Day Tour - Exploring the Cape Peninsula Like a Local
Duration: 1 Day
Highlights: Cape Peninsula, Surfing, Seals, Cape of Good Hope
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Itinerary
Wind your way out of Cape Town with your first stop in the charismatic village of Kalk Bay, best known for its working fishing harbor and bohemian feel. Browse the arts and crafts on offer, perhaps do a bit of shopping in the quirky fashion boutiques and enjoy the antiques and collectibles along the main strip. Get a feel for the local fisherman community at the harbor where you will encounter a few seals eagerly awaiting fish scraps as the boats come in.
Next, head over to Simon’s Town to meet the resident penguins. Perhaps if the weather is favorable (time allowing) you could test out your balancing skills on a stand-up paddleboard to really get to know the penguins in their own environment or opt to stay on land and enjoy a conservation penguin walk. Your guide will tell you more about the rich history surrounding this naval town, the museums and monuments provide plenty of insight into this historic harbor town.
You will then continue on to the Cape of Good Hope, stopping to enjoy a Wild Gourmet Picnic along the way at one of our favorite coves. In the peninsula reserve, you will enjoy a gentle hike exploring secluded beaches, shipwrecks and this region’s unique wildlife while on the hunt for the Cape 5 (Ostrich, Baboons, Mountain Zebra, Bontebok, and Tortoise).
The return journey weaves back to Cape Town via Noordhoek, time allowing stopping to explore the local craft shops in the farm village before returning back over the scenic coastal road of Chapman’s Peak Drive.
*Please note that during your morning brief your guide may advise changing the route of your tour to allow you us to beat any pending crowds into certain areas during peak seasons so that you can spend maximum time exploring outside the vehicle.
Tour Enhancements:
Families: Surfing Lessons
Cultural: Upliftment Experience (Yandi Plastic Art)
Alternative: Snorkeling with seals
Upgrade Lunch: Tea-Pairing Lunch Experience – Crofters Kitchen