Penguins, Cape Point & Table Mountain.
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 6 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Penguins, Cape Point & Table Mountain. worth booking?
Penguins, Cape Point & Table Mountain. is a 8-hour experience in Cape Town, South Africa, from $366 per person. It scores 59 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 5/5 rating across 6 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 59 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (6)
- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- $366 per person
Private tour just for you and your party, comfortable and better experiences. Reliable and friendly tour guides, is provided on board so guests can connect as they tour around beautiful breathtaking views of the Cape Pen
What you get
About this experience
Private tour just for you and your party, comfortable and better experiences. Reliable and friendly tour guides, is provided on board so guests can connect as they tour around beautiful breathtaking views of the Cape Peninsula. Get to mingle with the adorable African penguins and seals as well as monkeys at Cape Point/ Cape of Good Hope. Hike or take an optional funicular to the South-Westernly tip of Africa at the oldest Light House in South Africa.
What's included
Included
- Entry to African Penguins
- Entry To Cape Point/ Cape of Good Hope
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water
- Registered Tour Guide Driver
Not included
- Optional Funicular Fees
- Lunch
- Table Mountain Tickets
What you'll see and do
Table Mountain
We commence our tour with one of the world's 7 wonders of nature, Table Mountain. upon arrival, the tour guide will hand over to you your pre-booked ticket and will escort you to the top. Skip the line in buying the table mountain ticket with this tour. Here you will get a brief history of this iconic attraction, breath the fresh sea breeze while admiring the beautiful breathtaking view of the city. Home to the widest variety of flowers and other plant life in the world.
120 minutes here · Admission not included
Camps Bay
We will allow you as our guests a stop at the famous Maiden Cove near Camps Bay for photos opportunities with Lion's head, Twelve apostles, Table Mountain, and Camps Bay at your backdrop. Views of Mountains, Oceans, Beaches are spectacular here. Look out for marine life such as Penguins, Cape Fur Seals, Whales, etc... in the clear blue water from the Atlantic Ocean overlooking the famous Camps Bay. The area is part of what South Africans called the French Riviera.
30 minutes here
Hout Bay
We will drive South towards the suburb of Hout Bay which the local residents nicknamed the Republic of Hout Bay due to its being alone location geographically surrounded by mountains and Oceans, Hout Bay shares no direct borders with any of the cape town suburbs. The drive to Hout Bay from Maiden Cove is spectacular as we pass through Bakove, Twelve apostles, L'landudnho, etc.., The main tourist attraction at the harbor, is around 45 minutes boat trip to the seal island where thousands of cape fur seals have made a permanent home. Hout bay is a shopping paradise for guests who want to take a piece of Africa's art and souvenir home. Remember to bargain. The boat trip to seal Island is optional and at its own account. Normally ZAR 100 per adult, children pay half price. Local cash and credit cards are accepted to any place of interest along the tour. Locals come here at Mariner Wharf for fresh fish and chips.
90 minutes here
Chapman's Peak Drive
Chapman’s peak drive is one of the most spectacular marine drives in the World which is known as Chappies, here we will stop for 20 minutes to take pictures and enjoy the spectacular view of the sea and the amazing refreshing sea breeze. After we proceed to Simon's Town.
30 minutes here · Admission included
Simon's Town
As we enter Boulders beach, there is a small African craft market where you can buy yourself handcrafted penguins and other crafts, our tour guide will then accompany you to a protected African penguin colony to take pictures and mingle with the penguins, there is also a semi-private beach for swimming (optional) and restaurants’ around for refreshments and lunch. Your tour guide will escort you to the main penguins' colony, where more than 2500 African penguins have made this bay their permanent home. This is not a zoo, these penguins roam freely. only the area is protected. Your tour guide will share more information about these beautiful creatures which can only be found in South Africa and Namibia.
90 minutes here
Cape of Good Hope
Here is a home to an array of natural South African fynbos as well as over 250 different species of birds, buck, and baboons, and Cape Point lighthouse ventures out to the most South-Western point of the African continent. We will firstly travel to Cape of Good Hope for pictures at this very popular landmark, then head to Cape Point where our accredited guide will accompany guests for a hike to the top of the lighthouse or guests can take a funicular instead (pay for their own ticket). Our return route is via Muizenberg for more Sightseeing. Locals believe the Cape of good hope is the meeting place of the two oceans, the Indian and Atlantic but scientifically is the Cape Agulhas where the two oceans meet.
120 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 30 minutes before departure.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Safari Private Tours.
Know before you go
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Local Cash and all major credit cards are acceptable at places of interests.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 6 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
3 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Traveler reviews
6 verified traveler reviews for Penguins, Cape Point & Table Mountain.. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
The discovery of African penguins, they appeared in New Zealand and Antarctica, so many years later.
I am Francine umutoni of Rwandan nationality, this month with my French friend we took advantage once again of visiting South Africa to see African penguins. So we took the vehicle with the company driver (Safari PrivateTours) he takes us to see The Penguins at Cape point penguins& Table mountain .I was moved to see them on the spot ,because before I watched on television ,it was the first time so impressive!!! Well then we began to meet the history of penguins and their life in general (their fecundity and protection).In short as the interesting story, penguins appeared first around New Zealand and Antarctica probably at the end of the Cretaceous when the dinazides disappeared about 65 million years, also the penguins are younger, would date about 2 to 4 million years then it is believed that it came from Antarctica at one time the air conditioner was cooled.Other larger penguins also lived in southern Africa, we discovered the fossils in langebaanweng near the bay of saldhna in any case we were so happy to listen to this story ❤❤❤ of animoux
via Tripadvisor (translated)
Excellent
Penguins ,Cape Point ,and Table Mountain it was wonderful tour , the view for all 3 places are beautiful. To visit those places it very important, i recommend to any one who need to enjoy wine tasting, I recommend Stellenbosch wine tasting and Frranschoek wine tasting
via Tripadvisor
excellent
it was a pleasure to see the happiness of kids after visiting the penguins at Boulder's beach. we had a wonderful day at cape of good hope
via Tripadvisor
All of Cape Town in 1 day
You cruise in style all Cape Town's most memorable points of interest. Ou guide, John made everything possible to provide a wonderful experience.
via Viator
Thnkx!
Just wonderful! Thank you! Very private and able to adjust to weather permitting outings. Brilliant service!
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $366 to $5800
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 2
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 59
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Penguins, Cape Point & Table Mountain.: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Cape Town.
How much does Penguins, Cape Point & Table Mountain. cost?
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Prices start at $366 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Cape Town usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Penguins, Cape Point & Table Mountain. take?
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Plan for about 8 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Cape Town is not rushed.
Is Penguins, Cape Point & Table Mountain. worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 59 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 6 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Cape Town, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Penguins, Cape Point & Table Mountain.?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Penguins, Cape Point & Table Mountain. suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 8-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Penguins, Cape Point & Table Mountain.?
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Around 2 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Cape Town can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Cape Town and add a light layer if any part of the 8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Penguins, Cape Point & Table Mountain. start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Cape Town within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Cape Town?
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On Outty we rank every Cape Town experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Ocean Wildlife Encounter in Cape Town, Cape Town: Lion's Head Sunrise/Sunset Hike, Hike Table Mountain or Lions Head in Cape Town Like a Local. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Cape Town?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Cape Town?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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