Cape Town: Private Cape Point and Cape Peninsula Tour

Camps Bay, Cape Town



This tour takes you around the entire Cape Peninsula and includes highlights such as Cape Point Nature Reserve, Boulders Penguin Colony, Seal island and Chapmans Peak.

The Cape Peninsula Tour is a full-day guided excursion from Cape Town, ideal for wildlife and nature enthusiasts.

Highlights

  • Full-day tour showcasing diverse landscapes along the Cape Peninsula
  • Encounter African fur seals, penguins, ostriches, and other wildlife
  • Visit Boulders Penguin Colony and Cape of Good Hope
  • Drive along Chapman’s Peak, one of the world's most scenic routes
  • Customize your tour with optional lunch or adventurous activities

Description

This tour begins with a hotel pickup, traveling along Cape Town’s Atlantic seaboard including Green Point, Sea Point, and Camps Bay. The first major stop is Hout Bay Harbour, where you explore the harbour and visit Duiker Island to see around 6,500 African seals.

The route continues along Chapman’s Peak Drive with two scenic stops for photos. There is an optional lunch or wine tasting break at Cape Point Vineyards before arriving at Cape Point Nature Reserve. Here you can observe local wildlife including baboons, springboks, eland, and zebra, alongside indigenous fynbos vegetation. The landmark lighthouse affords impressive views, and visitors may choose to swim in the sea.

On the return journey, the tour follows False Bay’s coast, stopping at Boulders Penguin Colony and beach. Additional stops include Simonstown, Fish Hoek, Kalk Bay Harbour, and Muizenberg, each offering opportunities for dining, socialising, and photography.

Includes

  • Personalized guided tour
  • Visit to Boulders Penguin Colony
  • Visit to Cape of Good Hope
  • Visit to Cape Point
  • Drive along Chapman’s Peak
  • Visit to Camps Bay and Muizenberg
  • Wildlife viewing opportunities

Excludes

  • Lunch
  • Wine tasting fees
  • Adventure activities fees

Important Information

  • Tour can be personalized to suit your interests
  • Options available for lunch, wine tasting, and adventure activities
  • Wildlife includes African fur seals, penguins, ostriches, dassies, baboons, and eland

Easy Cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

For the best experience, book in advance and bring comfortable walking shoes, sun protection, and a camera. Morning departures are recommended for optimal wildlife viewing.

Frequently Asked Questions

You can see African fur seals, African penguins at Boulders Penguin Colony, ostriches, and other local wildlife along the Cape Peninsula.
The tour begins with a hotel pickup from various locations across Cape Town, including areas near the Atlantic seaboard like Green Point and Sea Point.
This is a full-day guided tour that typically takes most of the day to explore the Cape Peninsula fully.
Yes, you can customize the tour with optional lunch stops or choose to add adventurous activities along the route.
The tour includes a drive along Chapman’s Peak Drive, known for its dramatic coastal views between Cape Town and Hout Bay.
Yes, the tour is ideal for wildlife and nature enthusiasts wanting to experience Cape Town’s diverse landscapes and marine life.
You visit Boulders Penguin Colony near Simon’s Town, a well-known location to observe African penguins in their natural habitat.
The tour offers optional lunch stops, but bringing snacks is advisable if you prefer to have your own food; check the website for current lunch options.
Yes, the Cape Point and Cape Peninsula Tour operates throughout the year, but check the website for any seasonal updates or weather-related changes.
Yes, the tour offers many photo opportunities including scenic overlooks, wildlife encounters, and the dramatic Cape of Good Hope coastline.

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