3-Day Wildlife and Wine Tour of Hermanus, Gansbaai and Grabouw

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 See African penguins at Stony Point Penguin Colony
• 02 Sample wine at Benguela Cove and taste abalone on a farm tour
• 03 Experience an adventurous shark cage dive in Gansbaai
• 04 Learn about the big cats at Panthera Africa
• 05 Admire the untouched natural beauty at Cape Canopy

Embark on this unique wildlife and wine tasting tour through Hermanus, Gansbaai, and Grabouw. See African penguins at Stony Point Nature, savour wine at Benguela Cove and abalone on a farm tour, and take on a daunting shark cage dive. You can also catch a glimpse of whales on an optional cruise, hear heartfelt stories of big, wild cats at Panthera Africa, and experience the untouched natural beauty of Cape Canopy.

See African penguins at Stony Point Nature, savour wine at Benguela Cove and abalone on a farm tour, and take on a daunting shark cage dive.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Cape Town, Gansbaai, Hermanus

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Scenic Coastal Drive to Hermanus

• Get picked up from your location and drive to Hermanus along a scenic coastal route.

• En route, stop at Stony Point Nature, a land-based penguin colony.

• Be treated to a wine tasting at Benguela Cove with a fantastic view over the lagoon.

• If time permits, also visit another wine farm.

• Go for an abalone farm tour and tasting.

• Enjoy a stroll through the old harbour town after checking into your hotel.

2

Day 02

Shark Cage Diving and Wildlife Encounters in Gansbaai

• Depart for Gansbaai early in the morning.

• Do a shark cage dive.

• Optional: Dyer Island cruise for whale watching.

• Visit the African Penguin and Seabird Sanctuary.

• Explore Panthera Africa.

3

Day 03

Cape Canopy Adventure in Grabouw

• Experience untouched natural beauty at Cape Canopy for 4-5 hours.

• Return to Cape Town and get dropped off at a point of your choosing by late afternoon.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• 2 nights' accommodation in a 3-star historical hotel with full sea view

• Breakfast

• All transfers

• Qualified South African guide and driver

• Entrance fee to Stony Point Penguin Colony

• Wine tasting at Benguela Cove

• Abalone farm tour and abalone tasting

• Shark cage diving

• Entrance fee and tour at Panthera Africa

• Entrance to African Seabird & Penguin Sanctuary

• Cape Canopy tour experience at Grabouw

What's Not Included

• Lunch

• Dinner

• Drinks

• All items of a personal nature

• Gratuities

• All optional activities not mentioned as included

Know before you go

• Hermanus is a coastal town southeast of Cape Town in South Africa's Western Cape Province. It's known as a whale-watching destination and is the best spot for land-based whale watching. Welcome to the Walker Bay wine route, which includes the well-known Hemel en Aarde wine valley. Enjoy whale watching from the comfort of your hotel room, experience shark cage diving, and visit Panthera Africa to discover the dark and exquisite side of eco-tourism.

• Price is based on a group of 10 adults who are sharing.

• A minimum of 2 adults should book the tour.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Cape Town, South Africa

Tour start

Cape Town, South Africa

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.