Cape of Good Hope, Boulders Beach & Table Mountain: Full-Day Cape Town Tour
Difficulty
easy
Duration
10 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels; expect short walks on paved, gravel and wooden boardwalks and standing time at viewpoints.
Overview
Spend a day tracing Cape Town’s wild coastline: a cliffside drive on Chapman's Peak, penguins at Boulders Beach, the jagged promontories of Cape Point and a cable-car ride up Table Mountain. This private full-day tour bundles park fees and ticketing so you can focus on views and wildlife.
Cape of Good Hope, Boulders Beach & Table Mountain: Full-Day Cape Town Tour
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You step out of the van at Maidens Cove and the ocean rearranges itself — a long, cold sweep of Atlantic blue framed by the 12 Apostles ridgeline. Wind tugs at your jacket, gulls wheel overhead, and the guide points to a notch in the rock where surfers slice white lines. This is how the day begins on a 10-hour circuit that stitches Cape Town’s geological high points, wildlife surprises and coastal panoramas into a single, manageable loop.
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Adventure Tips
Layer for microclimates
Temperatures swing from warm city streets to cold, windy summits — bring a windproof layer you can shed or add quickly.
Keep water and snacks handy
Carry 1–2 liters of water and a compact snack; the day includes walking and exposed viewpoints with limited facilities.
Beware of baboons
Do not feed or approach baboons in the nature reserve — secure bags and cameras, and follow your guide’s instructions.
Start early to avoid crowds
Early departures make for clearer photos at Maidens Cove and shorter lines at Table Mountain cableway on busy days.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- African penguin
- Cape fur seal
History
Bo-Kaap’s colorful houses reflect Cape Malay heritage brought by enslaved and free settlers; Chapman’s Peak is named after a 17th-century governor and was completed as a modern road in the 1920s.
Conservation
Penguin and coastal habitats are carefully managed via boardwalks and entry fees that fund local conservation; visitors should stick to paths and avoid feeding wildlife.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Sturdy walking shoes
Support and grip for boardwalks, gravel trails and short uphill sections at Cape Point and Table Mountain.
Windproof jacket
Cape Town’s wind can be sharp on exposed ridges and the Table Mountain plateau.
all specific
Sun hat and sunscreen
Protect against strong UV, especially on the plateau and open coastal viewpoints.
summer specific
Camera or binoculars
A zoom lets you photograph penguins, distant seals and seabirds without disturbing wildlife.