Birdwatching · PENGUIN TOURS IN SOUTH AFRICA
Africa has one penguin and two places to see it properly: Boulders near Simon’s Town and Stony Point at Betty’s Bay. These 15 sort the day trips by what they cost, how long they stay and whether pickup is included.
Join guides such as Sylvie, Talent, Gordon, or Isaac for a packed Cape Town day by luxury Sprinter. See seals, African penguins, Cape Point, Chapman’s Peak, Bo-Kaap, and Muizenberg, with hotel pickup, cold water, USB ports, and time for lunch in Simon’s Town.
“Great day with Sylvie our guide and Karl our driver. Really enjoyed all the stops, including lunch. Highly recommend.”
You’ll visit Boulders Beach, Cape Point, and the Cape of Good Hope by comfortable double-decker coach, with English commentary from a local guide such as Paul, Horea, Mark, or Brahm. Expect penguins, wildlife, scenic coastal stops, and an optional hike.
“Meticulously planned tour and included all the stops you'd want in this region. The guides were friendly, punctual, and extremely knowledgeable which all made for a wonderful experience. Highly recommended and thankful I took this tour!”
Spend about nine hours exploring the Cape Peninsula in an air-conditioned minivan with hotel pickup. Walk through Bo-Kaap, visit Hout Bay, Chapman’s Peak, Cape Point, Simon’s Town, and Boulders Beach. Guides such as Rodney, Candice, Mabee, and Nana are known for lively storytelling, careful driving, and helpful photo stops.
“My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our day. The scenery along Chapman’s Peak Drive was stunning! Boulder’s Beach and Cape of Good Hope were also highlights of the day. Thanks Peter for being an amazing guide! Highly recommend!”
This 10-hour Cape Town tour links Table Mountain, Bo Kaap, Chapman’s Peak, Boulders Beach, Cape Point, Simon’s Town, and St James Beach. You travel with a shared guide and driver in a group of up to 15. Guide names vary, with Talent and Sylvie among the highly praised leaders.
“Tour was as advertised, and run very professionally. Silvie was a great guide, who kept things on track with a sense of humor.”
Spend 10 hours touring Cape Town and the Cape Peninsula in a shared Mercedes-Benz Sprinter or Toyota Quantum GL. Your English-speaking guide takes you from Bo-Kaap and Table Mountain to Boulders Beach, Cape Point, Simon’s Town, and Muizenberg. Entry tickets and lunch cost extra.
“Jeff by far has been the most helpful and knowledgeable tour guide that I’ve ever had. He made the trip so special by explaining everything and also being a very approachable and friendly person. His organization helped us to stay on plan throughout the day and enjoy every single stop to its maximum.”
Spend a full day touring Cape Town’s biggest sights by air-conditioned bus, from Table Mountain and Chapman's Peak to Cape Point, Boulders Beach penguins, Muizenberg, and Bo-Kaap. Guides such as Nuria, Armando, Gabriel, and Albert bring local history, humor, and flexible planning when weather changes.
“We were out and about for 10 hours and we saw a lot in that time. The drive down the coast gave us a beautiful insight in to Cape Town and the surrounding area. We had a lovey stop for lunch at Seaforth in Simons Town after we had visited the penguins at Boulders Beach. I loved our first stop which was Table Mountain.”
Spend 8 to 9 hours touring the Cape Peninsula by minibus, with stops at Bo-Kaap, Hout Bay, Chapman’s Peak, Boulders Beach, Cape Point, and St James Beach. Guides such as James, Gordon, Lueya, and Sylvie are praised for clear storytelling, but entrance fees, lunch, and optional boat trips cost extra.
“Places you visit are nice. However, the organization aspect is very lacking, despite small group there was 0 incentive to cater to the specifics of the group, interaction with the guide was minimal, most places he actually stayed in the car and jRead more”
Join Raggy Charters at 8am for a four-hour catamaran cruise from Port Elizabeth. With a maximum of 20 people and guides such as Jake sharing local marine knowledge, you search for whales, dolphins, penguins, seals, and seabirds around Algoa Bay and St. Croix Island.
“Jake and his crew shared their expert knowledge of local marine wildlife and went out of their way to make our voyage a memorable one. The highlight of the trip was spotting a mother and baby humpback whale and sailing with the dolphins. Read more”
Spend 10 hours touring the Cape Peninsula with an English-speaking guide and driver. Meet African penguins at Boulders Beach, stop at Hout Bay, travel Chapman’s Peak Drive, and visit Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope. Guides such as Mike, Togeda, Pamela, and Arnold are praised for lively commentary.
“We had an amazing day with our guide Mike and driver Jeph. They were enthusiastic and knowledgable and very, very caring. Thank you guys. Recommend this tour 200% I especially liked, that we had a minibus with just 11 of us. All tickets to locations were ordered before we arrived to locations and not a single cue during the day.”
Spend nine hours tracing Cape Town’s coast with hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, and air-conditioned transport. Visit Bo-Kaap, Camps Bay, Hout Bay, Chapman’s Peak, Cape Point, Boulders Beach, Kalk Bay, and Muizenberg. Guides such as Rodney, Candy, Nana, and Joseph are known for warm, informative commentary.
“Our family loved everything about our day with Candy (guide) and Penashe (driver)! Candy was so warm, fun, and engaging, and took so many amazing pictures of us! Penashe did a great job getting us safely to all of our destinations - including seamlessly rerouting when a road was unexpectedly closed. They made sure we got to all of our destinations and had plenty of time to enjoy each one. Highly recommend!!”
Spend a full day circling the Cape Peninsula in an air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup, a registered guide, and Cape Point entry included. Expect Clifton and Camps Bay, Hout Bay, Cape Point, Simon’s Town, and an optional Seal Island boat trip or Boulders penguin visit. Guides may speak English, French, or German.
“Call or WhatsApp the number provided the day before travel. Our email said 6am-7am and we got picked up at 9:15am. Bruce, our guide was very knowledgeable. Weather can change and can be cooler and windy at the cape point so would advise bringing a jacket. Great tour!”
Travel the False Bay coast in a small shared vehicle with hotel pickup, stop at St. James, visit Boulders Beach penguins, and explore Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope. Guides such as Wilson, Ruben, Ray, and Sylvie add local history, photo help, and useful timing advice.
“Gift our tour guide was punctual. Informative and shoes me some wonderful sights in a timely fashion. Had a great experience.”
Spend 8 to 10 hours with a private guide exploring Table Mountain, Bo-Kaap, Camps Bay, Chapman’s Peak, Cape Point, Boulders Beach and more. Guides such as Ray, Gift, Jeff and Nathan tailor the route, while park, cableway and penguin fees are included.
“Great trip including Table Mountain, Cape of Good Hope, penguins, lunch in Simon’s town, farmers market, Chapmans Peak and Camps Bay. Ray was an excellent and knowledgeable guide”
Spend about two hours at Boulders Beach with African penguins, with time for the boardwalk, beach, and a swim. Your English-speaking guide, often guides such as Bizo, Coco, Yves, or Patrick, also takes you along Chapman's Peak and scenic Cape Town viewpoints.
“Yves was the best guide! We had an amazing time even with the weather being a bit tempremental! Would highly recommend not just the tour but Yves was amazing! 5 star!”
This private eight-hour Cape Town tour combines Table Mountain, Bo-Kaap, Chapman’s Peak, Boulders Beach, the Cape of Good Hope, and Cape Point. Your guide-driver handles transport and adjusts the day for weather and your interests. Guides named by past customers include Alfani, Gift, Tommy, Gino, Joel, and Nathan.
“Excellent tour of all the top spots of Cape Town! Went at our pace, safe driver, very informative. Highlights were seal beach, Boulder’s beach and point of Good Hope.”
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