Cape Town: Cape of Good Hope & Penguin Colony Half-Day Tour
Hout Bay, Cape Town
Take a drive past the coloured beach huts in Muizenberg and see African Penguins at Boulder's Beach. Explore the Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point on a half day shared tour in a comfortable vehicle.
This small-group tour explores Cape Point, Boulders Beach, and Chapman’s Peak with hotel pickup and drop-off, suitable for nature and wildlife enthusiasts.
Highlights
- Small-group Cape Point tour with hotel pickup and drop-off
- Chapman’s Peak Drive cruise with photo stop at Maidens Cove
- Boulders Beach penguins from safe boardwalks in Simon’s Town
- Iconic Cape of Good Hope sign at Africa’s south-western tip
- Cape Point Lighthouse views, accessible by walk or funicular ride
Description
After pickup, the tour follows the M5 and M4 routes along False Bay’s scenic coastline, passing Muizenberg, St. James, and Fish Hoek beaches. At St. James Beach, the guide allows a brief photo stop featuring the distinctive colorful beach huts.
The drive continues past Kalk Bay, Fish Hoek, and Simon’s Town beaches to Boulders Beach. Here, visitors walk along boardwalks to observe approximately 3000 African Penguins in their natural habitat among the granite boulders and False Bay waters.
The tour’s main highlight is the Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point Nature Reserve. Guests can photograph the Cape of Good Hope sign and explore the reserve while learning about historical beacons linked to Bartholomew Dias and Vasco Da Gama. The reserve features diverse fynbos vegetation, over 250 bird species including ostriches, and wildlife such as buck, baboons, and Cape mountain zebra.
The return route follows the scenic Old Cape Road back to Cape Town, with guests dropped off at the original pickup point.
Includes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (central Cape Town)
- Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle (Mercedes Sprinter or Toyota Quantum GL)
- Registered local guide/driver
- Live guided commentary en route
- Bottled water on board
- All vehicle tolls, including Chapman’s Peak (when open)
- Park entry fees (if private option selected)
- Cape Point Funicular ticket (if private option selected)
Important Information
- Park entry fees are not included in the shared tour price and are payable on the tour day:
- Cape of Good Hope/Cape Point (TMNP) conservation fee
International visitors: R455 adult / R225 child (until 31 Oct 2025); R515 adult / R250 child (from 1 Nov 2025)
SADC visitors: R210 adult / R105 child (until 31 Oct 2025); R225 adult / R115 child (from 1 Nov 2025)
South African residents: R105 adult / R55 child (until 31 Oct 2025); R110 adult / R55 child (from 1 Nov 2025) - Boulders Beach conservation fee
International visitors: R215 adult / R105 child (until 31 Oct 2025); R245 adult / R120 child (from 1 Nov 2025)
SADC visitors: R100 adult / R50 child (until 31 Oct 2025); R110 adult / R55 child (from 1 Nov 2025)
South African residents: R50 adult / R25 child (until 31 Oct 2025); R55 adult / R26 child (from 1 Nov 2025)
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
For the best experience, bring comfortable walking shoes, sun protection, and a camera. Booking in advance is recommended, especially during peak seasons.
