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!

Oct 9, 2026

9-11 OCT, 3 DAY Garden Route Adventure

BOOK & PAY BEFORE WED 7 OCT 09:00!
An EPIC 3 Day Garden Route Road Trip with your fellow students! Amazing beaches, natural scenery, canoe in Wilderness, find the Big5 on Safari, highest bungee jump in the world (optional), walk with African Elephants (optional) and more! You won't lose a school day on the Friday!

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

Price R4990.00
+/- 62 hours
Meeting Point06h00 - 07h00
Included ServicesTransport, tour guide, accommodation (sharing rooms, private rooms available at an extra cost), 2 breakfasts, safari, river canoeing, forest market
Not Included ServicesLunch, dinner, optional activities (bungee, elephant experience), 2.5% card transaction fee
Students Min.5 / 10
Students currently bookedJoana S., Ana Júlia S., Juliana F., Omar B., Adel A., Kyra M., Firmin D., Fernando T., Abdulbari A.
Cut Off DateOct 8, 2026 - 09:00

The booking period for this activity has already expired.

Oct 10, 2026

SAT 10 OCT - Giraffe House & Winelands

BOOK & PAY BEFORE THU 8 OCT!
Spend your Saturday morning with fellow students exploring a wide variety of animals, snakes & birds at ‘Giraffe House’ in the scenic Cape Winelands. Afterwards explore the beautiful Spice Route Wine Estate for some lunch, beer & wine tasting or even some chocolate tasting! Return to Cape Town after lunch.

Price R480.00
+/- 6 hours
Meeting Point09h00 Newlands School / 09h20 City School
Included ServicesTransport, Entrance to Giraffe House
Not Included ServicesAny meals, drinks and extras. 2.5% Card Transaction fees
Students Min.6 / 12
Students currently bookedGuus H., Tijn V., Olivier N., Anita L., Valeria M., Julia G., Fiene M., Maria A., Regine M., Deise Caroline C., Khalid A.
Cut Off DateOct 9, 2026 - 11:00

The booking period for this activity has already expired.

Oct 11, 2026

SUN 11 OCT - Day Safari at Aquila

BOOK & PAY BEFORE THU 8 OCT!
Transfer to Aquila Game Reserve. Upon arrival enjoy a welcome drink followed by a buffet lunch. After lunch we go on a 2.5 hour 4x4 safari game drive to spot Africa's wild animals including elephants, lion, rhino, antelope & more!

Price R2990.00
+/- 9 hours
Meeting PointTo Be Confirmed
Included ServicesTransport, welcome drink, lunch and 4x4 safari
Not Included ServicesDrinks during lunch, any extras, 2.5% Card Transaction fees.
Students Min.2 / 8
Cut Off DateOct 8, 2026 - 09:00

The booking period for this activity has already expired.

Oct 13, 2026

TUE 13 OCT - Quad Biking Atlantis Dunes

BOOK & PAY BEFORE MON 12 OCT 11:00
Enjoy 45 Min Quad Biking at the Atlantis Dunes

No Experience Needed: The quad bikes are semi-automatic with a simple thumb-throttle and hand-brake (no manual clutch or gear-shifting required).

Price R1350.00
+/- 2 hours
Meeting Point13h00 Newlands School / 13h20 City School
Included ServicesTransport / Entrance Permit / 45 Min Quadbiking
Not Included ServicesLunch / Any extras / 2.5% Card transaction fees
Students Min.5 / 8
Students currently bookedTijn V.
Cut Off DateOct 12, 2026 - 09:00
Oct 14, 2026

14 OCT - Lions Head Sunrise Hike

Transfer to Lions Head for a Sunrise Hike. Enjoy the beautiful Cape Town Sunrise from Lions Head and still be back in time for school.

Price R110.00
+/- 3 hours
Meeting Point04h45 Newlands School - 05h00 City School
Included ServicesTransport
Not Included ServicesExtras, 2.5 % card fee
Students Min.5 / 12
Students currently bookedSahar A., Guus H., Tijn V., Tijn V., Jaap H., Jaap H., Wessel L., Wessel L., Olivier N., Olivier N., hamd ..
Cut Off DateOct 12, 2026 - 14:24
Oct 14, 2026

WED 14 OCT - Volleyball & Camps Bay Sunset

BOOK BEFORE TUE 13 OCT!
Challenge your fellow students to a volleyball game on Camps Bay beach, or simply relax and enjoy the shops & sunset! The weather seems good!

Price FREE TRANSFER
+/- 3 hours
Meeting PointNewlands School 15:30 / City School 16:00
Included ServicesFree Transport
Not Included ServicesExtras, drinks
Students Min.6 / 13
Students currently bookedAbdulbari A., Lívia S., Fernando W., Jamaan A., Jamaan A.
Cut Off DateOct 13, 2026 - 09:00
Oct 15, 2026

THU 15 OCT - Sunset on Signal Hill & Mojo Market

BOOK BEFORE WED 14 OCT!
Enjoy a breathtaking sunset on Signal Hill followed by a transfer to Mojo Market in Sea Point where you can have dinner & enjoy some karaoke. 
Students who prefer to return home after sunset will be dropped of by the school bus. Students going to Mojo Market must make their own way home after dinner.

Price Free transfer
+/- 2 hours
Meeting Point16h40 Newlands - 17h00 City School
Included ServicesTransport ( Signal Hill for sunset and then one way to Mojo Market. Jump off at Mojo Market or stay on the bus for a transfer to your accommodation)
Not Included ServicesAny extras
Students Min.4 / 12
Students currently bookedJosiane D., Olivier N., Tijn V., Tijn V., Guus H., Berend L., Wessel L., Jaap H., Hamad K., Ana A., Abood A., Daniela D.
Cut Off DateOct 14, 2026 - 09:00
Oct 17, 2026

SAT 17 OCT - Cape Point & Penguins

BOOK & PAY BEFORE THU 15 OCT!
Enjoy a full day tour exploring the scenic Cape Peninsula - Cape Point, Simons Town & penguins, Chapman's Peak and Hout Bay. 

Price R1150.00
+/- 8 hours
Meeting Point08h30 Newlands School - 08h50 City School
Included ServicesTransport, tour guide, Chapman's Peak drive, Wallis Walk (Penguin Colony), Cape Point entrance fee
Not Included ServicesFood, drinks, Boulders beach penguins entrance fee. 2.5% Card Transaction fee.
Students Min.5 / 12
Cut Off DateOct 15, 2026 - 09:00
Oct 18, 2026

18 OCT - Hermanus Day Tour

BOOK & PAY BEFORE 15 OCT
Join us for a road trip visiting the beautiful beach town of Hermanus where we can try and spot some whales! Enjoy free time & lunch in Hermanus. We also stop at the penguins in Betty's Bay along with a wine tasting on our way.

Price R1100.00
+/- 9 hours
Meeting Point08h10 Newlands School - 08h30 City School
Included ServicesTransport, Guide, wine tasting, penguins entrance fee
Not Included ServicesExtras, lunch, 2.5% Card Transaction fee
Students Min.5 / 12
Students currently bookedLívia Z., Fernando W., Jaap H.
Cut Off DateOct 15, 2026 - 13:00
Oct 23, 2026

3 DAY Garden Route Adventure

Book and Pay before 20 OCT

An EPIC 3 Day Garden Route Road Trip with your fellow students! Amazing beaches, natural scenery, canoe in Wilderness, find the Big5 on Safari, highest bungee jump in the world (optional), walk with African Elephants (optional) and more! You won't lose a school day on the Friday!

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

Price R5600.00
+/- 58 hours
Meeting Point06h00 - 07h00 @ your accommodation
Included ServicesTransport, Tour Guide, 2x Breakfast, River Canoeing, 4x4 Safari, Forest Market, Welcome Drink
Not Included ServicesLunch, dinner, bungee jump, elephant experience, drinks and any additional extras
Students Min.5 / 12
Students currently bookedFiene M., Julia G., Tijn V.
Cut Off DateOct 20, 2026 - 13:30
Jan 9, 2027

Kruger National Park Tours

Discounted KRUGER PARK Tours departing EVERY DAY!

Contact activities(at)ghs.co.za for more info!!

Accommodation: Different options to choose from (Camping, Tree House, Lodge)

Price From R10 500.00
+/- 48 hours
Meeting PointTBC
Included ServicesLand transport in Kruger, accommodation, breakfasts, dinners, conservation fees, safaris
Not Included ServicesLunch, drinks and extras
Students Min.1 / 8
Cut Off DateOct 30, 2026 - 08:17

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.