OVERVIEW

Day 1

Cape of Good Hope & Peninsula, Penguins, Boat Cruise & Groot Constantia

This Region is a UNESCO World Heritage site, named for its exceptional floral diversity. We follow the west coast via Clifton with a stop at Maiden’s Cove to enjoy a magnificent view of the Twelve Apostles and Camps Bay then to Hout Bay, a charming little town where you board the Circe to Duiker Island, home to the worlds largest fur seal colony.
The scenic Chapman’s Peak Mountain Pass offers breathtaking views.

The Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve is where the ice cold Atlantic meets the warm waters of the Indian Ocean. This famous landmark was named by the early Portuguese mariners, who rounded the Cape in the 1400’s
Enjoy lunch over looking the old harbor of the historical naval port of Simon’s Town. After lunch visit the well known Boulders Beach, home to Africa’s largest land based African Penguin colony.
We finish our day with a visit to Groot Constantia, South Africa’s oldest wine estate & the Manor House built by the first Governor of the Cape Simon van der Stell in 1686.

Main Destination:

• Cape of Good Hope (Cape Peninsula)

Accommodation:

• Esperanza Guest House
• Mid-range guest house located in or near Cape of Good Hope

Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

Day 2

Cape Winelands, Stellenbosch & Franschoek OR Whale Coast & Hermanus (seasonal)

A 45 minute drive to Stellenbosch, a fertile area where vines replaced the wildlife & nomadic Khoisan (Bushman) peoples. Today Stellenbosch, surrounded by tall mountains is known for its beautiful architecture, renowned wines & famous university. Visit an old time South African shop & a guided wine cellar tour before travelling over the beautiful Helshoogte Pass on route to Franschoek. Named after the French Huguenots who settled there in the late 1600’s Visit the Huguenot Museum.At a boutique wine farm taste local vintages including a Pinotage which is South Africa’s own unique cultivar. Outside Paarl, see the Mandela statue at the entrance to the prison in which he was incarcerated.
Paarl means “Pearl”, in Dutch, and refers to the imposing granite mountains surrounding the town. The Taal monument, dedicated to the Afrikaans language, is the world’s only monument to a language.
A definite highlight on this tour is a visit to the cheetah outreach program.

Main Destination:

• Cape Winelands

Accommodation:

• Esperanza Guest House
• Mid-range guest house located in or near Cape Winelands

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Day 3

Cape Town, Table Mountain, Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, West Coast and/or optional activities

Today you have the opportunity to explore Cape Town, visit Cape Town’s historical places, like the Dutch East Indian Garden, Castle of Good Hope, the South African Museum, Malay quarter, District 6 and Green market square.
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden is recommended, it is the only botanical garden situated in a world heritage site. It has more endemic plant species than any other in the world. You also have the opportunity to visit Robben Island (half day) and/or the iconic Table Mountain (2 hours). We can organize activities that might interest you, including Shark cage diving, Paragliding, Whale cruise, Helicopter flip and others at our preferential rates, discounted by around 15%.

Main Destination:

• Cape Town Surrounds

Accommodation:

• No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included