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Kayak with penguins and Hike Cape of Good Hope

5.0 (55 reviews) 7–9 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Kayak with penguins and Hike Cape of Good Hope

About this activity

We paddle by kayak from Simon’s Town to Boulders Beach, where African penguins waddle and swim at arm’s length. Then off to hike a beautiful trail in the Cape of Good Hope with history, adventure, and natural beauty.

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At a glance

Duration
7–9 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–8
Guide
English
Operated by
Coast to Coast Tours

Ages: Children (2–15 years) · Adults (16–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Lunch at a lovely Cape Town Restaurant
  • Included: Bottled water and snacks are provided throughout the day.
  • Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Transport from your hotel and back again

Not included

  • Not included: Paddle Fee R550 pp or if we dont paddle and client wants to see penguins park fee R265 pp
  • Not included: Cape of Good Hope Entrance Park Fee it is roughly R565 pp

Itinerary

  1. Cape Town

    2 hours

    You are picked up with other from your hotel and we make our way down to the penguins.

  2. Simon's Town

    2 hours

    ( This is weather dependant).

    In Simon’s Town we launch kayaks and paddle across the bay to meet the African penguins at Boulders Beach. Drifting quietly alongside these charming creatures in their natural habitat is a rare privilege, offering a perspective few visitors experience.

    If conditions are not favourable for kayaking them we find a secluded beach where they might be and we can swim with them or just follow the tourists and go into the reserve.

  3. Cape of Good Hope

    2 hours Admission not included

    We hike in the Cape of Good Hope. The hike can either be looking for game or from Cape Point lighthouse down to the Cape of Good Hope sign board.

  4. Chapman's Peak Drive

    one hour Admission included

    We drive back via picturesque Chapmans Peak drive.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

  • ONOMO Hotel Cape Town Waterfront
  • The Portswood Hotel
  • Station House Apartments
  • Cape Town Hollow
  • SunSquare Cape Town Gardens
  • Cloud 9 Boutique Hotel & Spa
  • Tatami Guest House
  • The Village Lodge
  • Fountains Hotel by Neighbourgood
  • Dysart Boutique Hotel
  • Upper Bloem Apartment
  • Casa Elena

and 360 more pickup points

Pick up can happen in most parts of Cape Town and a drop off.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
  • The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Traveller ratings

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