Kirstenbosch Garden, Bo-Kaap-Penguins & Cape of Good Hope Tour

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Duration:9 hours (approx.)
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape

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Explore the best of the best which Cape Town small group tour has to offer by visiting more than top 10 highlights and attraction this World renowned City has to offer. Small group up to 15 people in an air conditioned insured vehicle equals to the best experience escorted by a Top Notch Local very knowledgeable Tour Guide Driver. Avoid big crowds and big tourist buses. Explore African leading Botanical Garden with a top Guide, Snap some Instagram photos at colourful houses of Bo-Kaap, Spend up to 60 minutes with adorable African Penguins at Boulders Beach, Explore Cape Point and cape of Good Hope at an easy pace, Discover Chapman's Peak drive, take a boat trip to see thousands of Cape fur seals. Have a lunch at a great local sea facing restaurant. Discover the colourful Victorian beach cabanas at St James Beach. Meet other travellers from all around the World. We create everlasting memories for friends, couples and families. We meet as strangers and We depart as friends for life.

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1. Cape Town Central
Welcome to Cape Town. This morning We will collect you at your accommodation at agreed time which will be communicated to you by office a day in advance. We will come to your accommodation/hotel provided that it is located within 15 Kilometer radius from the City Centre. Once everyone is on board, your Expert Tour Guide will introduce all Guests including himself/herself to the group and will once again discuss with the group the Itinerary in details with the group. Should your accommodation not located within our pick up areas, We will require that you meet us at the Westin Hotel in Cape Town Central and the exact pick up time will be communicated to you in advance.
2. Adderley Street
We will drive through the historical beautiful Adderley Street in Cape Town Central. This street has some of the most historical monuments and buildings which the City has to offer. Your Expert Tour Guide drive will give you a brief introduction to the City history including but not limited to the historical Castle of Good Hope, the City Hall where Nelson Mandela delivered his first speech on the 11th of February 1990 straight from Prison after completing his 27 years in Jail. You will learn about the Slavery history which took place in Cape Town as you driveby the Slave Lodge. You will see the Parliament of South Africa, the Company gardens and so many other historical streets including churches & Markets. Adderley Street is a street in Cape Town, South Africa. It is considered the main street of the central business district of Cape Town. The Christmas lights, night markets, main train station and numerous shops and restaurants and office towers are on this thoroughfare
3. Bo-kaap
We continue our journey to the historical Cape Malay Quarter also known as Bo-Kaap with its diverse colorful houses making this area one of the most Instagramable locations in the World for photographic enthusiasts. Learn our history from your Expert Tour Guide. Here it is not only about the photos as in this area you can taste some of the local delicacies such as koesister or koe'sister which is a traditional Cape Malay pastry often described as a spicy dumpling with a cake-like texture, finished off with a sprinkling of coconut. This is the perfect spot to buy some food spices to take home. There are a lot local Art Galleries shops, Coffee shops etc..Your Expert Tour Guide will help you snap some of the most memorable pictures of Cape Town. Bo-kaap dates to the 1760s, when it became a settlement for slaves initially brought in from Malaysia, Indonesia, and other parts of Africa. Their cultures became intertwined, and the community was predominantly Muslim. All houses were white.
4. Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
We drive pass the City biggest public hospital known as the Groot Schuur Hospital where the very first human to human heart transplant took place in the World by the South African Surgeon Dr Christian Barnard. Your Guide will give the history of this medical procedure. You will see African leading University of Cape Town known as "UCT" as We had to African leading Botanical Gardens and one the best in the Garden in the World. Your Expert Tour Guide will take you on a 90 minutes guided tour of this beautiful Garden. Kirstenbosch is an important botanical garden nestled at the eastern foot of Table Mountain in Cape Town. The garden is one of 10 National Botanical Gardens covering five of South Africa's six different biomes and administered by the South African National Biodiversity Institute. This is a must do for any flower and plants lovers. There are a range of cafes and restaurants. Entrance fees of ZAR 250 per adult is at own account unless you selected to all inclusive option.
5. St. James Beach
After this fascinating experience, We continue our journey passing the most exclusive suburbs of Cape Town, such as Bishops Court, Constantia, Claremont, Wynberg with a quick stop to show you the Poolsomre maximum prison security where Nelson Mandela spent 7 years in Jail during the Apartheid regime. We drive along the coastal town of Muizenberg with its white sandy beach, a paradise spot of Surfers and we stop at St James beach to allow you to snap some photos of its colorful wooden cabanas beach huts. These photos are beautiful for Instagram entousiast. St James beach is well known for its colourful Victorian-style bathing boxes, tidal pool and rock pools, which are popular with children and parents alike safe from any attack from the Great White Sharks.
6. Kalk Bay Harbour
Our next stop is Kakl Bay Harbour, where you will have an opportunity to explore our most popular fresh fish Market, see how the locals trade their fresh catch of the day and take a walk along the wharf as you will be spotting the Cape Fur seals in the playing natural habitat without having the trouble to take the boat. We highly recommend to have lunch here at Harbour House Seafood Restaurant or any take away restaurant. The food is so fresh and healthy making it one of the most favorable spots for locals and tourists alike.Kalk Bay is a fishing village and suburb of Cape Town. The charming village of Kale Bay lies on the east coast of False Bay with much of the town built on the slopes of mountains which border the sea, with peaks of Table Mountain Sandstone forming valleys
7. Just Nuisance
Our next stop is Simon's Town, home to South African Naval Forces as you will see some of our Marine Arsenal Ships including the submarines. But our main attraction here will be a stop to the monument of Just Nuisance. Just Nuisance was the only dog ever to be officially enlisted in the Royal Navy. He was a Great Dane who between 1939 and 1944 served at HMS Afrikander, a Royal Navy shore establishment in Simon's Town, South Africa. He was born on the 1st of April 1937 and died in 1st of April 1944 at the age of seven years and was buried with full military honours and a monument was erected for his memory. You can also purchase a book documenting the history of this famous dog at an art gallery at the Harbour. Your Expert Tour Guide will give you more insight about the full history of Just Nuisance.
8. Boulders Beach Penguin Colony
Our next anticipated stop will be a visit to the Boulders Beach African Penguin Colony where you will see at close range these adorable bird species. Your expert Tour Guide will escort you and give you a full history of these birds. This is one of the top highlight of this tour. Boulders Beach is a sheltered beach made up of inlets between granite boulders, from which the name originated. It is located on the Cape Peninsula, in Simon's Town in the Western Cape province of South Africa. It is also commonly known as Boulders Bay and home to more than 3000 couples of breeding enchanting African penguins. Most Instagram photos of Cape Town memories are taken here. Entrance fees are at own account unless you have selected an all Park fees included option.
9. Cape of Good Hope
We continue to the top attraction: The Cape of Good Hope part of Table Mountain National Park. Entrance fees of ZAR 400 per adult at own account unless you have selected the option of All Park Fees Included. Children under 12 pay half price of Adult. This is one of the most immaculate well preserved National Park in South Africa which is part of the Unesco heritage site and part of the Cape Floral Kingdom rich in Marine life often referred to as the Serengeti of the Oceans. The fauna and flora of the Park will leave you breathing. We will spot some wildlife animals such as the Bontebok, Babboons, Wild Ostriches, Tortoises, Eland, Seals, Penguins, a varieties of birds and Southern Right Whales (June-November). Take memorable photos at the wooden board of mystic meeting point of the Indian and Atlantic Oceans known as the Cape of Good Hope. The area is known to have the best clean air in the World according to scientists . Small guided hike will be given to those who want to do so.
10. Old Cape Point Lighthouse
Our next attraction will be to visit the old lighthouse of Cape Point which was put to rest in peace when the Portuguese liner, the Lusitania, crashed under its guidance as it was always covered by aggressive fogs. It has become today the most popular tourist attraction offering breathtaking views of the two oceans namely the Indian and the Atlantic Oceans. Snap some memorable photos here and see the Cape Point and the New powerful lighthouse. Two options are available to reach the top, for those hiking enthusiast, you will be escorted for short hike of approximately 15 minutes each way alternatively you can take a small tram at own account known as the Dutch Man Funicular costing ZAR 150 per adult for both ways.
11. Cape Point Ostrich Farm
As we exit the Reserve, We will learn about the Dias Cross and the Vasco Dagama cross. We will have a 15 minutes stop at Cape Point Ostrich Farm and learn about these birds and snap some photos.
12. Chapman's Peak Drive
We will continue along one the most scenic drive in the World known as the Chapman's Peak drive. Discover this breathtaking scenic route with its 114 Curves, with mountains on the one side and cliffs as well as the Atlantic Ocean on the other side. The views of this route will leave you breathless. We allow you a 20 minutes to snap some memorable photos at the viewing point. Chapman's Peak is named after John Chapman, the pilot of an English ship becalmed in today's Hout Bay in 1607. The skipper sent his pilot ashore to find provisions, and the name was recorded as Chapman's Chaunce. Please take note that this road goes through some periodic maintenance and if its close due to any unforeseen circumstances, We will use an alternative route to return to Cape Town " The Ou Kapse Weg".
13. Hout Bay
We Continue our Journey through Houta Bay with a quick Stop at the Harbour where you will see Seals in the Water and snap some photos of this beautiful Harbour. There is also market for souvenirs and gifts for the entire family and friends. Time & Weather Permitting, We will give to the group an option to take the boat to go the Seal Island at own Account. It is a 45 minutes round boat trip where you will see thousands of Cape Fur Seals in their playing nature.
14. Camps Bay
We drive through Camps Bay with its breathtaking views and We allow you to Snap the last photos at Maiden Cove as We proceed to drop you off at your Accommodation in Cape Town passing through the Atlantic Seaboard Suburbs of Clifton, Bantry Bay etc... known as the French Riviera of South Africa. Seeing the 12 Apostles range of Mountain is also one of the highlights to see on this amazing Cape Tour.
15. Cape Town
You will be drop off at your accommodation in Cape Town and this will be the end of our most memorable tour of Cape Town.

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Posted By : KadiatuK_K
Embarking on the Kirstenbosch Garden, Bo-Kaap, Penguins, and Cape of Good Hope tour was an absolute delight. The itinerary was thoughtfully crafted, seamlessly weaving through the stunning landscapes of Kirstenbosch Garden, the vibrant Bo-Kaap neighborhood, the adorable penguins, and finally, the majestic Cape of Good Hope.

Our guide, Ruben, truly elevated the experience. His wealth of knowledge about the history, flora, and fauna of the region added a layer of depth to each destination. Ruben's passion for sharing information and engaging storytelling made the journey not only informative but also incredibly enjoyable.

The attention to detail in the tour organization was evident, ensuring a smooth and stress-free exploration of these iconic sites. From the lush botanical wonders of Kirstenbosch to the charming streets of Bo-Kaap, every moment was enriched by Ruben's expertise and enthusiasm.

I wholeheartedly give this tour a well-deserved five stars. It's a must for anyone seeking a blend of natural beauty, cultural richness, and the guidance of an exceptional tour leader like Ruben.
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Posted On : 2023-11-10 12:57:00

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Kirstenbosch Garden, Bo-Kaap-Penguins & Cape of Good Hope Tour

WHAT'S INCLUDED

WHAT TO EXPECT

1. Cape Town Central

2. Adderley Street

3. Bo-kaap

4. Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden

5. St. James Beach

6. Kalk Bay Harbour

7. Just Nuisance

8. Boulders Beach Penguin Colony

9. Cape of Good Hope

10. Old Cape Point Lighthouse

11. Cape Point Ostrich Farm

12. Chapman's Peak Drive

13. Hout Bay

14. Camps Bay

15. Cape Town

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Kirstenbosch Garden, Bo-Kaap-Penguins & Cape of Good Hope Tour

WHAT'S INCLUDED ⟱

WHAT TO EXPECT ⟱

1. Cape Town Central

2. Adderley Street

3. Bo-kaap

4. Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden

5. St. James Beach

6. Kalk Bay Harbour

7. Just Nuisance

8. Boulders Beach Penguin Colony

9. Cape of Good Hope

10. Old Cape Point Lighthouse

11. Cape Point Ostrich Farm

12. Chapman's Peak Drive

13. Hout Bay

14. Camps Bay

15. Cape Town

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How it works

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WHAT'S INCLUDED

WHAT TO EXPECT

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