Cape Peninsula Tour

OVERVIEW

Familiarize yourself with the gorgeous biodiversity of the Cape Peninsula, which contains a UNESCO World Heritage natural site, on this entrancing tour. Start with a lovely drive through Cape Town’s seaside suburbs to Camps Bay, nestled beneath the impressive peaks of the Twelve Apostles. Continue along the Atlantic seaboard toward Hout Bay, a small fishing village, then pass Chapman’s Peak and the coastal suburb of Scarborough en route to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, part of the Cape Floral Region Protected Areas, a UNESCO World Heritage site. You’ll ride a funicular to the top of Cape Point for incredible views of dramatic sea cliffs and nearly 20,000 pristine acres teeming with indigenous flora and fauna. After lunch at a nearby restaurant, you’ll pause at an African penguin colony, glimpse the colorful fishing harbor of Kalk Bay and enjoy sublime vistas of Muizenberg and False Bay from Boyes Drive. Glory in the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, 1,384 acres spread on the eastern slopes of Table Mountain that are part of the UNESCO site. You’ll stroll among thousands of species of local plants before ending your remarkable outing with a pleasant drive past some of Cape Town’s most alluring landmarks.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Cross the handsome waterfront suburbs of Cape Town as you make your way to the Cape of Good Hope.
• Admire a panorama of the city’s impressive promontories, including the Twelve Apostles, Chapman’s Peak and Table Mountain.
• Climb Cape Point via funicular for stunning views of the Cape Floral Region Protected Areas, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
• Bask in the vast variety of plant species thriving at the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden.
• Discover a fascinating African penguin colony, a vibrant fishing village and highlights of Cape Town.
• Pause for lunch at a specially selected restaurant during your day of discovery.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.