Skip to content
Vacantier

Activity Cape Town, South Africa

Cape Point Penguin Tour

5.0 (48 reviews) 8 hours Free cancellation Private tour
Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Cape Point Penguin Tour

About this activity

Experience one of the world’s most scenic coastal journeys, where breathtaking landscapes, iconic landmarks, and unforgettable experiences come together. While you’ll enjoy the spectacular views and highlights along the Cape Peninsula, this tour is specially designed for travelers who have a passion for African penguins.

Unlike standard itineraries, we allow extra time at Boulders Beach so you can observe these charming birds in their natural habitat, capture memorable photographs, and simply enjoy watching their unique behavior at a relaxed pace.

This experience is perfect for wildlife lovers, photographers, families, and anyone who wants to make the most of their encounter with one of South Africa’s most beloved attractions.

Nature and Wildlife Tours Photography Tours Shopping Tours Walking Tours Wildlife Watching Seasonal Photo Shoots Excellent Quality

At a glance

Duration
8 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–13
Guide
English
Operated by
Santacruise Tours

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–12 years) · Adults (13–90 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Private transportation
  • Included: Entrance fees: Boulders Beach to see penguins
  • Included: Entrance fees: Cape Point/Cape of Good Hope gate
  • Included: Entrance fees: light house farnicular
  • Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Included: Admission fees: Chapman's Peak drive

Not included

  • Not included: Lunch: No food
  • Not included: Gratuities: Tips are welcome if pleased with service

Itinerary

This tours main attraction are Penguins colony at Boulders beach and the Seals in Houtbay (optional) The tour consists of the following attractions 1. Scenic drive on Atlantic seaboard. That’s Clifton and Campsbay areas. Stopping few spots for scenic views 2. Llanduno. Scenic viewing Houtbay to visit the harbor and possibly go for the first attraction, Seal Island. 3. Chapman’s peak drive stopping few spots for scenic views 4. Simon’s Town for penguins 5. Cape of Goodhope nature reserve for Cape Point and Cape of Goodhope 6. Drive back to town through Scarsbough, Nordhoek Contact me for more details

  1. Stop 1

  2. Boulders Beach Penguin Colony

  3. Cape Point

  4. Chapman's Peak Drive

  5. Hout Bay

Meeting point and pickup

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

Pickup points

  • The Bay Hotel

20 atholl road. Campsbay. Cape Town

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 too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • 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

  • Specialized infant seats are available

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller ratings

5.0 out of 5 · 48 reviews
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Activities, prices and reviews are from Viator. Booking and payment happen on Viator; Vacantier may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Cape Point Penguin Tour

Pick a day to see the times and the price

Necessary cookies keep the site running and cannot be switched off. With your consent we also load Google Analytics, which tells us how the site is used, and our affiliate partners' scripts (Travelpayouts, Kiwi.com), which set cookies to credit us with bookings made through us. Details in the Cookie Policy.

  • Necessary

    The session, form protection, signing in, your chosen currency and this choice. The site does not work without them.

    Always on
  • Analytics

    Google Analytics. Counts visits and which pages and offers are used, so we know what to improve. It never receives your name, email or account.

  • Marketing and affiliate

    The Travelpayouts scripts and the Kiwi.com flight search. They set their own cookies, through which the partner knows you came from Vacantier.