Itinerary

1. Highlights of Cape Town

   • This day tour will leave from the Cape Town City Bowl at around 08h00. 
   • Victoria Coastal Road in the Shadow of the Twelve Apostles
   • This road closely follows the coastline as it curves around Hout Bay. Named in honour of Queen Victoria’s jubilee in 1888, the famous Twelve Apostles overlook it on one side, and travellers can enjoy fantastic views of the Atlantic Ocean as it stretches out to the horizon. This route is a favourite drive for many visitors and locals.
   • The coastal road was planned by Thomas Bain, a famous road engineer responsible for many of South Africa’s most beautiful mountain passes. A true Renaissance man, he had a keen interest in natural history, geology, archaeology and palaeontology.
   • We pass through Hout Bay (Wood Bay from the Afrikaans), a charming little hamlet protected on three sides by mountains and providing a calm bay for a thriving local fishing community. 
   • Our tour now reaches the very tip of the Cape Peninsula and the entire African continent. Located in a 17 750-hectare nature reserve, you can look out over the endless ocean from the Cape Point Lighthouse. The reserve showcases the spectacular natural diversity of this region. As you make your way to the Cape Point Lighthouse, keep your eyes peeled for baboons, rhebok, Cape Mountain zebra, bontebok, eland and over 250 species of birds. The reserve is also one of the world’s largest breeding grounds for tortoises.
   • You can soak up this spectacular setting and truly feel like you are on the edge of the world. You may also feel the touch of the brisk wind known as the “Cape Doctor”,; famed for its rumoured curative powers.
   • After you have filled Cape Point, the tour will continue as we travel up the other side of the Cape Peninsula to the heart of the Cape Winelands. You might see the other side of False Bay on a clear day.
   • As we travel around False Bay, we will drive past the picturesque villages of Simon’s Town, Fish Hoek and Muizenberg. Simon’s Town has been an important naval base and harbour for over two centuries, and you can still see some historic naval vessels anchored just off-shore. There has been a settlement at Fish Hoek for almost as long as recorded history in this area. Muizenberg is another seaside town where the warmer waters and long stretch of beach make it a popular spot for holidaymakers.
   • We then turn inland on our way into the lush Cape Winelands.
   • We now arrive in Stellenbosch, which has the distinction of being the second oldest town in South Africa. 
   • As the heart of the Winelands, Stellenbosch abounds with top-class estates producing excellent wines. After the fascinating tour of the town, we will proceed to our next stop, where you can sample a selection of top wines. Flavour charts and guidance from estate wine experts will help you maximise this tasting opportunity.
   • At the end of a day filled with spectacular sights and fascinating insights into the region, we return to Cape Town. As the sun begins to set in the distance, you can reflect back on the great memories you have made today.