Cape of Good Hope & Boulder Penguins Full Day Tour from Cape Town

Cape of Good Hope & Boulder Penguins Full Day Tour from Cape Town

Departure Point: Central Cape Town hotels
Duration: Approximately 8-9 hours
Check-in: Be ready 15 minutes before pickup time
Weather: Some activities are weather-dependent
What to Bring: Comfortable shoes, sunblock, camera, jacket
Accessibility: Not wheelchair accessible
Health: Suitable for most travelers

Experience the natural beauty and wildlife of the Cape Peninsula on this full-day tour, featuring the Cape of Good Hope, Cape Point, and the famous African penguins at Boulders Beach.

Tour Highlights

Visit the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve
Explore Cape Point and its historic lighthouse
See the meeting point of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans
Encounter the adorable African penguins at Boulders Beach
Scenic drive along Chapman’s Peak Drive
Stop at Hout Bay with optional Seal Island boat trip
Pass through Simon’s Town and Kalk Bay
Small group tour with personalized attention

Tour Description

Depart Cape Town and travel along the stunning Atlantic coastline, passing Camps Bay and the dramatic Chapman’s Peak Drive. Your first stop is the fishing village of Hout Bay, where you can opt for a boat trip to see the resident seal colony.

Continue to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its rugged cliffs, fynbos vegetation, and diverse wildlife. Climb to the Cape Point lighthouse for breathtaking ocean views and learn about the area’s maritime history.

Next, visit Boulders Beach, home to a thriving colony of endangered African penguins. Watch these charming birds waddle along the sand and swim in the clear waters.

The return journey takes you along the False Bay coastline, passing through the historic naval town of Simon’s Town and the seaside village of Kalk Bay, before heading back to Cape Town.