
1 / 10Swim with Penguins At Boulders Chapman's Peak Exc Entry Fees
About this activity
An immersive 8-hour guided tour combining Cape Town's most iconic natural and historical landmarks—from swimming with African penguins at Boulders Beach to traversing Chapman's Peak, one of the world's most dramatic coastal drives. This shared excursion covers Cape Point Nature Reserve, Simon's Town's heritage architecture, and optional wine tasting, with opportunities to spot marine wildlife including whales.
Explore the biggest art and craft market in Cape Town. Experience Chapman's Peak - one of the most scenic drives in the world. See old shipwrecks and hike up to Cape Point Lighthouse.
Discover The Cape Point Nature Reserve that has rich biodiversity and is home to eight World Heritage Site accolades from UNESCO. Breathe the air at Cape Point which is among the purest in the world.
Explore Simon's Town - one of the oldest settlements in South Africa which has historical buildings that are classified as National Heritage and is also home to the South African Navy.
Taste wine in Constantia and then drive by a prison where Nelson Mandela was once incarcerated and a hospital where the first human heart transplant took place.
Highlights
- ✓Swim with African penguins at Boulders Beach, a rare up-close wildlife encounter
- ✓Drive Chapman's Peak Drive—a UNESCO-recognized scenic route carved into cliffsides above the Atlantic
- ✓Visit Cape Point Lighthouse and the Cape of Good Hope, the southwestern tip of Africa
- ✓Explore Simon's Town, South Africa's oldest naval settlement with National Heritage buildings
- ✓Spot zebras, baboons, and possibly whales within Cape Point Nature Reserve
- ✓Optional wine tasting in the Constantia Valley wine region
Insider tips
- ★Bring a waterproof bag and dry clothes for penguin swimming; water temperatures stay cool year-round
- ★Visit Boulders Beach early in the tour schedule to avoid afternoon crowds and maximize penguin interaction time
- ★The Constantia wine tasting is optional—confirm inclusion and timings with your guide on pickup
- ★Chapman's Peak Drive has multiple scenic pullouts; ask your driver which ones offer the best photo angles given current weather
Good to know
- •All park entry fees (Cape Point Nature Reserve, Boulders Beach) are included; bring valid ID for wine tastings
- •Tour includes guide and shared minivan transport; swimming at Boulders requires moderate fitness (accessible beach entry available)
- •Meeting point and exact pickup time confirmed after booking; allow 15–30 minutes for route traffic near Cape Town city centre
- •Wear layers and bring sunscreen; coastal weather changes rapidly and sun exposure is intense at Cape Point
- •Tour operates rain or shine; swimming may be rescheduled if sea conditions become unsafe
Who it's for
Best time to visit
October to April offers calmest seas for safe penguin swimming and warmest water temperatures (still 16–18°C). June–November increases whale-sighting probability. Avoid peak summer (December–January) for smaller crowds, though winter (June–August) brings cooler, clearer skies for coastal photography.











