Overview
#Cape Peninsula Cape Town is situated on the Cape Peninsula. In 1580, Sir Francis Drake described the Cape Peninsula as "The most stately thing and the fairest Cape we saw in the whole circumference of the earth". At the southern end of the Peninsula is the most Southwestern point of the African continent known as Cape Point. In between Cape Town and the spectacular Cape Point a variety of small fishing and seaside villages, as well as other attractions are spread out. Most of them are connected by scenic coastal drives as well as a variety of top-notch beaches.
A unique feature of greater Cape Town is the fact that it includes, within the metropole's boundaries, various large pristine natural areas under formal conservation.
A visit to Cape town must include a day tour of the Cape Peninsula with stops at Hout Bay (with a trip to Seal Island), the scenic Chapman’s Peak Drive, the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, Cape Point, the Boulders Penguin Colony and Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. After doing this tour you can claim that you have visited the most beautiful Southwesterly point of the continent of Africa!
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13 Day Highlights of South Africa Southbound
On this tour you learn more about Johannesburg, stay at two private game reserves and experience open vehicle game drives, do game viewing in five different regions, interact with ostriches and elephants, engage in whale and dolphin watching on an ocean safari and travel to beautiful Cape Town and Cape Point. An excellent tour for first time visitors to South Africa.
from R31,145
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16 Day HIghlights of South Africa Northbound
On this tour you journey through the most popular areas of South Africa, following the most-travelled, tried and tested route for first time visitors to the country. The tour provides a mix of cities, countryside, historical sites, scenic drives, nature, wildlife, culture and people.
from R20,910
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16Day Highlights of South Africa Southbound
On this tour you journey through the most popular areas of South Africa, following the most-travelled, tried and tested route for first time visitors to the country. The tour provides a mix of cities, countryside, historical sites, scenic drives, nature, wildlife, culture and people.
from R20,910
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Boulders Beach Penguin Colony
##Boulders Beach Penguin Colony A colony of approx. 3000 African Penguins reside just outside Simon's Town at Boulders Beach. Even though it is a residential area the thriving colony was born when two wild breeding pairs started breeding there in 1982, Boulders Penguin Colony is one of the popular stops for tourists on the Cape Peninsula Tour.
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Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve
##Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve The Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve is the southern section of the Cape Peninsula, and includes three promontories at its southern most point called Cape Point, Cape Maclear and the Cape of Good Hope. The Reserve encompasses 7 750 hectares of rich and varied flora and fauna.
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Chapman's Peak Drive
##Chapman's Peak Drive Chapman's Peak Drive is a particularly scenic drive that connects Houtbay and Noordhoek on the Cape Peninsula near Cape Town. It features a couple of lookout points with spectacular views over the Atlantic Ocean. The Drive forms part of a typical full-day Cape Peninsula excursion.
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