Top Cape Town Seasonal & Special Occasions - page 2

One of the Mother City’s most popular hikes, the Lion’s Head trail resembles a screwtop, winding around the mountain in sometimes steep sections. Your reward for the 90-minute effort: panoramic views of Cape Town, Table Mountain, Twelve Apostles mountain range, and the ocean. Learn about points of historic, cultural and environmental interest from your guide along the way.

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.

Book ahead for this must-do dinner and cultural show in Cape Town. Enjoy an immersive experience of a traditional African dinner with drumming and other cultural entertainment. You can learn about South Africa's cultural, musical, and culinary traditions in this night out.

Tick off Cape Point, the Cape of Good Hope, and Boulders Beach penguin colony in a day with this comprehensive full-day tour. Enjoy a hassle-free adventure with a full itinerary planned out for you and comfortable air-conditioned transport to get between sites. Highlights along the way include a stop at Cape Point Natural Reserve and an optional hike from Cape Point to the Cape of Good Hope.

Pack all the best highlights in Cape Town into this 4-hour sightseeing trip. Make the most of your time in this South African metropolis as you check out the Castle of Good Hope, City Hall, the colorful Bo-Kaap area, and enjoy a cable car ride to the summit of scenic Table Mountain (weather permitting).

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.

Explore the Cape of Good Hope and Table Mountain with your own private guide with this tour. You'll travel with a professional guide/driver, who will pick you up at your Cape Town hotel or alternative accommodation and take you out for the day. You'll visit Boyes Drive, the penguin colony at Boulders Beach, Chapman's Peak, and Maiden's Cove Braai. You'll also get skip-the-line access to Table Mountain.

Get a comprehensive tour of Cape Town in just a half day. Great for first-time visitors or those short on time, this guided tour ensures you won't miss any highlights during your explorations. Listen to a guide's commentary as you travel about the city's history, culture, and modern life, allowing you to learn much more than you would exploring on your own. Choice of morning or afternoon departure and round-trip transportation from the door of your hotel makes this tour extra convenient.

Cruise along Cape Town's Atlantic coastline and get great views of the city and Table Mountain with this express cruise tour. You will head out from the V&A Waterfront, making your way up to the Green Point lighthouse before turning around and heading back, all in around just one hour.

If you want to get to Cape Town city center as quickly as possible after arriving at Cape Town International Airport, then this one-way transfer is an ideal solution. Instead of traveling on a bus with lots of stops along the way, simply meet the driver in arrivals, get help with your luggage, and enjoy a smooth ride directly to your drop-off point.

Getting to and from the airport is one of the most stressful parts of traveling. With this prebooked Cape Town International Airport transfer, travel with peace of mind knowing your transportation is taken care of, and have more time for exploring and relaxing. Inbound travelers are taken from the airport directly to their Capetown stay, while outbound travelers can organize pickups from anywhere in central Cape Town.

Tours to Robben Island typically sell out early every day. Ensure your visit by booking this early-morning guided tour that transfers you from your hotel to the Robben Island Gateway at the V&A Waterfront, and then onto the boat to the island.

Avoid the annoyance of waiting for a taxi or unreliable ride when your flight lands in Cape Town. Instead, prebook this Cape Town International Airport Private Shuttle Transfer and guarantee an easy drop-off at your Cape Town hotel upon arrival. Plus, a driver tracks your flight, so they know when you arrive, and so flight delays are no problem.

Relying on local public transport schedules can mean lots of waiting around, so make your time in Cape Town a breeze with this private transfer option. Meet your driver at your preferred pickup point—either Cape Town International Airport or a place in Cape Town city center, then travel comfortably with just your driver, and no ride-sharing.

The peak of Lion's Head reaches a mighty 2,194 feet (669 meters) above sea level—high above Cape Town and the rolling Atlantic Ocean waves. On this evening tour, hike to the summit of Lion's Head with your guide and enjoy uninterrupted views over landmarks including Clifton Beach and Robben Island. With round-trip travel from your central Cape Town hotel included, watch the sun sink on the horizon in beautiful Cape Town.

Get a full picture of Cape Town's rich cultural history through visits to the Langa and Gugulethu Townships, as well as the District Six Museum, on this half-day tour. Learn about the role and history of the townships in the larger fabric of Cape Town culture white visiting a shebeen (tavern), a local market, a sangoma (traditional doctor) and an arts and crafts center.

Spend a day exploring the stunning Cape Peninsula on this private tour from Cape Town, including the Boulders Beach penguin colony. Enjoy a personalized and flexible itinerary, tailored to your group. Visit Hout Bay or check out the seals on Duiker Island. See the Cape of Good Hope and the African penguins at Boulders Beach.

This ziplining experience allows you to see incredible views of Cape Town's most famous natural wonder—Table Mountain, and enjoy a thrill-seeking activity at the same. Travel in a private 4x4 vehicle to the foot of the mountain, then, start a zipline tour with seven different cables to try out. During the experience, enjoy plenty of time to walk along platforms, take in the scenery, and explore the flowers and plants of the fynbos floral kingdom too.

Discover the wonders of Cape Town and the entire Cape Peninsula on this full-day tour. Explore pristine, white-sand beaches, visit the most southwestern point of Africa at Cape Point, and watch penguins at Boulder's Penguin Colony (optional) all in one day. Plus, drive along one of the world's most scenic drives—Chapman's Peak—for even more beautiful views.

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.

Skip the crowded group tours and enjoy a more personalized experience of some of South Africa’s best wineries on a private tour of the Cape Winelands. Visit three wineries in Paarl, Stellenbosch, and Franschhoek to sample their wines—as well as cheese and chocolate—and learn about how the combination of climate, soil, and grape varietals create the unique wines for which South Africa is known.

Spend a full day at the Aquila Game Reserve, the closest one to Cape Town, on this safari tour. Get excited to see the ‘Big Five’ game animals and endangered species such as the ‘Aquila’ Black Eagle on this worry-free trip, which includes pickup at your Cape Town city center hotel. This is one of the easiest safari tours near Cape Town, on a private game reserve in a malaria-free area.

Get the best possible shot at seeing Africa's Marine Big 5—the African penguin, the Cape fur seal, the great white shark, dolphin, and whale—on this guided tour to Dyer Island. An onboard biologist and experienced crew promise an educational experience focused on learning about the biology and behavior of these marine animals. Additionally, get a chance to visit the African Penguin and Seabird Sanctuary (APSS) either before or after the trip.