Overview
- 5 Days
- Age 15+
- Johannesburg – South – Africa | Cape Town – South – Africa
| Destination: | Cape Town | South – Africa |
| Visa: | No Visa is required for South – Africa, Botswana, or Namibia. |
| Extra Cost not included: | TBC |
| Return Time: | TBC |
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Upon arrival in Cape Town, you will be met by your personal guide and driver during the course of your stay in Cape Town.
Your guide will then drive you to Camps Bay and you will check into the luxury of your guesthouse where you will spend your first afternoon.
Camps Bay is surrounded by the Twelve Apostle Mountains, Table Mountain, and the Atlantic Ocean on the other side. Here you will find the best sea views and sunsets over the ocean.
Dinner can be enjoyed at one of the famous restaurants in Camps Bay.
The next two days will be enjoyed in Cape Town, the Mother City. The world-famous silhouette of Table Mountain watches over this cosmopolitan gem.
Tours to choose from during your stay in the Cape Town area:
Table Mountain Cable Way:
Table Mountain was named among the New 7 Wonders of Nature. From the top of Table Mountain, there are magnificent views of the Cape Town city center, surrounding suburbs, and the Atlantic Ocean. Landmarks in view include the Cape Town Stadium, Robben Island, and Camps Bay beach. Table Mountain is known for its rich biodiversity and is home to over 1 500 species of plants, most of them fynbos, which forms one of the world’s six plant kingdoms all on its own. At its highest point, Table Mountain reaches 1 085m (3 560ft).
Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens:
This botanical garden lives up to its reputation as the most beautiful garden in Africa and one of the great botanic gardens of the world. Few gardens can match the sheer grandeur of the setting of the Kirstenbosch, against the eastern slopes of Cape Town’s Table Mountain.
V&A Waterfront:
Situated at the foot of Table Mountain, within a stone’s throw from the Cape Town Stadium and in the heart of Cape Town’s working Harbor, The V&A Waterfront offers the visitor an abundance of unforgettable experiences. Indoor shopping and entertainment venues seamlessly merge with ocean vistas and mountain views and the fresh sea breeze and warm African sun add zest to a cosmopolitan, vibrant atmosphere. More than 80 restaurants bring a fusion of international food, from rustic al fresco fish and chips to starched tablecloth cuisine.
Optional Extra Activities for your own account can be booked upon request:
Robben Island:
Robben Island, the unique symbol of “the triumph of the human spirit over adversity, suffering, and injustice” with a rich 500-year-old multi-layered history, is visited every year by thousands of people eager to understand and honor the important aspects of South Africa’s history that the Island represents.
Helicopter Flips Robben Island Flight:
A Robben Island helicopter tour offers an unrivaled experience that lets you see this amazing island in a way unimaginable from the ground.
Two Oceans:
Take off from the V&A Waterfront & enjoy a scenic flight along the Atlantic Coast over to False Bay, passing Fish Hoek to Muizenberg.
Full Peninsula:
Take the Full trip from Cape Town to the Cape of Good Hope. View the Cape Peninsula from all angles before flying along the False Bay Coast and onto Cape Town. A truly unforgettable experience!
The days spent in Cape Town can be scheduled according to the activities you choose to do.
There are several other activities off the shore:
Shark cage diving, boat cruises, whale watching could be arranged upon request.
Some activities are weather depending e.g. the Cable Way and the Robben Island Tour.
All of the activities above can be arranged with your guide who will be with you every day with a private vehicle at your disposal. Your guide will give you the historical city tour and there will be ample time for shopping and you could visit Jewel Africa.
Depending on how much time you have you could take a drive out to the Cape Peninsula.
After your busy day, you will relax and enjoy a glass of wine and snacks in the luxury of your guesthouse overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. There are several famous restaurants in the area where you could enjoy dinner as per your request.
The Winelands is approximately a 1 hour 15 minutes drive from Camps Bay. This day you will depart after breakfast and your guide will give you a full tour of the Winelands and surrounding areas.
Activities included in the Winelands:
Food and Wine:
Options are endless with over 160 exquisite wine estates to enjoy wine tastings and cellar tours with, as well as a never-ending list of world-class restaurants.
Art Galleries:
SMAC (Stellenbosch Modern and Contemporary Gallery), Dylan Lewis at the Oude Bank, Rupert, Museum, or a private visit to Lionel Smith’s Studio.
Optional Extra Activities for your own account and can be booked upon request:
The Franschhoek Motor Museum:
A special opportunity to experience 100 years of motoring history with its unique collection of vehicles, motorcycles, bicycles, and memorabilia on the L’Ormarins Wine Estate.
Horse Riding:
For horse lovers, we will happily organize a memorable day riding in the Cape wine lands for all skill levels or for the more advanced and adventurous a day on the polo fields at Val de Vie is offered.
Lunch will also be for your own account.
You will return to your luxury guest house after your day out in the Winelands and enjoy the views from your balcony. You are within walking distance from the beach and you can walk down at any time during your stay or your guide can assist you to get to the beach.
Dinner will be for your own account.
Today there will be time for one last activity or shopping before you get ready to drive back to Cape Town International Airport for your flight back to Johannesburg.
Upon arrival in Johannesburg, you will take your connecting flight back home. This brings you to the end of your wonderful African Adventures and you return home with unforgettable African Memories!
