Good Hope Studies Social Club

Welcome to Cape Town, one of the world’s most beautiful cities. Good Hope Studies offers a vast activity programme in and around Cape Town, focusing on adventure, fun, culture, history, nature, sports and culinary arts. You'll find your perfect fit!

Terms & Conditions for acitvities

Activities/week

up to 5

Admission

limited - book now!

Mar 30, 2025

Day Safari

Full day tour to Aquila Game reserve. 

Enjoy a buffet lunch upon arrival followed by a 4x4 Safari Game Drive.

Book and pay at reception before 14h00 on Wednesday to confirm your experience!

Price R2780.00
+/- 8 hours
Meeting Point08h30 Kenilworth - 09h00 City School
Included ServicesTransport, lunch, 4x4 safari
Not Included ServicesDirinks and extras
Students Min.2 / 10
Students currently bookedDiogo V., Vera B., Elba C.
Cut Off DateMar 26, 2025 - 14:00

The booking period for this activity has already expired.

Apr 2, 2025

Constantia Wine Farm

Join us today as we explore South Africa’s very first vineyards in the oldest wine region in SA. Learn how their wine is made during an informative cellar tour followed by a wine tasting.
 

Price R480.00
+/- 9 hours
Meeting Point13h00 City - 13h20 Newlands
Included ServicesTransport, cellar tour and wine tasting
Not Included ServicesExtras
Students Min.5 / 12
Cut Off DateApr 1, 2025 - 08:29
Apr 3, 2025

Sunset Boat Cruise

This afternoon we offer a free transfer to the V&A Waterfront where you can go on a sunset boat cruise, exploring Cape Town from a different angle. 

 

Price Free transfer
+/- 3 hours
Meeting Point16h30 Newlands - 17h00 City
Included ServicesTransport
Not Included ServicesBoat cruise +/- R550.00
Students Min.4 / 12
Cut Off DateApr 3, 2025 - 09:33
Apr 4, 2025

Houtbay Night Market

Enjoy Friday evening in the company of your friends at Houtbay market with live music. The market trades in fine-food purveyors, organic merchants, gourmet products, seasonal items, plants & herbs, fresh produce, arts, crafts and more! After the evening we offer a transfer back to your accommodation.

Price Free transfer
+/- 3 hours
Meeting Point16h00 Newlands - 16h20 City
Included ServicesTransport
Not Included ServicesExtras
Students Min.4 / 12
Students currently bookedElvira D.
Cut Off DateMay 9, 2025 - 09:35
Apr 4, 2025

3 Day Garden Route and Safari

3 day Adventure to the Garden Route. 

Price R4900.00
+/- 48 hours
Meeting Point06:00-07:00 at your accommodation
Included ServicesTransport, South African tour guide, 4x4 safari, river canoeing, accommodation (sharing), breakfast
Not Included ServicesOptional activities, lunch, dinner
Students Min.6 / 10
Students currently bookedRahel N., Catarina R., Jasmin L., Carolina V., Carolina V.
Cut Off DateApr 1, 2025 - 13:46
Apr 5, 2025

Cape Point

Today we visit the most South Easterly point of the African Continent. Take a stroll up to the light-house, go for a hike or a swim or just enjoy the beautiful views from the restaurant. After Cape Point we visit Boulders Beach in Simonstown where you can see the African Penguins in their natural habitat.

Price R1100.00
+/- 9 hours
Meeting Point08h10 Newlands school - 08h30 City school
Included ServicesTransport, Chapmans Peak, Cape Point entrance fee, tour guide
Not Included ServicesFood, drinks, Boulders beach entrance, 2.5 % card fee
Students Min.5 / 12
Cut Off DateApr 3, 2025 - 11:22
Apr 7, 2025

City Orientation

Let the school driver show you around Cape Town. Join us for a brief City Orientation. Your guide will take you around the City

Price Free
+/- 2 hours
Meeting Point15h10 Newlands - 15h30 City School
Included ServicesTransport, guide
Not Included ServicesExtras
Students Min.4 / 12
Students currently bookedAndres fabian D.
Cut Off DateApr 7, 2025 - 11:05
Apr 9, 2025

Township Walking Tour

Let a local guide walk you through the township where you can enjoy refreshments at a spaza (a township shop), visit a shebeen (a tavern), and photograph the khayas (township houses)

Price R450.00
+/- 2 hours
Meeting Point13h30 Newlands School - 14h00 City School
Included ServicesTransport, guide
Not Included ServicesExtas
Students Min.5 / 12
Cut Off DateApr 8, 2025 - 13:18
Apr 10, 2025

Table Mountain

Table Mountain is Cape Town's most famous landmark. Hike up or make use of the cable car and enjoy the spectacular panoramic view of the city.

Price Free
+/- 0 hours
Meeting Point13h40 Newlands - 14h00 City
Included ServicesTransfer
Not Included ServicesCable car
Students Min.4 / 12
Students currently bookedKathrin U.
Cut Off DateApr 10, 2025 - 09:15
Apr 11, 2025

Paintball

Split into teams or choose to be “every man/woman for him or herself” in today’s adrenalin pumping activity. There are different fields you can choose from on the day. 
Cut-off for this activity will be on Wednesday @ 11h30 
Please BOOK AND PAY before WEDNESDAY 11h30 to confirm! 

 

Price R380.00
+/- 2 hours
Meeting Point13h10 Newlands School - 13h30 City School
Included ServicesTransport, 1.5 hour paintball game, 100 paintballs
Not Included ServicesExtra paintballs, food and drinks
Students Min.12 / 13
Students currently bookedSulaiman A., Faris A.
Cut Off DateApr 9, 2025 - 11:14
Apr 11, 2025

3 DAY Garden Route and Safari SPECIAL

3 Days on the Garden Route with Safari. Contact activities(at)ghs.co.za for the full programme

Price R4700.00
+/- 57 hours
Meeting Point06h00 - 07h00 @ your accommodation
Included ServicesTransport, tour guide, river canoeing and swimming, 4x4 safari, accommodation (sharing), breakfast
Not Included ServicesLunch, dinner, drinks, optional extra activities
Students Min.6 / 12
Students currently bookedErik A., Dionne E., Rune A., Sari M.
Cut Off DateApr 9, 2025 - 09:28
Apr 13, 2025

Wine Tram - Franschoek

South Africa is one of the top wine producing countries in the world. Today we offer a transfer to beautiful Franschhoek where you can hop on board the Wine Tram to explore and experience the Franschhoek valley and its wine farms.

Price R800.00
+/- 6 hours
Meeting Point09h30 Newlands School - 10h00 City School
Included ServicesTransport and wine tram ticket
Not Included ServicesWine tastings and food
Students Min.5 / 12
Cut Off DateApr 10, 2025 - 11:08

Services

Included

  • Transport in a registered air-conditioned tourism vehicle  
  • Driver with PdP (Public Driving Permit)
  • Qualified and registered tour guide (where specified)
  • Passenger and Public liability insurance
  • Meals (where specified)
  • Drop-off at your accommodation within a radius of 5km from the Newlands and City School 
    (unless specified otherwise) 

Not included

  • Mandatory travel insurance 
  • Personal expenses 
  • Any optional activities

Terms & Conditions

  • It is your responsibility to cancel if you can’t attend a tour or activity.
  • Some tours are subject to weather conditions.
  • A minimum number of participants is required.
  • If needed, a second bus can be arranged.
  • After the tour, you will be dropped off at your accommodation.
  • Cancellations or emergency contact +27 83 226 2794 / +27 82 589 6155

You will be liable for the tour cost if you do not show up for the tour and have not cancelled in time. Cancellation times for short tours: 6 hours before departure. For day tours, weekend activities and tours longer than one day: 48 hours before departure.

You agree to the condition that, while every precaution will be taken for your safety and welfare and for the care of your possessions, you will hold blameless and indemnify all persons, Good Hope Studies (the School), CapeTowning Tours and all other organisations associated with this tour or activity, should any prejudice, loss, damage, illness or injury occur to you during this tour/activity. This includes an indemnity against recovery of costs resulting from damage, loss and/or medical conditions or hospitalisation.

The company reserves the right to change the itinerary, accommodation, and transport along the way should circumstances dictate. Many of these outdoor activities are weather dependent, which could result in changes to the itinerary. The guide will try his or her best to arrange events according to prevailing weather conditions.