Day 1
Arrive Cape Town
Arrive at Cape Town International Airport and transfer to your accommodation. Depending on your arrival time, the afternoon and evening are yours to explore nearby the hotel.
Cape Town is our favorite city in the world! With a multitude of activities and attractions, this vibrant and cosmopolitan city is perfect for all ages and interests. Wildlife lovers will love meeting the African Penguins near Boulder’s Beach while wine lovers will be spoilt for a choice of wine tasting venues in Franschhoek, one of the world’s premier wine-growing regions. Avid hikers will love the challenge of getting to the top of Table Mountain, while mere mortals will appreciate the ease of taking the cable car. Visiting Robben Island, trying out all of the artisan food shops of Bree Street or touring Chapman Park Drive at sunset are just some of the experiences you can have when your local guide shows you their favorite spots.
If you have a special interest (wine, food, art, music, cooking, hiking, running, yoga, biking, etc.) let us know and we can help to customize your experience here.
Cape Town makes for a wonderful spot to either start or end your safari adventure in Southern Africa.
Arrive at Cape Town International Airport and transfer to your accommodation. Depending on your arrival time, the afternoon and evening are yours to explore nearby the hotel.
A short ferry to Robben Island gives you an opportunity to learn more about the history of this political prison where Nelson Mandela was held captive for 18 years with your own private guide. Back in Cape Town, head for the Table Mountain cable car that whisks you to the summit and panoramic views of the city. You’ll have a chance to explore the top of the table before heading out on a city tour including Company’s Garden, Green Market Square and St George’s Cathedral.
This morning begins at the charming Kalk Bay, known for its fishing piers. Several arts and crafts stalls are nearby so you can do a bit of shopping in the fashion boutiques and enjoy the antiques and collectibles along main street. With an expert guide leading the way, you’ll search out your own splinter penguin colony away from the crowded main breeding site on a quieter beach known only to the locals. After wondering at these remarkable birds, you’ll head out to the Cape Peninsula and hike along the Atlantic shore. It’s a fascinating place of remote beaches, shipwrecks and unique wildlife. Enjoy a picnic lunch on the beach and then a drive along the stunningly scenic and dramatic Chapman’s Peak Drive leads you back to town.
Today you’ll join a local on a walking foodie tour through Cape Town. Stopping at local, artisan food purveyors, you’ll learn about the history of Cape Town through its amazing food scene. Starting on Bree Street and continuing through to local food stalls at the train station, your private guide will show the special places that only locals know about. Pro tip: Best to skip breakfast this morning – and plan on having leftovers by the end of the tour!
Escape the city for Franschhoek, a charming town set in a beautiful winemaking valley. Exceptional wine and food co-mingle here making it the perfect place for lunch at one of the many award-winning restaurants or tastings at some of the local wineries. Your second day is yours to explore – opt for more wine tastings, golf, shopping or just relax at the in-house spa.
Return to the Cape Town International Airport for your departure flight or continue on to another exciting adventure like a safari in South Africa, walking safari in Zambia, rhino trekking in Namibia or a mokoro canoe safari through the Okavango Delta of Botswana.
