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Travelers should book this trip with us as this is a private tour, it means they only go without the discomfort of strangers. They enjoy their own company either as a family, friends, workmates, club or a sports team.
They should book with us as this drive is flexible they can stop along on the way as much as they want. This trip affords the group many photo opportunities along this scenic route. The biggest benefit is that besides going on Safari they can enjoy the best of South African wines on their way back.
They can even take a detour and visit Nelson Mandela's last prison - Victor Fester which is only 10 minutes drive from the freeway. Here they can take great photos before proceeding to Cape Town.
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Meeting and pickup
Travelers are picked up from the hotel lobby with in a 5km radius of the city and also from The Cape Town Cruise Terminal Waterfront
We do pick ups from the drop and go area at The Silo Hotel Waterfront
What to expect
After the small industrial area of Kraaifontein they drive through the wine regions of Paarl on the left and Stelenbosch on the right. Look out for The Paarl Rock on the left - one of the 2 biggest single rock outcrops in the world. In this wine region there is amazing landscape with lots of vineyards all the way to Du Touitskloof Mountains.
There is of course the Paarl town which is one of the most historic and one of the oldest in South Africa. This is home to many Afrikaans community and travelers can also see The Afrikaans Lunguage Monument from freeway.
On the right there are wineries on the Stellenbosch side. As they approach the Hugenout tunnel there is a range of dramatic mountains called the Du Toitskloof range. Through the 4 km tunnel travelers are welcomed by a rolling valley with jagged edged mountains on both sides.
After this you also are welcomed by a green carpet of vineyards in Worcester. Here the farms are a combination of vineyards and Olives. Past Worcester you get to De Doreens which is also a picturesque valley filled with vineyards. Here you drive past some farming community small villages. You then get to Hex Valley a place known to produce quality grapes for export quality only.
After driving for almost two hours you now get into the Little Karoo with lots of succulent plants. You then get to Aquila Safari as you turn left heading to Ceres. On arrival travelers are given welcome drinks before they are ushered in the kitchen for a hearty buffet breakfast.
They go on the almost 3 hour game drive and return for a delicious buffet lunch at the big kitchen. Travelers can take a dip in the Olympic size swimming pool during summer season. They then head back to Cape Town along the same route. They can also take a detour for wine tasting on their way back subject to arrangement with the driver/guide.
Travelers are then dropped back in Cape Town after a fun filled and adventurous day.
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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