Best of the Cape Circular
Day 1 Cape Town
Upon arrival at Cape Town International Airport you will be met and transferred you to your hotel in the city centre - your home for the next 3 nights. Enjoy the afternoon and evening at your own leisure, your hotel offers a complimentary shuttle service to the V&A Waterfront where there is a wide variety of restaurants, shops and entertainment on offer
Day 2: Cape Town
Enjoy a morning or afternoon private guided tour of the Mother City - venture through the streets crowded with history. This tour includes a visit to Table Mountain (cableway tickets included)
HIGHLIGHTS
• South African Museum
• Company Gardens
• Malay Quarter/ Bo-Kaap
• Green Market Square
• Table Mountain including cableway
• Short Diamond factory tour – optional
The rest of the day will be at your own leisure, you can choose from a wide range of optional activities and excursions that Cape Town has to offer.
Day 3: Cape Town
Enjoy a full day experiencing the Stellenbosch town and surrounding wine estates. For those self-driving there is the option of joining a hop-on hop-off service - the Vine Hopper which will allow you to visit a number of vineyards and enjoy some tasting without worrying about driving
HIGHLIGHTS
• Drive along the Atlantic Sea Board passing the beautiful beaches of Clifton and Camps Bay
• Stop at Hout Bay Harbour, take an optional boat ride to Duiker Island to see the Cape Fur Seals
• Chapman’s Peak Drive – known as one of the World’s most beautiful drives
• Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and Cape Point – most South Western point of Africa and the southern tip of the Cape Peninsula, spectacular scenery
• False Bay Coastal Road – look out for whales between June and November
• African Penguins at Boulders Beach • Simon’s Town – home to South Africa’s Naval Base
• Picturesque drive past Kalk Bay and Muizenberg
Day 4:Stellenbosch
Today you will head out of Cape Town and into the beautiful Cape Winelands. If you are self-driving your rental car will be delivered to your hotel and we suggest taking a slow drive via Franschhoek to Stellenbosch. If you are travelling on a private guided basis, your guide will meet you at your hotel and take you on a full day tour of the Franschhoek Winelands en-route to Stellenbosch. Your hotel in Stellenbosch is located on a working wine farm and enjoy beautiful views across the vineyards. Check-in and enjoy the evening at your own leisure.
Day 5: Stellenbosch
Enjoy a full day experiencing the Stellenbosch town and surrounding wine estates. For those self-driving there is the option of joining a hop-on hop-off service - the Vine Hopper which will allow you to visit a number of vineyards and enjoy some tasting without worrying about driving.
Day 6: Oudtshoorn
Travel along the famous Route 62 from the Cape Winelands en-route to Oudtshoorn. This route has previously been named "World's Best Road Trip Destination" by CNN! There are lots of intersting stops and places to discover along the way. On arrival in Oudtshoorn you will check-in at your accommodation and enjoy the peaceful and picturesque setting on a working ostrich farm.
Day 7: Knysna
Enjoy guided tours of the fascinating Cango Caves and of Safari Ostrich Farm - an ostrich showfarm. You will then cross over the spectacular Outeniqua Pass today and onto the Garden Route and your hotel in Knysna.
Day 8: Knysna
Enjoy the day exploring the area. We can suggest some optional activities and excursions for you to enjoy based on your preferences.
Day 9: Albertinia
The exciting safari part of your tour starts today! Continue along the Garden Route to your safari lodge where you will enjoy lunch followed by check-in and an afternoon game drive. Dinner this evening will be at the lodge
Day 10:Hermanus
An early start to the day with a morning game drive o nthe reserve, followed by breakfast and check out. Today you travel to the Whale Watching Capital Hermanus. Southern Right Whales can be seen here betwen May and November each year, at other times of the year it is a lovely coastal town with lots to see and do. Your accommodation is situated within walking distance of a beautiful Blue Flag beach.
Day 11: Hermanus
Enjoy a full day to explore Hermanus and its surrounding areas. For those wanting adventure there is zip-lining, quad biking, fat biking, beach horse riding, sand boarding, shark cage diving and more to choose from! During whale season you can enjoy a beautiful walk along the cliff tops looking out for whales which often come really close to shore, or join a boat based whale watching trip. Hermanus also has a stunning wine valley - Hemel en Aarde which is particualrly known for its pinot noir wines. There are also a number of excellent restaurants in scenic settings to enjoy lunch and dinner.
Day 12:
Your circular journey has sadly come to an end, and it is time to make your way back to Cape Town International Airport for your departure flight
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- 3 Night stay in 4* The Hyde Hotel | Cape Town
- Studio Suite
- Bed & Breakfast
- 2 Nights stay in 4* De Zalze Lodge | Stellenbosch
- Mountain Room
- Bed & Breakfast
- 1 Night stay in 4* La Plume Boutique Guest House | Oudtshoorn
- Luxury Room
- Bed & Breakfast
- 2 Nights stay in 4* The Lofts Boutique Hotel | Knysna
- Balcony Room
- Bed & Breakfast
- 1 Night stay in 4* Garden Route Game Lodge | Albertinia
- Lodge Room
- Half Board
- 2 Nights stay in 4* Whale Coast Villa | Hermanus
- Luxury Ocean Room
- Bed & Breakfast
- Private airport transfer in Cape Town
- 9 days car rental:
- Includes: unlimited mileage, super insurances (zero excess), tyre & windscreen waiver, GPS
- Half-day private guided Cape Town City Tour including Table Mountain cableway tickets
- Full-day private guided Cape Peninsula Tour, including entrance to Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and Boulders Beach
- Cango Caves Heritage Tour and Safari Ostrich Farm Tractor Tour
- 1x afternoon and 1x morning game drive at Garden Route Game Lodge
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| 01 - 30 June | £2,049 pp | Enquire |
| 01 - 31 July | £2,429 pp | Enquire |
| 01 - 31 August | £2,349 pp | Enquire |
| 01 - 30 September | £2,239 pp | Enquire |
| 01 - 31 October | £2,489 pp | Enquire |
| 01 - 30 November | £2,199 pp | Enquire |
| 01 - 15 December | £2,839 pp | Enquire |
| 16 - 31 December | On Request | Enquire |
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| 01 - 14 January | On Request | Enquire |
| 15 - 31 January | £2,519 pp | Enquire |
| 01 - 28 February | £2,579 pp | Enquire |
| 01 - 31 March | £2,799 pp | Enquire |
| 01 - 09 April | On Request | Enquire |
| 10 - 30 April | £2,469 pp | Enquire |
| 01 - 31 May | £2,189 pp | Enquire |
| 01 - 30 June | £2,219 pp | Enquire |
| 01 - 31 July | £2,599 pp | Enquire |
| 01 - 31 August | £2,459 pp | Enquire |
| 01 - 30 September | £2,679 pp | Enquire |
| 01 - 31 October | £2,559 pp | Enquire |
| 01 - 30 November | £2,579 pp | Enquire |
| 01 - 15 December | £2,869 pp | Enquire |
| 16 - 31 December | On Request | Enquire |
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| 01 - 14 January | On Request | Enquire |
| 15 - 31 January | £2,819 pp | Enquire |
| 01 - 28 February | £3,029 pp | Enquire |
| 01 - 31 March | £3,239 pp | Enquire |
| 01 - 09 April | On Request | Enquire |
| 10 - 30 April | £2,869 pp | Enquire |
| 01 - 31 May | £2,539 pp | Enquire |
| 01 - 30 June | £2,569 pp | Enquire |
| 01 - 31 July | £2,989 pp | Enquire |
| 01 - 31 August | £2,839 pp | Enquire |
| 01 - 30 September | £3,089 pp | Enquire |
| 01 - 31 October | £2,979 pp | Enquire |
| 01 - 30 November | £3,049 pp | Enquire |
| 01 - 15 December | £3,319 pp | Enquire |
| 16 - 31 December | On Request | Enquire |
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- All inclusive
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- Air conditioned
- Balcony
- Coffee/tea in lobby
- Concierge services
- Free self parking
- Free WiFi
- Garden
- Luggage storage
- Outdoor Pools
- Smoke-free property
- Designated smoking areas
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Air conditioned
- Bar
- Restaurants
- Concierge services
- Garden
- Outdoor Pools
- Rooftop terrace
- 24 hour room service
- Air conditioned
- Bar
- Restaurants
- Elevator/lift
- Outdoor Pools
- Rooftop terrace
- Smoke-free property
- Steam room
- Terrace
- Designated smoking areas
- 24 hour room service
- Air conditioned
- Bar
- Restaurants
- Arcade/game room
- Free self parking
- Garden
- Outdoor Pools
- Terrace
- Designated smoking areas
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- 24 hour room service
- Air conditioned
- Free self parking
- Free WiFi
- Luggage storage
- Rooftop terrace
- Smoke-free property
- Terrace
- Designated smoking areas
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Adults only resort
- Air conditioned
- Cape Town: Set at the confluence of the Indian and Atlantic oceans and backed by the iconic Table Mountain, the bustling city of Cape Town presents an alluring combination of drawcards. Incredible powdery white beaches, highly acclaimed wine routes, and astonishingly beautiful mountain trails surround a cosmopolitan hub. This diverse metropolis is filled with superb shops and restaurants, extraordinary heritage monuments, a multitude of entertainment venues, and a spectacular, chic waterfront harbour. Highlights include the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary African Art; Table Mountain's jaw-dropping views; Boulders Beach, where penguins might swim right up to you in the warm Indian ocean waters; the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, where you can walk along a treetop canopy among incredible native flora or watch an open-air concert at the base of the mountain; Robben Island, where visitors can see the cell where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 27 years; and many more
- Stellenbosch: Just 45 minutes from Cape Town, Stellenbosch is an enticing Western Cape destination with an exciting culinary scene, photogenic historic buildings, and a youthful atmosphere. The beautiful university town is surrounded by mountains, vineyards, and nature reserves (Jonkershoek and Simonsberg), making it a charming base for wine tours, day trips and outdoor adventure. The town centre is characterised by both a “holiday feeling” -sublime art galleries, award-winning restaurants and alluring boutiques fringe leafy cobbled streets - and a sense of aliveness as students bustle between faculties. Architecture enthusiasts will enjoy the numerous Cape Dutch and Victorian buildings, while music lovers can look forward to world-class classical music concerts at the grand Music Conservatory. Two dreamy botanical gardens (with gorgeous tea rooms under the trees) add to the unique character of this special town.
- Oudtshoorn: Located along the well-known Route 62 in South Africa’s beautiful Klein Karoo, the charming town of Oudtshoorn is known as the ostrich capital of the world. It is surrounded by numerous ostrich farms and the golden arid landscape of the Karoo. Visitors can enjoy the locally produced wine and port; sample ostrich meat and biltong; learn about the ostrich feather boom at the C.P. Nel Museum; and visit the world-renowned Cango Caves, the largest cave system in Africa featuring ancient rock formations and sparkling stalactites and stalagmites. Other popular activities include: mountain biking, paragliding, horse riding, and taking a day trip to the quaint town of Prince Albert over the scenic Swartberg Pass.
- Knysna: Sandwiched between the towering Outeniqua Mountains and the Indian Ocean, Knysna is a large town often referred to as the ‘Garden of Eden’, surrounded by stunning bays perfect for sailing, boating, and swimming; picturesque beaches and lagoons; and world-renowned forests. This well-catered town is also a perfect base for safari expeditions at nearby parks such as Knysna Elephant Park, and close-up animal experiences at centres such as Jukani Wildlife Sanctuary, Tenikwa Wildlife Awareness Centre, Birds of Eden, and Monkeyland Primate Sanctuary. From here, enjoy ample opportunities for surfing, swimming, yachting, jet-skiing, boating, fishing, and golfing. Visitors can also look forward to an array of wonderful markets, a picturesque waterfront filled with superb restaurants and shops, and several fantastic art galleries. Make sure to take a ferry trip to the famed Knysna Heads and sample the local oysters.
- Albertinia: Set in the Hessequa Municipality in the Western Cape province of South Africa the village of Albertinia lies 50 kilometres west of Mossel Bay, at the foot of the Langeberg Mountains. The little town of Albertinia is synonymous with the Aloe plant. Here, this pre-historic looking plant is harvested commercially and processed to produce a range of natural products that are said to be beneficial for the skin. There is a factory shop where you can see the amazing array of products on offer.
- Hermanus: Situated just 140 kilometres from Cape Town and built between the beautiful shores of Walker Bay, Hermanus has grown from a small seaside resort town to become arguably the best-known place for whale watching in the world. This town is also famed for its natural scenic beauty, featuring long stretches of pristine beaches. An excellent variety of restaurants, cafes and bars are also on offer. Today, Hermanus is more than just a popular holiday destination and offers visitors all kinds of activities, both energetic and relaxing. Visitors can explore the Old Harbour Museum, which is comprised of the charming fisherman’s village, the old harbour, and the Whale House Museum; hike through the nearby Fernkloof Nature Reserve, and sample an array of top-quality wine along the famous Hermanus Wine Route.