Cape Peninsula Private Tour: Table Mountain, Boulders Beach & Cape Point
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
8–9 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for travelers in average fitness; includes short walks and optional moderate hikes with uneven surfaces.
Overview
This full-day private loop around the Cape Peninsula pairs a cable-car ride up Table Mountain with Chapman’s Peak Drive, Boulders Beach’s penguin colony and the dramatic headlands of Cape Point. Expect flexible photo stops, short hikes and wildlife viewing from a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle.
Cape Peninsula Private Tour: Table Mountain, Boulders Beach & Cape Point
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The day begins with Cape Town’s light slanting off the water—silver, then blue—while a private vehicle peels away from the city and the Twelve Apostles rise on the left like a low, rocky spine. Guests settle in for an eight- to nine-hour circuit of the Cape Peninsula: a cable-car ascent up Table Mountain (weather permitting), a photo stop above Clifton and Camps Bay, a slow, scenic roll down Chapman’s Peak Drive, and a close encounter with colonies of Cape fur seals and the braying African penguins at Boulders Beach.
Adventure Photos
Adventure Tips
Book Table Mountain cable car in advance
Tickets are not included—reserve online for your preferred time to avoid sold-out slots and long queues.
Layer for summit winds
Table Mountain’s summit can be 10–15°C cooler and gustier than the city—carry a windbreaker.
Respect penguin boardwalks
Stay on the designated platforms at Boulders Beach to protect nesting penguins and avoid fines.
Expect variable driving times
Chapman’s Peak can occasionally close for rockfall inspections—allow flexibility in your schedule.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- African penguin (Spheniscus demersus)
- Cape fur seal (Arctocephalus pusillus)
History
The Cape of Good Hope was charted by Bartolomeu Dias in 1487; Bo-Kaap’s colorful houses reflect Cape Malay culture established during Dutch colonial times.
Conservation
The Cape Floral Kingdom is a UNESCO-protected biome and penguin populations are monitored due to climate and fishery pressures; stay on paths and avoid feeding wildlife.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Windbreaker or light waterproof jacket
Protects against gusts on Table Mountain and spray at Cape Point.
Sturdy walking shoes
Needed for short hikes, boardwalks and uneven cliff-top trails.
Sun hat and high-SPF sunscreen
Essential for exposed coastal stretches and summit sun.
summer specific
Binoculars or zoom lens
Useful for spotting seals, penguins and distant shipwrecks along the coast.