Affordable Cape, Wine & Safari
8 Nights
Itinerary
Accommodation
CAPE TOWN
Cape Town is one of the world’s most beautiful cities and a top international destination. Large numbers of tourists flock to Cape Town to enjoy this unique city with its fascinating history, interesting culture, natural beauty, award winning wines and laidback lifestyle. Whether you are a serious tourist or just want to lie on the beach and enjoy life, Cape Town will satisfy your needs.
DAY 1
DAY NOTES
On arrival at cape Town International Airport you will be met and transferred to your hotel.
Afternoon at leisure to explore the V & A Waterfront.
- Transfer from Cape Town International Airport [CPT] to Victoria & Alfred Hotel
- Check-in to Victoria & Alfred Hotel
INCLUDED:
Accommodation & Breakfast
South African Value Added Tax at 15%
1% Tourism Levy where applicable
EXCLUDED:
All other meals, gratuities
DAY 2
DAY NOTES
This awe-inspiring tour to the towering headland known as Cape Point encompasses magnificent beaches, breathtaking views and picturesque coastal villages.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Cape Town City
- Cape of Good Hope
- Boulders Beach Penguin Colony
- Kirstenbosch Garden
After your collection, travel toward the Cape Peninsula for the commencement of your tour.
Enjoy a scenic drive along the Atlantic Seaboard via Sea Point, Clifton, Camps Bay and Hout Bay, a quaint seaside village with magnificent mountain views. Continue onto Chapmans Peak Drive, one of the world’s most spectacular coastal drives towards the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and Cape Point. Watch the dramatic clash of the seas from the view point which can be accessed by a foot or the Flying Dutchman Funicular (additional cost to own account). A lunch stop (to own account) will be discussed with your guide en-route to Simons Town.
Arrive in the historic Simons Town, a village with charming Victorian architecture, a naval base and a large penguin colony at the beautiful Boulders Beach. Boulders penguin colony is home to a growing colony of the protected African penguin. Wooden walkways allow visitors to view penguins in their natural habitat. Continue on to the well-known Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens.
End the day with a visit to the Kirstenbosch Garden. Founded in 1913 in an effort to preserve South Africas unique flora, the gardens encompasses five of South Africas six different biomes and is world renowned for the beauty and diversity of the Cape Flora it displays as well as for the magnificence of its setting against the eastern slopes of Table Mountain. The tour ends with drop off your hotel.
INCLUDED:
Daily group departures (maximum 16 passengers)
Tour duration approximately 9 hours
Includes: English tour guide, entrance fees applicable to the itinerary
EXCLUDED:
Excludes: Lunch
DAY 3
DAY NOTES
Cape Town offers a rich cultural and industrial heritage, grand splendor and a hive of activity and excitement. This geological and cultural extravaganza tells the story of Cape Town, from its diverse and historical beginnings to the dazzling, modern city that it is today.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Table Mountain
- Cape Town City
- Company Gardens
- The Slave Lodge
After collection from your city based hotel, travel towards Table Mountain for the commencement of the Table Mountain Tour.
Truth CaféArrive at Table Mountain National Park for a tour of the profound landmark that has become a symbol of Cape Town culture (weather permitting; cable car fee not included). Declared as one of the seven wonders of the world, Table Mountain offers panoramic views over the Mother City and the Atlantic Seaboard with Robben Island lying sleepily in Table Bay Harbour. After decent, travel back towards City Centre for a tour of The Company Gardens.
The park and heritage site was originally established in the early 1650s by the European Settlers arriving in the area. The gardens provided fresh fruit and vegetables to the ships seeking replenishment when rounding the Cape on their journey to the East. The Gardens now offer a natural retreat from the bustle of the City.
After your stroll through the serene Company Gardens, make your way to the Wale Street end of gardens where the iconic »Arch» monument stands. The monument was created to commemorate the life and work of Desmond Tutu – lovingly referred to by South Africans as »The Arch» – as well as a tribute to the values of the South African Constitution. The Arch was installed beside the historic St. George’s Cathedral which is also know as the »People’s Cathedral» for its role in the resistance against the Apartheid Regime.
Alongside the iconic Arch, stands the historical Slave Lodge which is one of the oldest buildings in Cape Town. Built in 1679 by the Dutch East India Company, the building was initially used as housing for over 9000 slaves, convicts and the mentally ill up until the early 1800s when the building was converted into government offices. The building was restored in 1960 for use as a cultural history museum but was only officially renamed as The Slave Lodge in 1998. Today the historical building houses an array of exhibits that address the controversial and deeply ingrained history of slavery in South Africa.
As you drive through the city you shall get a feel for the cultural melting pot that it is. End the tour with a stop at Truth Cafe a »steampunk inspired» artisan coffee shop serving all hand-roasted coffees in a vintage cast-iron drum (any meals for own account). Tour ends with drop off at your hotel.
INCLUDED:
Daily group departures (maximum 16 passengers)
Tour duration approximately 6 hours
Includes: English tour guide, entrance fees applicable to itinerary – Including Cable Car Ticket
EXCLUDED:
Excludes: Lunch
A blend of historical architecture, student life, epicurean delights and oak-lined avenues, Stellenbosch is a picturesque university town surrounded by mountains and vineyards. A walking tour of the town centre allows visitors to take in its beautifully preserved Cape Dutch and Victorian architecture, as well as the many enticing art galleries, craft shops, clothing boutiques and gift stores, while foodies may prefer indulging in mouth-watering cuisine and fine wines at one of the chic restaurants or buzzing bistros. Stellenbosch is also the ideal base from which to explore the renowned local wine route, boasting a high proportion of the country’s leading wine estates.
ACCOMMODATION
Oude Werf Hotel
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DAY 4
DAY NOTES
After breakfast you will be transferred to the Cape Winelands .
You have the day at leisure to explore Stellenbosch
- Check-out from Victoria & Alfred Hotel
- Transfer from Victoria & Alfred Hotel to Oude Werf Hotel
- Check-in to Oude Werf Hotel
INCLUDED:
Accommodation & Breakfast
DAY 5
DAY NOTES
Today you have a Day pass for the Vine Hopper.
Join us for a unique wine tour in Stellenbosch! We operate three routes in the Stellenbosch region. Each of these wine tours stops at up to six different wine estates. You can decide which of the farms you want to visit and how long you want to stay. Please click on Northern Route or Southern Route or Eastern Route to get more info on the different wine estates that can be visited on each of the wine tours.
SOUTHERN ROUTE
With this hop on hop off wine tour you can visit a variety of wine estates, from the well known bigger estate like Spier with its lakes, restaurants and Eagle encounters to the smaller privately owned Haskell vineyards with the beautiful Long Table restaurant. You can also experience something different on this route by visiting the Van Ryn Brandy Cellar. Here you can do a Cellar tour where the cooper still practices his ancient art of barrel making. Neethlingshof is well known for its Cape Dutch Architecture and wines. Alto is a must for red wine lovers. At Kleine Zalze you can enjoy award winning wines with a view over the De Zalze golf course.
Departure times from Stellenbosch Town as follows:
8:45, 9:30; 11:00; 12:30; 13:50; 15:00
Northern Route
This Vine Hopper Route also offers some great Restaurants at Beyerskloof, Simonsig, Warwick and Delheim. The wines are some of the best to be enjoyed in the Stellenbosch winelands! We visit the following 6 farms on this Northern Route wine tour in Stellenbosch. Remember, you can decide which farms on the route you would like to visit and make your own pace. If you start early you will see 5 of the 6 wine farms. This tour of Stellenbosch wine farms will make your holiday!
Operates: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
Departure times from Stellenbosch Town as follows:
9:45, 10:50; 12:10; 13:20; 14:30
EASTERN ROUTE
This Vine Hopper Route also offers some great Restaurants at Lanzerac, Zorgvliet and Boschendal. Great wine tastings, fantastic scenery from the pass, and lovely relaxed settings make this a must do route. We visit the following 5 farms on the Eastern Route wine tour in Stellenbosch. Remember, you can decide if you want to go to all 5 estates or just visit a few and stay longer at certain farms.
Operates: Monday to Friday
Departure times from Stellenbosch Town as follows:
10:00; 11:00; 12:00; 13:00; 14:00 15:00
INCLUDED:
1 x Day Pass for Vine Hopper
EXCLUDED:
Wine tasting fees are not included in the Vine Hopper ticket price and differ from farm to farm. Guideline: Wine tasting fees differ from farm to farm. Normal tastings range from R35-R65 per farm and generally include tasting of 6 wines per farm)
The Sabi Sands is South Africa’s premier private game viewing destination. It was here that the southern African safari began and today this famous reserve offers exceptional game viewing and equally exceptional accommodations. Two perennial rivers, the Sabi and the Sand flow through this Game Park, sustaining the diverse fauna and flora of the area. The success of leopard viewing within the Sabi Sands is legendary. Elephants, lion, rhino, buffalo, cheetah, giraffe, zebra and a vast variety of antelope and other species can be closely observed in their natural environment.
DAY 6
DAY NOTES
Transfer from Stellenbosch to the Airport for your flight to Skukuza. On arrival in Skukuza you will be met and transferred to your lodge.
Game drives, in an open safari vehicle, are conducted in the early morning and late afternoon every day in search of animals – both large and small. This means that about 8 hours of every day are spent in this natural sanctuary, in search of the creatures who call it home…
Experienced, knowledgeable and personable rangers are paired with local trackers, and together they ensure a first class safari experience. Trackers sit up at the front of the vehicle looking for fresh animal tracks, while rangers skillfully navigate into ravines and through thickets in pursuit of fantastic game sightings.
Close encounters are guaranteed, and the animals are not threatened by our presence thanks to our sound conservation management policies. Expect one-of-a-kind photographic opportunities of The Big Five, and much more – including over 300 bird species.
Guided walks with an armed ranger may also be arranged. Walks are usually arranged in the early hours during the summer months, when temperatures are more moderate. Being on foot affords a unique and altogether different view of the bush.
- Check-out from Oude Werf Hotel
- Transfer from Oude Werf Hotel to Cape Town International Airport [CPT]
- Scheduled Flight from Cape Town International Airport [CPT] to Hoedspruit – Eastgate Airport [HDS]
- Transfer from Hoedspruit – Eastgate Airport [HDS] to Arathusa Safari Lodge
- Check-in to Arathusa Safari Lodge
INCLUDED:
Arathusa Safari Lodge rates are fully inclusive of accommodation;
meals; house wines, beers and spirits; teas & coffees; twice-daily
game drives in open safari vehicles; a guided bush walk and Wi-Fi.
EXCLUDED:
Rates exclude premium branded beverages; laundry; curio shop
purchases; spa treatments and products. These charges are payable
on departure as extras.
Sabi Sand Wildtuin entrance fees into the reserve are excluded from the rates for accommodation:
DAY 7
DAY NOTES
Full Day to enjoy at the lodge
DAY 9
END OF ITINERARY
DAY NOTES
After the last safari depart on your transfer to Hoedspruit Airport for your flight to Johannesburg.
- Check-out from Arathusa Safari Lodge
- Transfer from Arathusa Safari Lodge to Hoedspruit – Eastgate Airport [HDS]
