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Welcome to Cape Town!
Upon arrival at Cape Town International Airport, you will clear customs and immigration. From here you will make your way to the arrivals hall where you will be met by one of our representatives. You will then be transferred to the Commodore Hotel where you will be spending the next 4 nights. (Standard Room)
The afternoon is yours to relax at the hotel.
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 18 years; and many more.
Overnight at the Commodore Hotel
Meals: Nil
Breakfast.
Today is yours to relax at the hotel or explore the nearby V&A Waterfront, a destination in itself filled with shops, restaurants, the Two Ocean Aquarium and much more.
The V&A Waterfront in Cape Town is a vibrant hub of culture, history, and entertainment. Originally a harbour, it has transformed into a world-class destination. With roots dating back to 1860, it seamlessly blends historical landmarks with modern attractions. Visitors can explore its diverse offerings, including luxury accommodations, delectable dining, captivating museums, and thrilling boat rides. The lively atmosphere, breathtaking views of Table Mountain, and bustling markets make it a must-visit location for locals and tourists alike.
Overnight at the Commodore Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
This morning after your breakfast, you will be taken on your half day privately guided Cape Town City & Table Mountain Tour, including entry fees but excluding lunch.
Take a step back in time and join us on an exploration of the “Mother City” – its views, its history and its people.
Highlights include:
• Travel by cable car to the top of the world-famous Table Mountain and enjoy spectacular views of the city (weather dependant)
• City orientation tour
• The Castle of Good Hope – our first fort
• Malay Quarter
• Flower market
• Green Market Square – our oldest market
Optional Extras:
Abseiling City / cycle tour
Tunnel tour / Sidecar tour
Please Note:
This tour is subject to change due to weather, traffic and time constraints.
Due to Table Mountain being an extremely popular tourist attraction, we cannot be held responsible for time spent in queues or cancellation of tickets.
No preference is given to persons with pre-booked tickets – Table Mountain works on a first come first serve basis.
Lunch and Table Mountain tickets are not included.
This morning after your breakfast, you will be taken on your full day privately guided Cape Peninsula Tour, including entry fees and lunch.
We depart after picking you up at your hotel, along the spectacular Atlantic Seaboard. We drive through the coastal suburbs of Sea Point, Bantry Bay and Clifton. We will stop for a photo opportunity of Table Mountain’s impressive Twelve Apostles. We then travel on past Bakoven and Llandudno which are marked by shipwrecks which fell foul to the infamous Cape winter storms, then on to the scenic fishing village of Hout Bay. An optional extra would be to board a boat to view the Cape Fur Seal colony on Duiker Island.
You will also head over the 600m heights of Chapman’s Peak Drive, which is without a doubt one of the world’s most spectacular mountain passes. You will also have a chance to watch Southern Right Whales frolicking just offshore from June to November.
Chapman’s Peak Drive winds its way between Noordhoek and Hout Bay. Situated on the Atlantic Coast, at the southwestern tip of South Africa, it is one of the most spectacular scenic drives in the world. The 9km route, with its 114 curves, skirts the rocky coastline of Chapman’s Peak. The drive offers stunning 180-degree views with many areas along the route where visitors can stop and take in the scenery or sit down for a relaxing picnic.
Explore the rocky coastline and unique Cape Fynbos vegetation which is home to unique birdlife such as African Black Oystercatchers and Cape Sugarbirds amongst others. The opportunity is also there to view small animals such as the Cape Mountain Zebra, Bontebok, ostrich and Baboon as we enter the Cape of Good Hope National Park. Climb to the famous Cape Point Lighthouse to capture the magical vistas of False Bay, and stop at the south western most point of Africa – the fabled Cape of Good Hope. (A funicular is an optional extra for those who prefer)
Lunch will be at one of the restaurants of your choice after having been giving suggestions by your guide. We will visit Boulders Beach for an exciting close-up encounter with African Penguins. Drive through the historical naval village of Simons town and over yet another spectacular mountain pass; Boyes Drive, where you will take in views of the quaint fishing harbour at Kalk Bay as well as the seaside villages of St James and Muizenberg.
Visit Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens – with time to browse these magnificent gardens set on the slopes of Table Mountain before returning to the city.
Optional Extras:
Boat trip to a seal colony in Hout Bay Camel rides
Peninsula cycling Cape point funicular
Horse riding Kayaking
Ostrich farm Sidecar tour
Snake Park World of Birds
Overnight at the Commodore Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Breakfast at the hotel.
Today after breakfast you will check out of the Commodore Hotel and be transferred into the beautiful Cape Winelands.
The afternoon is yours to relax and enjoy the facilities at the hotel, or take a stroll around the town.
Set just over an hour from Cape Town, within the inspiring landscapes of the Cape Winelands, Franschhoek is a heritage town and a world-renowned food and wine destination. Travellers could choose to focus their visit on any one aspect alone – nature, cuisine or culture – and find plenty to keep them busy. The estates here attract wine experts from around the globe with their Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cap Classique sparkling wine (among others). Five-star restaurants alongside the cellars are surrounded by the same jaw-dropping valley scenes that have brought artists and writers to the area for centuries. A superb literary festival takes place around May every year, and, combined with the town’s Cape Dutch manor houses, fascinating museums, and charming boutiques, makes Franschhoek a wonderful place to visit in winter. Summer provides endless hiking, cycling and other outdoor opportunities among the lush farmlands and mountains.
Overnight at the La Fontaine Boutique Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
This morning after your breakfast, you will be taken on your full day privately guided Cape Winelands Tour, including entry fees and lunch. Visit the Cape Winelands with its backdrop of majestic mountains, lush valleys, quaint villages and scenic vineyards.
Drink in both the stunning views and world-renowned wines in the breathtakingly beautiful Winelands region. Explore the picturesque, historic towns of Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl, each with something unique to offer.
Highlights include:
• Stellenbosch, tree lined streets, historical architecture, alfresco cafés and good shopping
• Franschhoek Valley with its endless mountain vistas
• Paarl – “the pearl of the Cape” – home to the Afrikaans language
• Cape Dutch architecture – visit the acclaimed Boschendal Manor House
• Wine tasting on some of the finest Cape Wine Estates
• Cellar tour
Optional Extras:
Sidecar tour Helicopter trip
Butterfly World Winelands horse riding
Spier eagle encounters Cheetah encounters
Winelands auto museum Winelands cycling tour
Please Note:
This tour is subject to change in direction and Estates visited due to traffic and time constraints.
Lunch is included, at the suggestion of your guide depending on your preference
Overnight at the La Fontaine Boutique Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
This morning after breakfast you will be collected and transferred back to Cape Town International Airport in time for your flight to Hoedspruit Airport.
Upon arrival at Hoedspruit Airport, you will be transferred into the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve where you will be spending the next 3 nights on a full board (all meals), local drinks and game drives basis at Bateleur Safari Camp. (Safari Unit)
Located in the Mpumalanga Province, the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve shares a fenceless border with the world-renowned Kruger National Park. This magnificent 60 000-hectare reserve is best known for its two very rare white lions discovered here in the 1970s, which gave this destination its name. Meaning ‘the place where something sacred came down to earth from the heavens’, the park lives up to the hype with its enthralling African savannah, abundant wildlife, and friendly people. Visitors have the opportunity to see 40 mammal species, 360 bird species and the famous Big Five (lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, and Cape buffalo). Enjoy a wide array of activities including daytime safaris, guided night game drives, bush walks, and excellent bird watching.
There will be time for you to relax and freshen up before afternoon tea and your first game-viewing activity.
Dinner is served upon return from your afternoon activities, enjoy a delicious meal under the African skies.
Overnight at the Bateleur Safari Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
On safari in the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve.
Overnight at the Bateleur Safari Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
On safari in the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve.
Overnight at the Bateleur Safari Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast and a morning activity (if time allows) you will be transferred to Hoedspruit Airport in time for your flight to Johannesburg.
Upon arrival at OR Tambo Airport, you will be transferred to the Davinci Hotel & Suites in Sandton, where you will be spending the next 2 nights.
Johannesburg is one of Africa’s largest and most vibrant cities. It is an economic powerhouse in Africa and the gateway to Southern Africa. This bustling city offers a wide range of activities, attractions and plenty to do in and around the city including nearby Pretoria.
Downtown is a multi-cultural mixture of traditional medicine shops, Chinese restaurants, taxi ranks and ultra-modern skyscrapers. There are excellent museums, art galleries and organised tours of historical and political interest. The shopping is Southern Africa’s best and the many restaurants cater for all tastes. Soweto, a township steeped in history and a significant part of the Greater Johannesburg metropolitan area, is a popular tourist destination.
This afternoon relax at the hotel or head to one of the nearby shopping centres for dinner.
Overnight at the DAVINCI Hotel & Suites Nelson Mandela Square
Meals: Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel.
On the tour, we will experience old and new, wealth and poverty, from different points while you hear the story of the largest gold fields in the world. Drive through Hillbrow, past Constitutional Hill, over the Nelson Mandela Bridge, and onto Mary Fitzgerald Square. ¡ Stop for a drink at Urbanologi at 1 Fox OR 44 Stanley, a 1930’s industrial complex transformed into a boutique shopping destination (if the tour ends in Sandton) OR drive through the Maboneng Precinct – view wall murals and the lifestyle of the up-and-coming young Johannesburger – the place to be seen! (If the tour ends at O.R. Tambo Int Airport.)
Soweto – an acronym meaning: South Western Townships. Soweto is steeped in history, with a diverse array of vibrant cultures, trend setting fashion and art coupled with a friendly warm atmosphere. The tour takes you into the community and around Soweto’s famous landmarks like Hector Pieterson Memorial, Vilakazi Street and Nelson Mandela’s House. Soweto was, and is home to many heroes in the fight against Apartheid. Its history goes back to 1904 when black mine workers, who had flocked to the gold fields since 1886, were housed in a township called Klipspruit, the oldest of a cluster of townships that constitute present day Soweto.
Experience and mingle with the people who call Soweto home, a community of extremes: On the one hand, there is abject poverty and on the other, extraordinary wealth in the upper-class suburbs, with some houses selling for over two million rand.
After your Soweto Tour you will head to the Outdoor Restaurant where you enjoy lunch in the op
As all good things do, your time in South Africa draws to a close.
After breakfast you will be transferred to OR Tambo International Airport in time for your departure flight to. You will then continue your onward journey with wonderful memories of your time in this beautiful country.
Meals: Breakfast
The tour ends at the airport for check-in and security formalities and to board the flight home.
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Rates High Season: (Jan-Apr 2026 and Sep-Dec 2026)
Solo Traveller – on request
02 pax EUR4650 per person
03-05 pax EUR4175 per person
06-07 pax EUR3800per person
08-10 pax EUR3450 per person
Accommodation shared Double/Twin rooms
Rates Low Season: (Jun-Aug 2026)
Solo Traveller – on request
02 pax EUR4430 per person
03-05 pax EUR3880 per person
06-07 pax EUR3530per person
08-10 pax EUR3315 per person
30% payment required on booking
Remaining payments can be done in 2 instalments with the final payment, 4 weeks before departure.
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