Spend a day on the Cape Peninsula watching African penguins at Boulders Beach and standing on the windswept headlands of Cape Point. This full-day tour pairs wildlife viewing with a dose of maritime history and an optional coastal hike to the Cape of Good Hope.
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You step off the coach into wind that feels like it’s been practising its dramatic entrances for millennia. The air tastes of salt and stone; waves gouge at a shoreline where cliffs throw their shadows a mile out into the Atlantic. This is Cape Point — where tourist maps and local myth point to the romantic meeting of the Atlantic and Indian oceans — and later, a few hours down the road, you’ll watch tuxedoed figures bob among granite boulders at Boulders Beach.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
8 hours
Fitness Level
Moderate — you should be comfortable walking up to 2–3 miles with some elevation and uneven terrain for the optional hike.
Wildlife
History
The Cape Peninsula has long been a maritime crossroads; the area’s old lighthouse (commissioned in 1860) and numerous shipwrecks reflect centuries of seafaring challenge and navigation innovation.
Conservation
Boulders Beach is managed with strict boardwalk routes and breeding protections because African penguin populations are endangered; visitors are asked to minimize disturbance and avoid feeding wildlife.
Reserve your spot on the Cape Point and Boulder's Penguins Full Day Tour today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring windproof layers
The headlands are exposed and the wind can be much colder than Cape Town; pack a windproof jacket and a hat.
Respect penguin zones
Stay on the boardwalks, keep distance, and never feed or touch the penguins — it protects them and keeps you safe.
Carry water and sun protection
There’s little shade at Cape Point and on beach boardwalks; a 1–2L refillable bottle and sunscreen will keep you comfortable.
Wear grippy shoes for the optional hike
If you join the guided 40-minute hike to the Cape of Good Hope, choose shoes with tread for sandy and rocky sections.
Sturdy walking shoes
Needed for rocky boardwalks and the optional 40-minute hike between Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope.
Windproof jacket
Protects against sudden, strong coastal winds on the headland and cliffs.
Binoculars
Helps spot penguins, seabirds and distant whales or dolphins from viewpoints.
Refillable water bottle & sun protection
Hydration and sunscreen are essential on exposed walks and beach boardwalks.
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