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Overview
Experience the magnificent and achingly beautiful landscapes all within 200 kms of Cape Town. The stark and wild beauty of the west coast where every spring nature works its annual miracle & carpets the veld as far as the eye can see with flowers. Overnight in the authentic Cape village of Paternoster. Travel through the world’s most beautiful vineyards surrounded by mountains. Spend 2 nights in the historic French town of Franschoek then Hermanus to view the world’s largest mammal the Whale.
DEPARTURE: This tour departs From Cape Town
COUNTRY(‘S): South Africa
TOUR CODE: 6A-GRT-CP-EXT
RETURN: To Cape Town Airport
PASSENGERS: Minimum 1 Traveler and a Maximum of 24 Travelers per group
STYLE: Accommodated
MEALS: BB: Breakfast and D: Dinner
VEHICLE: 2-3: Double Cab 4×4/ SUV
4 – 7 guests: Toyota Quantum/Landcruiser with a purpose-built trailer.
8-14 guests: Toyota Dyna truck (a modified safari vehicle) / Iveco Daily 24-Seater.
Trip Facts
Accommodation Destination Basis Duration
Bergzicht Guesthouse Cape Town D,B&B 2 Nights
Paternoster Manor Paternoster D,B&B 1 Night
Apple Tree Guest House Stellenbosch D,B&B 1 Night
Baleens
Itinerary
Cape Town to Cape of Good Hope & Peninsula 78.5km
Accommodation: Bergzicht Guesthouse, Cape Town / Similar
This region is a World Heritage site for its floral diversity. We follow the West coast with a stop at Maiden’s Cove to enjoy a magnificent view of the Twelve Apostles and Camps Bay. We will continue along to Hout Bay, a charming little town where we enjoy a cruise to Duiker Island, home to the world’s largest fur seal colony.
The scenic Chapman’s Pass offers breathtaking scenery. Next we will be visiting the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve which is where the cold Atlantic meet the warm waters of the Indian Ocean. This famous landmark was named by the early Portuguese mariners. Journeying down to the False Bay coast we visit the historical naval port of Simon’s Town. We finish our day with a visit to Groot Constantia, South Africa’s oldest Cape Dutch manor house.
Meals & Drinks:
• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks
Cape Town, Table Mountain, Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens & surrounds
Accommodation: Bergzicht Guesthouse, Cape Town / Similar
Today, we will visit Cape Town, Table Mountain (cable car), its historical places and parks like the Dutch East Indian Garden, Castle of the Cape, South African Museum, Malay quarter, District 6 and Greenmarket Square. Before noon, we take the opportunity to visit the noon gun in action on the slopes of Signal hill, the world’s oldest canon, still in action. Thereafter we visit the only botanical garden situated in a world heritage site, this garden has more endemic plant species than any other in the world.In the late afternoon we head along the west coast towards Blouberg where you can enjoy a “postcard” view of Table Mountain, Robben Island and Table Bay.
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
Non-alcoholic drinks
Overnight: Bergzicht Guesthouse
Bergzicht Guesthouse is in the delightful Tamboerskloof area in Cape Town and features the spectacular Table Mountain as its backdrop. The house is within 10 minutes of the city centre, Cape Town International Convention Centre, the Waterfront, Table Mountain cable station and the renowned beaches of Camps Bay and Clifton.
Accommodation is in 10 individually decorated double rooms, all with an en-suite bathroom, tea/coffee making facilities, a room safe and a hairdryer. A full breakfast is included in the rates. Facilities at Bergzicht Guesthouse include a swimming pool, the original 1890 dining room, free Wi-Fi in the public areas, rolling lawns and an honesty bar.
Cape Town to West Coast National Park (wildflowers& game drive), Langebaan lagoon & Fossil Park 87.6km
Accommodation: Paternoster Manor, Paternoster/ Similar
After breakfast your tour takes you up the coast to the West Coast National Park. The park is home to several antelope species. It also protects the remarkable and endangered flora species known as Fynbos which survived the ice age. It is a breeding ground wild birds including the African Penguin, the Oyster Catcher, Pink Flamingos & Gannets. During August the park fills up with tourists from around the world to witness one of nature’s great miracles when wildflowers carpet the veld as far as the eye can see. A sight that thrills young and old.
Thereafter we visit the world-famous fossil discovery at Hopefield, where over 200 species of animal fossils dating back over 5 million years were found. There is no other fossil site offering this massive collection of prehistoric fossils. Arriving in Paternoster an old authentic fishing village for your overnight stay. Watch the fisherman bringing in their daily catch, dine in great seafood restaurants. A memorable village.
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
Non-alcoholic drinks
Overnight: Paternoster Manor
Beautifully decorated rooms, fully equipped, even attention to the details one often forgets….
The Cape Winelands 210.8km
Accommodation: Apple Tree Guest House, Stellenbosch /Similar
Travelling from Paternoster to the Cape Winelands, we visit Riebeek Kasteel a delightful country town with restaurants & art galleries & an alternative community, where we enjoy refreshments and sample some of the wonderful locally made produce.
Arriving in Stellenbosch, the capital of the wine lands with a famous university you will be guided on a walking tour this historic town. S.A’s 2nd oldest, an optional extra is a visit to the Village Museum a complex of homes.
Travelling on the route of the old wagon trail over Helshoogte to Franschoek the town built by the French Huguenots who established the wine & brandy industry in South Africa 3 centuries ago & which is forever a piece of France. We spend the next 2 nights in an historic manor house. Franschoek is internationally recognized as the food capital of South Africa & is featured in all good restaurant international magazines. We will reserve a table in a restaurant of your choice.
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
Non-alcoholic drinks
Overnight: Apple Tree Guest House
“The purpose-built 8-bedroom guest house is only 10 minutes’ walk to Stellenbosch town centre, the University and the many bistros and restaurants in the area.”
The Cape Winelands to Whale Capital of the World 169.2km
Accommodation: Baleens, Hermanus / Similar
Departing after breakfast we travel over the Franschoek pass on route to Hermanus, the pass has been expertly engineered and contours with the landscape enabling you to see the Fynbos and the crags & folds of the mountain range. Once over the pass we cross the Theewatersklood Dam Cape Town’s main source of water. Entering the apple orchards of Grabouw and Elgin we break for refreshments at the famous Elgin Farm Stall before driving onto Hermanus. Hermanus is regarded as the best land-based whale watching site in the world. The whales swim up to the same area year after year from the cold waters of the Antarctic to the warmer waters of the southern Indian Ocean to calf & spawn. The continental shelf is so close to the shoreline, enabling the whales to live in the safe waters close to shore. On a good day they can put on a aquatic display lasting up to 2 hours. An optional boat tour is another way to get close to these sensational mammals.
Meals & Drinks:
• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks
Overnight: Baleens
22 private ensuiterooms,all with showers. Many of the rooms have a lovely sea view. Clean white linen, towels provided and generous hot water. Television in the rooms, Dstv in the lounges. Wifi and internet connection. Tea & coffee stations. Fridges and braai facilities. Fully licenced. Lovely swimming pool looking up to the mountains.
The Wondrous Southern Cape Coast
Departing for Cape Town & travelling along Clarence Drive one of the world’s most beautiful coastal roads we stop to have a last look and wave a farewell to the whales from the old harbor in Hermanus. Passing the small coastal towns of Hawston and Kleinmond where we stop for lunch at the small harbor. Then, onto Stoney Point in Betty’s Bay to see the largest but least known colony of African Penguins. They are amazing. Totally unperturbed by humans, they live as if we do not exist. Nowhere else in the world can you be as close to watching Penguins as in South Africa.And finally the last stretch of our journey is via Clarence Drive, a spectacularly scenic route, climbing around cliffs and hugging the wild turquoise False Bay coastline where the sea is treacherous.
Accommodation:
• No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks
Activities & Transportation
Activities: nature hikes/walks
Getting around: minivan
An airport transfer is not included. You can use an airport taxi, request your hotel to arrange a transfer or prearrange a transfer yourself.
Included/Excluded
- Qualified professional driver guide
- Vehicle / fuel
- Park entrance fees as per itinerary
- Passenger liability 15%
- VAT 2% tourism levy
- Airport transfers
- Accommodation
- Breakfast and Dinner for the Client
- Expenses of personal nature
- Entrance fees not mentioned in the itinerary
- Meals not mentioned
- Drinks at lodges and on road
- Optional excursions and activities
- Tips for tour guides
- International flights and airport taxes
- Items not mentioned in the itinerary.
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