Top Western Cape Volunteer Tours

Get immersed in this 3-part tour co-hosted by multiple local changemakers! A Side by Side tour is an adventure comprising 2+ of our hands-on experiences. Escape the tourist trap, live like a local, and make an impact. A percentage of every booking goes directly back to the changemakers we've partnered with in the form of year-end gifts: equipment, bursaries, and cash grants. To ensure all experiences run smoothly and guests' every last need is met, an SbS guide will be by your side throughout the entire tour from pick-up to drop-off (if you add the Hotel Pickup add-on). Your guide will provide you all the background info you need to know and settle the entrance fees on your behalf. Optionally add the Photoshoot add-on for HD pics/vids of you in action sent by the Google Drive same day; and/or the Prepaid Meal add-on to get food pre-ordered for prompt delivery. With flexible experience durations & sequence, choose from 6 different tour versions (more info in itinerary).

Explore Cape Town at your own pace with a 1- or 2-day hop-on hop-off bus pass featuring free Wi-Fi. Journey around three bus routes with stops at more than 30 attractions including Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Table Mountain, Constantia Valley, and the V&A Waterfront. Spend as long as you wish at each, enjoy free walking tours, or upgrade to include a harbor cruise and sunset bus tour.

Take a leisurely exploration of the amazing scenery and fascinating wildlife of the Cape Peninsula on this flexible-length private tour. Travel by private vehicle and call the shots on what to see and do. Among the potential sights you might pick are a wine tasting at Cape Point Vineyards, a visit to the penguins of Boulders Beach, or a visit to the beautiful Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. A private guide, private vehicle, and round-trip hotel transport are covered.

Spend a day at the Aquila Game Reserve, the closest one to Cape Town, on this safari tour. Get excited to see the ‘Big Five’ game animals and endangered species such as the ‘Aquila’ Black Eagle on this worry-free trip, which includes pickup at your Cape Town city center hotel. This is one of the easiest safari tours near Cape Town, on a private game reserve in a malaria-free area.

The wine regions of Paarl, Franschoek, and Stellenbosch produce some of the finest wines in the Cape Winelands, surrounded by lush mountains and rolling vineyards. On this tour, enjoy a comprehensive introduction to South African wine as you visit four different wineries; sample a wide variety of red and white wines, including port brandy and sparkling wine; stop at a local restaurant for lunch; and taste regional specialties including cheese and chocolates.

Explore the Franschhoek wine region on a hop-on hop-off tram tour, which allows you to explore the wineries that interest you at your leisure. Sit back and enjoy the scenery while you ride through vineyards dotting rolling hills; you're able to taste as much wine (own expense) as you like without worrying about driving. Includes convenient transfers from Cape Town.

Visit a penguin colony at Boulder’s Beach and the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve all in one day during this tour, including round-trip transport from Cape Town. First, catch sight of the endangered African penguins on the beach, and then travel over to Cape Point in the nature reserve. Spend ample time at Cape Point, and keep an eye out for ostrich, antelope, and whales.

Spotting the Big Five—lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, and Cape buffalo—is a priority for many visitors to South Africa and this tour is ideal for those with limited time. Travel from Cape Town by upmarket air-conditioned vehicle, enjoying views of the Breede River, Hex River Wine Valley, and Table Mountain along the way, then join a group safari drive at a private game reserve and enjoy some incredible wildlife-watching opportunities.

Take an exciting helicopter tour from Cape Town to see two oceans on one 25-minute flight. Fly around iconic Table Mountain to see the Atlantic Ocean on one side of the Cape Peninsula, then continue until you get to the Indian Ocean on the other side. Watch the terrain far below change as you fly, from beaches and rolling hills to rugged cliffs. Get great views from a small-group flight.

Skip the stress of waiting on apps or the expense of hotel taxis and relax with the comfort of your own private driver when you book this private shuttle transfer. Your driver will meet you anywhere within a 5-kilometer radius of Cape Town CBD and transfer you in good time for your flight.

See the best of Cape Town including a trip to Table Mountain and an air-conditioned vehicle tour of the city’s highlights during this half-day small-group tour. Survey the city from Table Mountain and take a ride with the cable car (weather permitting and cable way ticket at guests own expense), and then visit some of Cape Town’s main sights from your air-conditioned vehicle.

Combine wine tastings, cheese tastings, a biltong tasting, and time in the town of Stellenbosch on this action-packed half-day tour of the Cape winelands. Enjoy included hotel pickup and round-trip transport from your Cape Town hotel. You’ll visit two wine farms, one for a wine and cheese tasting, one for a wine and biltong tasting, with options for kids and vegans as well.

Be uplifted and financially uplift others through deeply personal and hands-on experiences with local changemakers based in this astonishingly beautiful region of Cape Town, characterized by magnificent beaches, breath-taking views and picturesque coastal villages. Meet changemakers along the classic Peninsula Tour route. Designed for the discerning experiential traveler motivated by personal transformation and making a difference for others when traveling, this is our classic Peninsula Tour with an uplifting twist. You get three experiences with local changemakers across the economic spectrum that are deeply personal, interactive and hands-on. This in addition to Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and Boulders Beach Penguin Colony. Travel responsibly knowing that your booking means financial empowerment for unsung local heroes—seed capital and financial assistance for exciting startups and much-needed funds for social upliftment organizations

An informative walking tour describing the area and the wildlife with emphasis on the unique ecosystem inhabited by the endangered African penguin After meeting your guide at our Shark Warrior Adventure Centre at Seaforth Beach, you will be introduced to the local Seaforth penguin colony and learn about the African penguins' unique lifestyle. We follow the coastline to Waters Edge beach, onto the Boulders Walkway. Meet many penguin families and learn more about these fascinating creatures as your guide interprets the behaviour of the penguins and the other wildlife they share this area with. We will continue onto the recently established Burghers Walk, before returning back along the very scenic walkway to Seaforth Beach. - Meet at Shark Warrior Adventure Centre at Seaforth Beach - Visit Seaforth Penguin colony - Walk to Waters Edge Beach - Carry on to Boulders Coastal Park and walk the walkway - Continue on to Burghers Walk down to Windmill Beach - Return to Seaforth beach

Experience the thrill of Cape Town's stunning landscapes from above and below on this unique combo tour. Glide through the air on a ziplining adventure over the breathtaking gorges of the UNESCO-listed Hottentots Holland Nature Reserve. Afterward, visit the Cheetah Outreach Centre in Somerset West to encounter the world's fastest land animal in an educational and conservation focused setting. This tour is ideal for those who appreciate nature and seek adventure, blending excitement with a meaningful wildlife experience.

Best-value Robben Island tour with guaranteed ticket assistance Your journey begins with a warm welcome from our friendly driver/guide, who will collect you from your hotel and transfer you to the Nelson Mandela Gateway at the V&A Waterfront Clock Tower. From there, board the ferry to Robben Island — the iconic site where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 18 of his 27 years. On arrival, you’ll embark on a guided bus tour of the island, led by a former political prisoner or an experienced guide who shares powerful stories from South Africa’s history. After the bus tour, explore the prison itself and visit Nelson Mandela’s former cell — a deeply moving and unforgettable experience. Once the tour concludes, take the ferry back to the Mandela Gateway at the V&A Waterfront. Please note: return transfers to your hotel are not included.

Discover the rich history and vibrant culture of Cape Town on this full-day city tour. Begin with hotel pick-up and visit iconic attractions such as the historic Castle of Good Hope and the impressive South African Parliament. Explore the lively Grand Parade Centre and experience the artistry of gemstone cutting at the Afrogem Experience. Enjoy breathtaking views from Signal Hill and the Table Mountain Fast Track cable car, then relax at the stunning Camps Bay Beach. Cap off your day with a stroll through the colorful Bo-Kaap neighborhood and marvel at the modern Green Point Stadium. - Full-day guided tour of Cape Town's key historical and cultural sites - Includes visits to Castle of Good Hope, Parliament, and Afrogem Experience - Enjoy scenic views from Signal Hill and Table Mountain cable car - Convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off included

Discover the beauty of Cape Town on this full-day tour, which begins with convenient hotel pick-up. Experience the vibrant avian life at the World of Birds, stroll through the stunning Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, and indulge in exquisite wine tastings at Constantia Groot and Constantia Glen wineries. Explore South Africa's gemstone heritage at the Afrogem Experience before returning to your hotel, filled with memories of stunning landscapes and rich culture. - Full-day guided tour with hotel pick-up in Cape Town City - Visit the World of Birds and Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden - Enjoy wine tastings at two renowned Constantia wineries - Learn about South Africa's gemstone heritage at Afrogem