Cape Town Trip Overview
This is a truly unique tour in that it combines fun, sightseeing, history, culture and food. Travelers should be prepared for one of the most photographed tours in their life from the start to finish.
Travelers drive through amazing beaches most of which are on the blue flag status. The wealthy residential areas in Africa. The dramatic mountains which form part of a jaw dropping scenery along the coast. Exposure to marine life, bird life and wild animals. This tour is also littered with critters.
The history which is attached to this place is world class. It is a tour that takes travelers to one of the most famous geographical location in Africa. The views are amazing and one of the oldest lighthouses on the South African coast.
This is also a route which was used at the height of slave trade – hence it is also an emotional tour. World War 2 veterans can also be reminded of the Germany U-boats in this place. This tour takes the travelers via the site of uncountable shipwrecks.
Additional Info
Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Cape Town, South Africa
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> Nature & Wildlife
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What to Expect When Visiting Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
This is a truly unique tour in that it combines fun, sightseeing, history, culture and food. Travelers should be prepared for one of the most photographed tours in their life from the start to finish.
Travelers drive through amazing beaches most of which are on the blue flag status. The wealthy residential areas in Africa. The dramatic mountains which form part of a jaw dropping scenery along the coast. Exposure to marine life, bird life and wild animals. This tour is also littered with critters.
The history which is attached to this place is world class. It is a tour that takes travelers to one of the most famous geographical location in Africa. The views are amazing and one of the oldest lighthouses on the South African coast.
This is also a route which was used at the height of slave trade – hence it is also an emotional tour. World War 2 veterans can also be reminded of the Germany U-boats in this place. This tour takes the travelers via the site of uncountable shipwrecks.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Bo-kaap, Cape Town Central South Africa
Explore this unbelievably attractive oldest surviving residential neighborhood in Cape Town. Come face to face with the largest concentration of pre-1850 architecture in South Africa.
See the colorful houses which are a major tourist attraction in Cape Town. These brightly colored houses have also attracted many movie makers from all over the world. Take a walk in the cobbled street of this residential area nestled on the slopes of Signal Hill.
Explore one of the most photographed area in Africa. Take an incredible selfie even with the locals and enjoy the unparalleled hospitality of Capetonians.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Camp’s Bay Beach, Victoria Road Parking: what3words ///nibs.mazelike.swaying, Camps Bay 8005 South Africa
Take a walk on this top beach in Cape Town. Enjoy a beach walk on the most popular and the most visited beach in Cape Town. Weather permitting you can also see paragliders all the way from Lion’s head heading towards the Clifton Beach.
An attractive beach which has always been on the blue flag status.
Look out for the trendy coffee shops, restaurants and a hotel the Bay Hotel. Take a walk on the pure white beach sand and enjoy a few minutes under one of the beach umbrellas.
This is a very popular photo stop with the backdrop of the iconic Table Mountain. Also next to this wonder of nature is the dramatic Twelve Apostles peaks which provides a picturesque atmosphere.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Hout Bay, Cape Town Central 7872 South Africa
Visit this quaint village-one of the most beautiful residential areas in Africa. Surrounded by mountains, the ocean and of course with the African blue skies. This peaceful village is simply stunning.
Take a walk on the harbor where you can shop art and craft from all over Africa. You can take a ferry (optional activity) up to 1 hour to seal island where you can see up to 4 000 seals at one time. If not still look out for a couple of seals with locals where you can take an amazing photo or selfie with this adorable creature.
Grab a cup of coffee while you explore the fish processing factory at the harbor. There is an amazing view of dozens of fishing boats as this this is home to the biggest fishing industry in Cape Town. It is also the sight of the freshest fish and chips in Cape Town.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Chapman’s Peak Drive, Hout Bay Road Between Noordhoek and Hout Bay, 7872 South Africa
Explore this jaw dropping hand crafted scenic drive with 114 curves. An architectural feat built between 1915 and 1922. Curved along the foot of the Western Mountains of the Cape Peninsula with the Atlantic Ocean on the the other side.
Experiences like this are not common in the world with the lush green fynbos vegetation covering the foot of the mountain and the environs. Dotted with several photo stops where you can take great photos either as an individual, couple or group photos.
Explore the geological structures which make up the mountain formation comprised of flat, sedimentary rocks on top and the Cape Granite on the base.The two formations meet a geological unconformity that is world famous among earth scientists.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Cape Point Nature Reserve, Cape Town Central South Africa
Visit this world famous National Park – which is the windiest place in South Africa. It is also the mythical meeting point of the two oceans.
Breath in as much as you can as this is one of very few places in the world declared to have the freshest air. Hence the setting up of the Global Watch Research Station.
This is also the site of one of the oldest lighthouses in South Africa with a strength of about 2 million candle power. Take a hike up to the top where from you can take a flight of 62 steps to this famous light house.
Optionally you can take a 3 minute ride of the funicular to the top. This is also the site of radar station which was built to detect the Germany U-boats during the Second World War.
Learn about the history of the coming of the Portuguese sailors who rounded the tip of Africa.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Cape of Good Hope, Cape Point Rd, Table Mountain National Park 8001 South Africa
Visit one of the most popular locations on the African continent. This is the most South Western tip of Africa. Very historic and one of the most visited by travelers. This is home to more than 270 bird species and some attractive wildlife.
You can see the Zebras, the Antelopes, Wild Beasts and the notorius Chacma Baboons among others. Wild Ostriches are not to be missed and the Rock Hyrax or the Dassy. Marine life is not to be left behind as dozens pf seals are always pausing for a photo shoot on the boulders nearby.
This location is one of the most photographed in Africa because of its amazing views and surroundings. Lookout for some of the largest sea weed in the world. Take a healthy walk to to cliff top where from you can see the unspoiled Daiz beach.
This is an ideal place for group photos, a selfie or as a loving couple. The rough seas makes for a sensational photo backdrop with the continuous splashing waves on the boulders. And the fine mist cools of the day before you head to the next stop the Boulders beach – Penguins.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Simon’s Town, Simon’s Town, Western Cape
Explore one of the oldest settlements in South Africa established in 1652. Take a walk along the main road now a national heritage with its colonial Dutch architecture. There are old coffee shops, clothing shops and those specializing in art and craft.
This is home to the South African Navy hence you can see warship in the waters nearby and old Ducth cannons mounted ready for battle. Take a walk on the jetty. Get up close to the many fishing boats as this is home to the second biggest fishing industry in Cape Town.
We have several museums here which provides information since the arrival of the Dutch to post independent South Africa. Lookout for the statue of the dog able seamen Just Nuisance- the only dog to be formally listed in the Royal Navy.
In winter whales can be seen in the waters around Simon’s Town
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Boulders Beach Penguin Colony, Simon’s Town 7995 South Africa
Come face to face with these adorable flightless birds. Take a walk on the wooden boardwalk to Foxy beach where the concentration of the penguin colony is awaiting you. Listen to these penguins as they bray like donkeys.
Here you must take out your best camera as the Penguins are always pausing for great pictures. An ideal location for a selfie or a group photo with the background of the Jack-ass penguins. Learn the history of these penguins since 1982 when they were discovered.
Time permitting you can use you ticket to access these birds from Boulders’ beach a 5 min walk from Foxy beach (subject to group permission). Here you are allowed to peddle with them. So bring along your swim wear for a rare experience with the African Penguins.
Duration: 30 minutes
