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Enjoy Hermanus! (+ whale watching seasonally)
This is a tour provided all year round, but please be noted whale watching is available in May- Nov. Enjoy an interesting drive into the outer lying areas of Cape Town. We visit various sites with spectacular views, fresh air and the abundance of nature.
- Best land based whale watching in the world (May - Nov)
- Beautiful coastal walk
- Top rated restaurants (lunch)
- Wine tasting at an award winning estate
- Scenic coastal drive with stunning views across False Bay
- Exciting optional extras
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your accommodation (Cape Town)
Leaving Cape Town
The tour will proceed towards the iconic town of Hermanus via a scenic drive through country areas, agricultural zones and mountainous regions.
Hermanus
Our knowledgeable guide will direct you around this charming town on foot. There are lots of sites to explore and visit : the coastal nature walk, market, the old harbor and more.
Hermanus Waterfront (May-Nov for whale watching)
Here the visitor can board a charter boat which motors into Walker Bay for those close up whale watching pictures and fun experiences.
Coastal Lagoon Wine Estate (optional)
This site is optional.
Sample top class wine with breathtaking views from the tasting room, or simply lounge at one of the luxury rooms of this private wine estate.
Clarence Drive
The mind-blowing views along this drive, which snakes between the Kogelberg mountains and east coast of False Bay are where one gets to capture those stunning photos in the late afternoon.
Penguin Colony
if time allows, we can also visit Penguin Colony.
The African Penguin is a critically endangered species.
View these flightless birds in their natural environment.
Coastal drive
On your way back to Cape Town, you'll have the chance to see the late afternoon sun setting behind the mountains in the west.
Ending Point
At your accommodation (Cape Town)
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This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Guiding
- Private airconditioned transport
Vehicles:
Hyundai H1 (7 seater) or Toyota Quantum (13 seater)
- Fuel, toll, parking fees
- All permits and insurance
- Chilled bottled water
- Registered guide
- Snacks and meals
- Entry fees to optional activities and museums
- Boat based whale watching/cruise
- Wine tasting
- Penguin reserve
Tour Important Information
- This tour is suitable for all ages
- Exciting optional extras on request
- The peak season for the whales are during the months of May to November.
The seasonal whale watching occurs between late May to late November.
Important message from the supplier
Available for all bookings.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
About Tour Guide Michael W.
I have been a volunteer guide for the South African National Parks since 2005. This later motivated me to complete my qualifications to become Cultural Guide as well as a Mountain Adventure Guide.
$283/ per group
More tours by Michael W.
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Cape Peninsula Tour (Full day)
This full day tour of the Cape Peninsula which follows the coastal areas of the Table Mountain National Park. There'll be loads of opportunities for photographs and we may be lucky to spot a baboon, antelope, ostrich, other terrestrial and marine wildlife. You are spoilt for choice when it comes to lunch stops. The seafood options are popular with the visitors. Optional extras are: Ostrich Farm, Reptile sanctuary (snakes, crocodiles and more), Lighthouse funicular.
Cape Peninsula Tour (Full day)
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Safari experience & game drive
Guests will tour through outer lying areas of Cape Town via the longest road tunnel in Africa to an exclusive private game reserve. On our return you'll enjoy a tasting at an award winning wine estate. We'll proceed back to Cape Town via a mountain pass, stopping at a perfect view site for fantastic photo opportunities across the Paarl Valley, while observing the last of the daylight hours watching the sun dip towards the horizon in the far distance.
Safari experience & game drive
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Lion's Head Sunset Hike
This is the most popular bucket list hike in South Africa. A moderate fitness level is required in order to reach the summit where one can experience one of the most beautiful 360 degree views in Cape Town. For less fit guests, easier options are available, however, this will exclude the summit. Sunris3e hike on request.
Lion's Head Sunset Hike
Other Popular Car Tour (driving guide) Tours in Cape Town
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Grand slam Tour
This tour is designed for whistle-stop visitors to Cape Town, who have limited time at their disposal. The tour encompasses a visit to Cape of Good Hope as well as a unique wine-tasting experience.
Grand slam Tour
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Cape Town Adventure: Private Tour to the Stunning Cape of Good Hope and Penguin Colony
Swap the hustle and bustle of crowded tour buses for a more intimate way of seeing Cape Town's highlights—a private tour. Set off from Cape Town with your private guide and tick off lots of Cape Peninsula highlights such as the Bo-Kaap area, Camps Bay, Hout Bay Beach, Chapman's Peak, Boulders Beach Penguin Colony, and Cape Hope. During the tour, I will provides commentary to help you understand more about the sights you pass.Tick off multiple Cape Peninsula highlights in a day
Cape Town Adventure: Private Tour to the Stunning Cape of Good Hope and Penguin Colony
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Bespoke Cape Peninsula Tour /Cape of Good Hope/Penguins
Experience the highlights of the Cape Peninsula on a scenic full-day tour showcasing Cape Town’s most breathtaking coastal landscapes. Travel along the Atlantic Seaboard via Mouille Point, Maiden’s Cove, Hout Bay, and the world-famous Chapman’s Peak Drive. Explore Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope, enjoy a relaxed lunch stop, and visit Boulders Beach to see the African penguins. Guided commentary brings the region’s history, nature, and culture to life.
Bespoke Cape Peninsula Tour /Cape of Good Hope/Penguins
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Cape Town Highlights: Table Mountain, Boulder's Penguins and Cape of Good Hope (SUV or Van)
Discover Cape Town’s highlights. Explore the vibrant Bo-Kaap, known for its colorful houses and known as the birthplace of Islam in South Africa. Take in breathtaking views from iconic Table Mountain via cable car. Enjoy a scenic drive along Chapman’s Peak, one of Africa’s most awarded coastal routes. Visit Boulders Beach to see adorable African penguins, then continue to Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope at the southern tip of Africa. Guided tour, entrance fees, and transportation included.
Cape Town Highlights: Table Mountain, Boulder's Penguins and Cape of Good Hope (SUV or Van)
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