Top Cape Town Nature Walks

Take what is arguably the best half-day route to the summit of Table Mountain. This small-group hiking tour leads you up an imposing part of the mountain for excellent city and sea views. Navigate some of the trickier parts of India Venster with your guide's help and challenge yourself with some scrambling along the way.

Explore the wild beauty of the Cape West Coast on this private 1-day guided tour from Cape Town. Bring your camera to capture the variety of wildlife, trees, and flowers, as well as the stunning views along the rugged coastline. Hike or walk through the West Coast National Park. Sip sundowners at Blouberg Beach with a view of Table Mountain.

Rather than zipping up Table Mountain in a cable car, slow down and immerse yourself in its natural beauty. This small-group guided hike starts at Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens and goes up the lush eastern slopes of Table Mountain, passing through indigenous forest and past a small beach before topping out at the highest point on Table Mountain.

Cape Town has a wealth of beautiful hikes and outdoor sights, but arguably the city’s most famous natural landmark is Table Mountain. This guided tour takes you up the rugged peaks of the 12 Apostles, with caves, reservoirs and incredible viewpoints along the way. Traveling with an experienced mountain guide means you can learn about the landscape as you walk, and there’s no need to study a map.

Save time, avoid crowds, and see the highlights of the Cape Town area in a single day on this small-group tour. Admire the colorful houses of Bo Kaap, ride a cable car ride up and down Table Mountain, embark on a scenic drive along Chapman's Peak, and visit the penguin colony of Boulder's Beach.

Explore Cape Town at your own pace with a 1- or 2-day hop-on hop-off bus pass. Journey around three different bus routes, stopping at attractions such as Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Table Mountain, and the Cape Winelands, and spend as long as you wish at each. Enjoy a city walking tour or upgrade to include a V&A Seal and harbor cruise plus a sunset bust tour.

Discover the wild scenery, unique culture, and rugged coastline of the Cape Peninsula during this full-day sightseeing tour. Drive along the roads of this incredible peninsula, stopping to explore pristine beaches, charming coastal towns, and local wildlife. Observe a community of penguins on Boulders Beach, visit two oceans and journey to the edge of the African continent at the Cape of Good Hope. A guide, some entrance fees, and round-trip hotel transport are also included.

Visit a penguin colony at Boulder’s Beach and the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve all in one day during this tour, including round-trip transport from Cape Town. First, catch sight of the endangered African penguins on the beach, and then travel over to Cape Point in the nature reserve. Spend ample time at Cape Point, and keep an eye out for ostrich, antelope, and whales. You can also take part in an optional hike in the reserve if you choose.

Take a leisurely exploration of the amazing scenery and fascinating wildlife of the Cape Peninsula on this flexible-length private tour. Travel by private vehicle, complete with on-board refreshments and Wi-Fi, as you call the shots on what to see and do. Among the potential sights you might pick are a wine tasting at Cape Point Vineyards, a visit to the penguins of Boulders Beach, or a visit to the beautiful Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. A private guide, private vehicle, and round-trip hotel transport are covered.

Catch the sunset over Cape Town from the deck of a sailboat on this evening cruise. Sit back and relax with a provided glass of sparkling wine while watching the sun sink over the city landscape. You’ll get frame-worthy photos of the city and Table Mountain in sunset hues; captain and crew are on hand to answer any questions and provide commentary.

The wine regions of Paarl, Franschoek, and Stellenbosch produce some of the finest wines in the Cape Winelands, surrounded by lush mountains and rolling vineyards. On this tour, enjoy a comprehensive introduction to South African wine as you visit four different wineries; sample a wide variety of red and white wines, including port brandy and sparkling wine; stop at a local restaurant for lunch; and taste regional specialties including cheese and chocolates.

This tour is the perfect way to explore the beauty of the Cape Peninsula as well as local wildlife. Travel around in a small-group tour—an intimate alternative to crowded bus tours. Along the way, see the colorful buildings of Bo-Kaap, and admire the natural beauty of the Cape of Good Hope. The tour also visits the pretty towns of Hout Bay and Kalk Bay, as well as the African Penguin colony at Boulders Beach.

Discover the best sights of Cape Town from the sky by going for a ride on the Cape Wheel. You won’t waste a moment waiting in long visitor lines as a skip-the-line admission ticket is provided. Once you get in your cabin, it’s comfortable, air-conditioned, safe, and fully enclosed, so you won’t have to worry if you’re traveling with children. Access incredible views of Table Mountain, Robben Islands, and Cape Town city highlights that you wouldn’t see otherwise.

Spotting the Big Five—lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, and Cape buffalo—is a priority for many visitors to South Africa and this tour is ideal for those with limited time. Travel from Cape Town by upmarket air-conditioned vehicle, enjoying views of the Breede River, Hex River Wine Valley, and Table Mountain along the way, then join a group safari drive at a private game reserve and enjoy some incredible wildlife-watching opportunities.

Take an exciting helicopter tour from Cape Town to see two oceans in one 25-minute flight. Fly around iconic Table Mountain to see the Atlantic Ocean on one side of the Cape Peninsula and then continue until you get to the Indian Ocean on the other side. Watch the terrain far below change as you fly, from beaches and rolling hills to rugged cliffs.

Explore the Franschhoek wine region on a hop-on hop-off tram tour, which allows you to explore the wineries that interest you at your leisure. Sit back and enjoy the scenery while you ride through vineyards dotting rolling hills; you're able to taste as much wine as you like without worrying about driving. Convenient pickup and drop-off at Cape Town hotels makes this an easy door-to-door option.

Get the most out of your time in Cape Town by choosing a private tour to tick off multiple dispersed highlights in a day. From Table Mountain to Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens and the vibrant Bo-Kaap neighborhood, this tour has it all. Best of all, it’s private, which means door-to-door transportation, and perks along the way, such as a wine tastings session in Constantia.

Explore some of the top highlights on the Cape Peninsula on this guided private tour. Experience the winding Chapman’s Peak drive, stop at Camp’s Bay, Llandudno and Muizenberg beaches and browse for arts and crafts at Hout Bay. Visit a lighthouse and nature reserve at Cape Point and visit the southwestern most point of Africa at the Cape of Good Hope. Explore the history of Simon’s Town and see the penguins at Boulders Beach.

This tour is your shortcut to finding some of the most beautiful gardens in Cape Town. No need to book a taxi—the trip includes door-to-door transfers from Cape Town center hotels. First, visit Company’s Garden to see its medicinal herbs, rose garden, and some of the oldest trees in South Africa. The trip also stops off at Ardene Garden—a place that has been declared a South African Provincial Heritage Site.

A feast of variety, this tour offers a premium selection and combines some of South Africa's finest seascapes with quintessential quirks of the Garden Route and perfectly rounds it off along the robust Route 62 to give you an all-encompassing escape into this corner of paradise. You'll traverse scenic coastal routes, gazing upon vast ocean expanses framed by distant mountains; taste local delicacies highlighting South Africa's unique flavours; immerse yourself in the sound of nature at Buffelsdrift and Botlierskop Private Game Reserves and join in the thrill of spotting wild animals on safari. This tour can be joined on scheduled days and the curated journey is aimed at the distinguished traveller who is not interested in a fast pace (snap a pic & go) trip but still enjoys the idea of travelling in a smaller, more intimate micro group. The group size is limited to a maximum 8 people, guaranteeing each a window seat during private transfers and joining small groups during safari.

Swap city sightseeing for a scenic ride to !Khwa ttu Private Nature Reserve—which is located roughly a 1-hour drive outside of Cape Town. Instead of booking your own transport, enjoy round-trip private transfers from Cape Town. The trip includes bike hire, a guided cycling tour, and a chance to learn about local San communities at the San Heritage Centre.

Step into the heart of Hermanus, a realm where nature’s giants grace our waters and history whispers its tales. At ‘Whale Wonders’, you’re not just a spectator – you’re the hero of an epic marine adventure. Begin by unearthing the stories of the sea at The Whale House Museum, a beacon of Hermanus’s proud cetacean heritage. Then, as you tread the Hermanus Cliff Path, feel the exhilaration of spotting these majestic creatures breaching and playing. Each moment is a testimony to nature’s grandeur, and every glance towards the horizon holds a promise of awe. Join us, and let Hermanus unveil its marine magic, just for you.

This storytelling walk through the vineyards is in partnership with the Constantia Wine Route and has exclusive access to the private trails. Created by a leading travel journalist, the tour tells the story of the four winemakers who have helped to shape the Constantia Wine Valley over the past 330 years, and who helped to make it the most sought-after wine in the world in the 1700s, desired by everyone from Queen Victoria and Marie Antoinette to Casanova and Napoleon. The tour features 10 wine tastings, a harvest platter lunch and visits three of Cape Town's most iconic wine farms. This immersive experience is completely unique and will draw you into a world of fine wine and dramatic stories worthy of a Hollywood script.