Cape Peninsula & Penguins Excursion, Cape Town

5.0 (5 reviews)
Start your South African adventure with a convenient pick-up from your Cape Town accommodation or a designated meeting point.

Overview

Start your South African adventure with a convenient pick-up from your Cape Town accommodation or a designated meeting point. You can take a scenic journey to Boulders Beach, passing by notable sights like Muizenberg Beach and Simon's Town. At Boulders Beach, it's common to get acquainted with the African penguin before heading to Cape Point Nature Reserve to spot wildlife, including ostrich, zebra, and eland. Next, you might visit South Africa's third oldest lighthouse, Old Cape Point Lighthouse, and the remarkable Cape of Good Hope. Then, you may return to Cape Town, likely passing attractions like Cape Point Ostrich Farm, Kommetjie, and Silvermine Nature Reserve along the way.

Highlights

  • Watch the African Penguin colony at Boulders Beach penguin reserve
  • Spot ostrich, zebra, and Eland at Cape Point Nature Reserve
  • Ascend the Old Cape Point Lighthouse for a 360-degree view of the national park
  • Hike from Cape Point to the Cape of Good Hope or opt for a scenic bus ride
  • Pass sights like Muizenberg Beach, Simon's Town, and Cape Point Ostrich Farm

Know before you go

Duration
8 hours
Recommended for
All ages
Group
Private

What you'll do

Your adventure begins with pickup from your accommodation in Cape Town or a designated meeting spot in the city. Buckle up as you embark on a scenic drive toward Boulders Beach. Along the way, you might glimpse the vibrant Muizenberg Beach, renowned as "The Surfers Corner," and Simon's Town, a Victorian village that houses the South African navy.

Once you reach Boulders Beach, you'll likely learn about the fascinating African Penguins and observe them in their natural habitat at the Boulder Beach Penguin Reserve. Following this delightful encounter, it's common to head to Cape Point Nature Reserve. This reserve is home to the legendary Cape Point and Cape of Good Hope and has an array of wildlife, including ostriches, zebras, and Eland.

Next, it's common to head to the Old Cape Point Lighthouse, the third oldest in South Africa. Here, you may opt for a leisurely walk or take a funicular (at your own expense) to the top for a panoramic view of the national park and discover the lighthouse's history. It was commissioned in 1860 and decommissioned 40 years later after dozens of shipwrecks.

From there, you may journey toward the Cape of Good Hope, a mystical locale shrouded in fascinating tales. Choose to either hike from Cape Point or ride the bus to soak in the natural beauty of this fabled destination. Finally, retrace your steps back to Cape Town, passing by the Cape Point Ostrich Farm, where you might catch sight of the quirky birds. Before returning to Cape Town, you'll also likely pass by Kommetjie, home to South Africa's tallest cast-iron lighthouse, Slangkoppunt Lighthouse, and the Silvermine Nature Reserve, with beautiful views over the Cape Peninsula. 

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Traveler reviews

5 total ratings, 4 with reviews
5.0
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Quality of Experience
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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Transport
5.0
Susan
Susan C.
Hartford, CT | Reviewed on Jul 09, 2024
Our guide, Rochelle was amazing! Penguins are the cutest things and it's so much fun to watch them. Beautiful scenery! Read more

Our guide, Rochelle was amazing! Penguins are the cutest things and it's so much fun to watch them. Beautiful scenery!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Rochelle was so nice, helpful, knowledgeable and fun!
Transport
It was so nice not to worry about self-driving and just leave it to the experts!
Sharron
Sharron G.
Paradise, NV | Reviewed on May 20, 2024
It was windy and pouring rain that day but we still had a fabulous time. Christine was great and the scenery perfect. Loved the funicular. Read more

It was windy and pouring rain that day but we still had a fabulous time. Christine was great and the scenery perfect. Loved the funicular.

Tips for future travelers

Take a jacket in case.

Quality of Experience
The scenery is beautiful.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Christine was knowledgeable and flexible- also picked out a great place for lunch.
Transport
Nice van
Andrew
Andrew F.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Aug 27, 2023
Very enjoyable, especially as sun came out at Cape Point. Read more

Very enjoyable, especially as sun came out at Cape Point.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Great guide.
Transport
Julia
Julia M.
New Zealand | Reviewed on Apr 25, 2023
We had a friendly and experienced guide. We loved the penguins, haggling with the street vendors and the views. Read more

We had a friendly and experienced guide. We loved the penguins, haggling with the street vendors and the views.

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Transport

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