Cape Town: Full-Day Kirstenbosch, Bo-Kaap, and Penguins Tour

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Discover Cape Town's finest. Join a full-day tour and explore the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, Bo-Kaap, the penguins at Boulders Beach, the Cape Peninsula, and other popular attractions.

Highlights

  • Visit City Hall where Nelson Mandela gave his freedom speech
  • Explore Boulders Beach Penguin Colony home to approximately 3,000 breeding pairs
  • Experience the amazing biodiversity at Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
  • Capture Instagram-worthy shots of the colorful houses of the Bo-Kaap
  • Observe the Cape Far Seals up close at Hout Bay Harbour

Description

Pick-up will be at your hotel at 9:00 AM within 15 kilometers of the city center, and your expert tour guide will introduce the itinerary. If you're outside the pickup area, meet us at the Westin Hotel in Cape Town Central at the pre-arranged time. Drive through historic Adderley Street in Cape Town and discover landmarks like the Castle of Good Hope, City Hall (where Mandela spoke after 27 years in prison), and the Slave Lodge. Explore key sites like Parliament, Company Gardens, and more. Explore the vibrant Cape Malay Quarter, Bo-Kaap, with colorful houses and rich history. Try local delicacies like koeksister pastries and shop for exotic spices. Your guide will help you capture Instagram-worthy pictures. Explore Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens and its amazing biodiversity, with a 90-minute guided tour (entry fee not included). Explore exclusive Cape Town suburbs and visit Pollsmoor, where Mandela was imprisoned for 27 years. Enjoy Muizenberg's beach, a surfers' haven. Dip your toes and capture Instagram-worthy pictures at St James Beach with its colorful cabanas. Next, visit Kalk Bay Harbour for a bustling fish market, seal-watching, and fresh, healthy dining at spots like Harbour House Seafood Restaurant (cost of lunch not included). Kalk Bay is a charming fishing village on the east coast of False Bay with stunning mountain surroundings. Explore Simon's Town, home to the South African Navy and Just Nuisance, the only dog in the Royal Navy. Learn about his unique story and purchase a book at the harbor's art gallery. Visit Boulders Beach Penguin Colony with your expert guide to see adorable African penguins up close (entry fee not included). Home to over 3,000 breeding pairs, it's a top tour highlight. Explore the Cape of Good Hope, a UNESCO World Heritage site, in Table Mountain National Park (entry fee not included). Experience nature, wildlife, and stunning views. Snap photos at the intersection of the Indian and Atlantic Oceans. Visit the retired Cape Point lighthouse for breathtaking ocean views. You can hike for 15 minutes or take the Dutchman Funicular tram to the top (cost not included). Exit the Reserve, visit Dias Cross, Vasco da Gama Cross, and the Cape Point Ostrich Farm for a 15-minute stop to learn more and take photos. Experience Chapman's Peak Drive, a breathtaking route with 114 curves, offering stunning ocean and mountain views. Stop for 20 minutes at a viewpoint. If there are periodic maintenance closures, we'll use the 'Ou Kaapse Weg' alternative route. In Hout Bay, visit the harbor to see seals and shop for souvenirs. Weather permitting, choose a 45-minute boat trip to Seal Island to observe Cape Fur Seals at an additional cost. Lastly, pass through Camps Bay via the scenic Atlantic Seaboard suburbs and admire the 12 Apostles Mountains on your way to your hotel for drop-off at approximately 5:00 PM.

Includes

Full-day tour Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle Knowledgable guide Fuel surcharge Bottled water

Important Information

  • The boat ride to Seal Island is weather permitting Entry fees are not included in the cost of the tour and must be paid on the day of the tour: Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden entry fee (R250.00 per person) Cape of Good Hope entry fee (R376 per person) Boulders Beach Penguin Colony entry fee (R190 per person) Cape Point entry fee (R455 per person) Cape Point Funicular (R105 per person) The entry fees listed are approximate and subject to change. All fees are per adult. Children under the age of 12 pay half the adult entry fee Drinking age for alcohol is from 18 years

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