A full day out, you begin in the Cape Town CBD and get off to the best start with a drive in our air-conditioned vehicle along the exquisite Atlantic Seaboard.
Past the pristine beaches of Clifton, Camps Bay and Llandudno, you’ll be breathless from the views even though you’re not yet cycling. As you head along the coast it is interesting to keep in mind that this is part of the route that makes up the famous Cape Argus Cycle Tour!
We take time out at Hout Bay, a picturesque fishing ‘village’. You may wish to opt for the boat trip out to Seal Island which launches from the harbour (30 minutes) to view the inhabitants of the island.
On leaving Hout Bay you get to experience one of the most scenic drives in the world – Chapman’s Peak Drive. Twists and turns, sheer cliffs and eternal sea views make this an incredible experience in every way. Via Noordhoek and Kommetjie – each stunning locations in their own right, you will eventually arrive at the Cape Of Good Hope Nature Reserve.
This is where you get to hop on a mountain bike to enjoy the fresh sea air and rugged beauty of the reserve which is populated with Cape flora and fauna – dassies, buck and baboons can be spied amongst the Fynbos, the Cape’s unique vegetation.
You can choose to cycle as much or as little as you like as the support van is always nearby. Those who want to hike may enjoy the 1/2 hour cliff top hike from Cape Point to the Cape of Good Hope.
Having worked up a healthy appetite you’ll be ready for a picnic lunch somewhere in the reserve. If it’s sunny, be sure you have a swimming costume for cooling off at one of the gorgeous little beaches dotted around the edge of the reserve.
The drive home takes us past the rare colony of Jackass penguins at Boulders Beach, where you may choose to disembark and meet these charming marine birds in their own environment.
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