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2 Day Cape Escape: Whale Coast, Penguins & Zipline Adventure

By Hotspots2c Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$416 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 2d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

Explore the stunning Cape Whale Coast over two days filled with local culture and wildlife. Start with a warm Xhosa welcome in Kayamandi, savouring traditional snacks while visiting a local. Visit the charming seaside town of Hermanus, famous for its land-based whale watching along cliff walkway. Meet adorable African penguins near the Stony Point Reserve and visit Panthera Africa Big Cat Sanctuary to learn about their conservation efforts. Choose between an exhilarating zipline adventure (optional with extra cost) or a visit to the vibrant Elgin Railway Market on your return to Cape Town.

  • guided by a local to share insider tips and stories
  • small group size for a more personalised experience
  • Ideal for an orientation of the Western Cape region

Activity location

  • Kayamandi
    • 7600, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Kayamandi
    • 7600, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

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Dorm Backpacker Shared Package in English
  • Activity duration is 2 days2d
    2d
  • Opening hours: Sat 8:00 am-8:30 am
  • English

Backpacker Dorm Room: Overnight in unisex dorm accommodation. Up to12 persons per room with shared bathroom facilities. No under 18 or over 45years
Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
NZ$415.77 x 1 AdultNZ$415.77
Total
Price is NZ$415.77
Until Fri, 7 Nov
Saver Backpack Own Room Stay in English
  • Activity duration is 2 days2d
    2d
  • Opening hours: Sat 8:00 am-8:30 am
  • English

Saver Backpackers Own Room: Stay in Backpackers accommodation with private bathroom. 2 persons per room. Book as single person to pay & get private room.
Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
NZ$476.75 x 1 AdultNZ$476.75
Total
Price is NZ$476.75
Until Fri, 7 Nov
3 Star Comfort Stay Package in English
  • Activity duration is 2 days2d
    2d
  • Opening hours: Sat 7:30 am-8:30 am
  • English

3* Comfort Accommodation: : Stay in 3 star guesthouse as listed. Ensuite bathroom. 2 persons per double room. Book as single person to get own room.
Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
NZ$676.32 x 1 AdultNZ$676.32
Total
Price is NZ$676.32
Until Fri, 7 Nov
4 star Luxury Stay package in English
  • Activity duration is 2 days2d
    2d
  • Opening hours: Sat 7:30 am-8:00 am
  • English

4* Luxury Accommodation: 4star guesthouses ensuite room stay as listed. 2 persons per room. Book as single person to pay for 1 to get private room.
Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
NZ$809.37 x 1 AdultNZ$809.37
Total
Price is NZ$809.37
Until Fri, 7 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Meet the Betty's Bay penguins
  • What's includedWhat's included
    A portion of your trip fee is donated to help fund 2Cchange non-profit charities
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit a local in Kayamandi township
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Local English-speaking guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Panthera Africa Big Cat Sanctuary Visit
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Breakfast
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • What's includedWhat's included
    1 night Accommodation Stay Package
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Meals & drinks not mentioned in trip description. Time is allocated daily
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Personal insurance
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Optional (not compulsory): Elgin Zipline about R1195 per person

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Cape Town > Cape Whale Coast > Hermanus
  • 2 stops
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Accommodation stay package included: Hermanus Backpackers, 3* Comfort Windsor, or 4* Luxury Harbour House or similar
Kayamandi
  • 45m
Your adventure begins with a morning pick-up from your Cape Town or Stellenbosch accommodation. Travel through the scenic Overberg region to the charming seaside town of Hermanus, famous for its land-based whale-watching. First, stop in Kayamandi for a warm Xhosa welcome. A local host will invite you into their home to enjoy traditional treats like Magwinya (a melt-in-your-mouth savoury bun), spicy chakalaka relish, and rooibos tea. Sit around the table, sharing stories and soaking up the vibrant community spirit.
Betty's Bay
  • 45m
Next, head to Stony Point Reserve in Betty’s Bay, home to a thriving colony of African penguins. Watch these adorable creatures waddle along the rocks, and be sure to spot the rock hyraxes sunbathing nearby. Continue along the breathtaking Clarence Drive (if open) to Hermanus, arriving in the late afternoon. Take a sunset cliff walk or, during whale season (June–November), spot southern right whales from shore. Accommodation included - as per stay option: Saver Hermanus Backpackers, 3* Comfort Windsor or or 4* Luxury Harbour House or similar.
Day 2: Hermanus > Cape Town
  • 2 stops
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Not included
Panthera Africa - Big Cat Sanctuary
  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included
Start your morning with a visit to the Panthera Africa Big Cat Sanctuary, where you’ll have the chance to see rescued lions, leopards, tigers, and other big cats. While listening to fascinating stories of how each one was saved, you’ll be introduced to important conservation projects that aim to ensure their survival.
Elgin Railway Market
  • 3h
  • Admission ticket not included
On the way back to Cape Town, choose your adventure: Zipline Adventure in the Mountains: For thrill-seekers, zipline across the lush landscapes of the Elgin Valley (optional activity at extra cost). A 4x4 drive along a dirt track takes you to the mountaintop, where you’ll glide between 13 platforms on slides stretching up to 320m. Professional guides share fascinating insights about the area’s nature and geology. - or - choose to visit the Local Elgin Market with an short mountain walk: Explore Elgin’s quirky Railway Market, a converted 1940s station filled with local crafts and food stalls, before enjoying a short hike in the scenic Hottentots Holland Nature Reserve. End with an early evening drop-off at your Cape Town accommodation.

Location

Activity location

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    Kayamandi
    • 7600, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Kayamandi
    • 7600, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

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