Tours & Activities in & around Cape Town Pt. 1
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| Cape Town City Break |  |
| A journey through the beauty of the Cape Peninsula, including a city tour and visit to Table Mountain, as well as a stop in Simon'sTown to visit the penguin colony at Boulder's Beach. Start/Finish: ex Cape Town What's Included: Half day guided city tour, Half day guided Cape Point tour Group Leader: Local Guide Accommodation: Hotel (2 nts) Transport: Sedan or Minivan, depending on group size. Meals Included: 2 breakfasts. |
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| Full day Wine Tour | |
| The Unpretentious Sommelier So you want to learn about wine, but don't want to sit in a stuffy tasting room with Mr. Know-it-all sitting next to you who was clearly born on the vine itself, and knows far more about wine than you may ever aspire to? You'd like to learn and explore and have a good laugh with a great guide on a well-planned trip, and not HAVE to spit it out?! South Africa Backpackers has a trip that'll make a believer out of you! The Route This full day tour departs daily from Cape Town, and stops in three of South Africa's most affluent and world-renowned wine growing regions. Paarl, the first stop proudly bears the title of the third-oldest town in South Africa. Standing tall on Paarl Mountain and celebrating the birth of Afrikaans is the Afrikaans Language Monument and just outside Paarl is Drakenstein Prison, where Nelson Mandela spent his last years of captivity and started his walk to freedom. This area is ideal and caters for diversity: while Shiraz is their signature cultivar a wide range of other styles also perform extremely well. The next stop on the journey is Franschhoek which has one of the oldest vigneron traditions dating back to the 16th century. Some of South Africa's oldest and most famous wine estates are found here. These Grand Old Cape-Dutch farmhouses and wine stores have watched proudly over the land for centuries; and the vineyards & wine estates still produce some of South Africa's top wines today. Stellenbosch, just 45 minutes from Cape Town, occupies the perfect terroir for grape varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, and the a truly South African clone of Pinot Noir and Hermitage: Pinotage. Beyerskloof Estate is our winery of choice in this region, whose owner won the Robert Mondavi award in 1991 for International Winemaker of the Year. The Wines * Chenin Blanc * Sauvignon Blanc * Chardonnay * Rose & blush * Voignier Muscate * Pinotage * Merlot * Merlot * Cabernet Sauvignon * Fortified wines * Cap Classique (champagne) |
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| Dyer Island Cruises Boat Based Whale Watching | |
| Dyer Island Cruises must be one of the most fortunate companies anywhere; for quite a few reasons. We are not only situated near the world famous DYER ISLAND but are also blessed with a group of wonderful people for which boat based whale watching and the conservation of the area is not a job, but a way of life. OUR TRIP CONSISTS OF THE FOLlOWING: We start our trip from the Kleinbaai Harbour (east of Danger Point). From there we move towards the Pearly Beach area where we find our highest concentration of Southern right whales (Jul to mid-Dec). The Southern right whales come to our calm bays every year from July to December to either, calve and nurse their young or to mate. After spending the allowed time with these magnificent creatures we move towards Dyer Island where we view the African penguins as well as various other seabirds. Behind Dyer Island we visit Geyser Rock, which is resident to about 60 000 Cape fur seals. Between these two Islands we find ourselves in Shark Alley. Shark Alley is world famous for its Great White sharks, which makes this probably the only trip in the world where you have a chance of seeing a Southern right whale as well as an 80 % chance of seeing a Great White shark. After this exhilarating 2 and a half hour trip we return to the Kleinbaai harbour to enjoy some refreshments at The Great White House. |
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| One Day Cape Peninsula Tour | |
| Pick-up from Cape Town CBD hotels and hostels. Enjoy the scenic drive along the Atlantic seaboard. Visit the fishing village of Houtbay. Enjoy and optional boat trip to Seal Island. Experience the beauty of Cape Fauna and Flora at Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. At Cape POoint Nature Reserve take a funicular ride (optional)to view th Atlantica nd Indian Ocean in all its splendour. Enjoy lunch at the Two Oceans Restaurant (optional) or bring along a picnic basket. Have your picture taken at Africa's most south western point. Visit the penguin colony at Boulders Beach (entrance to fenced area optional). Drop-off at Cape Town hotels and hostels between 5.30pm and 6.00pm. | |
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| Marine Dynamics Shark Tours | |
| Marine Dynamics staff will meet you at the Great White House in Kleinbaai before your trip. We do daily transfers between Cape Town and Gansbaai. At The Great White house there are bathroom facilities, aswell as a restaurant and gift shop here. Kleinbaai is a residential suburb of Gansbaai, with its own slipway. We are situated approximately 180km south east of Cape Town (driving timeabout 2 1/2hrs). Breakfast (included in the price) is provided at the restaurant before the boat launch. Every trip is preceded by a brief introductory talk by our marine biologist about the route and what to look out for. Passengersare fitted with comfortable inflatable life-jackets. Safety isof the utmost importance. We have extensive public liability insurance. | |
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| City Sightseeing Cape Town (Isango) | |
| The Cape Town hop-on hop-off tour introduces you to the sights and attractions of the city that effortlessly blends spectacular natural beauty with the fast pace and bright lights of a great urban centre. Enjoy this unique sightseeing experience in Cape Town on board a London-style open top double-decker bus. Experience the convenience of hopping on and off at any designated stop and exploring Cape Town at your own pace. See the exotic World of Birds and marvel at the V & A Waterfront ambience. See the museums and gain an insight into the history of the peninsula and the apartheid era. Enjoy a boat trip to Seal Island and while away the hours at the Camps Bay Beach. With great views from the top of the bus, strategically placed stops and an interesting commentary, this truly is the best way to see the sights of Cape Town. |
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| Cape City Tour | |
| Duration: 8 Hours Tour details: 08h45 Depart offices 09h00 Table Mountain (Weather permitting) 11h15 Signal Hill 11.40 Cape Castle Midday Guard Change 13h00 Picnic Lunch @ Kirstenbosch Gardens 15h30 30 Minute V&A Waterfront Harbour Boat Ride 16h00 V&A Waterfront Walkabout 17h00 Tour ends Included: - Tour Guide - Entry Fees - Hotel / Hostel Pickup - Includes a light Picnic Lunch |
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| Full Day Winelands (Stellenbosch) - Easy Rider Tours | |
| Stellenbosch This specialist day tours take in four different producers - giving you a varied range of wines to taste and compare. The tour covers the entire scenic mountain region, taking in Stellenbosch, Paarl and Franschhoek. Learn about the winemaking process while on the cellar tour, after which the registered tour guides will give you pointers in the art of tasting. Enjoy a fantastic restaurant lunch and sample a range of tasty cow and goat's milk cheeses while savouring another classy vintage. Tours depart around 10:30am and return after 5pm. No time is spent travelling to or from Cape Town, as you are based in the winelands. |
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| Cape Winelands – Paarl, Franschhoek and Stellenbosch | |
| Go on a Cape Town wine tour and explore South Africa's winelands on this excursion. Take a trip to Stellenbosch, South Africa's second oldest town (after Cape Town) and stroll around the award winning Spier wine estate and see beautifully restored Cape Dutch buildings and numerous wine cellars. Enjoy the scenery as you drive over Helshoogte Mountain Pass to the village of Franschhoek. The region was inhabited by French Huguenots 300 years ago and still retains its charm. You will also see Cape Dutch furniture displayed at the memorial museum. At the scenic town of Paarl, stroll along lanes lined with Cape Dutch architecture and sample some of the finest wines of this region. |
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| Winelands Tour in Cape Town | |
| This enchanting excursion begins with a short tour of Stellenbosch, an architectural jewel that serves as the historic heart of the country's wine region. A gracious blend of 18th century Cape Dutch, Georgian and Victorian buildings is evident as you stroll down Dorp Street. Enjoy wine tasting at one of the local wineries and savour the textures of fine Stellenbosch wine. Take this half day tour to the Cape Winelands and savour South Africa's fine local wine and the architectural designs of the city of Stellenbosch. |
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| Winelands Vineyard and Cycling Tour - 8hrs | |
| The aim of this tour is to provide a fun and different experience of touring the winelands, where tourists will be encouraged to socialise with one another and the winelands' inhabitants in a carefree and relaxed way, whilst taking in the sights and smells of the beautiful surroundings. Many of the wineries offer fantastic deals and rates on their great wines which are available to all guests on Bikes 'n Wines. This wine can be bought at the various wineries along the way and delivered back to the Eco-village where it can be brought back to Cape Town on the train. Pickup info: The tour begins with a meeting point at either the Café Lolas, on Long Street, where the guest enjoys a 15 min walk through the company gardens to the train station, or at the Cape Town train station itself at the information desk. |
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| Olive and Wine Tour - 7hrs | |
| Whether you prefer to visit the Cape's old wine regions or if you'd rather head a little further off-the-beaten track, you will find spectacular wine and olive tastings wherever you go! Pickup info: We will meet you at a pre-determined point. |
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| Wine and Fruit Tour - 9.5hrs | |
| Visit one of Constantia's most famous and beloved vineyards before making your way to Elgin-Grabouw as part of The Four Passes Fruit Route linking Elgin to Vyeboom, Villersdorp, Franschoek and Stellenbosch. The four passes include Sir Lowery's, Viljoen's, Franschoek and Helshoogte. Grabouw is the largest single fruit producing area in Southern Africa and Elgin produces 70% of apples in South Africa.The Elgin Apple Museum is open during the week and we will visit fruit farms and packing stations. We travel on to Franschoek for lunch and a stop at the Huguenot Monument and museum. We drive back to Cape Town via Boschandal and Priel. Pickup info: You will be fetched from your hotel. |
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| Cheese, Wine and Chocolate Tour - 7hrs | |
| Enjoy a day that celebrates the culinary delights of the Cape's oldest wine region. These tours are designed to be flexible and the wine estates that are visited change depending on the weather or the interests of the guests. Some of the more popular ones include Bilton, Waterford and Fareview. Pickup info: Depending on where you are staying we should be able to fetch you en route. However if you are staying far from the city center they we may need to meet you at a predetermined point. |
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| Local African Cooking in a Township - 4hrs |
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| Travel to the township of Langa to prepare a meal at a small cookery school that provides local residents with the skills needed to get jobs in the kitchens of Cape Town's finest restaurants. Pickup info: Collection from central areas will be at approximately 9:30AM. |
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| Township Dinner and Jazz Experience - 4hrs | |
| After a dinner that you will never forget, dance the night away to the sounds of the township and its jazz bands! | |
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| Hout Bay Jaunt - 4hrs | |
| There’s lots to see and do in a half day trip to Hout Bay. The tour starts with a scenic drive from Cape Town to the fishing boat and yacht harbour where we can catch a boat ride to Duiker Island to see the seals. The busy harbour itself has lots to see and do and a walk around it can be very rewarding. Hout Bay boasts the smallest pub in South Africa in the Workshop and the village museum displays many interesting exhibits of the history of Hout Bay. If you prefer you can skip the seals and instead visit the renowned World of Birds followed by a Township Tour. Then on to East fort where the remains of the old manganese mine can be seen before we start to climb Chapman's Peak Drive (described as the most beautiful drive in the world), which was built between 1917 and 1922 between the granite base and the start of the Table Mountain sandstone. Pickup info: For information on the pick up, please enquire |
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| Shark Cage Diving - 7hrs | |
| White Shark Projects is a world leader in its field. The organisation focuses on the Great White Shark and is involved in conservation, education, diving and filming these amazing creatures of the ocean. We offer our guests: - Great white shark viewing and cage diving. - A film department with an extensive film library: White Shark Projects has featured, and been involved, in the production of over 60 white shark documentaries. - Transport to and from White Shark Lodge where we serve breakfast to all our clients. Guests are welcome to take advantage of our overnight packages. Pickup info: We will collect you from your hotel in Hermanus or from Cape Town. Please note that if you require a transfer from Cape Town, it is at an additional cost of R250 per person. |
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| Abseiling off Table Mountain | |
| An insane experience of adrenaline and achievement: a 112 metre controlled descent off Cape Town's magnificent Table Mountain. Step off the top at 1000 metres above sea level and rappel into pure oblivion and indulge in the world's highest commercial abseil, surrounded with the privilege of awesome views and the deep blue Atlantic at your feet. Walk or take the cableway to meet us at the top for this mind-blowing experience. No climbing experience is necessary to enjoy this humbling abseil. Pickup info: Walk or take the cableway to meet us at the top of Table Mountain. |
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| Weekend Township Experience - 3 days | |
| Allow us to host you in Khayelitsha Township, meaning ''new home''. Khayelitsha is situated on the outskirts of Cape Town. You'll spend the night in two seperate townships, each offering you a different perspective on township life. You will not only get to socialise with the local Capetonians, but you can also go to church with them, eat with them and really get to know them! Pickup info: Morris will collect you from your Cape Town Accommodation. |
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| Xhosa Folklore Tour - 4hrs | |
| Even under the tremendous influence on urbanisation, the people of the townships cherise their customs. This tour will give you an insight into Xhosa, beliefs, traditions, customs and rituals. The tour runs on Saturday afternoons from November to February. Pickup info: We will meet you at a pre-determined point. |
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| Daily Scheduled City Walking Tours - 3.5hrs | |
| Most visitors join the daily scheduled tours. Private personalised tours are popular with guests who have special interests in the city, prefer smaller groups or who require the tour in a foreign (not English) language. Inbound operators and school groups are invited to contact us for group rates. Pickup info: Daily scheduled guided tours depart from the Visitor Information Centre. This is the most popular way of doing the walk. |
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| Walk and Talk - 2hrs | |
| Want to learn conversational english in one of the most beautiful settings in the world? Walk and Talk will take you on a tour of the city, teaching english as you go. History, culture and the environment can also be selected to be a part of the programme. Visitors can also tailor-make their own tour from the destinations offered, or any place of their own choosing. Outings can be for one or two hours, or a whole morning or afternoon. The classroom is the beautiful Cape and will include situational learning, i.e. ordering of meals in coffee shops, ATM procedure, asking for directions etc. Pickup info: You can arrange either to be picked up from your accommodation, or you can meet at the destination of your choice. |
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| Full Day Township Tour including visit to Robben Island - 6hrs | |
| You can't understand people until you know where they come from. WIth this in mind, we kick off the tour off at the District Six Museum. From there he takes you deep into the heart of some of the various townships in Cape Town where you will see how hundreds of thousands of Capetonians really live. You will also visit the Cape Flats, Manenberg, the Bo Kaap and the infamous Robben Island where Nelson Mandela was held prisonor. Make sure you take some small change along, it is customary to tip families who let you into their homes. Pickup info: We will collect you from the V&A Waterfront |
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| Half Day Cultural and Township Tour - 4hrs | |
| This is a positive and interactive tour. Guests will be afforded the opportunity to meet and interact with the local people. On arrival, tourists often discover that they did not understand the extent to which previous race classification laws fragmented our society. Many people who the visitor originally assumed were defined as black were in fact classified as Coloured or Indian and did not live in the townships but in other designated areas. Your guide is a specialist who grew up within the disadvantaged communities that we visit. As such he is highly knowledgeable of the areas, the people, the history and the politics that shaped the lives of so many. Pickup info: Tours leave from the V&A Waterfront. |
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| Kiteboarding School - 2hrs | |
| Join Downhill Adventures for a lesson in the world's fastest growing and most exciting adventure activity, Kiteboarding....it's a guaranteed adrenaline rush! We teach absolute beginners the basics of Kite surfing. Professional kite surfers will show you the way to handle the kite from the beach and then take you out into the water and give you individual training, to make you confident in the water and prepare you for getting air high above the waves. Pickup info: The kite surfing is usually done at Blouberg Dolphin Beach, where the prevailing South Easter blows perfect winds to learn in. |
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| Tandem Skydiving | |
| The sheer adrenaline rush of the free fall is combined with one of the most stunning aerial views of Cape Town, Table Mountain and Robben Island on a 4 - 5 minute parachute ride back to earth. No experience is needed, the only criteria that must be adhered to is that jumpers must weigh under 105 kg. A personalized certificate and optional video will serve as a lasting memory of a unique experience. Pickup info: You can either meet us in Melkbos, or for R100 we can arrange transport for you |
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| Tandem Paragliding | |
| Since the late eighties, paragliding in South Africa has seen a tremendous growth. Presently the industry boasts more than 900 registered pilots and a staggering 1200 flying sites around South Africa. The sport is normally considered to be "Extreme" and has a degree of danger appended to it. Most people have a small degree of vertigo and could never imagine themselves dangling alone thousands of feet in the air under a "parachute". Many paraglider pilots are even slightly scared of heights! Tandem Paragliding is the solution - with an over-sized, specially designed tandem glider and two harnesses, the sport now invites all who wish to explore the skies and soar the mountain tops, but don't want to learn to paraglide on their own. "When once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return." - Leonardo da Vinci Pickup info: Either meet us at our offices or at the selected launch site. |
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| Sandboarding - 7hrs | |
| The best part about Sandboarding is that it is easy to learn and accessible to the absolute beginner - so fear not, adrenaline is just a slide away! It is also the best way to learn the fundamentals of Snowboarding as the basic principles are the same. Our expert boarders will show you just how easy it is! Downhill Adventures are the pioneer of Sandboarding in Africa and helped it grow to become the Exhillirating activity it is today. For regular trips we take you up the West Coast to Atlantis which is approximately 45 minutes or East Coast to Betty's Bay which is approximately an hour and a half's drive out of town. Whether you are a beginner or have snowboarded before, safety, fun and excitement at these beautiful dunes is guaranteed. So fear not, adrenalin is just a slide away! Downhill Adventures offers full day and half day Sandboard trips. They all include equipment, expert instructors, transport to and from the dunes and a lot of fun. The only things you have to bring are thick socks, sun block and a big smile. Pickup info: You can meet us there, or we can pick you up on the way. |
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| Peninsula Scenic Tour - 7hrs | |
| Our most popular tour offers a spectacular coastal journey through to Cape Point - the romantic meeting point of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. The highlights of this tour include: • Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope • Boulders Beach - Penguin Colony • Hout Bay - optional boat trip to Seal Colony • Simonstown historical naval base • Fynbos vegetation • The chance of seeing baboons, bontebok, ostriches, bird life and the Southern Right Whales (seasonal) • Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens Pickup info: If you are staying close to Cape Town CBD, we will fetch you en route. Otherwise we can meet at a pre determined meeting point |
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