Visit the penguins at Boulders Beach and hike to the Cape of Good Hope, Day trip from Cape Town

Join a certified mountain guide for a fun and exciting 1-day hiking and nature discovery trip on South Africa's Cape of Good Hope. Starting from Cape Town, head south down the cape, stopping at the nature reserve and iconic Cape Point.

1 Day

All year

Low

Beginner

Highlights

Enjoy the stunning scenery of the Cape of Good Hope Reserve.
Hike throughout the UNESCO World Heritage site.
Get the chance to see the native penguins and other types of wildlife.

Description

Combine hiking with wildlife watching for an unforgettable day out on the Cape of Good Hope!

Situated just 1.5 hours south of Cape Town in South Africa, Cape Hope combines incredible mountain and ocean scenery with some of Africa’s unique and stunning wildlife.

Among the many highlights of our day out will be seeing the penguins at Boulder Beach as well as heading into the Cape Point Nature Reserve. While we’re here, keep your eyes peeled for ostriches, antelope and other animals.

At the bottom of the point, we’ll have the option to make the hike from the stunningly scenic Cape Point to the Cape of Good Hope. The hike requires a moderate level of physical fitness, but is well worth the effort, offering numerous views out over the ocean.

From July to November is also the Cape’s whale watching season, so if you visit us then, keep your eyes peeled on the ocean for humpback and right whales breaching.

We’ll cap the day off with a scenic drive back into Cape Town, which offers phenomenal views of he Ou Kaapse Weg mountain pass.

So what are you waiting for? Book now for this incredible 1-day hiking and nature discovery tour along the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa!

If you like the look of this trip then we think you may also enjoy our half-day hike up to Lion’e Head, also in Cape Town!

Price includes

Guiding fee

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