Overview

Discover the famed corner of Africa in the best comfort of a private vehicle and a well spoken guide. You shall leave no stone unturned. Explore the affectionately known Republic of Hout bay town and other similarly quaint towns along the peninsular of Cape town. Try some of the best roasted coffee at The Village roast company before you go on to explore every square inch of the Cape of good hope national park. Meet the African penguins at Boulders beach in Simon's town on your way back to Cape town via Muizenberg beach to complete an eventful tour.

Tour Type

Private

From: $90

Price

2 to 12

Traveler

Daily

Departure Date

Highlights

Day 1 | South Africa

Bo kaap

Brightly coloured houses, rich history, and photo-worthy streets in Cape Town.

Chapman's Peak Drive

Scenic 9km route with dramatic views blending nature and human engineering brilliance.

Noordhoek Farm Village

A vibrant village offering artisanal coffee, shops, and cosy restaurants.

Cape of Good Hope

Iconic African landmark with hiking trails, epic views, and historic significance.

Simon's Town

Quaint coastal charm, the freshest seafood, and home to South Africa's Navy.

Muizenberg

Surfer’s paradise, with colourful huts, and a perfect spot for iconic beach photos.

StartBo kaap

Boulders beach Ends

Shortly after the commencement of the tour. We will have the pleasure of making a quick stop in the famous brightly colored Bo-kaap.This is one of the oldest neighbourhoods in Cape town and was known as Malay quarter for centuries after the the many people of Cape town that came from the Malay speaking people of the far east known as Malay quarter. Besides the colorful houses, Bo-kaap offers a lot more than what meets the eye. You will be able to walk around as well as take pictures while your guide unpacks the history of this national heritage site

Resting at the foot of the Lions head mountain,Bantry bay is one of Africa's most plush suburbs and environmental studies has also proven that this mountain side suburb is wind freeThanks to the Lion's head,the famous mountain shields this lucky suburbs from the south eastern winds of Cape town.

Clifton has the most expensive Villas in Africa.Other than its status as a millionaires village,It has some of the best public beaches near Cape town,the four Clifton beaches.

Just outside the famed city bowl and at the Atlantic seaboard of Cape town is Camps bay suburb and Camps bay beach.Known as the Beverly hills of Cape Town.Not many places in the world offers such views as the ones witnessed here.You will have a chance to stop at Maidens coves,a stop over area along the coast which offers some of the best views of this particular suburb.

The twelve apostles are part of the Cape peninsular mountain range with 12 distinct headlands.Your guide will provide you with interesting about this famous mountain range and also allow you to take pictures before the journey continues on to Hout bay.

Affectionately known as "The Republic of Hout bay." This beautiful town is surrounded by mountains and the cold Atlantic on all sides so Hout bay neighbors no any other town. All the 3 roads that leads you here goes over mountain passes. A republic it is!

Get on a boat and embark on a scenic 40 minutes long round trip to Duiker island which is home to more than 4000 Cape fur seals

Carved out of the Chapman's peak mountains between 1915 and 1925 to link Hout bay with the south penisnular towns,It is an engneering masterclass.Localy simply known as Chapies.This 9km long mountain side road meanders along gigantic and steep mountains that dramaticaly drops into the Atlantic like an avalanche.There are about 152 curves and like a fingerprint you get different views from each and every single one of them.Various view point gives you an opportunity to stop,soak in the beauty and take photos.

Situated at the southern end of the world famous Chapman's peak drive and in the heart of the lush retirement village of Noordhoek.The farm vllage is home to The village roast.A to go coffee shop that boast of the best roasted coffee in the area.Other than coffee,there are some raw juces of different flavours as well as small shops selling localy made crafts and other bric-a-bracs.

Shortly before you venture onto the Cape of good hope national park.You will drive past an ostrich farm where if needs be,can make a quick stop to take photos of Africas biggest and flightless bird.

Cape point nature reserve is a 7700 hectares big park and a part of the Cape floral kingdom.A world heritage site and the smallest of the world's 6 floral kingdom which however has more plant and rare species than the other five combined.Tihs is also home to Cape point light house as well as the Cape of good hopeVisitors could also be fortunate to encounter wildlife.

Maned with rough waters,rugged coastline,wildlife,the convergance of the Atlantic and the Indian oceans and long history of carnage as well as life changing achievements.The Cape of Good Hope is a huge tourist attraction.Albeit being only most south western point of Africa,the cape of good hope was famed by early time sailors as the corner of Africa.Once upon a time one of the world's most important navigational landmark.From here,salors would note that they voyages had began to take a turn for east rather than south.Guest will have an opportunity to take an optional hike up to the summit of the cape as well as take a photo with probably the most famous sign in the country.It reads "Welcome to the cape of good hope!"

A paved alley from Cape point car park takes you over 600m to the 3rd oldest lighthouse in the country which maked for great views and photography.Launched in 1960.The Cape point lighthouse was however decommissioned in 1919 as new evidence proved that sailors couldn't see it in cloudy conditions so a new light house at a lower elevation was constructed.A funicular is available at own cost for guest who might not be in the mood to walk.

Home to thousands of African penguins,Boulders beach is one of Africa's only three mainland penguin colonies.The penguins are also known as the jack ass penguins because of their donkey breigh like sound.A boardwalk was built to prevent people from getting too close to the penguins ever since they were listed as endangered a few years ago.However,visitors can stil be able to take pictures from point blank range.

Named after a cape Dutch governor of the 17th century who found this town as lee-shore in winter.Victorian built Simon's town is home to some of the freshest seafood and fish restaurants in Cape town.This is also the same town that African penguins and the South African Navy calls home.

voted one of the world's 12 coolest places to live in,! Kalk bay is well known for her eurocentic outlook.Some of the best restaurants in Cape town are here.Art galleries,cafes,cuban cigar bars and small shops dominates the main street.Residents of this quaint town also gets to enjoy seeing southern right whales from the comfort of their living rooms.Now that's cool!!

Muizenberg beach is a well known surfing beach.The famous colourful changing huts on the beach also makes for great photo taking.Provided that we have time and the traffic flow is reasonable on the day,we will be able to have our last photo stop before the journey carries on to Cape town for the curtain call.

Home to thousands of African penguins,Boulders beach is one of Africa's only three mainland penguin colonies.The penguins are also known as the jack ass penguins because of their donkey breigh like sound.A boardwalk was built to prevent people from getting too close to the penguins ever since they were listed as endangered a few years ago.However,visitors can stil be able to take pictures from point blank range.

Inclusion

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Toll fees
  • Pick up and drop off at Hotel in Cape town
  • Food & drinks
  • Lunch
  • Gratuity (optional)
  • Seal Island boat fee (optional) R130/adult R70/child
  • Boulders beach entrance fee R190/adult R95/child
  • Cape of Good hope entrance fee R400/adult R200/child

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