On this tour we take the eastern peninsula coastal road from Cape Town to Cape Point passing culturally interesting towns with roots that go far back into South Africa’s history. Our guide will inform you of the stories behind these seaside towns as we stop at the old navy town, Simonstown, named after the first governor of the Cape.

Our next stop is Boulders Beach and the Penguin Colony. Boulder’s pretty, sheltered, sandy beach is not only famous for the small 'jackass' penguins that live here but it's also a delightful beach to sunbathe and swim. There is a boarded walk above the beach from where one can watch the penguins go about their daily routine or you may to go down to the beach for a closer encounter.

Cape Point, on the southernmost tip of the Peninsula, is also known as the 'Cape of Good Hope', 'the place where two oceans meet' and the 'Cape of Storms'. Cape Point is inside a National Park where local wildlife like baboons, ostriches, zebras and antelopes roam.

A steep walk to the lighthouse is well worth the effort for the beautiful coastal and mountain views or you can take the flying dutchman funicular. It is the only one of its kind in the world! There are also walking paths through the National Park which take you to the stunning beach and along the coast.

Just after leaving Cape Point there is the opportunity to buy ostrich leather and feather products as well as locally-made jewellery at an ostrich farm.

By this time it will be nearing the end of the day and the drive back to Cape Town is along the opposite (west) coast of the peninsula for some different scenery.

Enjoy a scenic, guided drive to Hout bay along the coast and admire the magnificent modern architecture of the Camps Bay mansions towering on the mountainside. The Camps Bay strip of bustling and colourful restaurants are opposite the trendy, blue flag beach of Camps Bay. Take a deep breath of sea air and enjoy a taste of this wealthy lifestyle. We carry on along the beautiful mountainside of Table Mountain National Park and over the top to the other side to Hout Bay.

The striking contrast of wealth and poverty on opposite sides of the mountain is almost unbelievable but you will not be dissapointed as the smiling and friendly township folk welcome you. A safe and culturally-informative guided tour is the best way to get a feel for life in the townships:

Take the afternoon to relax and stroll through Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens; world-renowned for the beauty and diversity of the Cape flora it displays and for the magnificence of its setting against the eastern slopes of Table Mountain. Kirstenbosch grows only indigenous South African plants. The estate covers 528 hectares and supports a diverse fynbos flora and natural forest.

Kirstenbosch Summer Concerts
On Sundays during the summer months from December to March, musical sunset concerts are held in the eveings on the lawns. Bands range from rock to jazz to classical. Enjoy a picnic on the grassy slopes while listening to music as the sun goes down. Please contact us for picnic baskets and ticket bookings.