Half Day Trip to Boulders Beach Penguin Colony Cape Town: Coastal Village Tour and Penguin Beach Visit
ID: GYG383136-691688
Category:
Country: South Africa
Duration:
05:00 hours
Description
Discover the wonders outside of Cape Town on this half-day tour. Pass through charming rural villages, learn about the local way of life, and visit the iconic Boulder’s Beach where you can admire playful penguins in their natural habitat.
The adventure begins with pickup from your hotel in Cape Town and heads to the brightly colored Bo-Kaap district. After a stop for photos, continue on towards the Atlantic Sea passing by some of Africa’s richest suburbs including Bantry Bay, Clifton, and Camps Bay. Later, enjoy a 20 minute stopover at the scenic Hout Bay, a charming town surrounded by mountains and the ocean.
Continue the tour south via the majestic Chapman’s Peak Drive, locally known as Chapies. Afterwards, explore the farm village of Noordhoek, boasting a selection of bakeries, cafés, juicers and more. Mingle with the locals and shop for souvenirs before heading back on the road to Simon’s Town, home to Boulder’s Beach.
At the beach, walk along the boardwalk and marvel at the penguins in their natural habitat. Spend some time taking photos and learn about these fascinating creatures. From here, drive along the eastern side of the peninsula, passing the quaint towns of Fish Hoek, Kalk Bay, and Muizenberg. The final stop of the tour is Muizenberg Beach where you can take photos of the colorful huts that line the shore. The day ends with drop-off back to your accommodation.
Highlights
- Admire the historical and brightly colored houses in the Bo-Kaap district
- Pass through some of Africa's richest suburbs including Bantry Bay and Camps Bay
- Explore the rural village of Nordhoek and learn about local life
- Drive along the breathtaking Chapman's Peak and soak up panoramic views
- See playful penguins in their natural habitat at Boulder's Beach
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• This tour takes place rain or shine
• This is a half-day tour that ends around 1:00 PM
• Please note, you are not permitted to feed or touch the penguins
All required protective equipment is provided
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
Pickup from your accommodation in Cape Town. Your exact pickup time will be communicated to you the day before the tour.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
