Private Sightseeing Tour to Table Mountain Penguins Cape Point

We usually do pick-up our travelers in the morning from their accommodations, provided they stay within the vicinity of our chosen pick up areas. Otherwise, they can be picked-up at one of our designated pick-up points. We will arrange the pick-up time depending on whether the normal itinerary was maintained or customized to meet most of your needs and expectations, via phone conversations.

Table Mountain will be the first stop of the itinerary. Home to the rare fynbos vegetation and part of the UNESCO world heritage site, Cape Floral region, Table Mountain is officially known to be one of the Seven Wonders of nature in the World. This stop is optional. We can stop here if the client wants to make use of the cableway to go up the mountain, otherwise it will only be a pass by drive.

Previously known as Malay quarter, Bo-kaap will be our second stop immediately after Table Mountain. The most wanted attraction of this stop is the colorful houses and the multicultural reaches of the neighborhood of Bo-Kaap. Apart from the eyes catching aspect of the neighbourhood, you will also learn about the history of the Dutch and the Malay speaking people in the Cape. You will enjoy a walk, pictures as well as the merge of the Malay, Indian and Dutch cultures and traditions.

Constantia valley is part of the Constantia wine route, which is one of the main wine tasting routes in the Western Cape. The region has a history of making wine since the 1680s. You will enjoy the view of wine farms and beautiful houses.

Muizenberg is known for its beautiful surfing beach, multi-colored beach huts and changing rooms. In 1743, Muizenberg was recognized as the military base of the Dutch. Additionally, the combat that made it possible for the British to assume control of the Cape Colony was held in Muizenberg. If time permits and there is no traffic, we will stop for quick pictures with the beach huts.

Named after the first Saint James Catholic Church, which was built in 1880, Saint James is a seaside village in the Cape peninsula. Saint James also has a beautiful beach and colourful bathing boxes. We usually stop here when our clients are from the Philippines, to visit the Manilas steps. The Filipinos settlers, who arrived in Saint James around the 1800s, were locally named the Manilas. The guide will tell you about the village and the Manilas steps.

Situated on False Bay shores, precisely on the eastern side of the Cape Peninsula, Simon’s town was named after a former governor of the Dutch Cape Colony called Simon Van Der Stel. The town has, beautiful seafood restaurants, diving activities, boats cruises and yachts events. Simon’s town is equally the home of the South African Navy's Naval Base. You will know about the history of the town, French settlers, and the statue of a famous dog named Just Nuisance of the British Royal Navy.

Boulders beach is a colony that has been securing around 3 000 charming endangered African Penguins, since 1985. Boulders beach is among Southern Africa's only three island penguin colonies. The place is named after massive and olden granite boulders alongside the coast.

This is an optional stop, therefore, if you select this as one of our main stops, you will have the opportunity to walk on the boardwalk and admire the endangered African penguins closely. You will equally have enough time to take photos and videos of the penguins and yourself.

The Cape Point Nature Reserve has an excess of things to do and admire. It is part of the Table Mountain natural Reserve, and extended over 7700 hectares of land. As we drive towards the cape point old lighthouse you will enjoy the park's inspiring fauna and flora. The park is not only among the richest floral kingdom worldwide, but it is also an astonishing biodiversity geographical area.
While driving to the tip of the Nature Reserve, you will have the opportunity to admire the said fauna and flora richness as well as wildlife. You will also be told about the history of explorers Vasco DA Gama and Bartolomeu Dias as well as their monuments in the park.

Once at the tip of the Nature Reserve, there are options of either using the Funicular (at own cost) or taking a walk up to the old Lighthouse, while enjoying the flora, fauna and beautiful ocean view.

After having enjoyed the view from the old cape point lighthouse, we will proceed with our journey toward the Cape of Good Hope. As we venture further in our journey, we will arrive at an iconic and historical landmark. Apart from being the most South Western tip of the African continent, the Cape of Good Hope is also known for a number of reasons such as: its violent waters, a rocky seashore, rich wildlife and its long-term history of carnage as well as historical achievements. You will be told about the Portuguese explorer Bartolomeu Diaz and the Cape of Good hope. You will be able to take pictures with one of the most renowned sign countrywide.

Also locally known as Chapies, Chapman’s peak was named after John Chapman, who was the captain’s mane of a British ship. The Chapman’s Peak drive, which is one of the most famous and breathe taking route worldwide, covers a distance of 9 km with around 114 curves. Our guide/driver will tell you all about the famous Chapman's Peak drive. We can stop for a few photos, if need be.

Our journey back to Cape Town will take us through the well-known town of Hout Bay. The town is known as a fishing village with a strong fishing community, including fishing and cruise boats. If Hout Bay was selected as one of your various optional stops, we will stop and take a walk on the harbor, where you can see the beautiful beach, seals, local shops, crafts, fishing activities as well as some entertainments. You can also have a taste of the fresh fishes in one of their fast food restaurants.

The twelve apostles are an integral component of the Cape peninsular mountain range, with 12 distinctive hillsides. You will enjoy the drive with the view of the twelve apostle. If time permits, we can also have a last coffee break in one of the most famous and luxurious hotels in the Cape, named Twelve apostles hotel.

After driving via the picturesque Atlantic Seaboard passing through various breath-taking quarters and beaches, we end our trip in Cape Town at your hotel or initial pick-up point.