Itinerary Highlights
- Table Mountain
- Vicotria And Alfred Waterfront
- Cape Point and Peninsula
- Robben Island
- Winelands
What's Included
- Flights
- Accommodation Throughout
- Car Hire
9 nights from £3,175 per person
Helen Kennedy
Travel Specialist
On this 'escape to the Cape' holiday you can explore Cape Town's historical city centre with its vibrant mix of cultures, see Cape Point Nature Reserve where two oceans meet, penguin spot on Boulders Beach or simply enjoy the sun setting over the ocean from the Camps Bay beach. Then set off on a tour of the Winelands. Explore the nearby gourmet haven of Franschhoek or off-the-beaten-track, laid-back towns like Paarl and Robertson.
Itinerary
Day 1 Depart from London Heathrow on dire...
Depart from London Heathrow on direct overnight flight to Cape Town
Day 2 Cape Town
Arrive early morning, collect your hire car and head into Cape Town for a 4-night stay at The Clarendon Fresnaye on the `platinum mile` of Bantry Bay with cafes and shops to explore. Accommodation here is in a superior room with breakfasts included.
This is an central base from which to explore Cape Town and its surrounds, with restaurants and nightlife nearby, easy access to the Waterfront and a short drive to the Table Mountain cable car. It's also an convenient drive to Camps Bay and the famous scenic Chapman’s Peak Drive which takes you on to the Cape Point Nature Reserve and the penguins at Boulders Beach. Book ahead if you'd like a trip to Robben Island, particular in the summer months.
Day 6 Franschhoek
A 40 minute scenic drive takes you into the Famous Franschhoek, The French Corner or South Africa, for a 3-night stay at Avondrood Guest House, perfectly situated in the heart of Franschhoek in a superior room with breakfasts included.
Franschhoek is a picturesque village set in a mountain valley and surrounded by vineyards. The vines were first planted by French Huguenots who fled here in the 17th century. Have lunch at one of the many wine estates and take advantage of the many opportunities to sample the fine wines of the area, cheese farms and even olive stores. Do visit the nearby oak lined historical cobbled streets of the University town of Stellenbosch and less known wine land towns of Paarl, Wellington and Riebeek Kasteel to the north.
Day 9 Return your vehicle to the Cape Tow...
Return your vehicle to the Cape Town airport to check in for return direct overnight flight to London Heathrow.
Helen Kennedy
Travel Specialist
Pricing Information & Dates
9 nights from £3,175 per person
Itinerary Dates
Pricing
10th Jan 2023 -
15th Dec 2023
15th Dec 2023
£3,175
Helen Kennedy
Travel Specialist
Price Includes
- Return International Flights as per the itinerary
- All airport taxes and security charges
- Accommodation and meals as specified
- Transfers as specified
- Activities and excursions as specified
- All entrace fees on sightseeing tours as specified
• Return flights from London Heathrow
• 4 door sedan car hire for the duration with comprehensive insurance and unlimited mileage
• 4 nights accommodation at Clarendon Fresnaye with breakfast included
• 3 nights accommodation at Avondrood Guest House with breakfast included
Price Excludes
- Travel Insurance
- Any meals not specified in the itinerary
- Tips and gratuities
- Optional excursions
• Your car hire will exclude Refundable Rental Deposit approximately R2332.00
• Contract Fee – per rental agreement
• GPS Unit
• Valet Fee Actual Cost
• Traffic Fine Administration fee per fine
Pricing Notes
Supplements for School holidays apply.
Why Choose Us?
Passionate travel experts
- We've been leading wildlife travel since our first South Africa tours over 25 years ago
- Our Travel Specialists have lived in their specialist area for years
- We work with local guides to immerse you deeper in our diverse range of experiences
Personal & tailor-made
- You'll speak to your own expert who'll share their first-hand knowledge
- We'll make your itinerary seamless with 24/7 emergency contact available
- Your Travel Specialist will listen to ensure you have the best chance of seeing the wildlife you love
Responsible by nature
- We take care to actively contribute to the conservation of environments we visit
- For select countries, we make a charitable donation on your behalf when you make your booking
- We've partnered with conservation experts and NGOs to curate responsible tours
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