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Robben Island Cape Of Good Hope Penguins Including Ferry Ticket
Activity Duration (8 to 12 hours)
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A trip to Robben Island, Cape of Good Hope, and penguin sightings, including a ferry ticket.
What you'll do
This tour combines two of the best experiences in Cape Town. The world-famous Robben Island, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was the prison where Nelson Mandela spent 18 of his 27 years of incarceration. The history of South Africa comes alive at this place.
The treatment of the political prisoners at the hands of the apartheid regime is moving. The tour takes you to the Cape of Good Hope, one of the most historic locations in Africa. This is a very important geographical location in the world, with thousands of years of history and the role it played during the trade between the East and the West.
The tour also takes you to the Second World War and the rich biodiversity that brings in thousands of local and international visitors annually. The drive to and from Cape Point is out of this world, with white sand beaches and an amazing coastal drive. The landscape is amazing, with cliffs, mountains, and of course Chapman's Peak drive.
The treatment of the political prisoners at the hands of the apartheid regime is moving. The tour takes you to the Cape of Good Hope, one of the most historic locations in Africa. This is a very important geographical location in the world, with thousands of years of history and the role it played during the trade between the East and the West.
The tour also takes you to the Second World War and the rich biodiversity that brings in thousands of local and international visitors annually. The drive to and from Cape Point is out of this world, with white sand beaches and an amazing coastal drive. The landscape is amazing, with cliffs, mountains, and of course Chapman's Peak drive.
Meeting and pickup
Multiple pickup locations offered.
Additional pickup options
End: This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What is included?
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
What is not included?
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled 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
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Itinerary
Cape Town Central Island Hopping Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for Robben Island Cape Of Good Hope Penguins Including Ferry Ticket in Cape Town Central, South Africa. This island hopping experience includes 5 stops over 1 day. Duration: 8 hours. Activity level: Moderate.
No meal included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Here is the starting point
Robben Island Museum
1
Robben Island Museum
Stop: 4 hours ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
- Visit this internationally recognized island which has now been turned into a World Heritage Site.
- The most popular attraction is the former prison of Nelson Mandela. Visit his prison museum and take long lasting memory photos. Take a walking tour of the island which takes you to the Quarry. The lepers' graveyard is also a must visit.
- There is a penguin colony where you can see the penguins in their natural habitat. Learn about the history of the island and how prisoners used to be treated during apartheid from the guide who is an ex-prisoner himself.
- Take amazing photos of the bay from this great location. Take photos of Table Mountain and Signal Hill from this world heritage site. Seals can be encountered along the way. In winter look out for the whales as they visit the South African Coast.
2
Boulders Beach Penguin Colony
Stop: 30 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
- Visit this attractive penguin colony via the wooden board walk at Stony Point beach. Get up close to the penguins and take amazing photos.
- Look out for the Dassie a famous and well nourished rock rabbit. Take a walk along the fence and explore the living conditions of the adorable birds.
- Time permitting you can also visit the boulders beach section of the colony. Here you are allowed to enjoy a not common activity - swimming with the penguins. Learn the history of the penguins as to how they ended up being here and when they where discovered.
3
Cape of Good Hope
Stop: 60 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
- Visit this top attraction in Cape Town which is visited all year round by thousands of both domestic and international visitors. Grab a quick photo on entry as you drive in the nature reserve.
- Take a stop on the first photo stop which has spectacular views of the surrounding mountains. As you proceed in please lookout for the baby tortoises as they crawl across the road.
- Here is a place where the national flower The Protea is in abundance which provide a major sauce of food for the baboons. Take a look at the distinctive nature of the 2 different types of fynbos: the Coastal Fynbos and the Inland Fynbos. Explore the common vegetation which is mainly the Peninsula Sandstone Fynbos.
- This is a great location which is one of the most scenic in Africa with an attractive landscape. As for animal lover you are spoiled for choice as this is home to Cape Mountain Zebra, Eland, Cape Grysbok, Red Hartebeest and the Grey Rhebuck.
- The caracal is also found here.
4
Cape Point
Stop: 2 hours ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
- Explore the towering stone cliffs, endemic fynbos, breath taking bays, beaches and rolling green mountains and valleys. With countless photo stops, explore this amazing landscape with several hiking trails.
- There is an abundance of marine life that includes different species of fish and interesting bird life. The waters contain some of the world's great fish and mammals that includes the great white shark and the whales.
- The Flying Dutchman the fenicular adds to the attraction and a healthy 15 minute optional hike to the lighthouse. Take photos from the lookout positions of the bay and the Dias beach.
- As you go up to the lighthouse in season this is the windiest place in South Africa. It also is a place declared to be one of a very few places in the world with the freshest air to breath.
- Lookout for the abundant marine life which includes the national fish of South Africa galjoen and much more.
- A building on top provides history of this location and has a curio shop.
5
Chapman's Peak Drive
Stop: 30 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
- Drive through this scenic route with countless photo stops. Stop at the peak which is home to several commercials.
- Explore this architectural feat with 114 curves from start to finish. Look out for the long beach at the end of the drive with pure white sand. Learn the history of the construction of this drive and the costs involved.
- During winter (June to November) look out for the whales as they glide along the coast. Views of the bay and Hout bay from the scenic drive are out of this world.
- Several boats can be seen ferrying tourists to Seal Island which is home to more than 5 000 seals at any given time. Learn about the most popular accident in Cape Town n this scenic drive.
This concludes the tour.
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