Exploring cape town by regions with its microclimate
great opportunity and lifetime memories for Adventure seekers, families with children, honeymooners, corporates, nature lovers discovering the wonders of the cape with It's diverse biodiversity , fauna, Flora and the marine creatures , the cape floral with its fynbos
diversity and cultural values of the rainbow nation
unique country with four races and eleven official languages
this tour is also sort of educational as it speaks about history of south africa in general from the khoi indigenous first people of the cape, slavery period, edification of apartheid to freedom day 1996
history of south African Viticulture and the origin of wine varieties
migration of the african penguins origins,migration of Southern right Whales,Migration Arbory culture,origins of the multi cultural people
history the big five animals and the marine five,cape point and cape of good hope.
Activity location
Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
19 Dock Road
8001, Cape Town Central, South Africa
Meeting/Redemption Point
Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
19 Dock Road
8001, Cape Town Central, South Africa
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4 Days Private Cape Town Exploration and Surroundings
Activity duration is 4 days4d
4d
English
Pickup included
Starting time: 8:00
Price details
P 52,534.81 x 1 AdultP 52,534.81
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Price is P 52,534.81P 52,534.81
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wine tasting for 5 glasses at 2 wine estates
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stellenbosch Village Museum
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the franschhoek Motor Museum
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bottled of water, tourist Guide
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Air-conditioned vehicle
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vehicle and Fuel
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all park entrances
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Lunch (Personal Expense)
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Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Activity itinerary
Day 1: Robben island,Table mountain and cape town city tour.
11 stops
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Not included
Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
30m
The V&A water front,in cape town city this is where we begin our tour,victoria and Alfred is one of the most popular areas in Cape Town.The neighbourhood gives the stunning views of the ocean,as well as easy access to some of the city's best beaches.This is where you will take the ferry to Robben island,which is 11km from the main land, 40-45 mins ferry drive to the island. At this point this is where you will pay for your ferry fee and Robben island ticket.
Robben Island Museum
4h
Admission ticket included
Robben island is an Island on the Table bay.It's best known as the site of maximum security prison where Nelson Mandela and other political prisoners were incarcerated during apartheid.Mandela served 18 of his 27 years in prison sentence on the island and it has become synonymous with the struggle .It is now a World Heritage site and museum offering daily tours.You will disembark at Murray's Bay Harbour situated on the east coast of the island and take a short walk to the buses that will take you to all historical sites around the island .
Table Mountain Aerial Cableway
1h
Admission ticket included
Table Mountain is a unique symbol of the peninsula with an Altitude of 1067 above sea level.Excursion at Table Mountain with cable car which is desighned to complete a 360-degree rotation on the way giving you a full panaroma ,the most spectacular way to ascend Cape Town's famous flat topped peak and explore.You will find a self service restaurant ,Table Mountain cafe ,offering arrange of food and drinks,snacks ,desserts and wines.Table Mountain is a great spot to sit a soak up the commanding 360 -degree views of Cape Town ,Table Bay the nearby peaks of the sorrounding mountains and the rest of the table Mountain National park.
Company's Gardens
30m
Company garden is the oldest garden planted in the South Africa .Located in central cape Town it's a park and heritage site .It was originally created in the 1650 by the region's first European settlers and provided fertile ground to grow fresh produce to replenish ships rounding the Cape.
Iziko South African Museum and Planetarium
1h
Admission ticket included
The South African Museum was founded in 1825. In 1897 the Museum moved to its present building in the historic Company's Garden. Since then millions of visitors have wandered its halls and corridors to be stimulated and inspired by its collections and exhibitions.
Castle of Good Hope
30m
Admission ticket included
Built by the VOC a Dutch East India Company between 1666 and 1679, the Castle of Good Hope is the oldest existing colonial building in South Africa.During the Second Boer War (1899–1902), part of the castle was used as a prison, and the former cells remain to this day. The Castle acted as local headquarters for the South African Army in the Western Cape, and today houses the Castle Military Museum and ceremonial facilities for the traditional Cape Regiments.
Bo-Kaap
20m
Bo-kaap is a neigbourhood in Cape Town,since 1834 which marked the end of slavery in the cape colony.it's a daytime destination on hillside it's known for its narrow cobbled streets lined with colourful houses.
The Diamond Works
45m
Visit at Diamond factory from the mines to the desks
Discover and learn about South Africa Diamond History and other mineral precious stones
Tanzanite, Sapphire, Gold , platinum etc
Nb, a taste of South African sparkling wine would be serve to you at the Entrance
With this Shop Office prices re negotiable as You would get a discount
Our Guide would assist once you purchase any products and you will still claim your Vat at the airport before returning back
Parliament of the Republic of South Africa
we will have no access onto premises for political reasons
just from outsite viewing , the imortal light commomorating all people died in the country and the Statue of Nelson Mandela
Iziko Slave Lodge
the slave lodge exhibits of values , records of origins of slaves brought to the Cape colony by the VOC a Dutch east india company trading between india and Europe
the Majority of slaves came from malaysia, sri lanka Madagascar, indonesia
slavery abolished in 1834 , 3 December
District Six Museum
a museums exhibits of the Dark days of Apartheid mainly the eviction and demolition of Buildings of Descends people of slavery ,with the last resistance of 1989
Day 2: Cape peninsula.
14 stops
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Not included
Green Point
The day will start with a pick up from your hotel /accommodation and drive along the south peninsula coastline. The Green Point Lighthouse, Cape Town is an operational lighthouse on the South African coast. First lit on 12 April 1824, it is located on Mouille Point. The lighthouse was the first solid lighthouse structure on the South African coast and the oldest operational lighthouse in South Africa.
Cape Town Stadium (Green Point Stadium)
The stdium was built for the FIFA WORLD CUP 2010 host various sports matches and music concerts through out the year
Sea Point
The sea point promenade runs along the water's edge from mouille point to the end of sea point .This area along the Atlantic ocean is fantastic for walking ,cycling and excercise .The outdoor callisthenic gym is a perfect spot to work up a sweat while over lookng the striking blue ocean.
Clifton Beaches
Clifton and camps bay are two of cape town's most famous and picturesque beaches ,offering soft white sand ,crystals-clear waters,and stunning views of the surrounding mountains regarded the beverly hills of Africa ,these beaches are popular sports for sunbathing,and beach volleyball.The flat,sprawling beach shines bright like the diamond that is on the infamous sunset strip,no matter the weather ,this beach is perfect for a family day.Clifton is an affluent area where some of the most expensive houses and apartments in Cape Town are located. Most of the houses and apartments are built on steep cliffs with outstanding views of the Atlantic Ocean. Clifton beach is broken up into four parts separated by granite rocks. The beaches are below the cliff which provides cover from the winds. Clifton fourth beach is the most popular beach for young adults.
Maidens' Cove
20m
Perched between the scenic stretches of the Clifton and Glen Beach, Maiden’s Cove is flanked by the cold blue of the ocean and the verdant greenery of the mountains of the Western Cape.
This is a lookout in Camps Bay, Cape Town, that boasts absolutely breath-taking views of the Twelve Apostles Mountain Range and the back end of the famous Table Mountain.
Maiden’s Cove has a stunning tidal pool that makes for safe, fun swimming. It is surrounded by massive rounded boulders that protect the pool from the waves and make for excellent sun-tanning spots. Little ones are spoilt for choice when it comes to finding spots to explore amongst the rocks. There is also a grassy patch at Maiden’s Cove, which is the perfect place for barbecues or picnics on lazy weekend afternoons.
Hout Bay
1h
Hout Bay has one of the busiest fishing harbours in the Western Cape with an established tuna, snoek and crayfish industry. The harbour is home to the Hout Bay Yacht Club and several restaurants. There are three roads leading to and from Hout Bay, all over mountain passesVisit seal island on an amazing ocean safari. Watch playful seals,a variety of birds and beautiful landscapes. If you are in luck you may see the majestic whales,joyful dolphins and various other sea life creatures,mostly the marine five which are dolphins,great white shark,penguin,seals and whales.
Chapman's Peak Drive
20m
chapman's drive is one of the most scenic tour routes in the world. We stop at Chapman's Peak viewpoint
where travellers will be "wowed" by the spectacular view of mountain ranges and endless stretches of the ocean as waves
break against rocks and white sandy shorelines.Its one of the most rewarded panaromic drive in the Country if not the
world. The drive hugs the near the vertical face of mountain, linking hout bay to noordhoek suburb. It has 114 urves of
non kilometres and it stands at 593m above sea level. Tourists and locals often stop at view point along the drive.Best
known for Sightseeing & best photos on any Cape Town tour.
Noordhoek Farm Village
30m
Admission ticket not included
The long Beach For Photos and Noordoek Farm village For Refreshment , Coffe and small Craft and
souvenirs might be purchased There.
Boulders Beach Penguin Colony
45m
Admission ticket included
Boulder's Beach: is in simon's town known for the best beaches in Cape Town. Warm waters from the False Bay Area creates makes this ideal for swimming and sunbathing. The highlight of Boulder's Beach is, of course, the enchanting African penguin's colony. Visit these cute penguins in their natural habitat and meet some of them along the boardwalk ,they love being photographed with the visitors ..Its best sightseeing for African penguins and boulders beach.
Simon's Town
1h
Simon's time the 2nd oldest town in South Africa founded in 1679 home to the south African Naval base ex-British millitary headquater under the commonwealth.
This is where we will have our lunch at Harbour view restraunt Follow by a visit just a nuissance before procedding to cape of good hope.
Cape Point Nature Reserve
1h
Admission ticket included
Cape Point- Situated at the south western tip of Africa that runs north -south about thirty kilometres at the extreme southwestern tip of the African continent and is a promontory at the south east corner of cape peninsula,the cape point nature reserve is one of the most pristine and unspoiled places on earth ,with dramatic cliffs,pristine beaches and breathtaking views , a mountainous and scenic landform .At this point most travellers take the option of a short hike from the Cape of Good Hope to the Cape Point lighthouse. However, should you not feel up to the short hike or medically unfit, the guide will guide you to the Flying Dutchman Funicular in which you will travel up to the Cape Point lighthouse. (Fee excluded from the tour price.) The Cape Point is the official meeting point of the Two Ocean currents; the Cold Benguela and the warm agulhus currents. Cape
point is famous for Dutchmen funicular, old lighthouse and best viewing site of Cape Point.
Cape of Good Hope
45m
Admission ticket included
A visit to Cape Town is certainly not complete without a photo behind the Cape of Good Hope name board. Your tour guide will share history about the two Beacons known as the Bartolomeu Dias beacon and the Vasco Da Game beacon.Cape of good is the most South Western Point of the African Continent, with two currents, warm agulhas & cold benguela.Cape point is the treacherous rocky promontory south of the Cape where many Ships have come to grief since Fifteenth CenturyThe Reserve is an intergral part of the cape floristic kingdom which part of the world six floral kingdoms with a treasure trove of 1100 species of indigenous plants.
The reserve encompasses 7750 hectares of rich and varied flora and fauna.Enjoy spectacular views , of the Atlantic and False bay Coastlines from cape point . spend time the reserve , where you may encounter Baboons, Cape Mountain Zebra , Eland the biggest Antelop in Africa, Buck, and other 250 species of Birds.
St James Beach
20m
This will be our final stop for the day on this tour will be St James Beach at muizenberg where visitors can view the colourful beach huts and take a few photos. These huts are used for changing rooms by sunbathers and the tour guide will share the history of the beach huts with you.The beach is famous for surfing spot in cape town and also a home to surfing community, swimming pools & wooden colourful huts as well.
Cape Town Central
Drive back to cape town for drop off to your hotel /accomodation.
Day 3: Aquilla big five safaris including Lunch ( BUffet
7 stops
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Not included
Cape Town Central
0800hrs pickup from your accommodation/hotel within town and the surrounding. The tour will start at
cape town central city and drive along the N 1 highway past the language monument outside paarl.This is a 2-3hrs drive
safari from cape town to Aquila.It is a 4 star family- friendly destination you will experience a scenic 2 hrs drive from
cape town to Aquila game reserve ,the route features stunning scenery ,including vineyards and mountains
Du Toitskloof Pass
DU TOITSKLOOF PASS, PAARL SOUTH AFRICA-you will be passing under the DU Toitskloof/ Huguenot
Tunnel which is the longest in the country with 3,9 km long
the tunnel links Paarl wine region and Worcester.Avery impressive scenery all around you .will have a stop here at the
top and have a view of table mountain from a distance
Breerivier
BREEDE RIVER-The Breede River, also known as Breë River, is a river in the Western Cape Province of
South Africa. Travelling inland north from the city of Cape Town, the river runs in a west to east direction.
Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the famous winelands of the Breede river which the first catchment area of the
river is in the skurweberg mountain range close to ceres..The head waters runs through the modern day
mitchells pass before planting out on its middle course in the worcester area.The river mouth is in an estuary
at port Beaufort on the indian ocean
will stop for refreshment
De Wet Cellar
5.DE WET CELLAR-De wet celler was founded on 15th April 1946 being the oldest cellar in th
worcester.Originally producing about 3000 tons of grapes per annum ,it has since developed into a quality
processig cellarof around 22,000 tons per year.
Aquila Safari Reserve Directions
5h
Admission ticket included
AQUILA SAFARI RESERVE-Arrive at aquilla game reserve ,10,000 hectare private game farm.You will
have a complimentary glass of champgane , lavish buffet lunch and you will have a 2-3 hrs game drive with a
professional game ranger.This is a once in a life time opportunity to possibly encounter all of the big
five ,elephants,lions,buffalo,leopard and rhinos and any other wildlife,get up up close to Africa's best wild
animals and immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the reserve. Learn fascinating facts about the unique
karoo fauna and flora.Capture exciting wildlife moments and learn about your surrounding in the stunning
landscape. soon after the game drive ,a full buffet lunch will be served,travellers can relax on the terrace or
cool off in the open air swimming pool .
Cape Town Central
Travel back to cape town for drop off after a day filled with fun and adventure at
your pick up point hotel/accommodation at approximately 1800hrs.
Afrikaans Language Monument
a tribute to the diverse origins of the Afrikaans language
the language which was formed 14 August 1875 and compaign for the acceptance instead of Dutch later considered as the main instrument of Apartheid architects,rejected by black south African
Day 4: Cape wineland routes: Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl Regions
11 stops
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Not included
Vredenheim
1h 30m
Admission ticket included
Vredenheim is one of the oldest wine Farm in the Heart of Stellenbosch, offering Viticulture products, Flora and Wildlife such as Lions both African and White, Black and African Leopards, White and Bengal tigers and many Antelopes
Stellenbosch
1h
stellenbosch founded in 1679 by Governor Simon Van Der Steel , Known as the heart of South African Winery
the large number of oak trees that line the street have given the town the sobriquet Eikestad ( city of oaks)
Stellenbosch University
1h
Admission ticket included
the university is one of the largest residential university in the country the university buildings have its own different architecture built up in different years while the Ou Hoofgebou ( the Old main building )was Proclaimed heritage site in 1973 we will be passing, driving through the University after a walking City tour , viewing the first Dutch reformed church,1687,the village museum the story of the first modern houses built of different architectural periods with their furnishing and costumes worn at the time those are the Schreuder house built in the 18th century
visit the first trading store in stellenbosch , the Oom samie se Winkel, the nelson mandela monument
Franschhoek Motor Museum
2h
Admission ticket included
the museum offers visitors a special opportunity to look back at more than 100 years of motoring history
at this museum you have and opportunity to view the first car made in South Africa 1897 the Antique Pre 1904 and one of most historical vehicle used by Nelson Mandela during his presidential terms a Bmw well protected and bullet proof etc
the Museum belongs the African Richest Man Johann Rupert
after the vehicle museum we will be driven on vintage vehicles to the Terra Del capo cellar an wine tasting follow by lunch
Anthonij Rupert Wyne Estate & Terra del Capo Tasting Room
1h
Admission ticket included
at this venue we will have wine tasting and lunch
nb. During our tourism peak season, reservations of restaurants busy just in case we missed one at this venue we will get to change the restaurant venue to any other restaurant around Franschhoek, La Grande Provence , La Motte La Petite Ferme , Le Lude, once Booked
Franschhoek
1h
Franschhoek , French Corner as it would be translated
the story of Franschhoeck dated back to 1688-1860 nearly two centuries ago when the french refugees were settlet brought there by the Dutch and VOC company
many of them left france because of the Edification of Nantes, the Religion War
it s became as the Gourmet of South africa
counts about 50 wineries, Estates most have wine tasting facilities
we will have wine tasting at La grande Provence and the view of the Gallery
Huguenot Memorial Museum
1h
Admission ticket not included
since 1967 ,the memorial and museum exhibits include period furniture and costumes , paintings a wealth of rare documentations and genealogical archives and several old bibles including a Dutch State Bible printed in 1636
follow by a visit to the Graceful Three - arched memorial to the 17th Century Huguenot Settlers
from there we will do a city walking tour
and visit to the largest collection of corkscrews in Africa, the old corkscrew antique shop
Groot Drakenstein Prison
30m
the Drakenstein Prison is also called Victor Verster prison
here Nelson Mandela spent 2 years of his 27 years imprisonment before he was release on the 11 february 1990
we will have a group or Family Photo for many
Paarl
paarl region founded in 1960
regarded as the capital band headquarter of Afrikaners the Boers The white europeans whom have made themselves African Whites
the View of Afrikaans language Museum building
its also home to the KWV Wine estate and distillery, which was once the largest wine organisation in the world has its headquarter there in paarl, La concorde
Century City
the centre was recorded Century City as it was inaugurated in year 2000 as the world celebrated a millennium, 21st century
the world largest museum in bronze exhibits mainly for the veterans fought the Liberation , freedom of this country against Apartheid mainly Black people the museum is open to the public
the largest shopping Centre in the Cape , Canal walk is on premises as well
the centre holds many world branded companies representatives such Vodacom, Mercedez MTN , Amazon etc
Cape Town Central
30m
finally back to the hotel residential,or the Airport , the Cruise terminal for others , and end of our itinerary
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