Excursion d'une journée au Cap de Bonne-Espérance et Boulders Penguins au départ du Cap
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Salut là ! Je suis votre Guide local du Cap, et j'ai hâte de vous emmener dans cette visite car j'ai beaucoup d'histoires sur le Cap de bonne espérance que j'aimerais partager avec vous. Le ramassage se fera à votre hôtel avant de nous rendre à Bo-Kaap, où les maisons aux couleurs vives racontent des histoires du riche passé culturel du Cap. De là, nous emprunterons l'une des routes côtières les plus pittoresques du monde. Attendez-vous à des vues plongeantes sur la mâchoire alors que nous nous dirigeons lentement vers le Cap de bonne espérance. Cette région fait partie de la famille végétale la plus riche du monde et des randonnées optionnelles vous seront proposées. Nous explorerons également quelques charmantes villes balnéaires. À Hout Bay, vous aurez la possibilité de faire une petite excursion en bateau sur l'île de Duiker pour voir les otaries à fourrure du Cap. Puis à Simon’s Town, nous rencontrerons les célèbres pingouins africains à Boulders Beach. Sur le chemin du retour au Cap, en fonction de la fluidité du trafic routier, nous passerons par Muizenberg Beach, connue pour ses cabanes colorées et son ambiance surf avant de terminer la journée à votre hôtel.
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Peu après le début de la visite, avant de quitter la ville pour la côte. Nous aurons l'occasion de faire un arrêt rapide dans l'historique Bo-Kaap pour voir les maisons aux couleurs vives et découvrir sa longue histoire. Votre guide vous guidera pendant que vous prendrez des photos et en apprendrez davantage sur l'histoire de ce quartier.
Nichée au pied de la montagne Lion's Head, se trouve une banlieue aisée appelée Bantry Bay. Très connue pour son statut sans vent, Bantry Bay a plus de 250 jours sans vent par an, ce qui est beaucoup au Cap compte tenu du climat venteux de la ville mère.
Niché haut sur le flanc de la montagne se trouve un autre quartier opulent appelé Clifton. Outre l'immobilier cher, Clifton est également bien connu pour avoir certaines des meilleures plages près de Cape Town. Les quatre plages de Clifton qui sont naturellement divisées en 4 par des blocs de granit.
Admirez les magnifiques collines de Beverly du Cap appelées Camps Bay. Arrêtez-vous brièvement pour prendre des photos et profiter de la vue sur les douze apôtres.
A 15 minutes de Camps Bay se trouve la baie de Hout. Une ville entourée par les montagnes et le froid de l'Atlantique. Toutes les routes qui conduisent le trafic ici passent par des cols de montagne. Ne regrettez pas d'avoir laissé vos passeports quand un panneau "Bienvenue dans la république de Hout Bay" apparaît !
Notre voyage durera une heure au port de Hout Bay, où vous pourrez monter à bord d'un bateau et embarquer pour un voyage panoramique de 40 minutes vers une île habitée par plus de 5 000 otaries à fourrure du Cap. Vous verrez les phoques depuis le bateau et si vous ne souhaitez pas faire l'excursion en bateau, vous pourrez passer du temps à explorer le marché artisanal ou même faire une promenade de 10 minutes jusqu'à la plage de Hout Bay. Veuillez noter que ce supplément facultatif peut ajouter une heure supplémentaire à la visite.
En quittant Hout Bay, nous nous dirigerons vers le célèbre Chapman's Peak Drive. Une route à flanc de montagne connue localement sous le nom de Chapies. Un chef-d'œuvre d'ingénierie ! La route du pic Chapman serpente sur 9 km le long des montagnes géantes du pic Chapman qui semblent tomber dans l'océan comme une avalanche. Vous aurez également l'occasion de vous arrêter pour prendre des photos et profiter de la vue sur l'océan Atlantique, les falaises et les plages de sable blanc.
À l'extrémité sud de la promenade de pointe de Chapman se trouve un village agricole de Noordhoek. Les bâtiments blanchis à la chaux et au toit de chaume fonctionnent comme des magasins comme des magasins de jus bruts, des cafés, des boulangeries, des restaurants, des magasins d'artisanat et des magasins de vêtements. Une petite halte pour s'adonner à certaines d'entre elles vous sera proposée.
À seulement 200 m avant la réserve naturelle de Cape Point se trouve une ferme d'autruches où les clients auront la possibilité de s'arrêter le long de la route et de prendre des photos du plus grand oiseau d'Afrique.
La réserve naturelle de Cape Point abrite le coin le plus au sud-ouest de l'Afrique (Cap de Bonne Espérance). La richesse de la faune et de la flore fait de cet endroit un haut lieu de la biodiversité. Vous pourrez profiter de la vue dans le confort du véhicule ou même à pied.
Célèbre coin d'Afrique. Où l'Atlantique froid et les océans Indien partagent des terrains communs. Le cap de Bonne-Espérance n'est cependant que le point le plus au sud-ouest de l'Afrique. Les sentiers de randonnée jusqu'au sommet du Cap permettent de faire beaucoup d'activités et de visites. Le panneau du Cap de Bonne-Espérance est également une autre grande attraction. Différents sentiers de randonnée possibles vous seront proposés à partir de là par votre guide.
Marchez ou prenez un funiculaire (à vos frais) jusqu'au 3e phare le plus ancien d'Afrique du Sud pour une vue à 360 degrés sur le parc national. L'ancien phare a été lancé en 1860 seulement pour être déclassé 40 ans et des dizaines de naufrages trop tard après que des études aient prouvé que sa haute altitude représentait un grand danger pour les marins autour du cap car ils ne pouvaient pas le voir par temps nuageux. Un nouveau phare a depuis été construit à une altitude beaucoup plus basse.
Une autre ville calme et riche sur le littoral de la fausse baie. La ville de Simon, construite de manière victorienne, abrite certains des restaurants de fruits de mer les plus frais et où vous pouvez vous arrêter pendant une heure et prendre un déjeuner (le guide peut choisir de déjeuner à Cape Point en fonction du déroulement de la visite)
Boulders Beach Penguin Colony abrite des milliers de nageurs de smoking en voie de disparition, le manchot africain ! Ici, vous marcherez sur la plage et prendrez des photos rapprochées d'un de nos oiseaux sans vol. Votre guide vous fournira également des informations sur les affaires courantes du manchot.
Muizenberg Beach est également connu sous le nom de "The surfers corner". Des cabanes à langer aux couleurs vives sur la plage font un excellent shooting photo. Pourvu que nous ayons le temps et que la circulation soit raisonnable, vous pourrez faire votre dernier arrêt avant que les moteurs ne s'orientent vers le nord pour que Cape Town termine une belle journée touristique.
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Notre objectif est de commencer la visite à 8h00. Par conséquent, les prises en charge seront programmées un peu plus tôt pour garantir la ponctualité. Il n'est pas nécessaire de nous contacter pour vous renseigner sur l'heure de prise en charge de votre visite de groupe. Cependant, vous pouvez prévoir une heure de prise en charge entre 7h30 et 8h00. Notre équipe opérationnelle efficace vous contactera de manière proactive avant 18h00 la veille de la visite pour vous indiquer l'heure précise de prise en charge pour le lendemain matin. Veuillez vous assurer que vous avez accès à votre WhatsApp ou à votre e-mail, car l'heure de prise en charge sera communiquée via l'un ou l'autre de ces canaux.
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This experience was so amazing! It went by smoothly and the tour guides, (Candy and Litha), were so kind and made things super easy for us tourists. I learned so much!!!
Dear Valued Customer, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We are thrilled to hear that you had such an amazing experience and that everything went smoothly throughout the tour. We are especially happy to know that Candy and Litha were kind, helpful, and made everything easy and enjoyable for you. We will certainly share your lovely comments with them. It is also fantastic to hear that you learned so much about Cape Town and South Africa during your experience. Thank you for choosing Cape Archives Tours. We truly appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable experience in the future. Have safe travels. Best regards, Junior.
Great way to see Cape Town. Candy and Licha were knowledgeable and entertaining. Strongly recommend.
Dear John, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback and recommendation! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed exploring Cape Town with us. We are especially pleased to know that Candy and Litha made your experience both informative and entertaining. We will be sure to share your kind words with them, as they will greatly appreciate the recognition. Thank you for choosing Cape Archives Tours and for recommending us. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back to Cape Town for another memorable experience in the future! Best regards, Junior.
We had an amazing experience of this extensive tour ofCapeTown and surroundings. Our guide Candy was engaging, knowledgeable and effective et ensuring minimal wait times as well as helping us to keep a tight schedule. We saw so much and learned a lot about South Africa and Cape Town. Highlight of the tour.. hike to the top at cape of good hope as well as the penguin colony. Our driver Litha was exceptionally good as well. Cudos to all!
Dear Valued Customer, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We are delighted to hear that you had an amazing experience exploring Cape Town and its beautiful surroundings. We are especially pleased that Candy made such a positive impression. Her knowledge, engaging personality, and ability to keep the tour running smoothly are qualities we truly value. We will be sure to share your kind words with her. We are also very happy to hear that Litha provided an excellent driving experience. The hike to the top of the Cape of Good Hope and the penguin colony are certainly memorable highlights, and we are glad you enjoyed both. It is wonderful to know that you were able to see so much and learn more about Cape Town and South Africa along the way. Thank you for choosing Cape Archives Tours and for your kind words about our team. We truly appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back again in the future. Have safe travels. Best regards, Junior.
Overall the tour was fantastic! Candace (Candy) was the best tour guide. If you get her you will learn a lot and have so much fun. Each of the sites were amazing. It was rushed which makes sense for how much you get to see of Cape Town. I did also find it a bit expensive but I would do the tour again.
Dear Awura, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We are delighted to hear that you had a fantastic tour and that Candy made your experience so enjoyable. She will be thrilled to know that her knowledge, enthusiasm, and friendly personality helped make your day memorable. We are also glad that you enjoyed the amazing sites and understand your comment about the tour feeling a little rushed, especially with so many beautiful places to see in Cape Town within one day. We truly appreciate your honest feedback regarding the price as well. It means a great deal to us that, despite this, you would choose to do the tour again. Thank you for choosing Cape Archives Tours, and we hope to welcome you back to Cape Town for another memorable experience in the future. Have safe travels. Best regards, Junior.
I had an amazing trip with Candace. She was very knowledgeable, engaging and made the experience really fun. My favourite part was being able to see the penguins, and do the Cape Hope Hike. Overall, it was an amazing experience and I recommend if you are short on time in Cape Town, doing this tour so you can see as much of Cape Town as possible.
Dear Valued Customer, Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We are delighted to hear that you had an amazing experience with Candice and that her knowledge, enthusiasm, and engaging personality helped make the day so enjoyable. We are especially pleased that seeing the penguins and taking the Cape of Good Hope hike were among your favourite parts of the tour. It is a fantastic way to experience some of the highlights of the Cape Peninsula, especially when you have limited time in Cape Town. We truly appreciate your recommendation and will be sure to share your kind words with Candice. Thank you for choosing Cape Archives Tours and Safaris, and we hope to welcome you back to Cape Town again in the future. Have safe travels. Best regards, Junior.
Based on the tour description, we thought we would visit a number of different sites but we ended up skipping half of them. This was partly due to foggy weather so we wouldn't have been able to appreciate the ocean and beach views anyway. But we also thought there simply wasn't enough time to stop, even for brief opportunities to take in the views. And there was way too much time allocated for lunch that could have been used for touring. You should definitely take the boat ride to Seal island. The boat guides were very informative and we saw tons of fur seals and a variety of birds. We think this should be one of the included highlights of the tour, rather than an optional add-on. It wasn't expensive but the cost is NOT included in the tour. We were disappointed that we blew by some wildlife viewing areas but then stopped at an ostrich farm, where birds are raised for meat, eggs and feathers, to see captive rather than wild birds. The visit to the Cape of Good Hope/Cape Point was fabulous and we enjoyed a great hike to the point. You didn't have to hike, though; there was a bus available to take you there. For those of you who like funiculars, it was disappointingly out of order (this was not an important point to us). Boulder Beach and the penguins was super nice. I loved seeing so many penguins in one place but it was pretty touristy (as expected) and you were limited to a small space on a short boardwalk (no walk on the beach). I appreciate that this helps to protect the penguins from invasive humans but it did make it pretty crowded. Our tour guide was very friendly and accommodating but she did tend to ramble when she spoke so it was difficult to gain an appreciation of the history of the region. All in all, I think we would have been happier if we had rented a car and planned our own tour rather than taking this one.
Hello Cynthia Thank you for having travelled with us and also for writing us a review. We are glad that you enjoyed this tour despite fogy weather conditions. We hope to see you again in future Best regards
Everything was perfect in the excursion. I had Rodney as a guide and driver. The pick up was on time. We visited all the places and did not feel on a rush as in other tours. Rodney told as a lot of things about Southafrica, Bokap, the people, the Cape Hope. One important thing is that we could do the small trek around Cape Hope. I found our guide very kind, good driver, talkative. Totally recommendable excursion with this company.
Dear Libra, Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We are delighted to hear that everything was perfect during your excursion and that you enjoyed exploring the Cape Peninsula at a comfortable pace without feeling rushed. It is especially lovely to hear that Rodney shared so much information about South Africa, Bo-Kaap, the local people, and the Cape of Good Hope, while also making sure you had the opportunity to enjoy the short hike around Cape Point. We are pleased that his friendly personality, knowledge, and safe driving helped make your day even more enjoyable. We truly appreciate your recommendation and will be sure to share your kind words with Rodney. Thank you for choosing Cape Archives Tours and Safaris, and we hope to welcome you back again in the future! Best regards, Junior.
We had a good day. They informed us in plenty of time to the change of itinerary as the Cable Car up Table Mountain was closed for maintenance. The guide Candy was excellent and kept giving a good commentary of places passed, with Litha driving and getting us to stops on time. The tour was a good overview of the Cape peninsula and the penguins were cool!
Dear Jak, Thank you so much for your thoughtful review. We are delighted to hear that you had a good day exploring the Cape Peninsula and that you enjoyed seeing the penguins at Boulders Beach. We are especially pleased that you appreciated being informed well in advance about the Table Mountain Cableway closure and the resulting change to the itinerary. We always aim to keep our guests informed and make the necessary arrangements to ensure they still have a wonderful experience. It is wonderful to hear that Candy provided an engaging and informative commentary throughout the day, while Litha ensured a smooth and timely journey between all the stops. We will certainly share your kind words with both of them. Thank you for choosing Cape Archives Tours and Safaris. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back to Cape Town again in the future! Best regards, Junior
Candy and Litha were our guide and driver, very nice both of them
Dear Carmen, Thank you very much for your kind words. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your experience with Candy and Litha. It is wonderful to know that they made you feel comfortable and helped make your tour enjoyable. We will certainly share your lovely feedback with both Candy and Litha. Thank you for choosing Cape Archives Tours and Safaris, and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again in the future! Best regards, Junior.
Everything ran smoothly from a prompt pick up to being flexible with arrangements on the day. Table Mountain cable car was closed for maintenance and the optional additional boat trip from Houta Bay was fully booked in the morning but everything was done to ensure that we got on a boat in the afternoon. We were unable to approach Seal Island due to the rough sea but we got a good view of the coastline - some things are impossible to control! Candy was very knowledgeable, passed on a lot of information, kept us updated on the day’s plans and engaged well. Seeing wild penguins close up at Boulders Bay and taking in the views at Cape Point were definite highlights. And thanks to Litha for his driving and keeping us to schedule. We saw and learnt a lot more in the 9 hours than if we had driven ourselves!
Dear Stephen, Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a detailed review. We are delighted to hear that everything ran smoothly, from the prompt pickup to the flexibility shown throughout the day. We truly appreciate your understanding regarding the Table Mountain cable car maintenance and the rough sea conditions that prevented the boat from approaching Seal Island. As you rightly mentioned, some things are simply beyond our control, but we are always happy to find suitable alternatives whenever possible. We are glad that we were able to arrange the afternoon boat trip and that you still enjoyed wonderful views of the coastline. It is wonderful to hear that Candy kept you informed, shared her knowledge, and made the experience engaging, while Litha ensured a safe and well-organized journey throughout the day. We will certainly share your kind words with both of them. The wild penguins at Boulders Beach and the breathtaking views at Cape Point are certainly among the highlights of the Cape Peninsula, and we are pleased that you were able to experience them. We are especially happy that you felt you saw and learned much more with us than you would have by driving yourselves. Thank you once again for choosing Cape Archives Tours and Safaris. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope to welcome you back to Cape Town for another memorable experience in the future. Have safe travels. Best regards, Junior.
