Cape Town Central Trip Overview
HIGHLIGHTS
Experience the 114 curves and 9km drive of one of the world’s most scenic and majestic drives – Chapman’s Peak. Hop off at one of the many picnic spots where you can enjoy and take photographs of the breathtaking views of the rugged cliffs, the beaches, the ocean, whales and dolphins!
See the spectacular sight of Cape Point’s towering rock cliffs and the lighthouse, over 250 species of birdlife, baboons, bucks and the Cape Mountain Zebra. Explore the Cape of Good Hope, the most South-western point of Africa.
Visit the Jackass penguin colony at Boulders Beach in Simon’s Town. Observe their fascinating behaviours up close and dare to have a swim alongside them! (45 min)
Visit one of the world’s most beautiful gardens – the fascinating Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. Fully immerse yourself in all that the garden has to offer – over 7000 species of plants, shady trails, panoramic views, picnic spots, sculptures and many more
Additional Info
Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Cape Town Central, South Africa
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
Explore Cape Town Central Promoted Experiences
What to Expect When Visiting Cape Town Central, Western Cape, South Africa
HIGHLIGHTS
Experience the 114 curves and 9km drive of one of the world’s most scenic and majestic drives – Chapman’s Peak. Hop off at one of the many picnic spots where you can enjoy and take photographs of the breathtaking views of the rugged cliffs, the beaches, the ocean, whales and dolphins!
See the spectacular sight of Cape Point’s towering rock cliffs and the lighthouse, over 250 species of birdlife, baboons, bucks and the Cape Mountain Zebra. Explore the Cape of Good Hope, the most South-western point of Africa.
Visit the Jackass penguin colony at Boulders Beach in Simon’s Town. Observe their fascinating behaviours up close and dare to have a swim alongside them! (45 min)
Visit one of the world’s most beautiful gardens – the fascinating Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. Fully immerse yourself in all that the garden has to offer – over 7000 species of plants, shady trails, panoramic views, picnic spots, sculptures and many more
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Touwsrivier, Touwsrivier, Western Cape
Aquila Safari Tour
Depart: 08:00 – 09:00
Return: 18:00
HIGHLIGHTS
• Travel via the wine region & Klein Karoo
• Fruit growing region of Ceres
• Welcome drinks on arrival
• Two-hour game drive in open air 4×4
• Walk with giraffes (time permitting & at game rangers’ discretion)
• Visit lion preservation project
• welcome drink
• breakfast Eco- synergy
• Lunch under the shade of trees or in the boma-style restaurant
• Relax by the pool in summer or by the fireplace in winter
• Return to Cape Town via the Huguenot tunne
• Second wine-tasting
• Biltong pairing
• Opportunity to purchase wine
• Wi-Fi on board
Ceres Fruit Valley
Drive by through the fruit growing region of Ceres
Private Game Reserve
Welcome drinks on arrival
Discover the Big Five
Two-hour game drive in open air 4×4
Lunch under the trees or in the boma-style restaurant
Relax by the pool in summer or by the fireplace in winter
The Klein Karoo
Drive by through the magnificent semi desert of the Klein Karoo
Return to Cape Town via the Huguenot tunnel
Tour Details:
Get up close and personal with Africa’s famous Big Five and other
wild animals on our Full Day Safari Tour, a two and a half hour drive from Cape Town. As the Game Reserve is situated in the Western Cape, you will not need to worry about the risk of malaria. Enjoy some of the Cape’s most unique flora and fauna, beautiful landscapes and wildlife all in one day! The elephants and lions have all been rescued by the team at the reserve, after encountering a virtual wipe out due to settlement and agricultural development. You will also find the cheetah rescue and rehabilitation centre which was founded in 2001, home to numerous cheetahs.
Duration: 8 hours
Stop At: Cape Winelands District Municipality, Cape Winelands District Municipality, Western Cape
Daily Tours –
Depart: 08:00 – 09:00
Return: 17:30
Constatian winelands
Constantia Winelands Visit and Wine Tasting Full Day
Daily Tours –
Depart: 08:00 – 09:00
Return: 17:30
HIGHLIGHTS
Three Wine tastings
Enjoy a unique ride on the Constantia Winelandsk Tram
Visit and Constantia Winelands
Detailed Itinerary
Stellenbosch
City Orientation
Dorp Street
De Braak
Free walkabout into historical town
Wine tasting on a Estate
Cellar tour
Cheese tasting
Paarl
Drive through Paarl
Wine tasting on a wine estate
Opportunity to purchase wine
View Nelson Mandela’s former prison, Victor Verster
Franschhoek
Franschhoek historical village
Enjoy a unique ride on the Franschoek Tram
Huguenot memorial (optional)
Winelands Visit and Wine Tasting Full Day
HIGHLIGHTS
Expand your palate and enjoy three wine tastings at the most prestigious, award-winning wine farms(*) of Constantia Winelands, Franschhoek and Paarl. Enjoy wine tasting, cheese tasting and cellar tours all while gaining knowledge about some of the most unique wines in the world
Enjoy a unique ride on the vintage-style Constantia Winelands. Tram, passing through breath-taking views and vineyards – one of the best ways to explore the true beauty of Franschhoek
Visit Paarl and its vibrant Afrikaans culture, and the Drakenstein prison, where Nelson Mandela last stayed before being released
Winelands Full Day Visit
Attention wine lovers! Tantalise your taste buds and brush up on your wine knowledge on our Full Day Winelands Tour. Enjoy three wine tastings at award-winning wine farms, accompanied by a cheese assortment and cellar tour, an exciting ride on the Franschhoek tram, and a visit to the Drankenstein Prison where Nelson Mandela spent the last part of his captivity.
Winelands Visit and Wine Tasting Full Day
HIGHLIGHTS
Expand your palate and enjoy three wine tastings at the most prestigious, award-winning wine farms(*) of Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl. Enjoy wine tasting, cheese tasting and cellar tours all while gaining knowledge about some of the most unique wines in the world
Enjoy a unique ride on the vintage-style Franschhoek Tram, passing through breath-taking views and vineyards – one of the best ways to explore the true beauty of Franschhoek
Visit Paarl and its vibrant Afrikaans culture, and the Drakenstein prison, where Nelson Mandela last stayed before being released
Duration: 6 hours
Stop At: Cape Point Nature Reserve, Cape Town Central South Africa
Cape Peninsula Full Day
Daily Tours –
Depart: 07:30 – 09:00
Return: 18:00
Peninsula Tour Full Day Itinerary:
Clifton & Camps Bay
Twelve Apostles mountains
Hout Bay
Chapman’s Peak Drive
Noordhoek
Ostrich-viewing drive by
Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve
Cape Point
False Bay
Penguin Colony (optional)
Simon’s Town
Muizenberg
Kirstenbosch Gardens (optional)
Constantia
HIGHLIGHTS
Experience the 114 curves and 9km drive of one of the world’s most scenic and majestic drives – Chapman’s Peak. Hop off at one of the many picnic spots where you can enjoy and take photographs of the breathtaking views of the rugged cliffs, the beaches, the ocean, whales and dolphins!
See the spectacular sight of Cape Point’s towering rock cliffs and the lighthouse, over 250 species of birdlife, baboons, bucks and the Cape Mountain Zebra. Explore the Cape of Good Hope, the most South-western point of Africa.
Visit the Jackass penguin colony at Boulders Beach in Simon’s Town. Observe their fascinating behaviours up close and dare to have a swim alongside them! (45 min)
Visit one of the world’s most beautiful gardens – the fascinating Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. Fully immerse yourself in all that the garden has to offer – over 7000 species of plants, shady trails, panoramic views, picnic spots, sculptures and many more
Duration: 8 hours
