay perched on the edge of the ocean. It is bordered on either side by Table Mountain range which at one end closes into a narrow
neck with a road leading to the wealthy mountainside suburb of Constantia and on the other opening out onto the half-moon shaped bay with the scenic Chapman's Peak road between mountain and sea.

• Admission Ticket Free

Chapman's Peak Drive
Our drive down to the Good Hope nature reserve take us from Hout Bay to Noordhoek on the coastal scenic Chapman's Peak drive across the mountain face, numerous wonderful viewing sites. The almost vertical, sheer cliffs of Chapman's Peak seemingly close enough to touch, plunge into the sea the road cuts through sedimentary dark colored layers of sandstone and the lighter grey-colored granite exposed below the road.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Noordhoek Farm Village
Option to enjoy the best brewed coffee in the Peninsula at the Roost village, for guest own account.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Kommetjie
A road trip around the Cape Peninsula without the coastal drive from Kommetjie to Scarborough and a photo stop at Kommetjie light house would have not been complete.

• Admission Ticket Free

Cape 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

Cape Point Nature Reserve
Our Cape of Good Hope hike start on the Western shoreline of the Nature Reserve and cross over to the Eastern side of the peninsula offering breathtaking views of False Bay. In spring spectacular flora and abundant bird life are one of the many highlights as well as Whale watching.
The hike take you down South toward Cape Point. The first part of the hike is along the beaches. The second part is more inland with spectacular cliffs and involve occasional rock scramble. You are almost bound to get very close to baboons. Following a stop at Cape Point. Our return journey take you from Cape Point along a well-maintained and marked boardwalk to the famous Cape of Good Hope most South Western corner of Africa. The trail is popular for the unsurpassed views over the pristine Diaz Beach and rugged western shoreline. A perfect photo opportunity.

1 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Cape of Good Hope
The Cape of Good Hope, the continent's most south westerly point, definitely the moment for a momentous photograph - you have finally reached the Cape with all its magic.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Old Cape Point Lighthouse
Walk or take the funicular to the old Cape Point lighthouse. From here numerous stepped paths lead to various view points. Ascending to Cape Point old lighthouse is enjoyable and invigorating.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Boulders 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.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Kalk Bay
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

Simon'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

Constantia
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

Boyes 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






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