Seal Island, Cape of Good Hope, Penguins & Bo-kaap Shared Day Tour from Cape Town
by Excitement Travel and Tours
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Cape Town sits along the southern coast of South Africa, where land meets the ocean at dramatic points including the Cape of Good Hope. This shared bus tour lasts about nine hours and visits five main attractions plus several stops along the way. The tour begins with hotel pickup and travels from downtown Cape Town to Hout Bay Harbour. Here, guests may choose to take an optional ferry ride to Seal Island, home to over 5,000 Cape fur seals. Those who prefer to stay on land can explore the nearby craft market during the ferry trip. After returning, the route continues along Chapman's Peak Drive, a 10-kilometer mountain road with a stop at a viewpoint for ocean and cliff photographs. Next is a visit to Noordhoek Farm Village, where travelers can enjoy views of Long Beach and have the option to buy coffee at Village Roast. The bus then passes through Ocean View and stops briefly at the Cape Point Ostrich Farm to see the largest bird species, with a guide providing commentary. The tour proceeds to Cape Point Nature Reserve, including the Cape of Good Hope, the southwesternmost point of Africa. Visitors can walk or pay extra for a funicular ride up to the old lighthouse for panoramic views. The guide explains the history of the lighthouse and the area's ocean currents. A photo stop at the Cape of Good Hope sign is included. Afterward, the group visits Boulders Beach Penguin Colony, where about 2,500 breeding pairs of African penguins can be seen up close from the boardwalk. Then the tour heads to Simon's Town for a one-hour lunch break (not included in the price) in a Victorian town known for seafood and the South African Navy base. The return trip passes by Fishhoek and Kalk Bay fishing village, stopping briefly at Muizenberg to view the colorful beach huts from above and see shark spotters on the beach. Finally, the bus crosses Tokai and Constantia vineyards before dropping guests back at their hotels in Cape Town. Included are hotel pickup and drop-off, a professional guide, bottled water, an air-conditioned vehicle, and fuel surcharge. Several entrance fees and optional rides are extra.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Bo-kaap
Guests stop at Bo-kaap for 25 minutes to photograph the colorful houses. The guide explains the history of the Cape Malay community, descendants of slaves brought from Malaysia, Indonesia, India, Sri Lanka, and Java who lived in these buildings.
25 min
Sea Point
Drive past Sea Point and Bantry Bay, an affluent suburb near Lion's Head mountain known for having over 250 days per year without wind, notable given Cape Town's generally windy climate. Pass by Clifton, a prestigious area with expensive real estate and four beaches naturally divided by granite boulders. After a 25-minute drive, continue to Camp's Bay Beach.
Camp's Bay Beach
A 15-minute stop at Camps Bay and Maiden’s Cove allows photos with views of the Twelve Apostles mountains, Table Mountain, Lion’s Head, and the surrounding suburbs.
15 min
Drive to Hout Bay Harbour
Travel from Camps Bay, known as Cape Town’s Beverly Hills, along the Atlantic seaboard past Llandudno and Hout Bay, a fishing town with a harbor and factory. The drive to Hout Bay Harbour takes about 30 minutes.
Seal Island
At Hout Bay Harbour, travelers can take an optional 45-minute ferry ride to Seal Island, home to over 5,000 Cape fur seals. Those not taking the ferry may explore the craft market during this time.
60 min
Chapman's Peak Drive
Stop for 15 minutes at Chapman's Peak Drive, a 10-kilometer mountain road with a viewpoint for photographs of the Atlantic Ocean, cliffs, and landscape.
15 min
Noordhoek Farm Village
Stop for 30 minutes in Noordhoek with views of Noordhoek and Long Beach. Visitors can buy coffee at Village Roast at their own expense.
30 min
Ocean View
Pass through Ocean View and the non-white community of Masiphumelele along a scenic coastal road with views of White Sands Beach, Misty Cliffs, and Scarborough, continuing to the Ostrich Farm.
Cape Point Ostrich Farm
A short 10-minute stop at the Ostrich Farm to see the largest bird species, with a guide providing information about these flightless birds.
10 min
Cape Point Nature Reserve
Spend about 60 minutes at Cape Point Nature Reserve, including the Cape of Good Hope, a biodiversity hotspot with rich fauna and flora. Visitors may walk or pay extra for a funicular ride up to the old lighthouse built in 1860, which was decommissioned 40 years later after numerous shipwrecks due to its high altitude making it hard to see in cloudy weather. A new lighthouse was constructed in 1919 at a lower altitude.
60 min
Cape of Good Hope
A 30-minute stop at Cape of Good Hope for photographs and a guide explanation about the cape’s name and the meeting of Atlantic and Indian Ocean currents.
30 min
Boulders Beach Penguin Colony
At Boulders Beach, spend 50 minutes observing about 2,500 breeding pairs of African penguins from the boardwalk, with a guide escorting visitors to the viewing point.
50 min
Simon's Town
Stop in Simon's Town for 1 hour to have lunch at local seafood and fish restaurants (food and drinks not included). The town, named after the 11th commander of the Dutch East India Company, features Victorian architecture and is home to the South African Navy.
60 min
Return drive via Fishhoek and Kalk Bay
After lunch, drive for about 30 minutes past Fishhoek and Kalk Bay, a fishing village located between the ocean and mountains. The route continues to Muizenberg.
Muizenberg
A 10-minute stop at Muizenberg to view the colorful beach huts from the mountain top and see shark spotters on the beach.
10 min
Cape Town Central
The final leg passes Tokai, where Nelson Mandela spent 7 years imprisoned, and Constantia vineyards before returning to downtown Cape Town for hotel drop-off.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Seal Island, Cape of Good Hope, Penguins & Bo-kaap Shared Day Tour from Cape Town
by Excitement Travel and Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.R1,500Overview
Cape Town sits along the southern coast of South Africa, where land meets the ocean at dramatic points including the Cape of Good Hope. This shared bus tour lasts about nine hours and visits five main attractions plus several stops along the way. The tour begins with hotel pickup and travels from downtown Cape Town to Hout Bay Harbour. Here, guests may choose to take an optional ferry ride to Seal Island, home to over 5,000 Cape fur seals. Those who prefer to stay on land can explore the nearby craft market during the ferry trip. After returning, the route continues along Chapman's Peak Drive, a 10-kilometer mountain road with a stop at a viewpoint for ocean and cliff photographs. Next is a visit to Noordhoek Farm Village, where travelers can enjoy views of Long Beach and have the option to buy coffee at Village Roast. The bus then passes through Ocean View and stops briefly at the Cape Point Ostrich Farm to see the largest bird species, with a guide providing commentary. The tour proceeds to Cape Point Nature Reserve, including the Cape of Good Hope, the southwesternmost point of Africa. Visitors can walk or pay extra for a funicular ride up to the old lighthouse for panoramic views. The guide explains the history of the lighthouse and the area's ocean currents. A photo stop at the Cape of Good Hope sign is included. Afterward, the group visits Boulders Beach Penguin Colony, where about 2,500 breeding pairs of African penguins can be seen up close from the boardwalk. Then the tour heads to Simon's Town for a one-hour lunch break (not included in the price) in a Victorian town known for seafood and the South African Navy base. The return trip passes by Fishhoek and Kalk Bay fishing village, stopping briefly at Muizenberg to view the colorful beach huts from above and see shark spotters on the beach. Finally, the bus crosses Tokai and Constantia vineyards before dropping guests back at their hotels in Cape Town. Included are hotel pickup and drop-off, a professional guide, bottled water, an air-conditioned vehicle, and fuel surcharge. Several entrance fees and optional rides are extra.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Bo-kaap
Guests stop at Bo-kaap for 25 minutes to photograph the colorful houses. The guide explains the history of the Cape Malay community, descendants of slaves brought from Malaysia, Indonesia, India, Sri Lanka, and Java who lived in these buildings.
25 min
Sea Point
Drive past Sea Point and Bantry Bay, an affluent suburb near Lion's Head mountain known for having over 250 days per year without wind, notable given Cape Town's generally windy climate. Pass by Clifton, a prestigious area with expensive real estate and four beaches naturally divided by granite boulders. After a 25-minute drive, continue to Camp's Bay Beach.
Camp's Bay Beach
A 15-minute stop at Camps Bay and Maiden’s Cove allows photos with views of the Twelve Apostles mountains, Table Mountain, Lion’s Head, and the surrounding suburbs.
15 min
Drive to Hout Bay Harbour
Travel from Camps Bay, known as Cape Town’s Beverly Hills, along the Atlantic seaboard past Llandudno and Hout Bay, a fishing town with a harbor and factory. The drive to Hout Bay Harbour takes about 30 minutes.
Seal Island
At Hout Bay Harbour, travelers can take an optional 45-minute ferry ride to Seal Island, home to over 5,000 Cape fur seals. Those not taking the ferry may explore the craft market during this time.
60 min
Chapman's Peak Drive
Stop for 15 minutes at Chapman's Peak Drive, a 10-kilometer mountain road with a viewpoint for photographs of the Atlantic Ocean, cliffs, and landscape.
15 min
Noordhoek Farm Village
Stop for 30 minutes in Noordhoek with views of Noordhoek and Long Beach. Visitors can buy coffee at Village Roast at their own expense.
30 min
Ocean View
Pass through Ocean View and the non-white community of Masiphumelele along a scenic coastal road with views of White Sands Beach, Misty Cliffs, and Scarborough, continuing to the Ostrich Farm.
Cape Point Ostrich Farm
A short 10-minute stop at the Ostrich Farm to see the largest bird species, with a guide providing information about these flightless birds.
10 min
Cape Point Nature Reserve
Spend about 60 minutes at Cape Point Nature Reserve, including the Cape of Good Hope, a biodiversity hotspot with rich fauna and flora. Visitors may walk or pay extra for a funicular ride up to the old lighthouse built in 1860, which was decommissioned 40 years later after numerous shipwrecks due to its high altitude making it hard to see in cloudy weather. A new lighthouse was constructed in 1919 at a lower altitude.
60 min
Cape of Good Hope
A 30-minute stop at Cape of Good Hope for photographs and a guide explanation about the cape’s name and the meeting of Atlantic and Indian Ocean currents.
30 min
Boulders Beach Penguin Colony
At Boulders Beach, spend 50 minutes observing about 2,500 breeding pairs of African penguins from the boardwalk, with a guide escorting visitors to the viewing point.
50 min
Simon's Town
Stop in Simon's Town for 1 hour to have lunch at local seafood and fish restaurants (food and drinks not included). The town, named after the 11th commander of the Dutch East India Company, features Victorian architecture and is home to the South African Navy.
60 min
Return drive via Fishhoek and Kalk Bay
After lunch, drive for about 30 minutes past Fishhoek and Kalk Bay, a fishing village located between the ocean and mountains. The route continues to Muizenberg.
Muizenberg
A 10-minute stop at Muizenberg to view the colorful beach huts from the mountain top and see shark spotters on the beach.
10 min
Cape Town Central
The final leg passes Tokai, where Nelson Mandela spent 7 years imprisoned, and Constantia vineyards before returning to downtown Cape Town for hotel drop-off.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.