Cape Point and Boulder's Penguins Full Day Tour
Description
Enjoy a live-guided day excursion to visit the Penguins at Boulders Beach, Cape Point (the romantic meeting place of the mighty Atlantic and Indian oceans) and the Cape of Good Hope. This tour offers you over 1 hour at the penguin beach, over 2 hours at Cape Point to fully explore this gem and Unesco Heritage site and another 30 minutes at the Cape of Good Hope. Cape Point Entry is payable on the day (South African's with photo ID or SADC members with passports can claim a discounted entry price) Lunch can be enjoyed along the way (at your own expense). You can also choose to join the optional, guided hike from Cape Point to the Cape of Good Hope (approx 40 minutes, requires medium fitness & good walking shoes). After a day spent exploring, sit back in your seat and enjoy the coastal drive back to Cape Town via Scarborough and Kommetjie, with spectacular views from the Ou Kaapse Weg mountain pass. Free WIFI and USB charging stations at your seat.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Muizenberg Beach is also known as "The Surfer's Corner". Brightly coloured changing huts on the beach makes for a great photo.
Kommetjie is home to the country's tallest cast-iron lighthouse, Slangkoppunt Lighthouse, built in 1919 and offers incredible views over the Atlantic
See some of these incredible birds
Cape Point Nature Reserve is home to Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope, both of which we visit on this tour and a plethora of wildlife. This includes ostrich, zebra, the Eland antelope and many more. We will stop for every sighting
Walk or take a funicular (at own cost) up to South Africa's 3rd oldest lighthouse for a 360 degree view of the National Park. The old lighthouse was commissioned in 1860 only to be decommissioned 40 years and dozens of shipwrecks later.
Enjoy a hike from Cape Point to the Cape of Good Hope or take the bus to visit this mystical place
Home to the South African Navy, this Victorian village is steeped in nautical history
Visit the Boulders Beach Penguin Reserve to learn more about the African penguin, also known as the jackass penguin
Travel over the steep "Ou Kaapse Weg" mountain pass through the Silvermine reserve with its spectacular views over the Cape Peninsula
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Air conditioned luxury coach
- English Live Commentary
Reviews(4,356)
Booked this on a tight schedule — two days in Cape Town between work commitments — and it was the right call. Covering Cape Point and Boulders independently would have meant a rental car and a lot of guesswork about timings. This packages it cleanly. What worked: pickup ran on schedule, park fees were included in the fare so there was no queuing or extra payment at the gate, and the day was paced so that neither stop felt like a drive-by. Chapman's Peak Drive is genuinely spectacular and the coach gives you a better vantage than driving yourself would. The return to the Waterfront around 5:45 PM is worth planning around — it lands you well for an early dinner nearby rather than a trek back into the city. Worth noting the Boulders shop is a good, quick souvenir stop if you're short on time elsewhere in the trip.
Amazing experience. The company is punctual and well organised. the guide gives you lots of insights during the trip. You have lots of free time to be spent at the different places. Really suggested!
We had a fantastic day on the Cape of Good Hope and Penguin Tour. The scenery was breathtaking, the penguins at Boulders Beach were wonderful, and Cape Point was definitely one of the highlights of our trip. A special mention must go to our guides and driver, who were excellent throughout the day. They were friendly, knowledgeable and professional, and their enthusiasm and local knowledge really added to the experience. We felt very well looked after from beginning to end. A brilliant, well-organised tour with a great team. We would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Cape Town!
Was a very enjoyable and amazing trip to cape point and cape of good hope . A lovely relaxing trip. Neal our tour guide was great . He made the trip worth every penny we spend . Would highly recommend this trip and the trip provider to anybody interested in visiting Cape town .
Very interesting and beautiful tour. Talkative guide. Knows a lot obviously.
Best south western African experience ever. Thank you so much.
Neil was awesome guide. His live commentary was very relevant. The trip was not boring.
The trip was excellent. I really enjoyed my day
Great way to see iconic places like Caoe of good hope and caoe point and visit the cutest little African penguins. Our guide Keith was absolutely wonderful. Very knowledgeable , impeccable manners, great command over English and a great sense of humor. He kept us informed and engaged. Thank you.
Thank you for your wonderful review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed exploring the Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point, as well as meeting the African penguins. We are especially pleased that Keith made your experience enjoyable with his knowledge, professionalism, and sense of humour. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you again in the future.
It was an amazing experience everything was detailed and the trip there was amazing
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you had an amazing experience and enjoyed the journey as well. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back again soon!
