Cape Point
Cape Peninsula
One road. Two oceans. The edge of Africa.
- Duration
- 8–10 hrs
- Group
- Small groups
- Price
- From R1 995
Hout Bay, Chapman's Peak, Cape Point, the Cape of Good Hope, the penguins at Boulders and home through Kalk Bay, Muizenberg and Kirstenbosch. The whole Peninsula in a single day.
A full day from the city to the southwestern tip of Africa and back along False Bay. Your guide shares the stories, history and nature of the Peninsula as you go — from the fishing harbour at Hout Bay and the cliffs of Chapman's Peak Drive to the lighthouse at Cape Point, the penguin colony in Simon's Town and a final walk in Kirstenbosch.
Where the road runs out.
The route.
Hout Bay · Chapman's Peak · Cape Point · Cape of Good Hope · Boulders Beach · Kalk Bay · Muizenberg · Kirstenbosch
- 01
Hout Bay
A working fishing village. Optional boat trip to the seal colony on Duiker Island, weather permitting and at extra cost.
- 02
Chapman's Peak Drive
The coastal road cut into the cliffs, with the Atlantic falling away below.
- 03
Cape Point
Walk up to the historic lighthouse in Table Mountain National Park for views out over the ocean.
- 04
Cape of Good Hope
The southwestern-most point of Africa — and the famous sign.
- 05
Boulders Beach
Boardwalks through the African penguin colony in Simon's Town.
- 06
Kalk Bay
A bohemian harbour village of fishing boats, galleries, antique shops and Victorian streets.
- 07
Muizenberg
The painted beach huts and gentle surf of one of Cape Town's longest beaches.
- 08
Kirstenbosch
A last walk through the botanical garden at the foot of Table Mountain, including the canopy walkway.
On the day
5 frames from the road.
01African penguins on the sand at Boulders Beach, Simon's Town 
02Fishing boats moored in Kalk Bay harbour 
03The painted Victorian beach huts at Muizenberg 
04Guests at the Cape of Good Hope sign 
05Fynbos and proteas in Kirstenbosch with the back of Table Mountain behind
Before you go
Included
- Guide and transport
- Cape of Good Hope entrance fee
- Pickup from your accommodation
Not included
- Optional entrance fees
- Duiker Island boat trip
Bring
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sunscreen and a hat
- A warm jacket — the weather turns quickly
- Water and snacks
- Camera or phone
Where you’ll be
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