Cape Peninsula with a Marine Biologist

Duration8h 30m

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

If you want to see the must-see spots but also some un-touristy spots then this is for YOU. No day is the same and no animal stays in the same place, so why stick to a pre-determined itinerary?

Let the day's adventure unfold based on real-time animal sightings and the day's conditions.

Connect with, and intimately understand, one of the most productive oceans in the world whilst meeting the locals - African penguins and humpback whales, anemones & sea stars, baboons & bontebok.

Take a breather from the rigours of travel as we slow things down, tasting the best tea & rusks in all of Cape Town (on a sheltered & secluded shoreline, far from the crowds!) Bring a swim suit if you dare...

Next up, lunch is served at a local deli - leaving you healthy, light & very full (well priced).

Your adventure will end where it began - a skip and a jump from wine estates, beaches, and the Cape Town city centre - avoiding traffic and queues everywhere you go!

What's included

Exploration gear - binoculars, guide books, mask & snorkels and changing robes.
Justin Blake, a professional marine biologist, underwater cameraman, and registered tour guide
Rooibos and Rusk tasting - the best in Cape Town!
Comfortable, air-conditioned ECO-vehicle. We plant a tree that restores an ecosystem for each trip.

Boulders Beach Penguin Colony entrance fee (optional)
Lunch
Cape of Good Hope entrance fee (R320 per person)

What to expect

RockHopper Tours
20m

We meet early at this charming bakery and farm stall nestled into the Constantia winelands.
The local coffee and fresh-baked croissants are worth the early wake up, plus its 20minutes drive or taxi from the city centre.

*There is free, safe, public parking at the deli.*
Old Cape Point Lighthouse
40m · Admission ticket not included

Visit the iconic Cape Point lighthouse before the buses. Take a stroll or catch the funicular (R70) to take in the 360 degree views over both the cold and warm sides of the Cape of Good Hope.
Entrance fee to the Cape of Good Hope is R376 per person for foreign travellers - cash is not accepted so please bring a debit/credit card to make payment.
Boulders Beach Penguin Colony
1h · Admission ticket not included

One cannot visit Cape Town without stopping by the curious penguins of Boulders beach. An early start is the best way to have an intimate (and respectful) encounter with the African penguins on their morning routine.
Visiting the main tourist walkway is optional and priced at R176 for foreign travellers.
Chapman's Peak Drive
20m

Wind down on the iconic Chapmans peak drive, a marvel of engineering and a feast for the eyes. Keep your eye's peeled, this is a good lookout point for whales, dolphins, seals, sunfish and more!
Cape of Good Hope
2h

Taste Cape Town's best rooibos tea and rusks on a secluded shoreline based on the days conditions and real time animal sightings. It's just the group, the local wildlife and tranquility.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Avoid traffic by meeting me for coffee and fresh baked croissants at the Chardonnay Deli - a delightful bakery & farm stall in the heart of the Constantia winelands. Contact us for assistance with transfers to the meeting point if needed.
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End point

Avoid traffic by meeting me for coffee and fresh baked croissants at the Chardonnay Deli - a delightful bakery & farm stall in the heart of the Constantia winelands. Contact us for assistance with transfers to the meeting point if needed.
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Additional information

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Be prepared. Bring sunscreen, a hat & shoes you trust for walking. Even if the weather looks good, bring a wind-breaker. If you’re keen for a dip in a classic rock pool, bring swimwear along as well.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

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