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Seal Island: Our most recommended tours and activities

From Cape Town: Cape of Good Hope & Penguins Tour

1. From Cape Town: Cape of Good Hope & Penguins Tour

You’ll be picked up at your Cape Town accommodation in the morning by a qualified tour guide/driver in a luxury minibus, and taken on an all-inclusive, full-day Cape Peninsula tour. Drive along the scenic coastal route with the mountains on one side and the ocean on the other, and see what makes this coastline so special. Pass through Bantry Bay, Clifton, Camps Bay, and Llandudno beaches along Chapman's Peak drive and enjoy a photo stop at Maiden's Cove. In Hout Bay, you’ll have the option of taking a boat to Seal Island to get a closer look at the seal population (not included in the tour price). After exploring the harbor in Hout Bay, your tour continues on to Noordhoek village for an optional stop to try the best coffee roasted this side of the Cape (cost not included). The next stop is at the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and Cape Point, where you'll explore the reserve, see the Dias Beacon, and also where the two currents meet. You can hike up to the top to see the Cape Point Lighthouse or take the Funicular (cost not included). From Cape Point, you’ll continue on toward Boulders Beach and stop to see the penguin colony. Enjoy the scenic Boyes Drive and see Kalk Bay and Muizenburg. The return route to Cape Town will be via the Old Cape Road, ending the day with a drop-off at your accommodation.

Cape Town: Shark Cage Dive

2. Cape Town: Shark Cage Dive

This half-day tour, just outside Cape Town, allows you to see a variety of shark species throughout the year according to the seasons, weather, water temperature, and other factors. Venture to Seal Island or Cape Point to see seven-gill cow sharks, mako sharks, blue sharks, and great white sharks. The location for the day will be determined by the best shark activity and sea conditions and will be confirmed with you the day before your trip. A small group of guests onboard allows for better viewing opportunities and a longer cage dive. The cage accommodates four guests comfortably and is fixed to the boat just above the surface of the water.

From Cape Town: Cape Peninsula & Boulders Penguin Beach Tour

3. From Cape Town: Cape Peninsula & Boulders Penguin Beach Tour

First, make a quick stop in the heart of Cape Town city center to discover the colorful community known as Bo-kaap. Then, head straight for the coastline. Pass by affluent suburbs with some of the best beaches near the city, stopping for photos at Camps Bay. Proceed on towards Hout Bay seated in between gigantic mountains and the Atlantic.  Enjoy an optional scenic 40-minute round-trip boat ride to Seal Island. Resume your tour via the world-famous Chapman's Peak Drive. Marvel at this road engineering feat as you wind over the edge of the mountains; this scenic drive is not for the faint-hearted. Next, arrive at the Cape of Goodhope Nature Reserve just after midday. Discover the rich plant life of the Cape, early human history, maritime history and if you are lucky you might be able to have a mini safari.  Reach the southwesternmost point of the continent - the Cape of Good Hope - and take a photo with the sign. Hiking is recommended but no swimming because of sheer riptides. Carry on to Cape Point and walk for 20 minutes one way up to a historic lighthouse. You could also take a funicular at your own account if you are not in the mood for walking. Feel free to stop for lunch at the world-class seafood restaurant with a sea view or grab a quick bite in the food shop next door. Next, embark on a journey to Simon's Town for a special date with the endangered African penguins at Boulders Beach. Spend about 45 minutes at the penguin colony before you head back to Cape Town along the coastline. Pass through the quaint towns on this historically known Millionaire's Mile. Hear fun facts about the navy and Just Nuisance - the only dog in the world to have been an able seaman. Finally, discover Kalk Bay and Muizenberg Beach, the surfer's corner before returning to the starting point.

The Cape Town Official City Pass

4. The Cape Town Official City Pass

Explore the best of what Cape Town has to offer. Choose either a 2, 3, or 5-day City Pass, giving you free entry to over 80 of Cape Town’s top attractions to experience. If you are serious about exploring the heart of Cape Town, this is an opportunity not to be missed. Save money with the Official Cape Town City Pass.  You'll find there's something for everyone.  Just some of the over 80 attractions and experiences include: • Free transport, for the duration of your pass, on the City Sightseeing Hop-on Hop-off bus which takes you to over 80% of the attractions. • Table Mountain Aerial Cableway (Closed from 24 July - 6 August 2023 for maintenance) • Sunset Champagne Cruises • V&A Waterfront Seal and Harbour Cruise • LaGuGu Township Tour • Zeitz MOCAA Museum of Contemporary African Art • Two Oceans Aquarium • World of Birds • Seal Island Cruises • Crocodile Farm • Hard Rock Café • Jolly Roger Pirate Boat • Groot Constantia Wine Estate • South African Museum • Slave Lodge • District Six Museum • And much more If you select the Premium option, you can choose one of the following exclusive experiences:   • Great White Shark Cage Diving • Big 5 Safari • Cape Town Helicopters • Whale Watching • Jeep Tours • and many more

Cape Town: Private Full-Day Cape of Good Hope Tour

5. Cape Town: Private Full-Day Cape of Good Hope Tour

Discover the highlights of the Cape Peninsula on a private trip from Cape Town. Be camera-ready as you visit spots like the Cape of Good Hope, Chapman's Peak, Cape Point, Camps Bay, Llandudno, and more. Enjoy optional activities like an ostrich farm visit, wine tasting, and a cruise to Seal Island. Following pickup directly from your address in Cape Town, meet your personal guide for the day. If this is your first time in Cape Town, start with a 30-minute city orientation tour before heading out to explore the Cape Peninsula. Travel along the Atlantic seaboard, driving between the mountains and the ocean, and pass through Bantry Bay, Clifton, Camps Bay, Llandudno, and Chapman's Peak. Make a photo stop at Maiden's Cove, then stop in Hout Bay where you will have the option of taking a boat to Seal Island. For lunch, you can choose to have fresh seafood at one of the harbor eateries or enjoy a light meal at Noordhoek village, where you can try the best coffee this side of the Cape at Roast Village (food and drink costs not included).   Next, set off for the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and the Cape Point Lighthouse, a popular stop for photographs. See the Dias and da Gama monuments and discover local fauna and flora. You may also encounter some baboons and other wildlife.  Enjoy an optional wine tasting of the region’s best Sauvignon Blanc at Cape Point Vineyard or a stop at the Cape Point ostrich farm. Continue to Simon’s Town to see the monument of the Great Dane dog who made his own history in the South African Navy. Visit Boulder's Beach and see the penguin colony. Return to Cape Town and pass through Fish Hoek and Muizenburg via the Old Cape Road. Before drop-off, make an optional stop at Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens if time allows.

Cape Town: Peninsula, Penguins & Cape of Good Hope Day Tour

6. Cape Town: Peninsula, Penguins & Cape of Good Hope Day Tour

Discover the entire Cape Peninsula from Cape Town to Cape of Good Hope on this guided day tour. Marvel at the beauty of nature as you stop at Maidens Cove to enjoy the view of Camps Bay Beach, the 12 Apostles Mountain Range, and Lion's Head. Take a 45-minute return boat to Seal Island to visit the Seals colony (optional). Photo stop over at the viewpoint along Chapmans Peak drive, one of the most scenic marine routes in the world. Upon entering the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, your guide will provide an overview of the national park. Be on the lookout for ostrichs, antelopes, and other games. Scan the ocean for the Southern right whale during their winter migration (Jun to November). Take a 15-minute walk-up, that passes a spectacular viewpoints or purchase a ticket for the funicular to the Cape Point Lighthouse. Enjoy lunch (at your own expense), and free walk in Simons Town before heading to Boulders Beach Penguin Colony to see and learn about sea birds. Relax back and enjoy the coastal drive back to Cape Town, taking in spectacular views of the false bay with a selfie in front of the coloured huts on St. James or Muizenberg beach. Drop off will be just before 6:00 PM

Cape Town: Cape of Good Hope and Penguins Full-Day Tour

7. Cape Town: Cape of Good Hope and Penguins Full-Day Tour

Discover the scenic beauty of the Mother city and it's breath taking landscapes on this full-day guided tour. You will have the pleasure of seeing the multicultural reaches of the Bo-Kaap neighbourhood where Malay, Indian and Dutch traditions coalesce between the sights and grab the opportunity of picturesque colourful houses. Enjoy the drive along the Atlantic Seaboard passing through Bantry Bay, Clifton and Camps Bay which draws crowds to it's namesake beaches, known for it's fine sand, natural rock swimming pool and the views of Twelve Apostles mountains and Chapmans peak drive which offers the most mind blowing and breath catching views (weather permitting).Arrive at Hout Bay Harbour where you have the option to board a boat cruise to the Cape Fur seal colony on Duiker Island or spend free time browsing the local curio shops at the harbour. Noedhoek Farm village has the best coffee and juice for your pallet(optional). Set out to visit the Cape of Good Hope (Africa’s most South Westerly tip), Hiking trails to the summit of the Cape makes for great activity and sightseeing to explore. Next, is Cape Point you have the option of taking the Funicular ( own expense) or walk up to the Lighthouse while enjoying the Cape Floral Kingdom. After Cape Point head on to Boulders Beach Penguin Colony and check out the playful African Penguin family. Relax back as you pass through Simon's Town, home to the South African Navy's Naval Base located on the shores of False Bay. You will pass by Kalk Bay and Muizenburg where surfers experience the thrill of riding waves. You will be dropped off at your accommodation or any location of your choice.

Table Mountain, Cape Point, Penguins Full Day Private Tour

8. Table Mountain, Cape Point, Penguins Full Day Private Tour

Enjoy this unique tour to see most of the iconic attractions of Cape Peninsular in this all inclusive full day private tour! Starting the tour, we will pick you up from your accommodation/hotel in Cape Town city, then visit the colourful houses in Bo Kaap (the Cape Malay Quarter), stop for take photos. Then we head to Maiden's Cove, stop for photos overlook Camps Bay and the backdrop of the 12 Apostles Peak. We will drive along the Atlantic coast to Cape Point via the scenic Chapman's Peak Drive. Travel to Cape of Good Hope, you can take picture at the very popular landmark, then we head up to Cape Point, where you can take the Flying Dutchman funicular to the old lighthouse or hike up. We will visit the penguin colony at Boulder's Beach after Lunch in Simon's Town. Then We head to the cable car station, take the cable car up to the top of Table Mountain. To enjoy the unique panoramic view in sunset at the top of Table Mountain is a must do in Cape Town. We then drop you off to your accommodation/hotel in town after the tour.

Cape Town: The Cape Point Instagram Small Group Tour

9. Cape Town: The Cape Point Instagram Small Group Tour

Embark on a fun-filled day tour in Cape Town - one of the most unique cities in the world with beautiful ocean and mountainous drives, spectacular landscapes and iconic heritage monuments. This tour is designed for those who wish to visit the most iconic and picturesque sites throughout the city. On top of snapping some Instagram-worthy pictures, you'll learn about the Cape Town culture and history behind those sites. Your guide will be available to take pictures for you while you strike the perfect pose. Visit the colourful houses in the Cape Malay Quarter known as the Bo Kaap and learn about its heritage and cultures. Drive along the Atlantic Seaboard with the oceans on one side and the mountains on the other and stop at Maiden's Cove with 12 Apostles as a backdrop. Take a boat to Seal Island to visit the Seals colony. Stop over at the viewpoint along Chapmans Peak drive, one of the most scenic routes in the world. Visit Boulders Penguins colony and take a selfie with these enchanting sea creatures. A trip to the Cape of Good Hope affords you not only a photo opportunity but also to learn about the history of this monumental nature reserve. You may encounter a baboon, so please take care not to venture too closely as these are wild animals and may be dangerous. Then take the Funicular to the Cape Point Lighthouse and see where the Two Ocean Currents meet. End off the day with a snapshot in front of the coloured huts on St. James Beachfront. Drop off will be between 6:00 and 6:30 PM.

Private Tour:Cape Peninsula &Penguin Beach, Cape Point &more

10. Private Tour:Cape Peninsula &Penguin Beach, Cape Point &more

Your tour guide will meet you at your accommodation in Cape Town 15mins before your tour (unless you’ve requested an alternative meeting time). You will first, make a quick stop in the heart of Cape Town city center to discover the colorful community known as Bo-kaap. You will then head to Signal Hill - The hill is 300m high and offers great views across the City Bowl and Table Bay and it’s a truly magnificent spot to sit peacefully and take it all in. Drive along the scenic coastal route with the mountains on one side and the ocean on the other, and explore the majesty of what the city has to offer. Drive through Seapoint, Bantry Bay, Clifton, Camps Bay, and Llandudno beaches along Chapman's Peak drive and enjoy a photo stop at Maiden's Cove (bathrooms available). In Houtbay you can enjoy an optional scenic 60-minute round-trip boat ride to Seal Island before we resume your tour via the world-famous Chapman's Peak Drive, a must-do for visitors to the area! Chapman's Peak Drive is one of the most spectacular marine drives in the world. It was the brainchild of Sir Frederic de Waal, the first administrator of the Cape Province and first opened more than a century ago. After exploring the harbour in Hout Bay, your tour continues on to Noordhoek village for an optional stop to buy something light to eat or indulge in one of the best cups of coffee this side of town (cost not included). A highlight as we head to the southwesternmost point of the continent - the Cape of Good Hope. Carry on to Cape Point and walk for 20 minutes one way up to see the historic lighthouse and bask in the magnificence of your surroundings described by numerous visitors as a "very special moment". Should you choose, you could also take a funicular (if in operation) on your own account if you are not in the mood for walking. There is a lovely seafood restaurant with a sea view or grab a quick bite in the food shop next door. Your excitement as we embark on a journey to Simon's Town for a special date with the legendary & endangered African penguins at Boulders Beach. We will take a walk along the boardwalk to the official penguins colony location to see the penguins in their natural habitat. Boulder's penguins colony is home to approximately 3000 African Penguins who spend their days frolicking in the False Bay waters and parading on the granite Boulders - always up to mischief. From there you will pass through Simons Town, where you will have an opportunity to have lunch at one of the top restaurants in the area that serves up love food. You will also walk past the statue of a very special dog - Just Nuisance - the only dog in the world to have been an able seaman. Finally, discover Kalk Bay and Muizenberg Beach, the surfer's corner before returning.

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We had a fantastic trip with our guide Armand. He was a fantastic tour guide - very knowledgeable and we learnt so many interesting facts about everywhere we visited. The tour was great, seeing the penguins, cape point and the stunning Chapman’s Peak view. Thanks Armand!

A huge thanks to Seraphine, he was so friendly and knowledgeable! My husband and I had a great day with lots of memories made.

Absolutely amazing trip, seen so many different things that South Africa is famous for and James our tour guide was the best!

I was very pleased. Sceptical at first but we found the app, with vouchers etc worked extremely.well in Capetown

Spent a wonderful day exploring the Cape Peninsula and delicious late lunch at Harbour House in Kalk Bay.