Table Mountain and Cape of Good Hope Tour

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Bo-Kaap

• We will have an opportunity to discover Bo-kaap, a Cape Georgian community formerly known as the Cape Malay Quarter. Bo-kaap's endemic architectural structures, cobbled stoned streets and brightly coloured walls makes for a great photo session but it is also her 300 years old history that leaves one with a lot to savour.
• In addition, Bo-Kaap is also known for its delicious Cape Malay cuisine, which combines elements of Malaysia, Africa and the Archipelago of Indonesia.

Table Mountain National Park

Table mountain is one of the oldest Mountains in the world. It was formed more then 500 million years ago, when the continents splitter. The flatness on top is attributed to the Glaciers, when the mountain was at Sea Level. Tectonic plates pushed the mountain to 1067m above Sea Level. It's the Official New Seventh wonder of Nature in the world

Chapman's Peak Drive

This is one of the most famous scenic drives in the world. Constructed in 1915, and was officially opened to the public in 1922. The road was built to connect the community of Houtbay and Noordhoek. The road was named after John Chapman, , a pilot who in the 18th century guided ships around the trenderous waters of the Cape of Good Hope. This road is also considered to be an engineering marvel of its time. The different colour you will see in the rock, is caused by the Iron Oxide in the rock. It offers breathtaking views, with the mountain on the one side and the ocean on the other side.

Noordhoek Farm Village

This is a small picturesque coastal village, located at the foot of Chapmans Peak drive. Known for its rural amd tranquil atmosphere, with a mix of farmlands, horse paddocks, and vineyards scattered throughout the area. The village has a laid back vibe, with a very strong tight knit community. At the farm village, they roast coffee beans. This is a perfect stop for coffee lovers. The is also a bakery, for those with a sweet tooth and some suvinour shops.

Boulders Beach Penguin Colony

This beach is famous for its colony, the African Penguins. Also known as the Jackass Penguins, due to their distinctive braying sound. This is one of the few places in the world where ypu can get up close to Penguins in their Natural Habitat. In addition, it's also a perfect beach to swim on hot sunny days.

Cape of Good Hope

• This is a rocky headlands on the Atlantic coast of the Cape Peninsula. Known for its stunning natural beauty, rocky coastline, pristine beaches and its historical significance in its age of exploration. It was first rounded by the Portugeuse Explorer Bartholomew Diaz in 1488. He named it 'Cape of Storms' due to its trenderous weather conditions. However, King John II of Portugal renamed it 'Cape of Good Hope' because of the optimistic prospects of a Sea route to the East. The Cape became an important sea route for ships traveling to and from the East.
• The Cape of Good Hope is also known for its Geographical Significance, and it The Most South Western Point on the African Continent.