Cape Town Central Trip Overview
This is a leading tour in Cape Town which is available all year round. It combines sight seeing, history, wildlife hiking and amazing food. It takes travelers along an amazing coastline which has breathtaking landscape.
There is a lot to see on this tour that includes wildlife, bird life and of course plant life. Travelers will also learn about the coming of the first sailors round the southern tip of Africa. This tour takes travelers along the Atlantic seaboard where some of the most expensive properties in Africa are found.
Travelers will explore an amazing landscape with dramatic mountains, blue flag beaches and abundant marine life
The Penguin colony at the Boulders’ beach in Simon’s Town. There are famous wineries along the way and one of Nelson Mandela’s prison. Travelers also learn about the first ever human heart transplant in the world by Dr Christian Barnard.
This is a tour takes travelers to a multi-award winning nature reserve and also a famous global trade route.
Additional Info
Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Cape Town Central, South Africa
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Cape Town Central, Western Cape, South Africa
This is a leading tour in Cape Town which is available all year round. It combines sight seeing, history, wildlife hiking and amazing food. It takes travelers along an amazing coastline which has breathtaking landscape.
There is a lot to see on this tour that includes wildlife, bird life and of course plant life. Travelers will also learn about the coming of the first sailors round the southern tip of Africa. This tour takes travelers along the Atlantic seaboard where some of the most expensive properties in Africa are found.
Travelers will explore an amazing landscape with dramatic mountains, blue flag beaches and abundant marine life
The Penguin colony at the Boulders’ beach in Simon’s Town. There are famous wineries along the way and one of Nelson Mandela’s prison. Travelers also learn about the first ever human heart transplant in the world by Dr Christian Barnard.
This is a tour takes travelers to a multi-award winning nature reserve and also a famous global trade route.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Clifton Beaches, Victoria Road Parking: what3words ///holders.dives.gnawing, Cape Town Central South Africa
Clifton beach very expensive residential area and the blue flag beach which is dived into four. From beach number 1 to number 4.
Stop At: Camps Bay, Camps Bay, Western Cape
Travelers will have a photo opportunity at this location which is the most popular beach in Cape Town. It also one of the most expensive residential areas in Africa with a backdrop of iconic Table Mountain.
Travelers can also take great photos of the 12 Apostles next to Table Mountain.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Hout Bay, Hout Bay, Western Cape
Our guide will drop the travelers here for a brief walk about. Travelers can shop for art and craft. They can also visit the fish processing factory.
Here is an optional activity where travelers can get a ferry to Seal island where they can see up to 5 000 seals at any one time. Grab the freshest fish and chips in town and a cup of coffee.
Take a nice selfie with a seal out of water.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Chapman’s Peak Drive, Hout Bay Road Between Noordhoek and Hout Bay, 7872 South Africa
Explore this scenic drive with 114 curves. Travelers can stop on several breath taking photo stops along the way. In winter travelers can also be able to see the whales.
Learn the history of this almost 10 km scenic drive. Explore the architectural feat on display which was handcrafted for 7 years. Learn about several commercials shot along this scenic drive.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Cape Point Ostrich Farm, M65, Main Road, Cape Point Cape Point, Cape Town Central 7985 South Africa
See how the ostriches are farmed. Visit the farm store full of top quality ostrich products. Buy a few pellets to feed the ostriches.
Lookout for the Tortoises reared at this farm
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Cape Point Nature Reserve, Cape Town Central South Africa
Visit this famous national park which has earned eight World Heritage Site accolades. Explore this nature reserve with an estimate of over 1 000 plant species. Take a ride of the Fenicular to the top of the Lighthouse.
Explore one of the fewest places in the world declared to have the freshest air hence it is home to The Global Watch Research Station. Hike the 62 steps to one of the oldest light houses on the South African coast.
Lookout for the radar station built during the Second world War to detect the German U boats. Time permitting take a 45 minute walk to Cape of Good Hope. There are countles sites for amazing photos.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Cape of Good Hope, Cape Point Rd, Table Mountain National Park 8001 South Africa
Visit the Most South Western tip of Africa. Explore one of the most historic places in the world. Take great photos on the rocky beach with some of the biggest seaweed in the world.
Lookout for seals and the cormorant birds on the rocks. Travelers can also be able to see wildlife which includes the Chacma baboons, the Antelopes, Wildebeests and much more. Here are the famous boards marked South Western tip of Africa.
Travelers can also see seals on the rocks surrounded by picturesque choppy waves created by the persistent sea currents.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Simon’s Town, Simon’s Town, Western Cape
Explore this little settlement which is one of the oldest in South Africa. It is home to the SA Navy and many museums which provides travelers with a rich history. Travelers can also see many fishing boats in the harbor. There are also war ships which can be seen any time of the day.
Lookout for the old colonial Dutch architecture along the main road which has been declared a National Heritage. Travelers can also shop for art, craft and unbelievable many antique shops.
At times naval recruits can be seen going through their drills. This is an ideal place for lunch with several restaurants serving South African dishes ranging from sea food to steaks.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Boulders Beach Penguin Colony, Simon’s Town 7995 South Africa
Take a walk to Foxy beach where there are more than 4 00 penguins all year round. Selfies can be taken anywhere at this amazing colony of the African Penguins. The flightless birds are a major attraction as travelers are surprised as to how they survive in this warm climate .
Time permitting travelers can take a dip with these adorable birds. This can be done at Boulders’ beach.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Pollsmoor Road, Pollsmoor Rd, Kirstenhof, Cape Town, 7945, South Africa
Drive past this prison where Nelson Mandela spend 6 of his 27 years in prison. This prison is set at the foot of the Constantia Hills surrounded by some of the oldest wineries in South Africa.
Pass By: Constantia, Constantia, Western Cape
This is one of the most beautiful residential areas in Cape Town. It is home to the oldest, most visited and most popular winery in South Africa-The Groot Constantia.
Groot Constantia is known to have produced the first wine in South Africa before the arrival of the French Hugenouts. With the backdrop of the Constantia Hills this is one of the oldest wine regions in South Africa.
Pass By: University of Cape Town, Rondebosch, Cape Town Central 7700 South Africa
The leading university in Africa with a student population of over 28 000 which includes local and international students. Travelers will learn the contribution of history makers like Cecil John Rhodes at this university.
Pass By: Groote Schuur Hospital, Main Rd, Observatory, Cape Town, 7935, South Africa
Travelers will end the tour with a drive past Groot Schuur Hospital. It is known to have carried out the first ever human heart transplant in the world on 1967.
