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Add Something Extraordinary to Your Cape Town Journey
Explore a selection of unforgettable Cape experiences, from whale watching and shark diving to paragliding and horse riding. Each activity can be arranged with private transfers, giving you a comfortable and flexible way to experience more of the Cape.
Experience More of the Cape
Cape Town offers far more than sightseeing alone. For travellers looking to add adventure, wildlife, scenery or something completely different to their journey, Greenland Tours can help arrange a range of memorable experiences.
From soaring above the city from Signal Hill to encountering marine wildlife along the Cape coastline, each experience can be incorporated into your itinerary or enjoyed as a dedicated day out.
Popular Activities
Discover a selection of unforgettable Cape experiences, each offering a different way to experience the beauty, wildlife and adventure of the region. Greenland Tours can assist with private transfers and help incorporate your chosen activity into your Cape Town itinerary.
Whale Watching
Ride along one of the Cape’s most breathtaking coastal routes in search of giants of the ocean.
Escape Cape Town for an unforgettable journey to Hermanus, renowned for its spectacular coastline and exceptional whale-watching opportunities. Travel along scenic Clarence Drive, with dramatic mountains, rugged coastline and panoramic ocean views accompanying you along the way.
On arrival in Hermanus, enjoy time to explore the charming coastal town and experience whale watching from the shore, or join an optional boat-based whale-watching excursion for a closer encounter with these magnificent marine giants.
For those wanting to make the journey even more memorable, an optional stop at Betty’s Bay can be included, where you can explore the coastline and visit the famous African penguin colony.
On the return journey, enjoy an optional stop at Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate for a relaxed wine tasting experience surrounded by beautiful coastal scenery.
Make it a day to remember.
Contact Greenland Tours to personalise your Hermanus experience and arrange your private journey from Cape Town.
Kindly note that whale sightings and boat excursions are subject to seasonal availability, weather and sea conditions. Wine tasting and optional activities are also subject to availability.
Shark Diving
Come face-to-face with some of the ocean’s most captivating predators.
Embark on an extraordinary boat-based shark diving experience in Gansbaai, one of South Africa’s renowned marine adventure destinations. Venture into the open ocean and experience the thrill of observing sharks in their natural environment from the safety of a professionally operated diving cage.
Your experience begins with a comfortable private transfer from your hotel to Gansbaai. Upon arrival, you’ll meet the experienced marine team, receive a comprehensive safety briefing and prepare for your ocean adventure.
Once on the water, get ready for an unforgettable encounter as you enter the cage and witness these magnificent creatures moving through their natural habitat.
Whether you’re an avid adventurer or experiencing shark diving for the first time, it is an experience you’ll remember long after returning to shore.
After your adventure, relax and enjoy your private return transfer back to Cape Town.
Ready for the ultimate marine adventure?
Contact Greenland Tours to check availability, arrange your private transfers and secure your Gansbaai shark diving experience.
Kindly note that shark sightings and marine conditions are naturally unpredictable and cannot be guaranteed. The experience is weather- and sea-condition dependent and subject to the operator’s availability and safety requirements.
Paragliding
Take to the skies from iconic Signal Hill on an unforgettable paragliding adventure.
Enjoy spectacular views of Table Mountain, the Atlantic coastline, Cape Town’s cityscape and Robben Island as you soar above one of the city’s most beautiful landscapes.
Your experience begins with the convenience of a private hotel transfer to Signal Hill. Upon arrival, you’ll meet your experienced pilot, receive a safety briefing and prepare for an exhilarating flight above Cape Town.
Once your flight is complete, your private transfer will be waiting to take you comfortably back to your hotel, allowing you to simply relax and savour the experience.
Ready to take flight?
Let Greenland Tours take care of the journey from your hotel to the skies and back. Contact us to check availability, arrange your private transfers and reserve your Signal Hill paragliding experience.
Kindly note that paragliding is weather-dependent and subject to the operator’s availability and safety requirements.
Horse Riding
Escape into the spectacular landscapes surrounding Cape Town with a memorable horse-riding experience.
Ride through scenic countryside, vineyards, mountains or coastal trails while enjoying the peaceful beauty of the Cape. Whether you are an experienced rider or enjoying your first equestrian adventure, this experience offers a wonderful combination of nature, relaxation and adventure.
Your experience begins with a comfortable private transfer from your hotel to the riding venue. Meet your horse, receive an introduction and safety briefing, then set off at a relaxed pace accompanied by experienced guides.
As you ride through the beautiful Cape landscape, take in sweeping views, peaceful surroundings and the unique character of the region. It is a wonderful way to slow down, reconnect with nature and experience the Cape beyond the usual tourist attractions.
After your ride, enjoy a comfortable private return transfer to your hotel.
Ready to saddle up?
Contact Greenland Tours to check availability, choose your preferred riding experience and arrange your private return transfers.
Kindly note that horse-riding experiences, routes and durations are subject to availability and weather conditions.
Experience it all
Cape Town is more than a collection of landmarks. It is a city where history, culture, mountains and coastline come together in one unforgettable journey.
Ocean Encounters
Get up close to the incredible marine life that call the Cape coastline home.
Adrenaline & Adventure
From shark diving to paragliding, experience the thrill of the Cape from a new perspective.
Nature & Scenery
Discover breathtaking landscapes, coastlines and diverse natural environments.
Private Transfers Included
Enjoy a comfortable, flexible and hassle-free experience from your hotel and back.
Before You Go
These activities are operated by specialist third-party providers and may be subject to weather and sea conditions, seasonal availability, safety requirements and operator schedules. Greenland Tours can assist with availability, private transfers and incorporating the experience into your itinerary.
Other Activities FAQ
The activities themselves are operated by specialist third-party providers, but Greenland Tours can arrange private transfers to and from your hotel for a more comfortable and personalised experience.