Feed Your Wanderlust

Not just ‘ticks’ on a travel itinerary, but rather a range of genuine, off-the-beaten-track adventures. Choose between award-winning Cape private tours or mind-blowing wildlife and adventure experiences further afield, led by Africa’s top adventure guides and story tellers.

Cultural

Visit the key sites by vehicle and foot, getting you away from the bustling crowds. Experience the wealth of history, diversity and passion of modern-day Africa, through the stories our guides tell, and the locals you meet.

Active

See the Cape from a different perspective with adventure-based day tours that will have you exploring the Cape’s famous mountains, oceans and back roads. These activities can include hiking, stand-up paddle boarding, surfing or cycling. Perfect for active couples, families and groups.

Mountain & Hiking Experiences with the Fynbos Whisperer

Santie Gouws, known as the 'fynbos whisperer', is a full-time, registered and accredited Mountain Guide, based in Cape Town. Fynbos is a belt of natural shrubland vegetation located only in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces of South Africa. It is known for its exceptional degree of biodiversity and endemism, consisting of about 80% (8,500 fynbos) species of the Cape floral kingdom, where nearly 6,000 of them are endemic.

Santie is passionate about mountains and the region's magnificent and highly bio-diverse fynbos vegetation and offers tailor-made, professionally guided hiking experiences, on Table Mountain and around the Cape Peninsula and further afield. Santie personally guides each hike, ensuring the safety and enjoyment of everyone in the group, whilst also sharing her wealth of knowledge about the vegetation, geology and history of the mountains and trails.

Wildchild Family Adventures

Entertaining children of all ages and engaging all family members – from encouraging young children’s imaginations to go wild and free, to creating memorable moments for the entire family.

Exciting ways to experience the highlights of the Cape, whilst keeping children fully engaged and active with family friendly adventure guides.

Under 5s: Travelling Nanny Complete with Toy Box. Carseats and Hiking Carry Packs.
Over 5s: Child size Mountain Bikes, SUPs, Surfboards, Wetsuits complete with all safety gear.

Extraordinary Experiences to Enhance your Day

The following additional activities and experiences can be added to complement the Cultural, Active and Wildchild tours above in partnership with Escape + Explore. These adventure activities combine well with exploring the highlights of the Cape and have professional safety standards and insurances in place.

These additional activity prices are subject to change; contact us for an exact quote.

Tandem bike & kayak experience

Cape Town’s natural beauty is world-renowned; however, few have experienced its sights and sounds from the fresh blue water of the Atlantic Ocean.

Start by experiencing the beauty of Table Mountain, Lions Head, and the Atlantic Sea Board coastline from the comfort of a kayak. This 2-hour guided activity will take you along the stunning Atlantic Sea Board coastline from the V&A Waterfront, past the Green Point lighthouse, before cruising back to base. Paddle into the fresh movement of the ocean where you will encounter active marine life and possibly catch a glimpse of some local dolphins, whales, seals, penguins, and sunfish!

We then continue by boarding retro tandem bikes and cruising along the iconic Sea Point Promenade. Soaking up the atmosphere, the ever- fascinating daily life of this buzzing stretch of urban coastline. This is a 2,5 hour activity.

Abseil Table Mountain

Our adventure begins at the foot of Table Mountain. Step into the Cable Car and enjoy the scenic ascent to the peak, just over a kilometre above. Views of the City Bowl and far out to sea are phenomenal, and once we reach the summit, the world’s original highest commercial abseil awaits. Drop into pure vertical space and look up at the Twelve Apostles rising above, with the Atlantic Ocean all around. Overall, this adventure will last about 45 minutes to an hour, with a short hike to get you back to the top of Table Mountain.

Ziplining Table Mountain National Park

Feel the wind rush past you, as you fly across the tree top canopy’s while ziplining in Constantia. Ziplining above the treetops in Constantia at one of Africa’s longest and highest Zipline tours about in the Cape. You will race up to 155 meters above the tree canopy, for as long as 500 meters, with the higher and longer cables this activity only means one thing- faster slides. This activity lasts 2 hours.

Motor bike side cars – Atlantic coastal ride

This classic motorcycle tour of the Atlantic Seaboard is a stylish journey in vintage World War II sidecars, complete with leather bomber jackets and retro tank helmets to complete the look. Our route takes us along the coast through the trendy suburbs of Sea point, Bantry Bay, Clifton, and Camps Bay. Enjoy stunning views of the ocean on our left, mountains on our right, and the wind in our face all the way. This wonderful road trip never fails to create a stir, so expect to turn some heads along the way – the ultimate way to experience Cape Town by road.

Scenic helicopter flip

This brief 'hopper' gives you the best-abbreviated tour. Leave from the V&A Waterfront and fly past the city bowl, the new Cape Town Stadium, the famous four beaches of Clifton, the white sands of Camps Bay and the majestic Twelve Apostles before making an about turn back to the Waterfront.

Peninsula beach horse ride

This adventure should be on everyone’s bucket list, regardless of your riding experience – horses are chosen according to each person’s ability. Our trail begins in the rural setting of Noordhoek and winds through extensive wetlands, over the dunes and out onto the pristine white sands of Noordhoek Beach. Make your way to the shoreline and ride back through the waves with the beautiful backdrop of Chapman’s Peak overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Head back to the stables and know that this is something that you’ll remember for years to come. This activity lasts 1.5 hours.

Winelands by horseback

This adventure should be on everyone’s bucket list, regardless of your riding experience – horses are chosen according to each person’s ability. Add skilled professional riders and passionate guides, a stable of exceptional horses for riders of all levels and you have the makings of an unforgettable riding experience that will leave you wanting more. This activity lasts 2 hours.

Shark cage diving with marine biologist

The extreme adventure of diving with Great White sharks is a must-do while in Cape Town. We use the very best and conservation-minded Marine Dynamics, based in Gansbaai. From the safety of their specially constructed dive cages, you’ll immerse yourself in aptly named Shark Alley – famous for having the best shark viewing in the world. Seal Island, a short distance from the harbour, supports a thriving population of Cape Fur Seals. This abundance of prey ensures that your chances of seeing a number of sharks are pretty much guaranteed, and the sheer thrill of a Great White passing within touching distance must rate top of any adrenalin junkie’s wish list. This activity lasts 4 - 5 hours.

Whale watching boat safari

South Africa is renowned for offering some of the most outstanding viewings of Southern Right whales. There’s no doubt that the most exhilarating way to fully appreciate these ocean giants is to board a whale-watching boat out of Gansbaai Harbour. Typically, these professionally-run conservation trips will get you right alongside these creatures, and you’re likely to encounter dolphins, seals, sharks, and vibrant birdlife while exploring this truly magnificent coastline. This activity lasts 3 hours.

Kloofing – Crystal Pools

Hike along footpaths lush with indigenous fynbos, large boulders and beautiful flora and fauna to reach crisp refreshing crystal pools to cool down at. For the more adventurous and serious hikers, if energy levels permit, venture on to the rest of the pools to enjoy more swimming and exploring.