This 7-day journey is thoughtfully designed to cover what often takes other travelers two to three weeks, without feeling rushed. Instead of moving hotels every night or spending long days on the road, the route is carefully planned to maximize experiences while keeping travel time reasonable.
In just seven days, guests explore Cape Town’s top highlights, including Table Mountain, Robben Island, the Cape Peninsula, and Kirstenbosch, enjoy wine tasting in Stellenbosch and Franschhoek, experience real safari Botlierskop Private Game Reserve, overnight in Mossel Bay, and visit Cape Agulhas, the southernmost point of Africa. Optional adventures like shark cage diving or seasonal whale watching in Gansbaai are available for those seeking more excitement.
The difference is smart pacing, professional guiding, and flexibility. Where others rush or overextend, this tour focuses on doing fewer places properly, delivering a complete South African experience in a realistic and enjoyable timeframe.
Pickup is available from hotels and accommodations within a 20 kms drive of Cape Town City Centre.
If you are arriving at Cape Town International Airport, your driver / tour guide will meet you in the arrivals area holding a sign with the lead traveller’s name. Please be ready at the scheduled pickup time.
Exact pickup details and the final pickup time will be confirmed the day before departure.
Pick up will be from VIDA E CAFFÈ, Kloof Street if you do not require pick-up from your accommodation.
Upon arrival at Cape Town International Airport, guests will be met by our professional driver / tour guide in the arrivals area, holding a sign with the lead traveller’s name, and transferred to the hotel for check-in. Pickup is also available from hotels and accommodations within a 20-minute drive of Cape Town City Centre. Please be ready at the scheduled pickup time, and note that exact pickup details and the final pickup time will be confirmed the day before arrival. If the flight arrives early, guests can enjoy a relaxed visit to the V&A Waterfront, where they can walk around the harbour, browse local shops, or enjoy a meal at one of the many waterfront restaurants. This day is kept easy to allow guests to recover from travel and adjust at their own pace. Overnight in Cape Town. Accommodation depends on your chosen package (3-star, 4-star, or 5-star). Exact hotel names will be shared once your booking is confirmed, subject to availability.
Guests will be picked up from their hotel or accommodation within a 20 km radius of Cape Town City Centre. Exact pickup details and the final pickup time will be confirmed the day before the tour.
Visit Table Mountain (weather permitting) and ride the rotating cable car for panoramic views over Cape Town and the Atlantic Ocean. Enjoy free time at the top for photos, short walks, and viewpoints.
Guided walk through the colourful Bo-Kaap, learning about Cape Malay culture and local history.
A relaxed stroll through Cape Town’s historic public garden near key city landmarks.
Explore the oldest surviving building in Cape Town and learn about its Dutch colonial past.
Visit the District Six Museum and learn about the community affected by forced removals during apartheid.
Browse the open-air market for African art, crafts, and souvenirs.
You will be dropped off at your hotel around the City
Guests will be picked up from their accommodation within a 20 km radius of Cape Town City Centre at around 8:00 AM.
Scenic drive past Bantry Bay and Clifton, with a photo stop at Maiden’s Cove overlooking the 12 Apostles and Atlantic Ocean.
Enjoy coastal views along the 12 Apostles mountain range.
Drive through the harbour town of Hout Bay.
Optional boat cruise to view Cape fur seals in their natural habitat. Guests not joining the cruise may explore the harbour market. Note: Boat trip may extend the tour by ±1 hour
Travel along one of the world’s most scenic coastal roads, with stops for photos.
Noordhoek Farm Village (Optional Coffee Stop) Optional stop for coffee or refreshments.
Simon’s Town or Cape Point (Lunch Stop) Free time for lunch at a selected restaurant (own expens
Visit the African penguin colony and walk along the boardwalk for close up views.
Explore the reserve, enjoy scenic viewpoints, and observe local wildlife.
At the legendary corner of Africa, where the cold Atlantic and Indian Oceans converge, the Cape of Good Hope stands as the most south-westerly point on the continent. With scenic hiking trails leading to the summit, it offers a fantastic mix of activity and sightseeing. The iconic Cape of Good Hope sign is a popular attraction, and your guide will offer several hiking trail options for you to explore from this point. Our expert guides will lead you along the secure hiking trails, ensuring a safe and enjoyable journey as you take in the breathtaking views and discover the beauty of the Cape of Good Hope.
Option to hike to the lighthouse or take the Flying Dutchman Funicular (optional, own cost).
As we pass by Fish Hoek Beach, you’ll notice the soft white sand and the warm Indian Ocean waters. It’s one of the best spots around for a swim or to just relax and soak up the sun.
As we head back, if the traffic is clear, we’ll take a little detour to Muizenberg Beach. Here, we’ll stop for a moment so you can snap some photos of the iconic colorful huts – they’re such a fun and vibrant sight! But if traffic isn’t on our side, we’ll skip the stop and instead take the scenic Boyes Drive route along the mountain. It’s a beautiful drive with sweeping views of the coastline and False Bay, offering a completely different but equally stunning perspective. Either way, you’ll get to soak in more of Cape Town’s charm before we wrap up the day!
You will be dropped off at your hotel around the City
Pickup: Guests are collected from their accommodation within a 20 km radius of Cape Town City Centre. Exact pickup time will be confirmed the day before, based on ferry schedule.
Transfer to the V&A Waterfront to board the ferry to Robben Island (weather and sea conditions permitting). The experience includes the ferry crossing and a guided tour of the island, led by a former political prisoner.
Lunch: Lunch can be enjoyed at the V&A Waterfront after returning from Robben Island or later at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden (own expense).
Visit Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, set against the eastern slopes of Table Mountain. Enjoy time to explore the gardens, indigenous plant life, and scenic walking paths.
Drop-off: Guests are dropped off at their accommodation in and around Cape Town city center in the afternoon.
Guests are collected from their accommodation within a 20 km radius of Cape Town City Centre at approximately 9:00 AM.
Scenic drive to the Cape Winelands.
Stellenbosch Wine Estate First wine tasting of the day at a selected Stellenbosch wine estate, enjoying a guided tasting of five wines.
Guests board the iconic Franschhoek Wine Tram and begin a scenic journey through the Franschhoek vineyards.
Second Wine Estate (Lunch Stop) Enjoy lunch paired with wine tasting at a Franschhoek wine estate, surrounded by vineyard views (lunch at own expense).
Third Wine Estate – Grande Provence Wine tasting at Grande Provence Wine Estate, sampling five award-winning wines.
Fourth Wine Estate – Franschhoek Cellar (If Time Allows) Final wine tasting of the day at Franschhoek Cellar, time permitting.
Guests exit the Wine Tram and rejoin the vehicle to continue the tour.
Groot Drakenstein Prison – Nelson Mandela Freedom Walk Photo stop at Groot Drakenstein Prison, where Nelson Mandela took his first steps to freedom after 27 years.
Guests are dropped off in Cape Town City Centre or within an 20 km radius in the late afternoon.
Guests are collected from their accommodation within a 20 km radius of Cape Town City Centre and we depart Cape Town Central at around 06:30 AM (final pickup time confirmed the day before). We then enjoy a scenic drive from Cape Town to Botlierskop Private Game Reserve (4 hours 30 minutes), travelling towards the Garden Route with comfort stops along the way.
Upon arrival at Botlierskop Private Game Reserve, guests will enjoy lunch at the reserve while taking in views of the surrounding bush landscape (own expense unless included).
Experience an unforgettable afternoon safari in a malaria-free private game reserve. Accompanied by an experienced ranger, guests explore the reserve in an open safari vehicle, with opportunities to spot wildlife such as rhino, giraffe, zebra, buffalo, antelope, and various bird species. The ranger shares insights into animal behavior, conservation, and the unique ecosystem of the region, making this a highlight of the tour.
After the safari, we depart Botlierskop and drive to Mossel Bay, where guests will check in at their hotel for the overnight stay (Botlierskop is not the overnight location).
Check in to your hotel in Mossel Bay. The evening is free to relax, explore the town, or enjoy dinner at the hotel or a nearby restaurant (own expense).
Early breakfast at the hotel and check-out. Departure time: Around 07:00 AM.
After breakfast, we depart Mossel Bay and travel through scenic rural landscapes and coastal countryside toward Cape Agulhas, the southernmost point of the African continent. The journey offers relaxed sightseeing along the way, with comfort stops as needed before arriving at this iconic landmark.
Upon arrival, we explore Cape Agulhas National Park, including the famous Cape Agulhas landmark at the southernmost tip of Africa. Guests will have time for photos, a short walk, and to take in the rugged coastline, while the guide explains the meeting point of the cold Benguela and warm Agulhas currents. Lunch can be enjoyed in the Cape Agulhas area (own expense) before continuing the journey.
This optional experience is not included in the tour price and must be requested and booked in advance through us. Guests who choose this add-on will pay the activity cost separately, at their own expense. All activities are operated on a shared basis. Guests may choose one of the following activities in Gansbaai: Shared shark cage diving experience, or Shared whale-watching trip (available during whale season only) Guests who book this option will depart very early and travel to Gansbaai to join the selected activity. Exact timing depends on operator schedules, availability, and sea conditions. Please note: All optional activities are subject to availability, weather, and sea conditions.
After the activity is finished, the return drive to Cape Town takes approximately 2 hours, traffic depending. Please note that drop off time may vary based on the operator’s finish time and road conditions. Drop off is at your hotel in Capetown City Center or Cape Town International Airport.
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This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
You will not receive a refund if you cancel.
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