BIRDWATCHING · BIRDING DAY TRIPS
A full day with a guide, a scope and a route chosen that morning beats any fixed itinerary. The 15 below run from wetland circuits to forest transects, priced by group size, with a note on how early each one starts.
Review of Cape Town’s Cape of Good Hope and penguin day tour, with Chapman’s Peak, seals, hotel pickup, costs, stops, and practical tips.
“trip was fantastic, guide and driver was very friendly and helpful. the weather was warm and sunny what can you ask for more and the view at the lighthouse fantastic”
See African penguins, Cape Point, wildlife, and coastal views on an affordable full-day Cape Town tour with transport included.
“Very fun and convenient. Easy to hike, great picture options, and plenty to do. The food at Cape Point was nice and the wildlife was an unexpected surprise.”
Review of Cape Peninsula’s 9-hour small-group tour from Cape Town, covering Cape Point, Chapman’s Peak, Boulders penguins, and Bo-Kaap.
“Late to write the review but amazing experience with "mom" 😏 such a great time seeing the penguins and he cape. So many photos and the operator was absolutely amazing. It think it was their 3rd tour and she was working it out but nailed it. I'm sorry I am blanking on Read more”
Review of the Phillip Island penguin tour from Melbourne, with Moonlit Sanctuary, coastal stops, pricing, timing, tips, and honest drawbacks.
“Watching the penguins was a truly beautiful experience and having David our tour guide pace out the day with a focus on spending quality time at the key sites made it more relaxing and enjoyable even though this is a long tour day. David made this interactions with the group fun and shared a lot of tidbits about the area, the animals. birds and their behavior. We spotted several wallaby in the wild as well. Knowing that David had your back on this tour made it a very enjoyable and memorable experience. Thank you David and team!”
Review of Melbourne’s Phillip Island tour with Moonlit Sanctuary, Woolamai Beach, Nobbies and the famous penguin parade.
“It was overall a good experience. I knew there would be bus rides but we were on the bus for many hours. Also the description mentioned a sanctuary but it is essentially a zoo. I am not a big fan of zoo so I wished I would've known that. Read more”
Review of Phillip Island’s 10-hour wildlife tour from Melbourne, with koalas, coastal views, Woolamai Beach, and the famous Penguin Parade.
“Our guide Ben was very friendly, funny and informative, making the journey very enjoyable. The koala sanctuary was a great stop, and the Nobbies were stunning - we even saw a few wild penguins there! The penguin parade was a very cool experience; was really special seeing the penguins reunite with each other under the boardwalk. Super pleased with our trip!”
Explore Boulders Beach penguins, Hout Bay seals, Chapman’s Peak, Cape Point, and the Cape of Good Hope on a value-packed day tour.
“our guide and driver where so welcoming &even though it was a full day trip it didn't feel rushed at all”
Review of Cape Town’s Cape Point and penguin tour, with beaches, seals, wildlife, costs, timing, guides, and practical booking advice.
“Excellent trip to see the entire cape peninsula! Keeps you moving and on schedule to fit it into one day!”
See African penguins at Boulders Beach, swim nearby, enjoy Chapman’s Peak views, and compare the value of this five-hour Cape Town tour.
“Guyon was our guide and he went above and beyond to give a wonderful tour- a wonderful person and so knowledgeable! He was the highlight of the trip and we went to some AMAZING places! Didn’t feel rushed at all and very personable and comfortable and saw a lot in a half day!”
Review of the Phillip Island day trip from Melbourne, with koalas, Nobbies Rocks, Cowes, and Penguin Plus viewing for the famous parade.
“The Penguin viewing is excellent but the visit at Cowes is super boring and nothing to do. It is suggested to include places in the tour which is more interesting and memorable. The tour guide John is very helpful and friendly. He introduced a lots about the places during the tour. Overall, the trip was good.”
See koalas, Tasmanian devils, coastal cliffs, and Phillip Island’s penguins on a full-day wildlife trip from Melbourne.
“We had Gary as our driver/guide and he was awesome! Tonnes of fun facts and info, we didn’t know what to expect but whatever expectations we had were blown away 🫡Thanks for a great day Gary!”
Review of Cape Town’s 9-hour Cape Point and penguin tour, with Chapman's Peak, Boulders Beach, costs, stops, and practical booking advice.
“Armando is our driver and he is very knowledgeable about the places we are heading too. Although time is tight but mostly we have covered the places in the itinerary. The best experience especially for my 2 kids of 7 and 5. Would recommend.”
See Cape Peninsula highlights, seals, penguins, Cape Point, Chapman’s Peak, Muizenberg, and Bo-Kaap on a value-packed Cape Town day tour.
“Our tour with Francis was one for the memory books. He was a wonderful guide who provided so much insightful information throughout the day and who made the transition between all of the sites on a jam-packed itinerary seamless and easy. The small group setting made the tour even better and we enjoyed getting to know our fellow tour mates. Overall we had a wonderful time and would recommend this tour to anyone hoping to see as much of Cape Town’s surroundings in one day as they can!”
Review of Punta Arenas’ 14-hour whale, penguin, and glacier cruise, with practical advice on seasickness, food, weather, and value.
“Wonderful experience, the boat was super comfortable with heating on. The food was okay. The experience and the views are just incredible!”
See Boulders Beach penguins, Muizenberg huts, Cape Point, and the Cape of Good Hope on a practical four-hour tour from Cape Town.
“We were not dropped off on time as promised.The driver went to fetch other people of a different tour,before dropping us off.”
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