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Day tour to Penguins, Cape Point, and Cape of Good Hope
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Day tour to Penguins, Cape Point, and Cape of Good Hope

By Mike Brown Tours
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This is a private tour for you and four of your family/friends, shared with nobody else. We collect you from your accommodation and drive along the beautiful Atlantic Seaboard passing Clifton, Camps Bay and the famous Twelve Apostle mountains towards Hout Bay. From here we make our way via Chapman's Peak Drive, one of the worlds greatest ocean drives where we'll be stopping several times to admire the scenery and to take photos. Then on through Noordhoek, Kommetjie, Misty Cliffs and Scarborough along the Atlantic coast to Cape Point Nature Reserve and Cape of Good Hope. At Cape Point you can either walk, or use the Flying Dutchman funicular car to the old lighthouse high on the cliffs of Cape Point, where the views of the ocean below are stunning. We drive a short distance thereafter to the Cape Of Good Hope. We are able to stop for a light lunch en-route to the penguins at Boulders Beach at Simonstown before returning to Cape Town via Kalk Bay and Muizenberg

Ages 12-80
Duration: 7–8 hours
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Meets animal welfare guidelines
Live guide: English
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  • Private transportation
  • Private guide
  • Bottled water
What's not included
  • LUNCH, GRATUITIES, PERSONAL PURCHASES
  • ENTRANCE FEES TO CAPE POINT NATURE RESERVE , BOULDERS BEACH AND FUNICULAR
  • Entry/Admission - Cape Point Nature Reserve
  • Entry/Admission - Boulders Beach Penguin Colony


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Pickup details
    • All centrally located Cape Town hotels, guest houses and vacation apartments
    Hotel pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Not wheelchair accessible
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 139085P3

        • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
        • Not recommended for travellers with back problems
        • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
        • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
        • Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
        • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
        • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
        • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

        • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

        If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 139085P3

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        • Mike Brown Tours
          32
          Cape Town, South Africa
          Joined in March 2019
        • M291JNkatherines
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Wonderful experience with Mike!
          Mike was our guide for our quick 3-day trip to Cape Town and we cannot recommend him highly enough!! He was completely accommodating of whatever we wanted to do, and arranged everything ahead of time so we did not even have to think about any logistics. He is also super knowledgeable and took us to see things that we did not even think of when planning our trip, and had excellent restaurant and wine recommendations! We would have been COMPLETELY lost without him, but because of him we had a truly wonderful trip to Cape Town. Thank you Mike for a wonderful and memorable few days!! We had the best time!
          Written 10 September 2024
        • michaelpC1986MK
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Breathtaking experience
          The views are amazing, the care from this tour is top notch. If in Cape town again I would do it again. Went to Chapman's Peak, and Table Mountain, and went around Fish Hoek. Really had a great day. Never had a better tour in all my life
          Written 23 April 2024
        • oransome
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          A must do thing if you are in Cape Town area
          Penguins in a warm country. So out of place. This is a lovely thing to do. The little creatures are so cute and engaging. The park is beautifully done; you are very close to the penguins. We were lucky enough to be there during birthing season - end April. Just fabulous. Allow 30 to 45 mins. There are a couple of cafes there but they are not open early. About 20 USD per person which is expensive but worth every cent.
          Written 20 April 2023
        • gregaustex
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Easy viewing of endangered African Penguins
          We stopped here as part of day trip on the cape. The penguins are fun to watch and this excursion stop lasted about one hour for us.
          Written 21 September 2022
        • deborahbI9971SY
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Fantastic
          Great day really fantastic tour guide - penguins are amazing. All round great day out particularly liked the hike
          Written 28 August 2022
        • g_o_n_n_e_r_m_a_x
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Exceptional experience
          I hired Mike for my entire 5 day stay. Very personalised service. Each day was depended on the weather and therefore flexible to ensure the best experience. I feel like I did everything Cape Town had to offer. Mike has contacts for anything you want to do and sorts everything out to the last detail. He picked me up and dropped me off to the airport. He picked me up and dropped me off to the hotel everyday. I was in regular contact with him before the trip, where he recommended my hotel, etc. Every evening he recommended a lovely restaurant. This is a top class personal service and Mike is also a fun person to spend 5 days straight with. This is a highly recommended way of visiting Cape Town and not to miss anything in a short period of time!
          Written 26 August 2022
        • isabelhD3591HZ
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Top notch tour to experience the wonders of South Africa in great company
          did the Boulders Beach day tour and full 4-day garden route tour as a female solo traveler and Mike is an outstanding tour guide! He is a true local and knows the best and secret hidden spots - he is very well structured and designed and planned both tours to the last detail. My highlights were Boulders Beach, Plettenberg Bay, Outeniqua Mountains, Tsisikamma National Park and many more - Mike even accommodated last minute requests such as visiting an animal sanctuary off route. His attention to detail and good taste in hotels and restaurants were the icing on the cake and the tours really exceeded my expectations! Mike also ensured my dietary requirements were met and planned the day accordingly. Both tours were in 2019 and this review is long overdue - I hereby want to thank Mike for putting together such a remarkable tour and making my trip to South Africa unforgettable - and for being such a pleasant company on my solo trip! I recommend Mike’s tours to anyone - also his restaurant recommendations are top notch! Thank you Mike for everything, I hope you are well and I will be in touch again for a another tour when I am back in SA 😊
          Written 7 March 2022
        • Cobypix
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great experience, wonderful guide
          Mike was a fantastic host and guide. I am a photographer and he worked hard to put me in the right places for some great shots. He was flexible, friendly and very accommodating. We made a last minute decision for the trip but Mike was still able to accommodate us and was totally prepared. The scenery was outstanding and the penguins a true delight! Mike went over and above to make our visit special and a wonderful memory. I highly recommend Mike for your perfect tour
          Written 23 February 2022
        • matthewn438
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Winelands tour and full day tour
          I have done a lot of tours throughout my years of travel and Mike is the best tour guide I have ever had. I was recommended to Mike from a friend and I knew I had nothing to worry about. Mike picked us up at the airport and we did a wine trip. He is professional, very knowledgeable and a great driver. I felt safe from the second I met him. I have done a lot of research and I am so lucky we booked with Mike. We enjoyed his company and we enjoyed it so much we booked Mike for two more trips. The full day trip was amazing and I would highly recommend! He is a great person and a great tour guide. He will help you with whatever you need and make sure you have a great time while in South Africa. Trust me you don’t need to look elsewhere. Mike is the best in Cape Town! My wife and I are so lucky we got to meet him and we hope to see him again one day.
          Written 10 January 2022
        • dan s
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Wonderful Day Tour with the one& only Mike Brown
          My husband & I were lucky to find Mike through Viator, everything went smoothly, when we first contacted Mike, he responded at once, we agreed on the time and place of pick up, he was right on time. The car was clean and comfortable, he was nice enough to offer us cold water. During the drive we both felt relaxed since Mike was an excellent driver🤗 I like that he explained the exact route we were taking and showed it on the map🙂 On our way to Boulders beach, we passed alot of interesting spots, Mike gave us a rich background about each and everything we passed by, he even told us alot of interesting stories that we enjoyed🙂 When we reached our destination, he explained to us alot about the penguins behaviors which was really interesting. Mike is a very relaxed and knowledgable guide, I really recommend him especially for long tours🤩 Thanks Mike
          Written 23 February 2020
        • bus4mem
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Day tour of Table Mountain and Boulders Beach
          We were only in Cape Town for a couple of days but Mike helped organise a fantastic itinerary for us at short notice. Although Mike was unavailable on the day he arranged for his wife Di to act as our tour guide for Table Mountain, Boulders Beach and the scenic drives inbetween. Di was a great host with a warm and entertaining personality and we had a wonderful day seeing all the amazing sights. When booking, Mike was really quick to respond and help find a solution and even pre-booked Table Mountain passes for us. I'd certainly recommend Mike Brown Tours to anyone visiting Cape Town.
          Written 12 February 2020
        • Trix B
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          The perfect Tour Guide and Host
          We first came across Mike Brown Tours through Viator (which I believe owns Tripadvisor). My wife and I booked a tour and it was Mike Brown who responded to our request. There was no problem booking and Mike answered all our queries promptly as we e-mailed each other. In Capetown Mike arrived on-time, at our hotel, to pick us up and we took our tour to see the South African Penguins at Boulders Beach.The commentary we received on the way, about points of interest and history, was superb and we found Mike to be really friendly and easy to talk to. On arrival he directed us along the several boardwalks to give us the best views of these cute creatures and, as they are so used to humans, we were extremely close to them which enabled us to take some wonderful pictures and video. We were surprised at how loud the 'call' of these penguins was as they are so small. After this Mike took us on a scenic tour to round off this half day. We were so impressed by Mikes knowledge, courtesy, helpfulness and willingness to 'tailor-make' any tour that we booked him again (twice). Highly recommended. Thanks very much Mike ,, Mick & Sandra
          Written 7 February 2020
        • 969stepheno
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Decmember Christmas visit 2019
          Mike brown, what a gentleman. We had 2 tours with mike to cape point and much more! Secondly to the winelands and all around stellenbosch and franschoeck. Absolutely superb, mike is such good company and his knowledge about his native land is fantastic. He looked after myself, my wife and my 6 year old like we were family. We will return to cape town and we will plan another trip with mike! We came away from both trips having made a new friend which we will keep in touch with, thanks mike Stephen, bev and esmay xxx
          Written 17 January 2020
        • P5882IDjennyp
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Best day ever seeing the penguins!
          We had a great time visiting the penguins with Mike! He was an excellent tour guide, very attentive and showed us the best views of the areas we went through en route to Boulder’s Beach, which made the day even better. We would highly recommend!
          Written 10 December 2019
        • Texas_traveler3000
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Amazing Day with Mike Brown
          My husband and I went down the coast to see the Penguins in Simon Town. Mike Brown was our private guide for the day. He was the best guide we've ever had. His love of South Africa was contagious. We enjoyed learning about all the areas we traveled through and visited. On our way back, since we had time, Mike suggested we stop and visit Groot Constantia. It is the oldest wine estate in the country. This was an amazing addition to our trip and the perfect way to end an exquisite day!!
          Written 18 November 2019
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        Kathryn
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jan 2020
        “Having spent two days exploring Cape Town and it’s surroundings with Mike I would not hesitate to recommend his services. From the planning stages, when he was swift to answer questions and listen to our requests for certain activities and visits, to the actual time in his company, which was fun, informative and relaxed we had a thoroughly enjoyable experience. He is very knowledgeable and passionate about his country and we came away feeling that we had found a new friend. And, should we return to South Africa we would most definitely contact him to so we could broaden even further our understanding of this complex and beautiful land”
        Written 9 February 2020
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        Thank you Bridget and David, I'm glad you enjoyed yourselves and look forward to seeing you again. I trust the rest of your trip home was great!
        Written 10 February 2020
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        Jakob V
        Copenhagen26 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Mike brought us safely through the cape, and we got to see all the sights.
        He has a passion for what he's doing, we were really in good hands.
        Written 18 September 2019
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        Thanks so much Jakob
        Written 19 September 2019
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        mark a
        Manchester, UK5 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Feb 2019 • Couples
        My wife and I booked Mike from literature in our hotel, a leap of faith. We needn't have worried. Mike turned up as arranged on time, well dressed and driving a top of the range SUV. We had beautiful weather for our day with Mike, he immediately set us at ease as he is not only an expierienced knowledgable guide but a very nice guy. Between us we planned our day and off we went. Our first stop was Simonstown where we asked Mike to join us for lunch, we asked if he knew where the best oysters could be found and of course he did. Next we visited the penguins at Boulders beach, he parked close to the viewing areas and gave us plenty of time to enjoy what has to be a must on a trip to Cape Town. We then took a fantastic scenic drive back to our hotel. A wonderful and memorable day, thank you Mike.
        Written 12 June 2019
        This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
        Thanks so much Mark, It was a pleasure and I hope to see you again soon. Regards Mike
        Written 12 June 2019
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
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