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Nature and outdoor activities in South Africa

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4.97 out of 5 average rating, 116 reviews

Kayak with Dolphins in the heart of Cape Town

Experience the exquisite beauty and vibrant marine life of the Atlantic Ocean in Cape Town. With unparalleled views of Table Mountain and dolphins aplenty, our Kayak Tour will not disappoint.

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 564 reviews

Cape of Good Hope & Cape Point, Penguins RoadTrip

Explore the Cape Peninsula with a local tour guides. Visit Cape of Good Hope, Cape Point, Penguins at Boulders Beach, Chapman’s Peak Drive, and photo stops. A full-day adventure with stunning views.

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 2006 reviews

Hike Lions Head for Sunrise or Sunset

Hike up Lions Head for sunrise or sunset. Enjoy stunning photo opportunities.

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 199 reviews

Explore Cape of Good Hope, Cape Point and Penguins

Important: Entrance fees are not included in the tour price. Current international guest rates are: • Boulders Beach: R245 per person • Cape Point: R515 per person

4.89 out of 5 average rating, 475 reviews

Halfday Cape of Good Hope And African Penguin tour

Drive through scenic coastal towns, see penguins, and enjoy breathtaking views.

5 out of 5 average rating, 20 reviews

Lion's Head Sunrise with Coffee/Tea or Sunset Hike

Hike Lion’s Head at sunrise with coffee/tea or sunset for sweeping views of Cape Town. The summit offers iconic 360° vistas, and the circular trail features light scrambles, ladders and chains.

4.87 out of 5 average rating, 386 reviews

Quad Biking - Atlantis Dunes

Thrilling Quad Biking Adventure across the stunning white sands of the Atlantis Dunes. Mandatory entrance fees to the Nature Reserve are included in the price.

5 out of 5 average rating, 355 reviews

Table Mountain Experience with Brendon Wainwright

Table Mountain Sunrise Adventure | Photos + Specialty Coffee

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 738 reviews

Guided Snorkel through Africas magical Kelp Forest

Explore one of Earth's last thriving kelp forests, spot marine life and connect with nature in a meaningful way.

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 854 reviews

Discover wildlife by horseback - 90 minutes

Explore a game reserve on horseback, spotting giraffe, wildebeest, zebra & other wildlife. (Weight limit is strictly 75kg - please check your weight before booking.)

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Chase Kruger sunset with a field guide

Head through the Kruger gates with a field guide and manager of twenty years, search for predators at waterholes and discuss the wildlife you saw on the drive out.

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Hike Table Mountain

Platteklip Gorge, one of the oldest and most historic routes up the mountain. The trail mainly consists of rocked steps, and can be steep in places as it zig zags it's way up to the summit.

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Table Mountain Hike - Platteklip Gorge for Two

Ascend Table Mountain’s oldest route with a hiking specialist, pause at the summit for panoramic views, then ride the aerial cableway down.

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Summit Table Mountain via Skeleton Gorge

Climb through Skeleton Gorge’s forest, cross the Back Table to Maclear’s Beacon, then traverse Table Mountain’s summit to the Upper Cableway Station with a professional guide.

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Hike West Peak with a mountain guide

Trek forest and fynbos paths with a professional mountain guide, and pause at the summit to take in sweeping views over False Bay, the Cape Peninsula and surrounding mountains.

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Trek Kasteelspoort to summit cableway

Follow a professional mountain guide up Kasteelspoort, walk past historic cableway ruins and traverse the summit to ride the cable car down over the ocean.

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Lion’s Head Golden Hour Hike for Two

Ascend a local mountain with a trail guide, pause for sweeping views and share a summit snack before a steady guided descent.

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Hike Lion's Head with a trail explorer

Begin at the trailboard with a safety briefing, trek to scenic viewpoints for photos, take in fresh mountain air at the summit and descend together.

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Explore West Coast wildflowers with a biologist

Trace a slow path through Postberg blooms with a conservation biologist, pause at bird hides, lagoon shores and rocky Atlantic pools for quiet viewing and photos.

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Kirstenbosch Botanical Hike for Two

Discover the beauty of Kirstenbosch on a guided hike through lush gardens, forests and scenic trails. Learn about local flora, birdlife and geology while enjoying a relaxing escape into nature.