After breakfast, meet your expert guide in the hotel reception for an extraordinary Full-Day Cape Peninsula Tour, showcasing the breathtaking beauty that makes Cape Town one of the most celebrated travel destinations in the world. Today is all about dramatic coastal scenery, diverse wildlife, and the awe-inspiring landscapes that make this region so unforgettable.
Your journey begins with a drive along the glittering Atlantic Seaboard, passing through the chic coastal suburbs of Clifton, Camps Bay, and Llandudno, each offering golden beaches framed by the turquoise ocean and backed by rugged mountain peaks. A scenic photo stop at **Maiden’s Cove** provides panoramic views of the **Twelve Apostles mountain range**, **Camps Bay Beach**, and **Lion’s Head** — a perfect moment to capture the splendour of Cape Town's coastline.
Continue on to the charming fishing village of Hout Bay, where the lively harbour bustles with local traders and seafarers. Here, you’ll have the option to board a short boat cruise to **Duiker Island**, home to thousands of playful **Cape Fur Seals** basking on the rocks and splashing in the surf. Alternatively, browse handcrafted goods at the **Hout Bay Craft Market** or enjoy a peaceful stroll along the beach.
From Hout Bay, your journey takes a dramatic turn as you ascend the legendary Chapman’s Peak Drive — one of the most scenic coastal roads in the world. With its sharp cliff faces and sweeping ocean views, this engineering marvel offers a drive you’ll never forget. Every bend in the road reveals yet another jaw-dropping vista of rugged mountains plunging into the sea.
Your next destination is the legendary Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve within the Table Mountain National Park — part of the globally recognised Cape Floral Kingdom World Heritage Site. This is the most south-westerly point of the African continent, where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans dramatically converge. Enjoy a refreshing walk up to the iconic lighthouses of **Cape Point**, or opt for a quick ride on the **Flying Dutchman Funicular** for an elevated view of the plunging cliffs and roaring ocean below.
After taking photos at the windswept Cape of Good Hope Beach, we continue the journey along the beautiful False Bay Coastline. Enjoy lunch at a seaside restaurant (excluded and for your own account) before heading to the charming naval village of Simon’s Town, home to South Africa’s oldest naval base.
One of today’s highlights is a visit to the delightful colony of **African Penguins at Boulders Beach**, where these endearing creatures waddle across the sand and nest between the boulders. The close proximity and peaceful setting offer a heartwarming wildlife encounter like no other.
The scenic return journey takes you past the quirky seaside towns of Kalk Bay and Muizenberg, where you can spot the famous colourful beach huts that have become an Instagram favourite. If time permits, there may also be an optional visit to the exquisite Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens, nestled on the eastern slopes of Table Mountain, showcasing one of the richest collections of indigenous flora in the world.
Overnight: Camps Bay, Cape Town