Cape Of Good Hope Bo-Kaap Penguins Full Day Shared Tour Excluding Entry Fees

Cape Town, South Africa
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This is a very informative and enjoyable tour. There is a lot of sightseeing and history which is attached to this tour. There is interesting bird and plant life and amazing wild life.

This tour takes the travelers through several blue flag beaches, interesting photo stops and fun along the way. Not to mention the food and colonial Dutch architecture. Travelers are also taken to one of the very few places in the world which has been declared to have the freshest air.

There is amazing art and craft along the way and valuable ostrich products. Not to mention several sites for ship wrecks and hiking trails. There are tidal pools and much more.

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Itinerary
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Stop At: Bo-Kaap, Bo-Kaap, Western Cape

Travelers will have the opportunity to take great photos of the colorful houses. Learn the history of the Malay Quarter and their culture. Take a walk in this attractive neighborhood. See the Mosques and explore the stone cobbled streets.

Duration: 20 minutes

Pass By: Clifton Beaches, Victoria Road Parking: what3words ///holders.dives.gnawing, Cape Town Central South Africa

Travelers will see one of the ten blue flag beaches in Cape Town. Beaches are divided from number 1 to 4. They will drive past some of the most expensive residential properties in South Africa.

Stop At: Camps Bay, Camps Bay, Western Cape

The most popular beach in Cape Town. It has trendy coffee shops, restaurants and bars. Nestled in the heart of expensive residential areas. With the amazing backdrop of The Twelve Apostles.

Travelers will stop for an amazing photo shoot in an area where several movies have been shot.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Hout Bay, Cape Town Central 7872 South Africa

This is a harbour town surrounded by the green mountains and the ocean on the other side. Drive to the harbour where there is art and craft market.

There you can also see many fishing boats as this is home to the biggest fishing industry in Cape Town. At the harbour you can occasionally encounter seals which are attracted out of water so tourists can take photos for a little payment.

Lookout for the fresh fish delivery at the fish factory there by the harbour, you can also buy fresh fish if interested.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Seal Island, False Bay South Africa

Take an optional boat ride to Seal Island which is home to approximately 70 000 Cape Fur Seals. Beside the seals there is also 24 different bird species among which are some 200 kelp gulls and small groups of Cape and White-breasted Cormorants.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Chapman's Peak Drive, Hout Bay Road Between Noordhoek and Hout Bay, 7872 South Africa

This is an almost 10km scenic drive which leaves you in awe as you drive through the 114 curves chiseled out of the mountain side.

Stop on several photo stops where you can breath in the fresh air while you take amazing photos from countless backgrounds. This is also home to several commercials which highlights the extend of the beauty it offers.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Noordhoek Farm Village, Corner of Village Lane & Noordhoek Main Road Chapman's Peak Drive, Noordhoek 7979 South Africa

Grab a delicious coffee at this village which is home to the Cape's best bakery, hand crafted ice cream, a super cute juice bar and a country pub.
There is also a wide range of shops and more and live music is available weekly.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Simon's Town, Simon's Town, Western Cape

Drive through this village which is the oldest settlement in South Africa. Lookout for the attractive colonial Cape Dutch architecture properties along the main road which have been declared a national heritage.

You cannot miss the war ships which confirms that this town is home to the SA Navy. Also on the harbour are fishing boats. In the town you cannot miss some of the Museums and the statue of Able Seaman Just Nuisance. A Great Dane who remains the only dog ever to be officially listed in the services of the British Royal Navy.

Along the main road are several restaurants which serves a wide range of South African dishes from stakes to seafood. This is were we have lunch.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Boulders Beach Penguin Colony, Simon's Town 7995 South Africa

Visit this ever popular colony which is probably the most popular attraction in Simon's Town. Come face to face with the African penguin whose numbers have risen to almost 3 000 since 1992 when it all started as a couple.

At Foxy beach take a walk on the wooden boardwalk to come within arms length of these flightless birds. Learn a lot about these adorable birds from the wooden small frames nailed on the wooden boardwalk.

Using the same ticket you can opt (time permitting) to visit the Boulders beach were there is white soft sand and huge boulders which protect the beach from the wind. There is a high probability you can encounter the rock rabbit popularly known as the Dassie.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Cape of Good Hope, Cape Point Rd, Table Mountain National Park 8001 South Africa

Explore this ever popular rocky headland on the Atlantic coast of the Cape Peninsula in South Africa. This is the meeting point of the two currents of the two oceans, the warm water Agulhas current meet the cold water Benguela current.

This is also a major attraction because of the rich bird, and plant species. There are a few wild animals though with the most popular being the Chackma baboon. There is a lot of history attached to this place since the rounding of the southern tip of Africa by the Portuguese Sailors namely Bartolomeu Diaz and Vasco Da Gama.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Old Cape Point Lighthouse, Cape Point Nature Reserve, Cape Point South Africa

Take a funicular to the lighthouse or preferably a healthy walk to the lighthouse. Get to the lighthouse which was built in 1857 but is no longer serving the purpose for which it was built as most of the time it is covered under thick fog.

There are several lookout points where from you can take amazing photos of the bay with its towering stone cliffs, endemic fynbos, breathtaking bays and an array of rolling green hills.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Cape of Good Hope, Cape Point Rd, Table Mountain National Park 8001 South Africa

Visit this ever popular location - The Most South Western Tip of Africa. An ideal photo stop with its choppy seas, a few boulders where there is an abundance of bird life and cape fur seals. There is also some of the largest seaweed in the world.

This is home to 250 bird species including one of the two mainland colonies of the African Penguin. Lookout for the Bontebok and the eland which are easily seen on most trips to this amazing location.

During winter period Whales can also be seen along the bay as they visit on their seasonally visit the the South African shores for mating. There is also a wealth of small animals such as lizards, snakes, tortoises and insects. There is much more to see at this world famous location in terms of animal, bird and plant species.

Duration: 20 minutes

Inclusions

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Registered and accredited Tourist Guide
  • Pick up from your hotel and drop off after the tour
  • Bottled water
  • Toll fees
  • Entry/Admission - Chapman's Peak Drive

Exclusions

  • Entry fees to Cape Point (up to R340/pp). Penguins (up to R170/pp),
  • Optional activities like seals (up to R100/pp) and Funacular at Cape Point (up to R85/pp)
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Infant seats available
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travelers
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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Cancellation

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