Top Cape Town Outdoor Activities - page 6

See Cape Town’s landmarks from a new vantage point and learn more about aquatic life with this exciting boat tour. Enjoy the company of a professional guide and skipper who can teach you lesser-known facts about the local environment and the incredible creatures that live in the ocean. If you’re lucky, you may even spot dolphins during the trip.

I am a unique registered qualified and experienced tour guide. This is a truly South African fishing experience with local South African food and beer included any form of alcohol will only be served to travellers over the age of 18 if you are under 18 there will be soda, juice or water available, taught with South African way of Carp and Catfish fishing and with a good chance of seeing local wild birds river otters or the rock hyrax depending on the fishing location. For your comfort heavy duty gazebo to shelter you from the elements, all fishing equipment and baits included in the price. If you have your own fishing equipment you are welcome to bring along with you. Once you have booked your fishing tour you can send me an email for the fishing location where we meet up.

Skip the strain of self-driving Cape Town and discover Table Mountain the easy way—on a straightforward route with a guide to lead the way and explain the mountain’s fascinating flora and fauna. Your package includes 2-way transfers from your central Cape Town address but excludes the cost of cableway tickets down—please note that if the cableway is closed an additional fee applies for your guide to walk you down.

On this ocean safari, enjoy an eco-friendly way to explore Cape Town’s coastline on a rigid inflatable boat (RIB). Much quicker than a traditional sightseeing cruise, enjoy the thrill of a fast ride to begin with, then slow down to look for local marine life such as African penguins, dolphins, seals, sharks, and sunfish.

Take ‘hanging out’ to the next level in Cape Town during this adventure-lover’s ‘abseiling’ experience at Table Mountain. Pair adrenaline with incredible views as you enjoy this fun-filled activity involving a controlled-descent rappel from the world’s highest commercial abseiling point. The views, and the memories, of dangling 3,200 feet (1,000 meters) above the city are not to be missed.

Elevate your Cape Town experience with a thrilling hike up Table Mountain. In a small group of no more than four, this guided hike takes you along the India Venster trail, the most challenging and rewarding route to the summit of Table Mountain. At the top, you'll be rewarded with magnificent views over Cape Town.

Don’t worry about getting lost while hiking near Table Mountain; with this guided hiking tour, you can explore the outdoors stress-free as a guide takes care of the navigating. The route showcases the India Venster trail, which is known for its spectacular views—ensuring plenty of great photo opportunities along the way.

If you’d like to escape the crowds and have a peaceful Lion’s Head hiking experience—then a private tour is a smart choice. Exclusively for your personal group, a private guide plans a route that’s tailored to your preferred pace and experience level. Along the way, listen to commentary about Cape Town’s main sights and take in views of Table Mountain, Robben Island, and Camps Bay beach.

If you like a challenge and are comfortable with vertical drops and rock scrambling, the India Venster route up Table Mountain is perfect for you. Join an experienced private guide for this classic ascent and soak up spectacular views as you negotiate the route, covering three sides of the mountain on your way to the summit. Cable car tickets down are at your own expense.

Experience the wild side of Table Mountain on foot. Enjoy superb views and learn more about the fauna and flora from your highly experienced, fully qualified guide. This route starts in Camps Bay, the western side of Table Mountain and leads up a chain of dramatic peaks, called the Twelve Apostles. Sea views on the ascent. Includes a visit to possibly the best photo spot on the mountain, called diving board rock. From here it leads through pristine fynbos covered valleys and a bit further up you get superb views down the length of the Cape Peninsula. It finishes on the famous tabletop summit with breath taking views of the city and Table Bay.

Climb to the top of Cape Town’s iconic Table Mountain during a 4-hour hiking tour. Enjoy a leisurely pace up the slopes of the mountain while you admire stunning views of Cape Town and the water below. Follow your local guide through Platteklip Gorge up to the flat table-top of the mountain, where you’ll have time to get photographs of the scenery toward the Cape of Good Hope and the Twelve Apostles mountains before hiking back down to Cape Town.

Take what is arguably the best half-day route to the summit of Table Mountain. This small-group hiking tour leads you up an imposing part of the mountain for excellent city and sea views. Navigate some of the trickier parts of India Venster with your guide's help and challenge yourself with some scrambling along the way.

One of the Mother City’s most popular hikes, the Lion’s Head trail resembles a screwtop, winding around the mountain in sometimes steep sections. Your reward for the 90-minute effort: panoramic views of Cape Town, Table Mountain, Twelve Apostles mountain range, and the ocean. Learn about points of historic, cultural and environmental interest from your guide along the way.

Embark on a transfer to the Atlantis Dunes and upon arrival, the on-site instructors will help you get acclimated to your board and provide a basic tutorial to help you gracefully glide down the sandy slopes. Before you know you’ll be carving your way down the steep surface of these picturesque sand dunes. While you’re boarding feel free to enjoy some included drinks and snacks. At the end of your trip, you’ll be dropped off back at your Cape Town hotel.

Experience an exhilarating ride on a fully automated 4-wheeled Quad Bike. Cape Town is rated as one of the most beautiful cities in the world, mainly due to its impressive natural environment. Nestled between mountains and oceans at the southern tip of Africa, The Atlantis Dunes Nature Reserve, where you can experience incredible off-road soft sand riding. Our Guided Tours take you through these open dunes that are very reminiscent of those found in the Namibian desert, with beautifully white sand and dunes undulated by the wind. No prior experience is needed as our riding instructor will be there to guide you.

Take the fastest route to the top of Table Mountain on this half-day hiking tour. A guide in the lead means you'll feel safe and comfortable striking out into unfamiliar territory and listen to engaging commentary as you climb. Once at the top, take in views of the city of Cape Town Below, Table Bay, and Robben Island. Hop aboard the cable-way for the return trip (own expense).

There’s more to hiking Table Mountain than just reaching the top. Discover the flora, fauna, and history of this remarkable mountain on this small-group guided hike with a qualified hiking guide. You’ll take the quickest route up the mountain, following the Platteklip Gorge. After ample time at the summit to enjoy the views and capture photos, ride the cable car down (tickets at own expense). Private transportation and hotel pickup are included for your convenience.

Enjoy a beautiful drive to Cape Point from Cape Town on a half-day tour. The scenic route of Chapman's Peak Road takes you along the water past Hout Bay Harbour and Boulders Beach, with its resident African penguins, to Cape Point. It’s part of Table Mountain National Park, and there are spectacular views of the Twelve Apostles.

An ideal option for those new to paragliding, this private experience includes your own personal instructor beside you throughout the flight for peace of mind. Depending on weather, the flight begins at Lions Head or Signal Hill. Soar above Cape Town’s skyline and enjoy the sensation of flying on a tandem paragliding adventure to remember.

World of Birds, in Cape Town, is Africa's largest bird sanctuary, home to more than 3,000 birds of more than 400 different species, from eagles to flamingos. Also home to squirrel monkeys and reptiles, it draws many visitors daily, but you can ensure entry (and skip the ticket line) by pre-booking your admission ticket.

Cape Town is known for its magnificent scenery, and one of the most beautiful times of day to admire its landscape is at sunset. With this tour, save time researching the most photogenic sunset spots, and get taken on a bus tour that showcases scenic locations such as Sea Point and Camps Bay. The final stop is Signal Hill—the perfect place to see the sun setting over the Atlantic Ocean.

Experience Top Wine Tasting at three of the finest wine estates on this private Half-Day Winelands Tour from Cape Town to Paarl and Stellenbosch with a personal tour guide/driver in a private vehicle. Enjoy a Cheese and Wine tasting at Fairview Wine and Cheese Estate, Biltong and wine tasting at Marianne Wine Estate and a Wine tasting at Babylonstoren. End off the day with a drive-by Stellenbosch town orientation tour - the second oldest town in South Africa and home to more than 200 wine estates. This is the perfect tour for guests with limited time or who only desire to visit a few wineries in the Cape Winelands.

Embark on a boat-based snorkel adventure through the Great African Kelp Forest on this excursion from Cape Town. Explore hidden ocean cliffs, spot marine wildlife like sunfish, whales, or dolphins, and take in breathtaking coastal scenery. This extended trip offers multiple snorkeling locations for a more immersive experience. Discover the vibrant marine ecosystem, stunning landscapes, and the wonders of Cape Town’s coastline.

With this private tour, you can go to one of the top birding locations in Cape Town, with a specialist guide to drive you there and provide in-depth commentary and tips about birdwatching. The tour begins at Kirstenbosch Gardens and takes you to places that are home to the Cape Sugarbird, raptors, the Orange-breasted Sunbird, and many more species.