Cape Town Cape of Good Hope Hiking Tour

As a private excursion this tour can be customized as you like. However our suggestions are as follows: Our Cape of Good Hope hike start on the Western shoreline of the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and cross over to the Eastern side of the reserve offering breathtaking views of False Bay. In spring spectacular flora and abundant bird-life are one of the many highlights as well as Whale watching. The Cape of Good Hope hike take you South toward Cape Point and Cape of Good Hope. The hike is mainly along coastline with stunning beaches and involve occasional rock scrambling. You are almost bound to get very close to baboons. Following a rest at Cape Point the hike to the old light house and to the famous Cape of Good Hope most South Western tip of Africa are along a well marked trail and boardwalk. The trail is popular for the unsurpassed views over the pristine Diaz Beach. Our return journey to Cape Town take to visit the famous Penguin colony at Boulders beach.

Meeting Point

Victoria & Alfred Hotel Cape Town

V&A Complex, PierHead, Dock Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa

Victoria & Alfred Hotel at the Waterfront.

What's included:

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Registered adventure hiking and culture tourist guide.
• Chapman's Peak toll gate

Not included:

• Entrance to Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. Adult R 400, Child R 170
• Entrance to African Penguins colony at Boulder. Adult R 200 Child R 85

What to expect:

Duration: 8 hours

Camps Bay

Camps Bay

We will travel along the Atlantic seaboard driving between the mountains and the ocean our first photo stop will be at Maiden's Cove beautiful scenic lookout point nestled between Clifton's beaches and the prestigious suburb of Camps Bay in Cape Town.

10 minutes

Chapman's Peak Drive

Hout Bay Road, Between Noordhoek and Hout Bay, 7872

Our drive down to the Good Hope nature reserve take us from Hout Bay to Noordhoek on the coastal scenic Chapman's Peak drive across the mountain face, numerous wonderful viewing sites. The almost vertical sheer cliffs of Chapman's Peak seemingly close enough to touch, plunge into the sea the road cuts through sedimentary dark colored layers of sandstone and the lighter grey-colored granite exposed below the road.

15 minutes

Chapman's Peak Drive

Hout Bay Road, Between Noordhoek and Hout Bay, 7872

One of the most spectacular marine drives in the world. Chapman’s Peak Drive is affectionately known as “Chappies” and is a must for anyone who is passionate about the majestic scenery of Cape Town.This 9km route with its 114 curves, skirts Chapman's Peak, and follows the rocky coastline to unfold breathtaking views in both directions.

30 minutes

Noordhoek Farm Village

Corner of Village Lane & Noordhoek Main Road, Chapman's Peak Drive, Noordhoek, 7979

Enjoy the best brewed coffee in the Cape Peninsula at the Roost village at guest own account.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Scarborough

Scarborough

Scarborough is a seaside town situated along the Cape Peninsula coastline at the edge of the Cape Point Nature Reserve.

Pass by without stopping

Cape Point Ostrich Farm

M65, Main Road, Cape Point, Cape Point, Cape Town Central, 7985

Set in the beautiful Cape Peninsula or next stop is at the Southern most ostrich farm in Africa. Largest living birds in the world our tour guide will give you some interesting fact about ostriches.

10 minutes

Cape of Good Hope

Cape Point Rd, , 8001

Not everybody is fortunate enough to explore the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. Our Cape of Good Hope hike start on the Western shoreline of the Nature Reserve and cross over to the Eastern side of the peninsula offering breathtaking views of False Bay. In spring spectacular flora and abundant bird life are one of the many highlights as well as Whale watching in season.
After entering the Cape of Good Hope nature reserve, we will drive 15mn to the start of the hike. The Cape of Good Hope hike take you down South toward Cape Point and Cape of Good Hope. The hike is along the coastline on a scenic path with stunning beaches and spectacular cliffs and involve occasional rock scramble. You are almost bound to get very close to baboons. Following a stop at Cape Point and the old light house or return journey to the Cape of Good Hope most South Western corner of Africa will take you along a well-maintained and marked boardwalk to the famous Cape of Good Hope located on the rocky shoreline far below. The trail is popular for the unsurpassed views over the pristine Dias Beach and rugged western shoreline. The hiking trail will take you all the way to the very end, the most southern point of the Cape Peninsula. A perfect photo opportunity.

3 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Cape Point Nature Reserve

Cape Town Central

Our Cape of Good Hope hike start on the Western shoreline of the Nature Reserve and cross over to the Eastern side of the reserve offering breathtaking views of False Bay. In spring spectacular flora and abundant bird life are one of the many highlights as well as Whale watching. The hike take you down South toward Cape Point. The first part of the hike is along the beaches. The second part is inland with spectacular cliffs and involve occasional rock scramble. You are almost bound to get very close to baboons. Following a stop at Cape Point. Our return You are almost bound to get very close to baboons. Following a stop at Cape Point. Our return journey take you from Cape Point along a well-maintained and marked boardwalk to the famous Cape of Good Hope most South Western corner of Africa. The trail has unsurpassed views over the pristine Diaz Beach and rugged western shoreline. A perfect photo opportunity.

1 hour, 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Old Cape Point Lighthouse

Cape Point Nature Reserve, Cape Point

Walk or take the funicular to the old Cape Point lighthouse. From here numerous stepped paths lead to various view points. Ascending to Cape Point old lighthouse is enjoyable and invigorating.

45 minutes

Cape of Good Hope

Cape Point Rd, , 8001

The Cape of Good Hope, the continent's most south westerly point, definitely the moment for a momentous photograph - you have finally reached the Cape with all its magic.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Boulders Beach Penguin Colony

Simon's Town, 7995

An enthralling experience is the visit to see the African Penguin at the Boulders Beach Penguin colony. A short walk from the car park in the Boulders National Park you will see hundreds of African Penguins frolicking in the water, hoping from boulder to boulder or waddling clumsily across the sand.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Simon's Town

Simon's Town

After our visit at Boulders beach and the Africain Penguin colony our drive back to Cape Town take us through the picturesque coastal naval town of Simon's Town located on the eastern side of the Cape Peninsula.

10 minutes

Kalk Bay

Kalk Bay

Charming fishing village.

Pass by without stopping

Constantia

Constantia

Cape Town oldest wine growing region.

Pass by without stopping

Boyes Drive

M75 Boyes Drive, Muizenberg, 7945

Boyes Drive our last scenic coastal road that climbs the lower slopes of Muizenberg Mountain providing panoramic views over Muizenberg beach for our photo opportunity before heading inland.

10 minutes