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12-Day Exploring The Wonders Of Cape Peninsula
  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Nature, Winetour, Architecture

  • Duration

    12 Days

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English

Description

Admire the beauty of the historical sites of the Cape Peninsula, including the Castle of Good Hope, Table Mountain, and Stellenbosch. Roam through the small villages and museums of Cape Town and enjoy wine tasting, photographing white sharks from the Cape Whale route, Jackass Penguins on Boulders Beach, and going on Big 5 safaris.

Highlights
  • Admire the scenery of Cape Town from the Table Mountain 
  • Visit the beautiful Castle of Good Hope 
  • Go to the Seal Island and see the hundreds of Cape Fur Seals 
  • Enjoy your time at the Boulders Beach 
  • Try wine tasting at Vrede en Lust Wine Estate
  • Explore the historic District Six Museum
  • Day 1: Pick up at Airport to Hotel expand_more
    • Settle in at the hotel, transfer for supper, and back to the hotel.

  • Day 2: Table mountain - Bo Kaap - Castle of Good Hope expand_more
    • After departing the hotel, head for Table Mountain. which is part of the Cape Peninsula National Park. This area is also a World Heritage Site. The five-minute ascent to the top of Table Mountain offers a 360* view of Cape Town, the ocean and the neighbouring peaks. At the top, enjoy spectacular views and a peaceful feeling of being over one thousand meters above the city. The area at top of the mountain is surprisingly large, so leave enough time to stroll along with the parts; enjoy the viewing platforms and soak up the vistas. Enjoy the crisp air and clear visibility as you reach the summit (weather permitting). The guide will point out the highlights of one of the world's most famous views.

    • After the descent, stretch your legs with a walk through the Company Gardens. 

    • Visit the Castle of Good Hope, the oldest building in South Africa built by European settlers, which stood at the edge of the sea; today is the headquarters of the Western Province Command. The staterooms contain the William Fehr collection of furniture, paintings, china and glassware. The military and maritime museums are also of great interest.

    • Continue the tour with a drive past the Houses of Parliament, the City Hall, and Slave Lodge, before entering the “Bo Kaap”, also known as the Malay quarter. The architecture in this area is typical of what Cape Town was like 200 years ago.

  • Day 3: Cape Peninsula expand_more
    • Embark on a journey to Cape Point which goes along the scenic Atlantic seaboard coastal road. Pass the pristine beaches of Clifton and Camps Bay with their soft white sand and azure blue water.

    • Arrive at the quaint fishing village of Hout Bay with its imposing Sentinel. 

    • Visit Seal Island and see the hundreds of Cape Fur Seals that make the island their home.

    • Continue to Chapman’s Peak which offers amazing photo opportunities. 

    • Descend into the flat, low, marshy plain of Noordhoek. The beach there is broad, long, windy, and excellent for surfing but not recommended for casual swimming. The final port of call on the west coast route is Scarborough, a tiny cluster of cottages set in the heath-type countryside.

    • Turn inland to reach the entrance to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. 

    • Take the funicular or walk to the lighthouse to see the meeting of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans at Cape Point. 

    • En route to Boulders Beach via the eastern shoreline. See the Jackass Penguins before arriving at the naval base of Simon’s Town. The Boulders, a rocky stretch of coastline south of Simon’s Town. Here there are numerous inlets, pools, secluded little beaches and a protected colony of jackass penguins. Boulders Penguin Colony in Simons Town is home to a unique and endangered land-based colony of African Penguins. This colony is one of only a few in the world, and the site has become a famous and popular international tourist destination.

    • On the way back, go through Peninsula Inland – the central portion of Cape Peninsula.

    • Pass the University of Cape Town and its teaching hospital, Groote Schuur, where the first heart transplant operation in the world was performed – by Professor Chris Barnard and his excellent cardiac team – in 1967. With the sun setting over the tall peaks of Table Mountain the last rays sparkle on the trees and flowers and offer a fitting end to a day filled with all the Cape has to offer.

  • Day 4: Winelands expand_more
    • Head north to Stellenbosch. This delightful drive winds its way to the heart of the Cape Winelands. Splendid mountain ranges, green and fertile valleys, historic towns and villages, gracious homesteads, orchards and vineyards heavy with fruit – these, in brief, are the physical elements that distinguish the Western Cape’s Winelands. Spend some time at leisure in the heart of Stellenbosch. 
    • Next stop of this morning is at Waterford Estate for chocolate and wine tasting. Enjoy lovely wine and chocolate tasting at Waterford Estate.

    • After wine tasting and chocolate tasting, depart Stellenbosch and travel over the Helshoogte Pass.

    • Stop off at Boschendal to enjoy a picnic lunch before continuing on to your next wine tasting.

    • Make your way to Franschhoek with a photo stop at the Groot Drakenstein. 

    • Enjoy wine tasting at Vrede en Lust Wine Estate.

    • Time permitting, a third wine tasting will be included. 
    • Return to Cape Town with amazing photos and fond memories.
  • Day 5: Aquila Game Reserve expand_more

    Private Transfers to Aquila Private Game Reserve. 

    • Early morning departure from Cape Town. Transfer time of approximately 2 hours. Enjoy a welcome drink like coffee, Rusks & Croissants on arrival.

    • Go on a 2-3 hour Big-5 game drive in 4×4 Safari vehicles with an experienced ranger guide, where visitors can enjoy a game drive experience among lions and other members of the Big-5. Enjoy an enormous variety of safari wildlife such as giraffe, lion, leopard, zebra, rhino, and wild beasts.

    • Visit the Animal Rescue & Conservation Centre and view a Cheetah & Lion Sanctuary. The Reserve is set in the Malaria free famous Fynbos, Succulent Karoo and scarce Renosterveld vegetation that were once the favourite hunting grounds of the ancient Khoi/San hunter-gatherers. Eat lunch in an African Boma restaurant.

    • Browse the African curio shop, relax at one of the spectacular swimming pools or enjoy a roaring fire & Cigar in the thatched colonial lounge.

    • Return to Cape Town.

  • Day 6: A Full Day at Gansbaai expand_more
    • Travel to Gansbaai – Gansbaai (Afrikaans: “bay of geese,” sometimes referred to as Gans Bay) is a fishing town and popular tourist destination in the Western Cape, South Africa. 

    • After arrival, start with a continental breakfast. Then, a safety briefing will be held.

    • Board your shark-chaser for the 5-mile voyage to Dyer Island or anchor spot.

    • After dropping anchor, begin attracting Great Whites with a specially formulated ‘Chum’ mixture, made from completely legal ingredients, which has taken years to perfect, & is a highly-guarded trade secret. Sharks are seen on 99.9% of our trips! Once the Great Whites arrive, you will have the opportunity to photograph these awe-inspiring animals feeding at the surface, right alongside the boat. This is when you enter the cage! Passengers are exposed to the open sea while travelling to and from the islands.

    • At the islands, the boat is anchored off the lee sides and protected bays. Vinyl side curtains give additional protection from the wind and water spray

  • Day 7: Day Trip to Hermanus expand_more
    • Begin by meeting your local tour guide for a pick up from your hotel in Cape Town at 8 am and drive to Hermanus, in the heart of Cape Whale Route.

    • Upon arrival, explore the surrounding areas in this quaint fisherman village. If you are lucky, you might get to see whales during the land-based whale-watching tour.

    • Visit famous tourist destinations, including Gordon, Pringle, Betty's Bay, and Harold Porter Botanical Gardens.

    • Later, drive through the Hamilton Russell Wine Estate (except Sundays) and visit the Fernkloof Nature Reserve.

  • Day 8: Robben Island: Heritage Tour expand_more
    • Begin by meeting your local tour guide in Cape Town at 8 am and transfer to the waterfront to catch a ferry to Robben Island.

    • Upon arrival, go for a bus tour and visit the Robben Island prison and President Mandela's cell. 

    • Proceed towards the historic District Six Museum and explore the pieces on display.

    • Later, visit Langa, the oldest "township "in Cape Town.

    • Continue walking and arrive at Gugulethu to visit a traditional healer.

    • Finally, visit the Xhosa community centre and enjoy the excellent African crafts before the tour ends.

  • Day 9: Franschhoek expand_more
    • Pick up by local tour guide from the hotel at 09:00 am.

    • Drive to Franschhoek. 

    • Upon arrival, visit the largest crocodile breeding farm and observe these amazing reptiles. Stop for lunch and enjoy a bottle of wine inside Crocodile Park.

    • In the afternoon, visit the Tropical Butterfly Park, where live butterflies fly freely in a beautifully covered garden. Many South African insects are also displayed, including Tarantulas and bugs from Madagascar.
    • Later, visit the motor museum.

    • Drop-off at the hotel in Cape Town.

  • Day 10: Cape Agulhas expand_more
    • Begin by meeting your local tour guide at 7:00 am at your hotel in Cape Town and drive to Cape Agulhas via Sir Lowry’s pass.
    • Visit the southernmost tip of the African Continent and the official meeting point of the Atlantic and the Indian Ocean. Drive past rugged mountain ranges, picturesque vistas, and rolling wheat and canola fields on your way to Cape Agulhas. Take numerous pictures near the lighthouse before taking a stroll near the Struisbaai beach.
    • Explore the rugged mountain ranges, picturesque vistas, and rolling wheat fields near Sir Lowry’s pass as you stop for photos.

    • Stop by the Orchard farm stall for refreshments (at your own expense).

    • Head through the small town of Caledon, a town established in the 18th century to provide relief to weary travellers at the nearby hot springs.

    • Proceed to Bredasdorp and visit the Shipwreck Museum. See visual displays and a fascinating collection of shipwreck artefacts.

    • Next, visit the lighthouse at Cape Agulhas and Struisbaai beach before the tour ends.

    • In the end, enjoy a scenic drive back to Cape Town. 




  • Day 11: Gantouw Pass expand_more
    • 07:00: Travel from Somerset West east up to the Sir Lowry's Pass and over the mountain to the starting point.

    • By 07:30, set out on your walk. The trail is a 5 km return walk and takes, including the stops for photographs, discussions, and general exploring of the area, as well as a lunch/refreshment, break about 4 to 5 hours to complete, depending on the stops and weather. The first 2.5 km walk is an uphill trail to the mountaintop and not that difficult. In the neck, atop the mountains ridge, the old pass is an easy walk, and it takes about an hour to explore around and traverse a short way down the opposite mountain side to view the spectacular rusts still visible in the rocks.

    • So once at the top of the kloof, the track starts to dip steeply down, and it is here where the ruts that the wagon wheels carved into the rocks become visible. The Dutch and British settlers at the Cape built this rough pass called the Hottentots Holland Kloof Pass, following the Gantouw route. Also, while taking a bird's eye view from the top of the pass, are the 2 historic canons used to communicate over the mountains.

    • Midway through the adventure, stop for a break for either some refreshments or lunch.

  • Day 2: Hotel Cape Town expand_more
    • Pickup for airport drop-off.

What's Included
  • All entry fees

  • Luxury Air-Conditioning Vehicles

What's Excluded
  • Lunch

  • Drinks 

  • Beverage

  • Supper

Know before you go
  • Franschtours Cc Provide an Elegant and Safe Comfortable Experience.

  • Dress comfortably.

  • The formidable 12 Apostles Peaks rise above the road on one side, while sheer cliffs and incredible rock formations drop into the icy Atlantic Ocean on the other side. There is no doubt the coast of the Cape peninsula offers magnificent scenery with its great biodiversity.

  • Company Garden: The humble vegetable patch that the first white colonist planted in the autumn and winter of 1652 still flourishes; over the centuries it has changed beyond recognition, both in appearance and function. It is now one of the world's more attractive, and botanically most interesting city parks.

  • An enchanting town and fishing harbour nestling in a wide, green, hill-flanked valley. In translation, the name means “Wood Bay”, derived from its value as a source of timber in the earliest colonial period and fisheries are now its main industries. It is the headquarters of the Peninsula’s cray fishing fleet.

  • Here the road cuts through different strata of granite and sandstone and rock faces are attractively multicoloured. At its highest point, the drive skirts cliffs that plunge almost sheer to the sea some 600m below, and there are magnificent views, from the picnic sites and lookout points, of Chapman’s Bay and its wide expanse of beach, and of Hout Bay.

  • Within the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, which is open throughout the year, there is an extensive network of roads; picnic spots; view sites; some pleasant walks and trails, and a restaurant and a gift shop. This area is home to magnificent ‘fynbos’, many different species of buck and birds, the Cape Mountain Zebra, and mischievous baboons. These creatures entertain guests by enjoying lunch at the restaurant, which has splendid views of False Bay. The Point part of the reserve is the finest of view sites.

  • Cape Point has been the treacherous site of many shipwrecks and offers some of the most spectacular views of False Bay and Cape of Good Hope, situated at the junction of two of earth’s most contrasting water masses – the cold Benguela current on the West Coast and the warm Agulhas current on the East Coast.

  • The eastern shoreline is lapped by the warm, blue and often wind-blown waters of False Bay, which stretches in a wide arc from Cape Point northward and then eastward to the Hottentots Holland Mountains. The bay is so named because early navigators, bound for Table Bay, mistook the Point for Hangklip – a costly error: the wind and current are perverse, and over the centuries there have been a great many shipwrecks. The bay is one of the country’s main angling, surfing and boating areas (and, incidentally, a treasure-house for marine biologists).

  • Stellenbosch is a town in the Western Cape province of South Africa, situated about 50 km east of Cape Town, along the banks of the Eerste River. It is the second oldest European settlement in the province, after Cape Town. The town becomes known as the City of Oaks due to the large number of oak these that were planted by its founder, Simon van der Stel, to grace the streets and homesteads.

  • Franschhoek is a small town in the Western Cape province and one of the oldest towns of the Republic of South Africa can easily be mistaken as being in Switzerland. It is about 75 km from Cape Town. 176 French Huguenot refugees, many of who were given land by the Dutch government, originally settled in the valley in 1688. The Cape Dutch architecture in much of the village is unspoilt, as restrictions have been placed on the extent of renovations and new constructions in order to preserve the spirit of the original settlers to the area.

  • The main tourist attraction in Gansbaai since approximately 1995 has been cage diving with great white sharks. It is said that after Kruger National Park, the great white sharks attract some of the highest numbers of tourists to South Africa for any singular activity.

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
1 To 4 ZAR 1400 Per Person
Child
1 To 4 ZAR 550 Per Person

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