INCLUDED
- Chapman's peak toll gate entrance fee.
- Bottle of water on board
EXCLUDED
- Penguin Beach entrance fee
- Lunch
Starting in downtown Cape Town, we will pass the idyllic areas of Camps Bay, Bakoven and Llandudno. We will drive through Hout Bay, known for its thriving fishing community. You will be able to see the small harbour once we start our ascent onto Chapman's Peak Drive.
Stop 1: Chapman's Peak Drive viewing point.
Chapman's Peak, called "Chappies" by the locals, was an engineering challenge. Carved into the vertical cliff the drive winds for 9 km with 114 curves. Between the towering mountainside and sheer drops, this is a nail-biting drive.
Stop 2: Noordhoek Farm Village
A lovely stop to enjoy the best coffee brewed in Cape Town at 'The Village Roast'. Other vendors include 'FaithJuice' and 'Kristin's Kick-Ass Ice-cream' if coffee isn't for you.
Stop 3: Boulders Beach Penguin Colony, Simon's Town.
Boulders Beach is home to thousands of endangered African Penguins. You will be able to walk along the boardwalk to see some of the 2500 breeding pairs. The boardwalk design allows you to get close without disturbing the penguins.
Stop 3: Lunch at Simon's Town Waterfront (guide discretion)
Pass by: Fish Hoek and Kalk Bay
Stop 4: Muizenberg ( Shark spotters)
Overlooking Muizenberg Beach, known as "Surfer's Corner", this stop makes for great photos. The shoreline, for as far as the eye can see, and the bright colourful changing huts are gorgeous.
Stop 5: Bo-Kaap ( Cape Malay Quarter)
These now colourful houses were built and leased to the slaves brought to the Cape. These slaves came from Malaysia, Indonesia and the rest of Africa. With the abolition of slavery, the residents were able to buy their homes. They painted the houses bright colours as a symbol of their freedom. The Malaysian culture became entwined in our history. The Cape Malay traditions are now a pivotal part of South African culture.
