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Cape Point Tours
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Panoramic ocean views, towering cliffs, and 100-year-old lighthouses define Cape Point, located at the tip of South Africa’s Cape Peninsula. Set within the Cape Floral Region (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) and Table Mountain National Park, the reserve is a haven for hiking, wildlife viewing, and photography.
The Basics
Hiking trails wind through lush valleys and secluded beaches in the 19,000-acre (7689-hectare) reserve. Known for its biodiversity, the area houses roughly 250 species of birds, 1100 species of indigenous plants, and a variety of antelope, reptiles, and amphibians. In addition to natural beauty, Cape Point also boasts two historic lighthouses. The older structure can be accessed by a steep path or funicular (tram), while the new lighthouse, still in use today, is accessible by trail.
You can visit the reserve on a day trip from Cape Town, and many tours also include visits to small beach towns, local vineyards, and other nearby attractions. Wine lovers can join a tour that pairs exploring the peninsula with wine tasting in Constantia Valley, while thrill-seekers can cruise the coastal roads in a sidecar. For a truly unique perspective, view the point from above on a helicopter tour.
Things to Know Before You Go
- The reserve is perfect for nature lovers, photographers, and maritime buffs.
- A funicular provides access to the old lighthouse and cliff-tops for those not up for a hike.
- On-site amenities include three shops and a restaurant.
- Beware of overly friendly baboons who are quick to snag food.
- Wear sturdy shoes for exploring the steep trails and rocky shorelines.
How to Get There
Located 43 miles (70 kilometers) southwest of Cape Town, the reserve is a popular day trip destination. You can visit on a guided tour that departs from the city or travel independently by car, bus, or taxi. The road along False Bay is almost as stunning as the destination itself, so be sure to explore the area’s quaint beach towns and stop to see Africa’s famous penguin colony at Boulders Beach.
When to Get There
The park is open 6am to 6pm from October through March, and 7am to 5pm from April through September. Get to the park when it first opens to beat the crowds and watch the sunrise over False Bay. For the best chance of seeing whales, visit between June and October.
Shipwrecks at Cape Point
To see the point’s chaotic maritime past first-hand, take a walk along one of the shipwreck trails. The Thomas T. Tucker and Sirkelsvlei trails will take you past numerous wrecks left behind on the rocky shoreline. The trails range from roughly 2–5 miles (3–7 kilometers) in length and include uneven, rocky terrain.
Address: Cape Point, South Africa
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Concerts & Special EventsSkip the Line: Cape Town Jazz Safari Ticket
Spend an evening enjoying some of the best jazz music in Cape Town during a Jazz Safari. Meet some of the city’s jazz musicians, have dinner in the home of a local jazz artist, and take in two live performances during an evening tour of the Mother City.
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Lovely Evening of Music and Food
hitomis950
, May 2019
This was an excellent evening of food and music.
Great opportunity to learn a bit of musical history and have a wonderful concert.
Excellent meal.
Highly recommend this.
This tour was a definite highlight...
David Z
, Apr 2018
This tour was a definite highlight of my visit to Cape Tour. I met our guide at a downtown hotel. After introductions and a drink we were driven to a home in the Cape flats former township area of Cape Town. During the drive our guides told us of the history of jazz centered on the Cape Colored people in Cape Town. Jazz developed in Cape Town as a expression of discontent and anger at the policy of apartheid imposed upon the people prior to independence in 1994. At our first stop we were greeted by our hosts who had prepare a delicious Cape Malay dinner for us. We enjoyed the dinner while talking to our host -- a renowned jazz vocalist and pianist based in Cape Town. After dinner he performed for us in his living room on a beautiful, antique, upright piano. The music was amazing! He performed for over an hour - every selection different but all enjoyable.
From there we journeyed to our second performer's home in another former township area. This musician welcomed us to his home. He was a young man who is a master of several instruments. His jazz was much more contemporary and, clearly, influenced by popular genres of music. His enthusiasm and love of jazz was clearly evident in each selection he performed.
I can't recommend this tour highly enough. If you are interested in the music, culture, lifestyle of South Africa and want an authentic experience -- this is for you!! Highly recommend!!
An absolute must!!!! Amazing...
Theresa A
, Mar 2018
An absolute must!!!! Amazing musicians. And the tour operator is so pleasant and knowledgeable.
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Concerts & Special EventsSkip the Line: Cape Town Jazz Safari Ticket
Spend an evening enjoying some of the best jazz music in Cape Town during a Jazz Safari. Meet some of the city’s jazz musicians, have dinner in the home of a local jazz artist, and take in two live performances during an evening tour of the Mother City.
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Day TripsCape Point and Boulder's Beach Penguins Tour: Including Park fee
Visit a penguin colony at Boulder’s Beach and the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve all in one day during this tour, including round-trip transport from Cape Town. First, catch sight of the endangered African penguins on the beach, and then travel over to Cape Point in the nature reserve. Spend ample time at Cape Point, and keep an eye out for ostrich, antelope, and whales. You can also take part in an optional hike in the reserve if you choose.
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- 8 hours
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Day TripsFull-Day Cape Point & Cape Peninsula Sightseeing Tour from Cape Town
Drive and hike around the Cape Peninsula during a full-day sightseeing tour with a focus on the region’s natural attractions and lots of fun options to choose at your own expense. Visit Boulders Beach, Cape Fur, and Cape Point Nature Reserve, and see a penguin colony as well as other wildlife. Private transportation and commentary from your guide ensure a comfortable and informative tour, making it ideal for first-time visitors.
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Day TripsCape Peninsula Tour from Cape Town
Experience the scenic beauty and natural landscapes of South Africa’s Cape Peninsula on this full-day tour from Cape Town. Enjoy the convenience of guided visits, as well as the independence of solo sightseeing and learn about this dynamic region from your friendly, knowledgeable guide. See seals in Hout Bay (with optional Duiker Island boat trip) and have time to wander the shops. You can explore the Cape Point Nature Reserve at your leisure, and check out playful families of African penguins in Simon’s Town. Your return trip to Cape Town even includes a stop at the colorful Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens.
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- 8 hours 30 minutes
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Day TripsCape of Good Hope and Penguins FULL Day Tour From Cape Town
Join us on a sightseeing trip to the most south westerly point of Africa in a small group.Comfort as well as a much better personal interaction quality with the driver guide is guaranteed.See the penguins from point blank and get personal with the richest floral kingdom in the world.Pick ups and drop offs are at door to door service.
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Day TripsFull day Cape Point Sightseeing Tour
Join us to enjoy a live-guided day excursion to visit the Penguins at Boulders Beach, Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope.
This tour offers you over 1 hour at the penguin beach, over 2 hours at Cape Point to fully explore this gem and Unesco Heritage site and another 30 minutes at the Cape of Good Hope. Lunch at your own expense. You can also choose to join the optional, guided hike from Cape Point to the Cape of Good Hope (approx 40 minutes, requires medium fitness & good walking shoes).
After a day spent exploring, sit back in your seat and enjoy the coastal drive back to Cape Town via Scarborough and Kommetjie, with spectacular views from the Ou Kaapse Weg mountain pass. Free WIFI and USB charging stations available at your seat.
Please note: This tour does not include the entrance tickets to the Cape Point park or the Penguin beach, which are payable on the day. Cape Point R 320 and Penguins R 160 (South African citizens with valid photo ID: Cape Point R 80 & Penguins R 40)
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- 8 hours
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Day TripsFull day Cape Point Tour
This full day Cape Point tour is an excellent way to see many scenic coastal highlights in a short space of time. You won’t have to worry about navigating and organizing transport as central hotel pickup and drop-off is included. You’ll travel in a small group and hear live commentary along the way so you won’t miss any highlights. Top attractions you’ll pass include Clifton and Camps Bay beaches, 12 Apostles Peak, Hout Bay, Chapman’s Peak, Cape Point, and Boulder’s Beach.
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- 8 hours
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Helicopter ToursCape Peninsula, Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point Scenic Helicopter Flight
Enjoy an exhilarating 45-minute private helicopter tour over Cape Town and the highlights of the Cape Peninsula. See the beautiful scenery of both Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope from the sky. Take in views of Table Mountain and False Bay from above for a unique perspective. Peer down on Boulders Beach to see if you can spot any of the resident penguins, or any of the surfers at Muizenberg. Admire the rows upon rows of vineyards in Constantia before flying back to Cape Town.
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- 48 minutes
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Day TripsCape Peninsula Guided Private Day Trip from Cape Town
With spectacular coastal scenery and world-famous natural features, the Cape Peninsula ranks among the most beautiful corners of South Africa. On this tour, reach top attractions including Chapman's Peak, Hout Bay, and Kommetjie in comfort by private vehicle with your guide. With round-trip travel from your Cape Town hotel included, gaze over Table Mountain and the Twelve Apostles, and see the best of the Cape Peninsula in one day.
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- 8 hours
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Day TripsCape of Good Hope & Cape Point Afternoon Tour
The Cape of Good Hope & Cape Point tour is a “must do” trip when visiting Cape Town. The sightseeing will take you all the way down in Cape Point Nature reserve to Cape Point, Cape of Good Hope and all around the Cape Peninsula. The circular route from Cape Town down Cape Point nature reserve and back is approximately 180 kilometers in total. You’ll travel along the False Bay Eastern coastline of the peninsula with a visit to the African penguin colony at Boulders beach. Then our coastal drive will take us by mid afternoon into the Cape Point nature reserve, we will drive all the way to Cape Point and Cape of Good Hope. Enough time will be allowed for you to explore and walk to the old light house. Our return journey to Cape Town will take you along the Western coastline of the peninsula, known as the Atlantic seaboard. It is often best to travel late afternoon to Cape Town on Western side of the peninsula to get the best afternoon sunlight especially driving along Chapman's Peak.
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- 5 hours
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Day TripsCape of Good hope & Cape Point morning tour
The Cape of Good Hope & Cape Point morning tour is a “must do” trip when visiting Cape Town. The sightseeing Cape of Good Hope & Cape Point tour will take you all the way down in Cape Point Nature reserve to Cape Point, Cape of Good Hope and all around the Cape Peninsula. It is one of Cape Town’s top ten tourist attractions and ranks with the most scenic drives in the world. The circular route from Cape Town down Cape Point nature reserve and back is approximately 180 kilometers in total. You’ll travel along the Atlantic seaboard the Twelve Apostles mountain range to Hout Bay and along Chapman’s Peak drive one of the most spectacular scenic routes in the world. By mid morning you will reach Cape Point nature reserve, we will drive all the way to Cape Point and Cape of Good Hope. Enough time will be allowed for you to walk to the old light house. Our return journey to Cape Town will take you along the False Bay coastline with a visit to the African penguin colony at Boulders beach.
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Day TripsPrivate Cape Peninsula Tour, With Close Range Penguin Encounter From Cape Town.
This tour is highly recommended as it ensure a more private and therefore more intimate experience tour around the City of Cape Town. The tour offers a flexible itinerary which will allow you to see beyond the obvious tour attractions that everyone usually rushes to and through. You will find yourself seated in a comfortable vehicle privately for you and your party. You will be free from the big bus tour experience, on board you private vehicle you will have life commentary from your private tour guide. You will be provided with free bottled water and also free wifi onboard. The tour makes options for many stops and many photo taking opportunities and your guide will love to make mentioned to you some of the quality stops that you may want to see along the way. The highlights on the tour of-course have the Cape of Good Hope and penguins at Boulders beach in Simon's Town as a must see where your guide would love to give you a customised experience of these amazing stops.
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- 6 to 8 hours
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Day TripsPeninsula Vibes: Boulders Beach & Cape Point
Focus on the hidden gems around Cape Town on this small-group tour, which aims to show you the “locals-only” attractions. Traveling with a small-group of just 13 or fewer means you’ll enjoy an intimate group atmosphere and plenty of time to ask questions. Highlights include Hout Bay/Mojo Market, Champans Peak. Kalkies, the Strangers Club, and others.
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- 8 to 9 hours
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Day TripsFull-Day Cape Peninsula and Penguin Colony Tour from Cape Town
Discover the wonders of Cape Town and the entire Cape Peninsula on this full-day tour. Explore pristine, white-sand beaches, visit the nature reserve Cape Point, watch penguins at Boulder's Penguin Colony, and stroll around Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens.
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- 9 hours
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Day TripsPrivate Sightseeing Trip to the Cape of Good Hope and Boulders Penguin Colony
Go at your own pace with this private and customizable program.Have the pleasure of visiting the endangered African penguin at Boulders beach.The private use of a clean and spacious vehicle is guaranteed. The maximum amount of time is 8 hours but we are more than happy to go an extra mile if needs be.
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Day TripsCape Of Good Hope and Penguins Full Day Guided Small Group Tour from Cape Town
Enjoy a full day shared tour of the Cape Peninsula with highlight stops in the Bo-Kaap, Camp's Bay, Hout Bay, Chapman's Peak, Boulder's Penguins colony, Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point. Marvel at the spectacular Atlantic Seaboard as you travel along the scenic coastline between the mountains and the ocean.
See the best of Cape Town on a fun-filled, scheduled tour while sharing the experience with a small group from 4 to 12 participants.
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- 8 hours
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Nature & WildlifeCape Town Day Safari
Enjoy an unforgettable African Big Five Safari in a malaria-free environment approximately 2,5 hours drive from Cape Town. The Africa Big Five and a large variety of re-introduced game can be viewed in their natural habitat.
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- 12 hours
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Day TripsPrivate Cape Of Good Hope Tour with Table Mountain Ticket Including Park Fees
A unique opportunity to discover Cape of Good Hope and Table Mountain in one day. See the Penguin Colony on this private day tour. Take in panoramic views from Table Mountain. Skip the line to purchase Table Mountain Tickets as this tour comes with a pre-booked Table Mountain ticket for you. Skip the big buses group tours
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- 10 hours
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Day TripsCape Peninsula Private Tour - Table Mountain/Cape Point/Penguins/Ostrich Farm
We are professional tourist guides with a passion to share our beautiful country and the history of the places we visit with our guests in a fun and informative way. We start our day by taking the Aerial Cableway to the top of Table Mountain. We do a short easy hike on Table Mountain with you and point out interesting facts. The drive via Chapman's Peak is beautiful and we stop for a memorable photo at the world renowned view point. On our way to Cape Point we do a fun stop at the Ostrich farm where we feed the Cape Ostriches. At Cape Point you have the option of taking the Flying Dutchman (funicular) to the lighthouse or attempt the 20 minute walk to the top. After leaving Cape Point we stop for lunch at one of the many restaurants in Simon's Town. After lunch we visit the African Penguins at Boulders Beach before we take the scenic drive back to your accommodation. If time allows we can do a quick stop at Rhodes Memorial or a drive to the Bo-Kaap (The Malay Quarter).
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- 8 to 9 hours
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- 8 to 9 hours
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Half-day ToursCape Point Tour half day
View the most southern area of the Cape Peninsula which is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Cape Floral Region.
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Nature & WildlifeCape Point Sightseeing Tour
Enjoy a beautiful drive to Cape Point from Cape Town on a half-day tour. The scenic route of Chapman's Peak Road takes you along the water past Hout Bay Harbour and Boulders Beach, with its resident African penguins, to Cape Point. It’s part of Table Mountain National Park, and there are spectacular views from the Cape of Good Hope.
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- 4 hours 30 minutes
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Full-day ToursCape Town Private, Robben Island and Cape point Tour
Peninsula Tour Full Day Itinerary:
Clifton & Camps Bay
Twelve Apostles mountains
Hout Bay
Chapman’s Peak Drive
Noordhoek
Ostrich-viewing drive by
Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve
Cape Point
False Bay
Penguin Colony (optional)
Simon's Town
Muizenberg
Constantia
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- 8 hours 10 minutes
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Bus ToursExplore the Cape of Storms!!
This whole experience is up to you!!
Decide on how long you want to stay at each destination, how far you'd like to explore and what you'd like to eat and drink along the way.
Take it easy and do what you want to do.
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- 6 to 9 hours
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- 6 to 9 hours
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Day TripsCape Point full day tour
Explore the scenic beauty of the Cape Peninsula with a driving tour of Cape Point from Cape Town. See where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet off the South African coast. Admire the rugged Twelve Apostles mountains. Travel along Chapman's Peak, one of the world's most beautiful drives. Visit Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens and a penguin colony at Boulder's Beach (optional).
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Day TripsCape Point Nature Tour
09h00: Pick up at Clock Tower precinct, V & A Waterfront
09h15: Travel to Kirstenbosch Gardens
09h45: Depart Kirstenbosch and travel the south peninsula via Muizenburg
10h30: Visit Shark Spotters hut
12:00 Arrive at Boulders Beach Penguin Colony
13h00: Depart for Cape Point nature reserve
13h30: Picnic luncheon
15h45: Depart for Cape Town via Chapmans Peak drive
17h00: Arrive at Clock Tower precinct at V & A Waterfront 09h00: Pick up at Clock Tower precinct, V & A Waterfront
09h15: Travel to Kirstenbosch Gardens
09h45: Depart Kirstenbosch and travel the south peninsula via Muizenburg
10h30: Visit Shark Spotters hut
12:00 Arrive at Boulders Beach Penguin Colony
13h00: Depart for Cape Point nature reserve
13h30: Picnic luncheon
15h45: Depart for Cape Town via Chapmans Peak drive
17h00: Arrive at Clock Tower precinct at V & A Waterfront
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