Cape Point hiking tour

Guests will be met at Hotel accommodation at 8am (7am to avoid the crowds in peak season Dec & Jan)  for a PRIVATE tour by a qualified nature and culture guide who will regale facts, stories and legends about the history and culture of the Cape. for a personalised tour by a qualified nature guide who will regale facts, stories and legends about the history and culture of the Cape. We travel to Cape Peninsula National Park viewing the African penguins at Boulders Beach colony en route. Once in the reserve guests have the option of various hikes:

The Gifkommetjie trail  follows the south western shores of Cape Point, and offers beautiful views of the unspoilt shoreline, lush green dune vegetation and open pans and marshes. It’s a great option for the moderately fit looking to get some good distance on a flat route, but can also be shortened if you’re just looking to stretch your legs, away from the busier sections of Cape Point. It’s an often overlooked region of the nature reserve, and the result is a feeling of true isolation and escapism in one of the most picturesque locations.  Distance: +-5.5km, 2 hours return Difficulty: Easy

Perhaps the most popular of the shorter walks at Cape Point are the shipwreck trails.   These unique walks depart from the Olifantsbos parking area, and each offer fascinating insight into the early days of the many Cape Point maritime disasters and access to unspoilt fauna and flora. This trail is long but relatively easy, and the 7.5km return walk should take approximately 3 hours.

A further option is to do the  45 minute hike from the Cape of Good Hope, the most South-Westerly corner on the African continent to Cape Point Lighthouse. 

Whilst hiking, your Nature Guide will interpret the wonders of the unique floral world heritage site renowned for its diversity. Wildlife can be seen amongst the unique vegetation of the Cape Floral Kingdom. 

Relax and enjoy a picnic lunch at one of the many pristine white beaches or the option to enjoy lunch at the Two Oceans restaurant, with spectacular views over False Bay. We return via the Atlantic coast and travel via Chapman’s Peak to Hout Bay and Llandudno.  

After a day of activity (weather and time permitting) As an optional extra, various activities such as a boat trip from Hout Bay out to Seal Island,  a  township tour or sundowners on the beach with the Cape’s best wine can be included on the itinerary