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!

May 10, 2025

Overnight Safari and Canoeing

Overnight tour to the Garden Route. We go canoeing in Wilderness and spot the Big 5 on a 4x4 Safari Game Drive

Price R3250.00
+/- 33 hours
Meeting Point06h00 - 07h00 @ your accommodation
Included ServicesTransport, accommodation, breakfast, 4x4 safari, river canoeing, national park fees
Not Included ServicesLunch, dinner, optional activities, card transaction fee
Students Min.6 / 12
Students currently bookedPerolina L., Robéria B.
Cut Off DateMay 8, 2025 - 09:03

The booking period for this activity has already expired.

May 10, 2025

Wine Tour

Full day wine tour to Stellenbosch. South Africa is one of the top wine producing countries in the world. Join us today as we experience some of the amazing wineries the Western Cape has to offer. 

Price R900.00
+/- 8 hours
Meeting Point09h00 Newlands - 09h20 City
Included ServicesTransport, tour guide, 2 x wine tastings
Not Included ServicesFood and extras
Students Min.5 / 12
Students currently bookedGuilherme S., Barbara S., Thais B., DANYELLE L., Gustavo M., Carlos Crys A., Harald S., Marcela F., Maria Isabel P., Daniela D., Gabriela B., Luã L.
Cut Off DateMay 10, 2025 - 12:00
May 11, 2025

Day Safari

The safari is led by an experienced guide who will share exciting inside stories and facts about your surroundings. All safaris are in an open 4 x 4 safari vehicle.

 

Price R2770.00
+/- 9 hours
Meeting PointTBC
Included ServicesTransport, welcome drink, lunch and 4x4 safari game drive
Not Included ServicesDrinks and extras
Students Min.2 / 10
Cut Off DateMay 8, 2025 - 16:05

The booking period for this activity has already expired.

May 12, 2025

City Orientation

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

Price Free tour
+/- 3 hours
Meeting Point15h45 Newlands - 16h00 City
Included ServicesTransport and guide
Not Included ServicesExtras
Students Min.4 / 12
Students currently bookedJarinne B., Grasiele F., Grasiele F., Gustavo Tadashi M., Guilherme S., Carlos Crys A., DANYELLE L., Gabri V., Muhanad Z.
Cut Off DateMay 12, 2025 - 11:04
May 15, 2025

Dinner with a GHS Staff Member

Enjoy a fun-filled evening, get to know your fellow students and staff members while enjoying some of Cape Town’s great restaurants. 

Staff Members: Coco and Madeleine 

Restaurant: 

Price Free transfer
+/- 0 hours
Meeting Point18h00 Newlands - 18h20 City School
Included ServicesTransport
Not Included ServicesFood, drinks, service fees
Students Min.5 / 16
Students currently bookedJarinne B., Salem B., Abdullah B., Ahmed B., Naif A., Faris A., Rian M., Chantelle C., Bianca T., Sisi S., Barbara S., Lexi T., Zaytoen T., Isabela B., Pedro M.
Cut Off DateMay 14, 2025 - 13:45
May 16, 2025

3 DAY Garden Route ADVENTURE TOUR

3 Day Adventure tour to the Garden Route. We go on a 4x4 Safari to spot the Big 5, do canoeing in Wilderness, visit a farmers market, do the highest bungee in the world (optional), walk with an African Elephant and more!

Contact activities(at)ghs.co.za for the full tour programme

Price R4600.00
+/- 48 hours
Meeting Point06h00 - 07h00 @ your accommodation
Included ServicesTransport, South African Tour Guide, accommodation (sharing), breakfast, river canoeing, 4x4 Safari, farmers market
Not Included ServicesLunch, dinner, drinks, optional activities
Students Min.6 / 12
Students currently bookedJarinne B.
Cut Off DateMay 14, 2025 - 10:07
May 16, 2025

GHS Braai (BBQ) at Newlands School

Join us this Friday for a traditional South African braai. Meet new students from both campuses and get to know some of the GHS staff members.

 GHS will provide Boerewors rolls (South African Traditional Hot Dogs) for everyone. 
*Please book so that we know how many people to cater for!*

If you would like to bring any other meat / vegies to braai you are welcome!

 

For our Muslim students, there is a Mosque 3 min walk from the Newlands School for Friday prayers - stegmanroadmasjid.co.za

Price Free
+/- 0 hours
Meeting PointTransport from City - 13h00 (Braai Starts at 13h30)
Included ServicesReturn Transport from City School, Boerewors Roll (SA Hot Dog), soft drinks
Not Included ServicesAny other drinks and food
Students Min.15 / 30
Students currently bookedJarinne B., Mehmet C., Merel V., Dionne E., Tessel K., Jasper R., Grasiele F., Ahmed A., Guilherme S., Carlos Crys A., Gabrielle M., Reginaldo G., Isabela B., DANYELLE L., Catarina R., Pedro M., Juliana M., Gabriel V.
Cut Off DateMay 15, 2025 - 12:11
May 17, 2025

Bungee Jump - Overnight Tour

Our 2-day Cape Bungee Tour offer an overnight adventure to the Bloukrans Bridge, the world’s highest commercial bungee bridge! On route back to Cape Town you have the opportunity to do a Big 5 Safari Game Drive.

Price R3400.00
+/- 38 hours
Meeting Point04h30 - 05h00 @ your accommodation
Included ServicesTransport, tour guide, accommodation (sharing), breakfast,
Not Included ServicesBungee jumping (R1690.00), lunch, dinner, 4x4 safari (R700.00), single room upgrade www.bloukransbungy.com www.grgamelodge.co.za/day-safari/
Students Min.5 / 12
Students currently bookedThais B.
Cut Off DateMay 14, 2025 - 11:02
May 17, 2025

Cape Point - Full Day Tour

Visit the Cape of Good Hope via Chapman’s Peak Drive for the highlight of the day. Once you’ve explored the Park we will stop at the beach with the cutest penguins you will ever see! 

Price R1000.00
+/- 9 hours
Meeting Point08h30 Newlands - 08h50 City
Included ServicesTransport, Tour guide, Cape Point entrance fee, Chapmans Peak, Wallis Walk
Not Included ServicesFood, drinks, optional entrance fee
Students Min.5 / 12
Students currently bookedJarinne B., Juliana M.
Cut Off DateMay 15, 2025 - 13:47

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.