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The Ultimate: Cape Town, Winelands, Fynbos, Whale Coast & Karoo Safari 12D/11N

This package is ‘The Ultimate’ – the top destinations in the Western Cape, packaged together in a twelve day life experience.

From Cape Town city vibes, to the vineyards of South Africa’s European-influenced wine region, to the sea, to remote semi-desert wilderness – you will be wowed that these diverse places are all located within a few hours of one another.

As a recent guest put it: “I’m speechless at the beauty of this country. I feel like I have just had twenty different holidays in one.”

Tour Highlights

  • Base yourself at a luxury boutique hotel to experience Table Mountain, the V&A Waterfront, and the dramatic coastal views of the Cape of Good Hope.

  • Immerse yourself in the historic charm of Stellenbosch with premium wine tastings, farm-to-table gourmet dining, and serene vineyard landscapes.

  • Discover the unique biodiversity of the Cape Floral Kingdom through 4×4 flower safaris, botanical hikes, and coastal cave excursions overlooking Walker Bay.

  • Retreat to a remote beach lodge on a pristine reserve offering world-class dolphin tracking, seasonal whale watching, and guided marine rock-pool explorations.

  • Conclude in the rugged semi-desert of the Klein Karoo with daily morning and evening game drives tracking lions, elephants, and rhinos.

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$9,900.00

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Tour Information

Inclusions:

  • - Airport transfer from Cape Town International Airport to Cape Cadogan
  • - 3 nights bed & breakfast at Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel
  • - Transfer from Cape Cadogan to Lanzerac Boutique Hotel & Spa
  • - 2 nights bed & breakfast at Lanzerac Boutique Hotel
  • - Transfer from Lanzerac Boutique Hotel & Spa to Grootbos Private Nature Reserve
  • - 2 night stay with full board at Grootbos Private Nature Reserve
  • - Transfer from Grootbos to Lekkerwater Beach Lodge
  • - 2 night all-inclusive stay at Lekkerwater Beach Lodge
  • - Transfer from Lekkerwater to Sanbona Wildlife Reserve
  • - 2 night all-inclusive stay at Sanbona, Dwyka Tented Lodge
  • - Transfer from Sanbona to Cape Town

Departures:

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Itinerary

Day 1-4: Cape Town

Start your journey with a 3-night stay at the luxurious Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel in the heart of Cape Town.

Explore the vibrant city, visiting iconic landmarks such as Table Mountain, the V&A Waterfront, and the Cape of Good Hope.

Immerse yourself in the city’s fine dining, cultural highlights, and breath-taking coastal views.

Meals: Breakfast daily

 

Included Activities:

  • – Airport transfers: Cape Town Airport to Cape Cadogan Hotel
    (+/- 30 minutes)

 

Optional Activities:

  • – Guided tour: Cape Town city foodie tour
  • – Guided tour: Cape Town city tour & Table Mountain
  • – Guided tour: Cape Peninsula day tour
  • – Guided tour: Cape Winelands day tour
  • – Add more food & culture: Welcome African Dinner at Gold restaurant
  • – Add more foodie: Food & Wine pairing dinner at Reverie Social Table

 

Overnight: Cape Town

Day 4-6: Stellenbosch & the Cape Winelands

Next, enjoy in a two night stay at the historic Lanzerac Hotel in the Cape Winelands.

Tour renowned wine estates, enjoy exclusive wine tastings, and unwind near the serene vineyards.

The winelands offer an idyllic escape, where gourmet cuisine and exceptional wines are complemented by stunning landscapes.

Meals: Breakfast daily

 

Included Activities:

  • – Transfer: Cape Town to Stellenbosch (+/- 1 hour)
  • – Wine tasting at Lanzerac Wine Estate

 

Optional Activities:

  • – Guided tour: Stellenbosch walking foodie tour
  • – Guided tour: Stellenbosch history & wine tour by bike
  • – Guided tour: Cape Winelands day tour
  • – Add more foodie: Food & wine pairing dinner at Rust & Vrede
  • – Add more foodie: Farm-to-table lunch at Boschendal

 

Overnight: Stellenbosch

Day 6-8: Cape Floral Kingdom at Grootbos Nature Reserve

Continue your trip with a two night all-inclusive stay at Grootbos Private Nature Reserve, in the heart of the Cape Floral Kingdom.

Engage in nature walks, explore coastal reserves, and discover marine life with options like the “Marine Big 5” experience.

Relax and enjoy the tranquil beauty of the reserve and spectacular views over Walker Bay.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

 

Included Activities:

  • – Transfer: Cape Town to Grootbos (+/- 2 hours)
  • – Horse riding
  • – Botanical fynbos hike
  • – Milkwood forest walk
  • – 4×4 flower safari
  • – Seasonal land-based whale watching (July – December)
  • – Beach picnics
  • – Ancient Klipgat Cave and Walker Bay Nature Reserve beach excursion
  • – Progressive tourism tour
  • – Mountain biking on the Reserve
  • – Bird-watching

 

Optional Activities:

  • – Add more adventure: Shark cage diving
  • – Add more marine life: “Marine Big 5” boat trip

 

Overnight: Walker Bay

Day 8-10: Lekkerwater Beach Lodge at De Hoop Nature Reserve

Today we travel to Lekkerwater Beach Lodge, in a remote, idyllic setting on the shores of De Hoop Nature Reserve.

This stretch of shoreline offers some of the best whale-watching in the world, and is known as the area that Southern Right Whales come to give birth and raise their young.

Relax and reconnect in this pristine natural sanctuary.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and house drinks

 

Included Activities:

  • – Transfer: Grootbos to Lekkerwater (+/- 2.5 hours)
  • – Guided marine explorations and intertidal zone walks to
    thriving rock-pools and caves
  • – Guided fynbos and nature walks & explorations
  • – Dolphin watching year round
  • – Whale watching (July to November)
  • – Beach sundowners

 

Optional Activities:

  • – Spa treatments

 

Overnight: De Hoop Nature Reserve

Day 10-12: Safari at Sanbona Wildlife Reserve

Conclude your journey with a stay at Sanbona Wildlife Reserve in the Klein Karoo. You will marvel at the change in scenery, going from the coast to the semi-desert and mountainous Karoo, all within a few hours.

Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives at Sanbona, seeking out Africa’s iconic wildlife such as lions, elephants, and rhinos. See species of succulents that are thousands of years old, and found nowhere else on Earth.

After your safari, you will be transferred to Cape Town, where your journey will conclude.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon Tea, Dinner & house drinks

 

Included Activities:

  • – Transfer: Lekkerwater Beach Lodge to Sanbona (+/- 2.5 hours)
  • – Morning & afternoon game activities daily
  • – Transfer: Sanbona to Cape Town (+/- 3.5 hours)

 

Optional Activities:

  • – Spa treatments and massages

 

Overnight: Sanbona Wildlife Reserve