11-Nights Cape Town, Winelands & Safari from $4,431

Itinerary Details

Day 1: Arrive to Cape Town

Transfer: Cape Town Airportto Cape Town - City Centre

Hotel: Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town (4 Star Rating)

Wonderful sunsets over the Atlantic Ocean assist in making the Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town a preferred business and holiday destination. A mere 15 minutes' drive from Cape Town International Airport and within walking distance to the V and A Waterfront, this hotel is superbly located to offer every guest easy access to the sights and sounds of Cape Town. Breathtaking views of Table Mountain can be enjoyed from rooms that offer all the quality and comfort you would expect from a full service hotel. Offering guests a fitness centre, a pool and convenient meeting rooms and a business centre, the Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town caters for all possible business or leisure traveller needs.

Day 2: Half Day Authentic Cape Town City Tour

This morning, you will be picked up from your hotel for a half-day Cape Town City tour. No visit to Cape Town is complete without a tour of the "Mother City". Sense the depth of history as you drive past Parliament Buildings, City Hall, and the Slave Lodge before stopping for a short visit to the Castle of Good Hope (optional), originally built as a maritime replenishment station and now the oldest surviving colonial building in South Africa! Alternatively, we walk around the Grand Parade square, which has its own historical significance.

We hear of the brief history of District Six en route to a visit to the Company Gardens, where we walk through the landscaped gardens. Learn more about the history of the Bo-Kaap and its people as we move up the cobblestoned hills to the Malay Quarter, and marvel at the ice-cream colours of the quaint Bo-Kaap homes.

Follow the journey of a professional diamond cutter with a visit to a diamond cutting factory. After learning more about the history of diamonds and gold in South Africa, we drive past the V&A Waterfront, Cape Town Stadium, Sea Point, Clifton and Camps Bay as we make our way to Table Mountain, where you have the option of either admiring the views from the lower cable station or purchasing a ticket (for your own account) to reach the summit.

After delighting in this photo opportunity, return to your hotel, or enjoy additional time on the mountain before making your own way back at your leisure.

Day 3: Full Day Peninsula Tour

This morning you will be collected from your hotel. You drive along the exquisite stretch of coastline known as Millionaire's Paradise - from Clifton to Camps Bay, to the exclusive beach hamlet of Llandudno - towards the charming working harbour of Hout Bay. Wind along the legendary Chapman's Peak Drive, hugging the cliffs and relishing the breath-taking ocean views, before visiting the wild and beautiful Cape of Good Hope Section of the Table Mountain National Park, an integral part of the world-renowned Cape Floral Kingdom.

After lunch (own account), you meander along the coast and end your day at the penguin colony at Boulder's Beach, where you get to watch these entertaining, waddling characters before returning to Cape Town late this afternoon.

Day 4: Half Day Robben Island Tour and Gold Restaurant

Depart from the Nelson Mandela Gateway at the V&A Waterfront for a ferry journey across Table Bay to the historic Robben Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and powerful symbol of South Africa's journey to freedom. Once used as a political prison and earlier as a leper colony, the island today stands as a monument to the triumph of dignity, resilience, and human rights.

Upon arrival at Murray's Bay Harbour, you will board a bus for a guided tour around the island, visiting several historically significant sites including the lime quarry where prisoners performed hard labour and the Maximum Security Prison. Here, you will view Nelson Mandela's prison cell, where he was incarcerated for 18 of his 27 years in prison. Many of the guides leading the prison tour are former political prisoners, offering personal insights and a deeply moving perspective on the island's history.

During the visit, you will also have the opportunity to explore parts of the Murray's Bay Harbour precinct, including the Muslim shrine (kramat) and the museum shop, before returning by ferry to the V&A Waterfront.

Please note that all visitors are required to present a valid form of identification when purchasing tickets and boarding the ferry. Accepted identification includes a passport, driver's license, birth certificate, or national ID document. Copies of these documents will also be accepted.

Robben Island Museum reserves the right to cancel voyages or adjust departure times without prior notice. Refunds are only issued if the voyage is cancelled by the Robben Island Museum or if a passenger is unable to attend due to hospitalization or mortality, subject to the presentation of valid documentation.Join a fun filled evening of interactive entertainment and delectable food at Gold restaurant. Sample a set Cape Malay / African style menu which is served at the table in sharing and individual portions. The evening starts off with an interactive djembe drumming session followed by a traditional soothing hand washing ceremony. A professional djembe drum instructor will teach you how to play the basic rhythms of the djembe drum. Live entertainment during dinner includes a Mali puppet show which involves story telling with singers, dancers, puppets and musicians. The final performance is by the waiters and kitchen staff who will entertain you with some local song and dances.

Day 5: Half Day Walk to Freedom Tour

Today you will be picked up from your hotel for your half day Walk to Freedom Tour. Drive past the Slave Lodge and City Hall to view Mandela's Statue, site of the first ever public speech Nelson Mandela delivered after his release from prison. Then visit the riveting District Six Museum and travel through the District Six Site (Museum closed Sundays & Public Holidays) for a sharp reminder of the past. We proceed to tour Langa Township, the oldest apartheid housing scheme in the Cape, visiting the local market - Gugu Sthebe, where the community showcase their skills and various projects including arts & craft. Thereafter continue to see the informal housing as well as new housing developments under way. For those who have the time, do extend to a full day tour - a visit to Robben Island in the afternoon. Cruel home of our Nelson Mandela for so many years, it's a highly charged and emotional moment when you visit the site of this suffering, and realize how far South Africa has come from those days.

Day 6: Cape Town to Cape Winelands

Transfer: Cape Town - City Centre to Cape Winelands - Stellenbosch

Hotel: Oude Werf Hotel (4 Star Rating)

Located on vibrant Church Street and established in 1802, Oude Werf retains the graceful ambience of Georgian style throughout. Soft hues and antique furniture have been tastefully aligned with the comforts of modern living to create a calm haven from which to base your exploration of Stellenbosch.

The hotel consists of 45 en suite bedrooms and 5 apartments (self-catering, optional) which are individually styled with antiques collected over the years. Modern facilities, and staff who pride themselves on their friendly, personal and professional service, make each visit an enjoyable and memorable one.

Day 7: Private 4x4 Winelands Experience

Enjoy an exclusive private wine tour through the stunning Stellenbosch and Franschhoek valleys. Visit three to four handpicked wine estates at your own pace, travelling off-road by 4x4 to spectacular vineyard viewpoints overlooking the Franschhoek, Banghoek, and Stellenbosch regions.

Learn about the area’s history and vineyards before relaxing with cellar tastings. With full flexibility, you can choose to enjoy lunch in Franschhoek, Stellenbosch, or at one of the region’s beautiful wine estates.

A relaxed, personalised, and unforgettable Cape Winelands experience.

Day 8: Best of Bites Beverages Tour

Today, make your way to the meeting point for your private tour that includes an exciting collection of the best experiences currently available from our popular Classic Cape Cuisine Tour, the divine Foodies on Foot Tour and the brand new Bites in a Box Tour. Each experience chosen is unique, informative and takes guests on a wonderful, artisanal journey through the heart of Stellenbosch. Your guide will show you these gems where you can savor the delicacies that have been passionately created for you.

Day 9: Cape Town to Karongwe Game Reserve

Transfer: Cape Winelands - Stellenbosch to Cape Town Airport

Transfer: Hoedspruit Airportto Karongwe Game Reserve

Hotel: Karongwe River Lodge (4 Star Rating)

This truly luxurious River Lodge is set on the bank of Makhutswi River and offers stunning accommodation. A private watering hole, home to many hippo and crocodile can be enjoyed from any of the luxurious suites.

Day 10: Karongwe Game Reserve

Days unfold beneath wide African skies, and nights whisper with the distant calls of the wild. Enjoy the facilities of the chosen camp and the activities available as you head out for memorable game-viewing experiences and enjoy the peaceful rhythm of safari life, complemented by warm hospitality and delicious meals.

Day 11: Karongwe Game Reserve

Days unfold beneath wide African skies, and nights whisper with the distant calls of the wild. Enjoy the facilities of the chosen camp and the activities available as you head out for memorable game-viewing experiences and enjoy the peaceful rhythm of safari life, complemented by warm hospitality and delicious meals.

Day 12: Depart from Karongwe Game Reserve

Transfer: Karongwe Game Reserve to Hoedspruit Airport