Rooi-Els, Bettys Bay, Stony Point day trip from Cape Town
ID: GYG785799-1258480
Category:
Country: South Africa
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Your full day guided small group (max 4) safari to the town of Rooi-Els as well as the beautiful botanical gardens of Harold Porter in Bettys Bay and Stony point to visit a penguin breeding colony.
Arrival and Transfer
• Collection from Cape Town International Airport or your hotel in Cape Town.
• Luxury 4x4 SUV transport to our first stop at Rooi-Els, a quiet town on the breathtaking Clarence drive, for some coffee and a chance to see the endemic Cape Rockjumper birds, the beautiful but elusive Ground Woodpeckers and other endemic species such as the Orange-breasted sunbirds (approximately 1 hour). A short but easy 1 hour hike between the Fynbos and a chance to see the Cape Floral Kingdom, A UNESCO world heritage site and the smallest of the 6 floral kingdoms of the world.
• We continue to our next destination just a short drive to Harold Porter Botanical Gardens which is part of the South African National Biodiversity Institute. A 1 hour guided tour around the gardens to learn more about Fynbos, local birds, South African natural and cultural history. See how the indigenous people of South Africa, the San and the Khoi people used plants for medicinal and other uses. A chance to see more endemic birds such as the olive woodpecker, African hoopoe and more than 96 other species recorded. A biodiversity hotspot not to be missed.
• After the tour guests can enjoy lunch in the beautiful garden restaurant at their own expense.
• After lunch we visit Stony Point Nature Reserve to see the African Penguin Colony.
• Return to Cape Town hotel
Highlights
- Penguins
- Birdlife
- Botanical garden
- Guided tour
Guiding languages
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 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 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.