What to do and see in Western Cape, South Africa: The Best Bus Tours

January 27, 2022 Brandee Mangan

South Africa’s most popular tourist destination offers the urban thrills of Cape Town, its adjacent wine country and an aura of the rich political history of South Africa. The Overberg's perfect whale-watching perches provide excitement of a different nature. The Garden Route's lakes and forests and the Klein Karoo's ostrich-farming towns and vineyards present another take on the Cape. For extra kicks, try bungee jumping or cage-diving among Great Whites.
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1. Robben Island Half Day Tour with Diamond Museum experience

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Robben island boat trip and museum tour is one of the most popular tourist attractions in South Africa. Visitors can take advantage of return ferry boat trips to and from the V&A Waterfront; Experience a guided tour of Robben Island Maximum Security Prison with an ex-political prisoner and take the Long March to Freedom in the historical footsteps of former president Nelson Mandela;

Inclusions: Shared Tour Guide/driver, vehicle and fuel, Robben island boat trip & museum tour ticket, Entrance into the Diamond Museum tour, Bottled water onboard the vehicle, Hotel pick up and drop off

Exclusions: Meals, Drinks and Gratuities (optional), Items of personal nature

Reviewed By nobenathibungane

Very tentative guide, well knowledgeable about the wine and the farms. I new very little about wine, after the trip I knew how it is process, difference between white and red wine. The different cultivars which are chosen for specific wines

2. Wildlife Safari, Olive, Beer and Wine Tasting Day Tour from Cape Town

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This tour takes you from Cape Town up the West Coast to experience an 3 hour long guided game drive where you have the chance to see rhino, lions, giraffe etc. You leave the tranquillity of Buffelsfontein and take a drive to a olive farm for a great tasting experience before visiting the quaint little town called Darling where you visit Darling Breweries to taste some of their 13 craft beers they produce while you enjoy lunch at the same time. Desert at the local toffee manufactures. This is followed by going to either Ormonde or Groote Post Wine Estate where you will have the chance to taste of their fine delectable wines on offer. After a very relaxing and pleasureful day you will be taken back to your Cape Town via Bloubergstrand. From there you will have one of the most beautiful views over Table Bay towards Table Mountain.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Coffee or tea, Game drive led by game ranger, Olive tasting, Toffee tasting, Wine tasting, Small-group tour – maximum 7 guests, Transport - 2017 Ford Tourneo Custom, air-conditioned minivan, Owner driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Drinks - Beer tasting: ZAR15 per taster, Lunch - ZAR60-210, Gratuities

Reviewed By markkB6038DD

We went on a full-day tour with Ian and it was fantastic! We went zip lining in the mountains east of Cape Town, where Ian took extra pictures and videos of us, stopped at the Elgin Railway Market for lunch, went to the Cheetah Outreach center to see big cats, and ended the day at Triggerfish Brewery for a well-deserved beer. Ian was knowledgeable, punctual, and shared many funny stories. His van was spotless and clean and his driving was outstanding. We would not hesitate to book him for any of his tours - he's truly one of the best! Thanks Ian!

3. Half day Robben Island Tour.

Aim Cape Tours.
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Robben Island boat trip and museum tour is one of the most popular tourist attractions in South Africa and is likely to sell out in advance. Secure your shared boat trip and museum tour tickets and skip the ticketing line by booking this tour and receiving return transfers between your hotel and the Nelson Mandela Gateway to Robben Island. Embark on a unique opportunity to take the Long March to Freedom in the historical footsteps of former President of South Africa - Nelson Mandela. See the prison cell that held Nelson Mandela incarcerated for 18 years of his 27 year imprisonment. Listen to the true life experiences on the island as told by ex-political prisoners who will give you a live guided tour of the island. This is one of the most enlightening tours you will ever experience in South Africa.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Bottled water, Parking Fees, Fuel surcharge, Entry/Admission to Robben Island.

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities

Reviewed By bron1960

We enjoyed the drive to Aquila. The lunch provided was fresh and tasty. The driver made the trip very interesting. A very good experience overall.

4. Cape Of Good Hope and Penguins Full Day Small Group Tour from Cape Town

Bukuru Travel & Tours.
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Enjoy a full day shared tour of the Cape Peninsula with highlight stops in the Bo-Kaap, Camp's Bay, Hout Bay, Chapman's Peak, Boulder's Penguins colony, Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point. Marvel at the spectacular Atlantic Seaboard as you travel along the scenic coastline between the mountains and the ocean. See the best of Cape Town on a fun-filled, scheduled tour while sharing the experience with a small group with personal guided interaction.

Inclusions: Shared tour guide/driver, vehicle and fuel, Hotel pick up and drop off, Chapman's Peak toll fees, Bottled water in the minivan

Exclusions: Seal Island ticket @ ZAR 110.00 per adult; ZAR 60.00 per child, Cape of Good Hope ticket @ ZAR 340.00 per adult; ZAR 170.00 per child, Boulder's Penguins colony @ R170.00 per adult; R80.00 per child, Lunch, Drinks and Tips (optional)

Reviewed By emmiliaaa

We spent a few days in Cape Town, however we would have missed so much if we didnt do this tour. Our guide not only took us to interesting places but he knew so much about each place and you could tell he really has a passion for Cape Town, its history and its people. Table Mountain was a big tick off the bucket list and our guide knew the perfect time for us to go in order to avoid the crazy long lines we had heard of. The best view of Cape Down is from way up in the clouds and we loved every part of the day !

5. Beer and Brandy Tour

Basic Bistro, 31 Church St, Stellenbosch Central, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa African Wine Adventures
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For those that are not so much into wine, or perhaps want to experience something a little different from just doing a wine tour! 3 Microbreweries and one distillery in and around Stellenbosch/Franschhoek/Paarl. Lunch is possible at a few venues (for own account), and usually includes casual light fare such as pizzas, burgers, nachos etc. Distilleries are not just restricted to brandy, as there are a few gin and grappa distilleries around as well!

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, 3 craft beer tastings and 1 spirit tasting (brandy, gin or grappa) included as part of the tour, Bottled water, Light lunch (e.g. burgers, pizzas, nachos, boerewors rolls or a braai) for own account

Exclusions: Breakfast, Coffee and/or Tea, Dinner, Soda/Pop

Reviewed By Hevsy

We didn’t actually do a tour so I ticked the. ‘Other’ button. We specifically wanted to go to lunch at the De Grendel Winery but although we are not big drinkers we both wanted a drink of wine so couldn’t use our hire car to drive there. We were staying in Stellenbosch and Jake was very punctual in picking us up. He took us there and left us for our lunch. He hung around the area and was there to pick us up when we needed him. On the way back he took a different, more scenic route and told us a lot about the area on the way. It was all very efficient and friendly. If I was to return and want to do a wine tour, I would choose this company.

6. Shared Visit To Constantia Wineries from Cape Town Full Day

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This is a must do tour in Cape Town as it brings travelers face to face with the first winery in South African history to produce wine. Travelers also learn of the wine suppliers to Kings in Europe before the 1st World War. A visit to Constantia ensures travelers enjoy the best of South African wines as the wineries have been producing wine for more than 300 years. The lansdscape, the environment and the character are some of the most outstanding features of this tour. The tranquil environment and the hospitality of the locals draws in thousands annually. It is one of the most relaxed and refreshing experiences in Cape Town. The drive to and fro is equally enchanting coupled with the Botanical garden rated in the top 5 in the World.

Inclusions: Pick up from your hotel and drop off after the tour, Air-conditioned vehicle, Registered and accredited Tourist Guide, Opportunity to buy wine, Bottled water

Exclusions: Lunch, Entry fees to Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, All wine tasting fees and visit to the museum up to R100 pp per winery, Gratuities

Reviewed By GPM1972

The western Cape wineries are a real gem in South Africa. Little did I know that the landscape in Stellenbosch is similar to parts of southern France. We had the opportunity of doing brandy tasting at Ryan's Brand were the brandy was paired with chocolates. An interesting part of the tour was a walk about in the town of stellenbosch The town looks very much touristic but I wonder and also would like to urge locals to visit this place. We also visited Franschoek with it's own Hugenouout memorial before we rounded off with Peter Falk winery. The last winery is totally amazing with an Italian touch. Hats off to Kuda our guide. So humble and attentive. This is a very relaxed tour nobody pushes you around. Worthy every penny.

7. Cape of Good Hope and Penguins Full-Day Tour (Guided from Cape Town)

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Join us on a sightseeing trip to the south western tip of African continent in a small group. Experience the scenic beauty and natural landscapes of South Africa’s Cape Peninsula on this full-day tour from Cape Town.You can explore the Cape Point/Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve at your leisure, and check out playful families of African penguins within the vicinity. You will be picked in your hotel or accommodation lobby.Be ready 10mins before agreed pick up time and be expectant for a great day ahead of you.Wear comfortable clothes and they will be casual walking and optional hikes now and then :)

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Professional qualified english guide, Bottled Water, Fuel Surcharge and Toll fess, Pick up at your convenient location

Exclusions: Brunch, All entrance fees into national parks and boat trip to seal island, Gratuities

Reviewed By M2735KYalexanderm

Cannot recommend this tour enough! incredible tastings, breathtaking sceneries and even a cellar tour. Our guide Winnie was full of knowledge and interesting facts about everything from the history of South Africa and offered an amazing and unique perspective on just about everything

8. Cape Peninsula Guided Private Day Trip from Cape Town

Born in Africa Tours
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The Cape Peninsula is a spectacularly beautiful area and exploring it is an essential experience for any visitor to Cape Town. Enjoy a private day tour which includes all the main attractions such as a boat trip (optional) to Seal Island at Hout Bay harbour, the scenic route along Chapmans Peak Drive, Cape Point Nature Reserve, the penguins at Boulders Beach in Simons Town, Scarborough, Misty Cliffs, Kommetjie and many more attractions to fill your day. Explore at your own pace with a friendly, professional tour guide in a luxury air-conditioned vehicle.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch, Gratuities, Entrance charges (allow approx R500pp)

Reviewed By DHEHAM

This company, BornInAfrica, is amazing. I had the pleasure of dealing with their owner Dave. Dave was very quick to respond to all my queries (quite a few!) and really thought with me as to how to make the best out of my experience. I had severe time constraints but Dave managed to work around these. Even with 24 hours, Dave and his team are able to get you a wonderful game drive. The tour is great value and seems very well organised. Unfortunately due to a covid test requirement which arrived late, I never was able to fly to South Africa. Dave was very understanding and is wonderful to do business with. I am already in the process with Dave to reschedule for a date in the future. I can genuinely say BornInAfrica and Dave is an amazing team and you will not be disappointed dealing with them.

9. Cape of Good Hope-Cape Point & Penguins Private Tour from Cape Town

Kabura Travel Tours
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Join us on a Full Day Cape Peninsula Private Tour to the Cape of Good Hope/Cape Point, Chapmans Peak and Boulder's Penguins Colony, affording you the opportunity to see all the key sightseeing attractions that Cape Town has to offer. On this tour, guests will have the option to customise the tour to suit their requirements as they will have their own personal tour guide in a private vehicle with personal guided interaction. Highlights that can be experienced on this tour include the Bo-Kaap, Atlantic Seaboard, Hout Bay (the Gateway to Seal Island), Chapman's Peak Drive, Cape Point Vineyard, Boulder's Penguins colony, Cape of Good Hope, Cape Point and Muizenberg. This is one of the best ways to see some of the major highlights Cape Town has to offer in a customisable private tour.

Inclusions: Toll Fees at Chapmans Peak, Private Tour Guide/Driver, Vehicle and Fuel, Pick up and drop off at accommodation in Cape Town, Bottled water onboard the vehicle

Exclusions: Entrance fees to Boulders penguins colony @ R170.00 per adult; R80.00 per child under 14 years, Entrance fees to Seal island boat trip @ R110.00 per adult; R60.00 per child, Entrance fees to Cape of Good Hope main gate @ R340.00 per adult; R170.00 per child under 12 years, Optional Funicular to Cape Point light house @ R80.00 per adult; R40.00 per child, Meals, Drinks and Gratuities (optional), Wine tasting fees at Cape Point Vineyards: R60.00 per adult for 4 wines

Reviewed By nobenathibungane

Very tentative guide, well knowledgeable about the wine and the farms. I new very little about wine, after the trip I knew how it is process, difference between white and red wine. The different cultivars which are chosen for specific wines

10. Cape of Good Hope and Penguins Full-Day Tour From Cape Town

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Join us on a sightseeing trip to the most south westerly point of Africa in a small group.Comfort as well as a much better personal interaction quality with the driver guide is guaranteed.See the penguins from point blank and get personal with the richest floral kingdom in the world.Pick ups and drop offs are at door to door service.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, Fuel surcharge, Parking Fees

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities, all entrance fees into national parks and boat trip to seal island

Reviewed By Kay_Khumalo

My daughter and I had a really great trip. Xavier was on time, professional and very informative. I would definitely recommend him for a tour guide!

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