Cape Town, Wine & Whales

Cape Town, Wine & Whales self drive safari
Cape Town, Wine & Whales self drive safari
Cape Town, Wine & Whales self drive safari
Cape Town, Wine & Whales self drive safari
Cape Town, Wine & Whales self drive safari
Cape Town, Wine & Whales self drive safari
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Rates Information
  • Per person sharing
  • Rates are in South African Rands
  • *Rates may vary according to season
Safari Information
  • Departure; Daily
  • Duration; 9 Days / 8 Nights
  • Lodging; Hotels, Guesthouses
  • Group Size; Minimum 1
  • Note: Travel insurance is compulsory for all safaris
Safari Itinerary

Days 1-3: Cape Town

  • On arrival at Cape Town International Airport, pick up your rental car and self-drive to your hotel of choice (optional airport transfer and get your rental car delivered to your hotel).
  • The following few days are at your complete leisure, explore the area, shop or simply just relax the choice is yours.
  • Numerous day and half day tours available;
    • Cape Town community field trip
    • Cape Town city tour
    • Stellenbosch Winelands tour
    • Walk to freedom tour
    • Cape Peninsula tour
    • A day safari
    • Winelands tour
  • Accommodation offerings; Cape Town Hotels

Days 4-5: Franschhoek

  • A short 1-hour drive from Cape Town to Franschhoek awaits.
  • It is from your base in Franschhoek that one gets to taste some of the finest wines in Africa (if not the world).
  • Over the next few days explore all that this area has to offer;
    • Explore Franschhoek
    • Explore Stellenbosch
    • Explore Paarl
    • Wine tasting
    • Brandy tasting
    • Golf Courses
    • Hikes and walking tours
    • Fantastic restaurants
    • Arts and craft markets
    • Private wine tasting tours
  • Distance; 80km
  • Accommodation offerings; Cape Winelands Hotels

Day 6: Swellendam

  • Leaving Franschhoek, a scenic three-hour drive awaits with mountain passes and small towns along the way.
  • Swellendam is South Africa's 4th oldest town offering loads of character, good restaurants and historical walks.
  • Spend the afternoon at your leisure;
    • Drostdy Museum
    • Bontebok National Park
    • Marloth Nature Reserve
    • Swellendam Hiking Trail
    • Wilderbraam Berry Estate
    • Dutch Reformed Church
    • Fairy sanctuary
    • Fine Art Galleries
    • Bukkenburg Pottery Studio
    • Swellendam Golf Course
  • Distance; 183km
  • Accommodation; Schoone Oordt Country House

Days 7-8: Hermanus

  • Departing Swellendam, it is highly recommended that you travel due South to the very Southern tip of Africa.
  • From Agulhas to Hermanus is a relatively short drive, lots of photo opportunities abound on this section of road.
  • Hermanus is the world famous for her whale watching, in fact, rated the best land based whale watching in the world by TripAdvisor.
  • The next few days are at your leisure;
    • Whale watching (in season), land or boat based options available
    • Wine tasting
    • Sight seeing
    • Visit the Southern most tip of Africa
    • Shopping and craft markets
    • Kayaking on sea
    • Great white shark cage diving or viewing
  • Distance; 230km
  • Accommodation offerings; Hermanus Hotels

Day 9: Safari ends

  • From Hermanus back to Cape Town is roughly three hours.
  • But please allow for plenty of time as this is one beautiful part of South Africa.
  • NOTE; The penguin colony at Betty's Bay is well worth the stop.
  • Distance; 140km
Rates Include
  • Accommodation based on budget
  • Vehicle-based on budget
  • Meals as stated
  • Activities as stated
Rates Exclude
  • Activities not included in above itinerary
  • Visas
  • Insurance
  • Local and International Flights
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Fuel costs
  • Car Hire Insurance
  • Gratuities
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