Cape Town Trip Overview
What makes this tour unique it is a private excursion that can be customized as you like. However our suggestions is as follows: Our Cape of Good Hope hike start on the Western shoreline of the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and cross over to the Eastern side of the reserve offering breathtaking views of False Bay. In spring spectacular flora and abundant bird-life are one of the many highlights as well as Whale watching. The Cape of Good Hope hike take you down South toward Cape Point and Cape of Good Hope. The hike is along the coastline with stunning beaches and involve occasional rock scramble. You are almost bound to get very close to baboons. Following a stop at Cape Point and the old light house or return journey to you along a well-maintained and marked boardwalk to the famous Cape of Good Hope most South Western corner of Africa. The trail is popular for the unsurpassed views over the pristine Diaz Beach. As well as visiting the famous Penguin colony at Boulders beach.
Additional Info
Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Cape Town, South Africa
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
What makes this tour unique it is a private excursion that can be customized as you like. However our suggestions is as follows: Our Cape of Good Hope hike start on the Western shoreline of the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and cross over to the Eastern side of the reserve offering breathtaking views of False Bay. In spring spectacular flora and abundant bird-life are one of the many highlights as well as Whale watching. The Cape of Good Hope hike take you down South toward Cape Point and Cape of Good Hope. The hike is along the coastline with stunning beaches and involve occasional rock scramble. You are almost bound to get very close to baboons. Following a stop at Cape Point and the old light house or return journey to you along a well-maintained and marked boardwalk to the famous Cape of Good Hope most South Western corner of Africa. The trail is popular for the unsurpassed views over the pristine Diaz Beach. As well as visiting the famous Penguin colony at Boulders beach.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Camps Bay, Camps Bay, Western Cape
We will travel along the Atlantic seaboard driving between the mountains and the ocean our first photo stop will be at Maiden’s Cove beautiful scenic lookout point nestled between Clifton’s beaches and the prestigious suburb of Camps Bay in Cape Town.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Chapman’s Peak Drive, Hout Bay Road Between Noordhoek and Hout Bay, 7872 South Africa
Our drive down to the Good Hope nature reserve take us from Hout Bay to Noordhoek on the coastal scenic Chapman’s Peak drive across the mountain face, numerous wonderful viewing sites. The almost vertical sheer cliffs of Chapman’s Peak seemingly close enough to touch, plunge into the sea the road cuts through sedimentary dark colored layers of sandstone and the lighter grey-colored granite exposed below the road.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Chapman’s Peak Drive, Hout Bay Road Between Noordhoek and Hout Bay, 7872 South Africa
One of the most spectacular marine drives in the world. Chapman’s Peak Drive is affectionately known as “Chappies” and is a must for anyone who is passionate about the majestic scenery of Cape Town.This 9km route with its 114 curves, skirts Chapman’s Peak, and follows the rocky coastline to unfold breathtaking views in both directions.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Noordhoek Farm Village, Corner of Village Lane & Noordhoek Main Road Chapman’s Peak Drive, Noordhoek 7979 South Africa
Enjoy the best brewed coffee in the Cape Peninsula at the Roost village at guest own account.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Kommetjie, Kommetjie, Western Cape
View of Slangkop lighthouse.
Stop At: Cape Point Ostrich Farm, M65, Main Road, Cape Point Cape Point, Cape Town Central 7985 South Africa
Set in the beautiful Cape Peninsula or next stop is at the Southern most ostrich farm in Africa. Largest living birds in the world our tour guide will give you some interesting fact about ostriches.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Cape of Good Hope, Cape Point Rd, Table Mountain National Park 8001 South Africa
Not everybody is fortunate enough to explore the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. Our Cape of Good Hope hike start on the Western shoreline of the Nature Reserve and cross over to the Eastern side of the peninsula offering breathtaking views of False Bay. In spring spectacular flora and abundant bird life are one of the many highlights as well as Whale watching in season.
After entering the Cape of Good Hope nature reserve, we will drive 15mn to the start of the hike. The Cape of Good Hope hike take you down South toward Cape Point and Cape of Good Hope. The hike is along the coastline on a scenic path with stunning beaches and spectacular cliffs and involve occasional rock scramble. You are almost bound to get very close to baboons. Following a stop at Cape Point and the old light house or return journey to the Cape of Good Hope most South Western corner of Africa will take you along a well-maintained and marked boardwalk to the famous Cape of Good Hope located on the rocky shoreline far below. The trail is popular for the unsurpassed views over the pristine Dias Beach and rugged western shoreline. The hiking trail will take you all the way to the very end, the most southern point of the Cape Peninsula. A perfect photo opportunity.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Cape Point Nature Reserve, Cape Town Central South Africa
Our Cape of Good Hope hike start on the Western shoreline of the Nature Reserve and cross over to the Eastern side of the reserve offering breathtaking views of False Bay. In spring spectacular flora and abundant bird life are one of the many highlights as well as Whale watching. The hike take you down South toward Cape Point. The first part of the hike is along the beaches. The second part is inland with spectacular cliffs and involve occasional rock scramble. You are almost bound to get very close to baboons. Following a stop at Cape Point. Our return You are almost bound to get very close to baboons. Following a stop at Cape Point. Our return journey take you from Cape Point along a well-maintained and marked boardwalk to the famous Cape of Good Hope most South Western corner of Africa. The trail has unsurpassed views over the pristine Diaz Beach and rugged western shoreline. A perfect photo opportunity.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Old Cape Point Lighthouse, Cape Point Nature Reserve, Cape Point South Africa
Walk or take the funicular to the old Cape Point lighthouse. From here numerous stepped paths lead to various view points. Ascending to Cape Point old lighthouse is enjoyable and invigorating.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Cape of Good Hope, Cape Point Rd, Table Mountain National Park 8001 South Africa
The Cape of Good Hope, the continent’s most south westerly point, definitely the moment for a momentous photograph – you have finally reached the Cape with all its magic.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Boulders Beach Penguin Colony, Simon’s Town 7995 South Africa
An enthralling experience is the visit to see the African Penguin at the Boulders Beach Penguin colony. A short walk from the car park in the Boulders National Park you will see hundreds of African Penguins frolicking in the water, hoping from boulder to boulder or waddling clumsily across the sand.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Simon’s Town, Simon’s Town, Western Cape
After our visit at Boulders beach and the Africain Penguin colony our drive back to Cape Town take us through the picturesque coastal naval town of Simon’s Town located on the eastern side of the Cape Peninsula.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Kalk Bay, Kalk Bay, Western Cape
Charming fishing village.
Pass By: Constantia, Constantia, Western Cape
Cape Town oldest wine growing region.
Stop At: M75 Boyes Drive, Muizenberg 7945 South Africa
Boyes Drive our last scenic coastal road that climbs the lower slopes of Muizenberg Mountain providing panoramic views over Muizenberg beach for our photo opportunity before heading inland.
Duration: 10 minutes
