Cape Town Trip Overview
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.
Additional Info
Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Cape Town, South Africa
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
Explore Cape Town Promoted Experiences
What to Expect When Visiting Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
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.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
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, Hout Bay, Western Cape
The quaint village which is home to the biggest fishing industry in Cape Town. Travelers have the opportunity to take a 45 minute ferry to Seal Island where they can see more than one thousand seals at one time.
Take a walk at the harbor and shop for art and craft or grab a cup of coffee. This is the place which has got the freshest fish and chips in town.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Chapman’s Peak Drive, Hout Bay Road Between Noordhoek and Hout Bay, 7872 South Africa
Travelers have got the opportunity to take great photos. They will enjoy the scenery and whales can be seen during winter season.
Learn about the rock formation of the Table Mountain.
Also explore this scenic drive which has 142 curves and the history of this architectural feat.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Cape Point, Cape Point, Western Cape
Explore the most historic location in South Africa. Explore the amazing wildlife which includes the African baboon, Wild Beast, Antelope and the Zebras among others.
This place is home to more 1200 plant species which is dominated by the Fyn boss. There is a wide range of bird species.It is also the location of several ship wrecks. This is the site of the Funicular and the historic Lighthouse- one of the oldest on the South African coast.
This is one of the few places in the world which has been declared to have the freshest air. Hence the setting up of the Global Watch Research Station.
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. There is amazing scenery that includes beaches, bird life and seals. You can also hike up the cliff for an amazing aerial view of the surroundings.
Visitors will also see the blue flag beach named after Bartholomew Diaz. They will also see some of the biggest seaweed in the world.
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. Home to the South African Navy and several museums. In winter, travelers are also able to see the whales.
Explore the residential area which has been declared a national heritage. With amazing old colonial Dutch architecture. It is also a place with the second biggest fishing industry in Cape Town. You can also see the War ships and fishing boats.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Boulders Beach Penguin Colony, Simon’s Town 7995 South Africa
Come face to face with the African penguin. You have the opportunity to take selfies with these adorable flightless birds. Take a walk on the wooden boardwalk and explore the penguin houses.
There is also an opportunity to paddle with the penguins.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Pollsmoor, Cape Town, 7945, South Africa
Drive past Pollsmoor prison where Nelson Mandela spent part of his 27 years of his imprisonment. This is considered one of the most dangerous prisons in the world.
Pass By: Constantia, Constantia, Western Cape
One of the most historic, most popular and most visited wine region in South Africa. It is in this area that the first wine was produced in South Africa.
This is home to some of the most expensive residential areas in South Africa. Nestled at the foot of Constantia hills.
Pass By: University of Cape Town, Rondebosch, Cape Town Central 7700 South Africa
Tourists will drive by the number 1 university in Africa. With a student population of over 28 thousand. There is also Cecil John Rhodes’ memorial in the background and the State President’s residence in Cape Town.
Pass By: Groote Schuur Hospital, Main Rd, Observatory, Cape Town, 7935, South Africa
In the books of history as the first place to carry out the first ever human heart transplant in the world in 1967. Currently being used by the University of Cape Town as a Medical School.
