Private Cape Peninsula Tour: Cape Point Lighthouse Trail, Boulders Penguins & Chapman's Peak
When you book, you give the full names of all guests and accept the tour indemnity on behalf of each of them.
The classic day, private and unhurried: both coasts, the Cape of Good Hope and the penguins, with the stories of Dias, the lighthouses and the Simon's Town navy.
The day
- 08:00 · Pick-upAlong Sea Point, Camps Bay and the Twelve Apostles to Hout Bay.
- 09:00 · Chapman's Peak DriveCut into the cliffs between 1915 and 1922; granite below, sandstone above. Photo stops.
- 10:30 · Cape of Good Hope sectionFynbos, ostriches and bontebok. The Cape of Good Hope sign: Bartolomeu Dias rounded it in 1488.
- 11:15 · Cape PointWalk (or the funicular, own account) to the old 1860 lighthouse, rebuilt lower down in 1919 because fog hid the first.
- 13:00 · Simon's TownLunch (own account) in the naval town.
- 14:30 · Boulders BeachAfrican penguins (Spheniscus demersus): the colony started with two breeding pairs in 1982.
- 15:30 · Kalk Bay and MuizenbergHarbour and the painted beach huts; home via Constantia.
- 17:00 · Drop-offWet-weather version: Boulders and Kalk Bay first, Cape Point if it clears; Kirstenbosch conservatory as a fallback.
Private Cape Peninsula Tour: Cape Point Lighthouse Trail, Boulders Penguins & Chapman's Peak is a private tour in Cape Town (Cape Peninsula) for up to 3 guests: full day (9 h), with pick-up and drop-off included, from R4,000 per person.
Questions about this tour
What if the weather is bad?
Every tour has a weather alternative. Geoff checks the forecast the day before and adjusts the plan if needed.
Is there a backup plan?
Wet-weather version: Boulders and Kalk Bay first, Cape Point if it clears; Kirstenbosch conservatory as a fallback.
Where is pick-up?
Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel, in the Jimny.
Do we sign an indemnity?
Yes. When you book, you give the full names of all guests and accept the tour indemnity on behalf of each of them. Parents or guardians accept it for anyone under 18.
What time do we start?
Flexible, agreed when you book.
Can more than three of us come?
Larger vehicles can be arranged on request.
What guests say about Geoff
“Geoff was also always helpful, patiently took photos and answered every question. We highly recommend him!”
“We really enjoyed the climb up Lion's Head, and it was definitely a highlight of our stay in Cape Town.”
“Geoff made me feel very comfortable, guided me calmly through all the tricky sections and was so patient!”
Price per person
Included
Private registered guide (licence WC14954, Wilderness First Responder)Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel, in the JimnyCape Point and Boulders entryChapman's Peak tollNot included
LunchGratuitiesCancellation and weather
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start. Bookings close 24 hours before the start.
Private tours: one group per day. Geoff is the only guide, so once a date is booked, no other tour runs that day.
Every tour has a weather alternative. Geoff checks the forecast the day before and adjusts the plan if needed.
Wet-weather version: Boulders and Kalk Bay first, Cape Point if it clears; Kirstenbosch conservatory as a fallback.
Safety
Registered guide (WC14954), Wilderness First Responder, route chosen for the day's conditions.