In a nutshell

Depart quayside together with your tour guide, and travel to the colourful Bo-Kaap - a typical example of a Malay Quarter residence. Experience the unique culture, lifestyle and personality of this Cape Muslim community and their role in Cape Town’s development. Enjoy a local taster (samoosa, dhaltjie, koesister).

Depart the Bo-Kaap and travel along the scenic Atlantic Seaboard to the V&A Waterfront.

The 1½ hour leisurely paced tour is a great way to explore the area and to learn some interesting facts and information about the role and development of the harbour, from the arrival of the Dutch settlers, right through the British Victorian era and into modern day South Africa.
At the end of the walk, return to the quayside.

Main stops

DUIKER ISLAND

The programme

Depart the quayside and enjoy a scenic drive along the Atlantic coast, passing through Sea Point, Bantry Bay, Clifton and Camps Bay. Continue along the coastal road, past the upmarket suburb of Llandudno and on towards the charming fishing village of Hout Bay.

We depart on a 35 minute boat ride to Duiker Island. Beneath the Sentinel Mountain you can view the Cape Fur Seals in their natural environment.

Dive into the crisp, cool Atlantic Ocean and view hundreds if not thousands of Cape Fur Seals frolicking around Duiker Island.

Cape Fur seals occur naturally on islands around the southern African coast and are found nowhere else in the world. Duiker Island in Hout Bay is home to 5000-10000 seals and lies within the Karbonkelberg marine protected area, part of Table Mountain National Park. These seals are not fed or trained, they behave naturally and interact with visitors on their own terms. This is a wildlife adventure that brings you nose-to-nose with playful and inquisitive wild animals in their natural habitat, and affords you the privilege of viewing them on their own terms.

After your adventure with the seals, change your clothes and enjoy some hot beverages. After your adventure return to the quayside in Cape Town.

Good to know

The activity might be physically strenuous to some guests, therefore a reasonable level of fitness might be required
Trips dependent on weather and ocean conditions
Snorkelling site is 1 – 5 m in depth
No experience needed for snorkelers but must be competent swimmers
Bring along swimsuit, towel, sunscreen and waterproof camera.
Guests will be required to sign indemnity forms before taking part in this excursion
If you are pregnant, have had a recent operation or have a medical condition that may be deemed unsafe to do, for safety reasons you may be refused to partake in this excursion