Small-group day tour · Cape Point and False Bay
The Cape Peninsula Day: Cape Point, the Cape of Good Hope, Boulders Penguins and Kalk Bay
The classic day around the Cape Peninsula, at a slower pace and in a small group. Atlantic beaches and Chapman's Peak in the morning, the wild tip of the Cape at midday, penguins at Boulders in the afternoon, and a last hour in Kalk Bay, the fishing village where Brigitta knows the galleries and the harbour by name.
The route
The classic day around the Peninsula, at a slower pace, ending in Kalk Bay with a gallery stop.
- 08:00Hotel pick-up
From the City Bowl, the V&A Waterfront and the Atlantic Seaboard. - 08:30Camps Bay and the Twelve Apostles
A short stop above the beach, with the mountain range behind. - 09:10Hout Bay harbour
Time for the optional boat trip to Duiker Island and its Cape fur seals, or coffee on the quay. - 10:30Chapman's Peak Drive
One of the great coastal roads, cut into the cliff above the Atlantic. We stop at the lookout. - 11:30Cape of Good Hope
The south-westernmost point of Africa. Watch for ostriches, eland and baboons on the way in. - 12:00Cape Point
Walk, or ride the Flying Dutchman funicular, up to the old lighthouse. Seventy-five minutes, not a rushed half hour. - 13:45Lunch in Simon's Town
The old naval town on False Bay. Brigitta suggests a table to suit the group. - 14:50Boulders Beach penguins
The African penguin colony, now critically endangered, seen from the boardwalks. - 16:00Kalk Bay: the Cape Canvas Curated stop
The working harbour, then a gallery or studio along Main Road, chosen by Brigitta. - 16:50Muizenberg
A pass by the painted bathing huts on the way home. - 17:45Back at your hotel
Times are a guide and move with traffic, weather and the group.
Times are a guide and move with traffic, weather and the group. If a stop is unavailable on the day, Brigitta replaces it with one of the same standard and tells you before your tour.
Included
- A registered guide for the whole day
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off (City Bowl, V&A Waterfront, Atlantic Seaboard)
- Transport throughout, and the Chapman's Peak toll
- Bottled water
- The Kalk Bay gallery and harbour stop
Not included
- Park entry, paid at the gate: Cape of Good Hope R592 and Boulders R282 per international adult (South African and SADC residents pay less)
- The Flying Dutchman funicular (optional)
- The Hout Bay seal boat (optional)
- Lunch and drinks
- Gratuities
Meeting point
Hotel pick-up: City Bowl, V&A Waterfront or Atlantic Seaboard
Good to know
- Bring a windproof layer, sunscreen and comfortable shoes; the Cape Point path is steep in places
- Baboons at Cape Point take food: keep snacks in a closed bag
- If Chapman's Peak is closed for weather or rockfall, we cross the mountain on Ou Kaapse Weg instead
- Minimum two days' notice for every booking
Your guide
Brigitta Gaylard is a photographer, painter, ceramicist and designer who has spent more than thirty years teaching art, architecture and design. On her tours she teaches how to really look at an object, whether it is visual art, design or architecture.
Questions
How do I book and pay?
Choose your guests and two possible dates, then press Book now. Brigitta confirms your date, usually the same day, and you pay in full by card through a secure payment link.
What if neither of my dates is available?
Brigitta offers you another date, or a full refund.
What is the cancellation policy?
Full refund if you cancel more than 48 hours before the tour, 50% inside 48 hours, and no refund on the day or for a no-show. One free change of date. If we cancel for weather, you get a new date or a full refund.
Is lunch included?
No. Lunch is in Simon's Town at your own cost, and Brigitta suggests a table to suit the group.
How much notice do you need?
At least two days for every booking.
Are park fees included?
No. They are paid at the gate and depend on nationality: Cape of Good Hope R592 and Boulders R282 per international adult. South African and SADC residents pay less.