Arrival Day in Cape Town. Depending on flight times visit the V&A Waterfront or take a trip to Robben Island.
Day 2
Overnight: Cape Town
We make our way via Sea Point, Clifton, Camps Bay & Llandudno along Victoria Drive to Hout Bay. From Hout Bay we proceed along the magnificent Chapmans Peak Drive , stopping for photo opportunities along the way to Noordhoek, Kommetjie, Scarborough and ultimately to Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope, where will either walk up or take the funicular to the old lighthouse, experiencing breathtaking views of False Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. We will have a late-ish lunch at one of the little harbours, and take a stroll through the quaint village of Kalk Bay , browsing around some of the trendy shops and galleries, after which we will make our way via Constantia and the southern suburbs back to Cape Town.
Day 3
Overnight Cape Town
This morning we head straight for the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway. A short cable car trip takes us to the top of Table Mountain, where will take a stroll on the mountain, from where we will witness spectacular views of the City, Robben Island, Signal Hill, Lions Head, Camps Bay & The Twelve Apostles. From Table Mountain we will do a short City Tour through the Bo Kaap and the Company’s Gardens, and then head for the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens, internationally acclaimed as one of the most magnificent botanical gardens in the world. After Kirstenbosch we visit Groot Constantia, the oldest wine producing farm in South Africa, nestled in the fertile Constantia Valley, producer of the Grand Constance favoured by Emperors and Kings.
Day 4
Overnight Stellenbosch
Leaving Cape Town behind we venture into the Stellenbosch Winelands. After a walking tour of the historic university town of Stellenbosch, the second oldest town in South Africa., surrounded by the vineyards of the Cape Winelands and the mountainous nature reserves of Jonkershoek and Simonsberg, The Cape Dutch architecture is complimented by oak lined streets with sidewalk cafes, boutiques and art galleries. As the Wine Capital of South Africa, Stellenbosch is home to a host of wine estates, some of which are the oldest and most renowned in the country. We end the afternoon with a Wine & Chocolate pairing at Waterford Wine Estate
Day 5
Overnight: Swellendam
From Stellenbosch we drive over Helshoogte Pass to Franschoek, with numerous possible stops en route, such as Delaire Graaf, Tokara and Boschendal to name a few. A stroll through the town of Franschoek is always a treat, with it’s French influenced boutiques, restaurants and coffee shops. A scenic drive over the Franchoek Pass past the Theewaterskloof Dam takes us to Grabouw where we can stop for a light lunch at the delightful Peregrine Farm Stall, and eventually on to Swellendam.
Day 6
Overnight: Storms River Mouth
An early start to the day, with a slightly longer picturesque drive will be rewarded with our arrival at Storms River Mouth in the renowned Tsitsikamma National Park. Our overnight accommodation in a cozy timber hut is right on edge of the Indian Ocean and backed by natural lush forests.
Day 7
Overnight: Plettenberg Bay
Today we will be spoilt for choice with a host of activities from which to choose, such as the Suspension Bridge Walk, Waterfall Walk, a boat trip up the gorge, Seak Kayaking, Scuba Diving and Snorkeling. We make our way to Plettenberg Bay, via Natures Valley. En route we have a number of optional activities such as Mountain biking, the 216 m high Bloukrans Bungi jump, a visit to Monkeyland & Birds of Eden, an Elephant Sanctuary and the Tenikwa Wild Cat Awareness Centre.
Day 8
Overnight: Plettenberg Bay
We have the day in the seaside town of Plettenberg Bay to enjoy what the early Portuguese explorers called Baia Formosa, meaning “the beautiful bay”. Sea kayaking, whale (in season) & dolphin watching, visit the spectacular Robberg Peninsula, soak up the sun, relax & enjoy the renowned blue flag beaches or play a round of golf, as well as wine tasting in the Crags, South Africa’s newest wine route.
