Cape Peninsula

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A day trip from Cape Town to the Cape Peninsula takes in a variety of landscapes and experiences, and is a great way to take a break from the bustling city and take in some peace & quiet.

Day tours out of Cape Town take in such sites as the resort town of Hout Bay, the cape fur seals of Duiker Island, the Cape of Good Hope National Reserve, the penguins of Boulder’s Beach, and a number of quaint fishing villages along the way.

Cape fur seal colony, Cape Peninsula, Cape Town

The highlight of the day is undoubtedly reaching the southernmost tip of the African continent, where you can see where the Indian and Atlantic oceans meet.

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A day trip from Cape Town, the Cape Peninsula and the famous Cape of Good Hope are a popular escape from the hustle and bustle of the city.


A region of windswept cliffs, quiet bays, braying penguins, and seaside towns, the Cape Peninsula is one of South Africa’s most beautiful regions.


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