Cape Peninsula & Penguins Private Day Tour, Entrances Included.

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Penguin posing for a photo. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

A fabulous day on a peninsula tour with friends. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

A tour that’s the boast of the Atlantic coast. Mile upon mile of quiet rolling roads with some of the most spectacular views imaginable. The attractive suburbs of Sea Point and Camps Bay quickly give way to quaint villages and fishing harbours backed with magnificent mountains, fringed with sandy beaches.

Visit Good Hope Nature Reserve, home to exotic birdlife, antelope and zebra. Not to mention historic lighthouses and shipwrecks.

Next stop Boulders Beach where you can marvel at the huge colony of penguins, before returning to Cape Town via yet more idyllic villages

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–6
Guide: English
Operated by: Itchy Feet Tours and Safaris

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–12 years) · Adults (13–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Cape point / Cape Of Good Hope nature reserve, entrance fees
Included: Hotel pick up and drop off
Included: Boulders Beach Penguins, Entrance Fees
Included: Bo-kaap historic guided walking tour
Included: Services of a private driver / guide
Included: Private Transportation, in an air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Bottled water
Included: Chapmans peak toll fees

Not included

Not included: Lunch
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Bo-kaap

30 min

A short drive takes us to the historic Malay quarter lined with colourful picturesque houses. Enjoy a guided walk along these cobbled streets lined with coloured houses and discover the city’s ancient Muslim traditions.
Clifton Beaches

15 min

Continuing along the Atlantic seaboard we stop at Clifton Beaches. Known for its sugar white sand beach. The backdrop here is equally stunning with one of Cape Town’s best known mountains, Lion’s Head, rising up directly behind and the Twelve Apostles looming to the south.
Duiker Island

45 min Admission not included

Our next stop is Houtbay Habour dotted with fishing boats and yachts. Travelers have an option of an exciting, boat cruise from Hout Bay harbour to Duiker Island (own expense). The island is home to thousands of wild Cape Fur Seals that can be viewed close up in their beautiful natural habitat.
Chapman's Peak Drive

30 min Admission included

We traverse along Chapman’s Peak Drive, one of the most spectacular marine drives in the world with numerous lookout stops.
Cape Point Nature Reserve

2 hours Admission included

Passing through numerous villages we proceed to Cape Point Nature Reserve, a World Heritage Site, and protected Nature Reserve. It is an area of vast natural beauty, world renown for its natural vegetation and rich bio-diversity. Ostriches, baboons and antelope reside in this natural habitat.
Cape Point

one hour

Enjoy a leisurely hike (or take a funicular ride - own expense) to the historic lighthouses, while taking in the breath taking seascapes.
Cape of Good Hope

15 min Admission included

Enjoy a photo stop at the most south western point of the African continent, characterized by rugged mountains and breathtaking seascapes.
Boulders Beach Penguin Colony

2 hours Admission included

We proceed with our day on the eastern side of the Cape Peninsula to Boulders Beach Sanctuary. This is one of the best locations to watch and enjoy African penguins.

After the penguin excursion, time is spent in one of the many restaurants in the area to enjoy lunch - own expense.
Muizenberg Beach

15 min

Our onward drive takes us through fishing villages including Muizenberg. Muizenberg is where surfing started in South Africa and it is proudly home to a surfing community. This is a good spot for long boarding and perfect for absolute beginners.

Departing Muizenberg, we enjoy a 30 mins drive back to our starting point for drop off.