Cape Point to Stellenbosch: Private Cape Town Tour with Penguins, Chapman's Peak & Wine Tasting

Cape Town•moderate

Difficulty

moderate

Duration

10 hours

Fitness Level

Light to moderate fitness; must be able to walk short steep sections (up to 100 m elevation) and stand for wildlife viewing.

Overview

Drive a single day from Cape Town’s sea-swept cliffs to Stellenbosch vineyards: Chapman's Peak, Cape Point lighthouse, Boulders Beach penguins and a Stellenbosch wine tasting. This private tour pairs dramatic coastal geology with wildlife and wine, plus practical tips for timing and what to pack.

Cape Point to Stellenbosch: Private Cape Town Tour with Penguins, Chapman's Peak & Wine Tasting

other

transportation

private-car-transfer

Select participants and date

Date

Thu, Nov 6

Travelers

The day starts before most of the city wakes, with an air‑conditioned vehicle easing out of Cape Town and hugging the Atlantic edge. Salt sprays the windows; the Twelve Apostles mountains sit like a slow-moving wall to your right while the ocean pulls sunlight into glitter. You’ll pause at Maiden’s Cove for a first photo — waves carving loud lines against the shore — then climb into the ribbon of Chapman's Peak Drive, where 114 bends and a near-vertical face make the road feel alive, daring you to look away.

Adventure Photos

Cape Point to Stellenbosch: Private Cape Town Tour with Penguins, Chapman's Peak & Wine Tasting photo 1

Adventure Tips

Bring layered windproof clothing

The Atlantic side can be chilly and windy even on sunny days — a windbreaker over a light layer keeps you comfortable at cliff viewpoints.

Comfortable walking shoes

Expect short hikes and uneven boardwalks—sturdy shoes with grip are better than sandals for Cape Point and Boulders Beach.

Binoculars for wildlife

A compact pair will improve whale and seabird spotting along Baden Powell Drive and reveal penguin behavior from the boardwalk.

Cash or card for local fees

Chapman's Peak toll and some estate extras (funicular, certain tastings) may require payment on site—bring a card and small cash.

Local Insights

Wildlife

African penguins at Boulders Beach
Marine birds and occasional southern right or humpback whales (seasonal)

History

The cape has been a maritime crossroads since the 15th century; the Dias and Vasco da Gama beacons mark early European exploration and the area’s dangerous shipping history.

Conservation

Cape Point and Boulders Beach are protected areas — stick to boardwalks, avoid feeding wildlife, and follow reserve rules to protect penguin colonies and fragile vegetation.