Cape Town Seal Snorkelling, Penguin Colony & Cape of Good Hope Private Tour
Description
On this tour, you will explore the Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point nature reserve, Boulder's Penguins Colony and Chapman's Peak drive, which is one of the most scenic drives in the world. This tour is perfect for nature lovers who desire an up close and personal interaction with the seals and other sea creatures and benefit from an interactive experience with a Marine Biologist.
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Itinerary
Pick up 7:30am and travel to Simon's Town via the M3 towards the False Bay coastline, passing Muizenberg, Kalk Bay and Fish Hoek beaches before reaching Simon's Town.
Join the Marine Biologists at Cape RADD for one of the best Simon's Town Seal Snorkelling experiences from Cape Town. We will join a boat ride for approximately 25-minutes along the Cape Peninsula to Seal Rock, which is a small hideout for resting seals. Here you will dive in and snorkel with the seals alongside expert field guides for an interactive experience in the ocean. We will remain close to the rock where the majority of the seals frolic in the water investigating and playing with the guests. The water is very shallow and the bottom is usually visible. This is a delightful opportunity to learn about the seals' behaviour and their role in the ecosystem. The entire excursion duration is approximately 2.5 to 3-hours.
After this adventurous activity, we proceed to Boulders Penguins Colony where we will take a walk on the boardwalk to view the African Penguins in their natural habitat. Here there are approximately 2500 African Penguins.
Our tour proceeds with a drive into the Cape of Good Hope nature reserve. Here we will explore the two historical beacons known as the Dias cross and the Da Gama cross. Your guide will share the history of this area with you and give you an opportunity to take your iconic photo behind the Cape of Good Hope name board.
We proceed to Cape Point where you can either take the Flying Dutchman Funicular to the Cape Point lighthouse or you can opt for an easy 15 minutes walk. This is the official meeting point of the Two Ocean currents: The Warm Agulhas current and the Cold Benguela current.
Our return route is via Chapman's Peak Drive (if it is operational) which is known as one of the most scenic drives in the world. We will stop at the viewpoint to take some breathtaking photos.
Our tour culminates with a stop at Maiden's Cove for our final photo opportunity. This is our Instagram moment for beautiful photos with Camp's Bay beachfront and the Twelve Apostles as our backdrop.
Drop off will be at your accommodation in Cape Town after this amazing tour experience.
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Important Information
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(2)
We had an amazing day with a passionate guide named Mena. He was kind and demonstrated knowledge of SA history and particular enthusiasm for his job. Would definitely recommend to our friends.
Hi 0nyashap, 🌟 Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that your Cape Town Seal Snorkelling, Penguin Colony & Cape of Good Hope Private Tour was so memorable. Mena will be delighted that his passion, knowledge, and enthusiasm made your day special. 🐧🌊 We really appreciate your recommendation to friends and would love to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure with Beyond Africa Safaris & Tours! 🚙🌍 Warm regards, The Beyond Africa Safaris Team
Very good guide, Mr. Daddy. He explained us a lot - on the way from downtown Cape Town to the Punguin Colony and then to the Cape of Good Hope - and very vividly. We had photo stops at the most beautiful places and beaches. There was also enough time for a tram ride to the lighthouse at the Cape of Good Hope. Mr. Papi made our last day in Cape Town an unforgettable experience!