CYC7C: Cape West Coast

SMALL GROUP TOUR

Day 1

You will be met at Cape Town Airport and transferred to your hotel in this beautiful city, within sight of Table Mountain.

Check into your hotel, settle in and relax in your magnificent surroundings.

Day 2

This morning you will be collected from your hotel around 08h00 for your small group tour along the dramatic Cape West Coast.

We travel inland to the charming town of Tulbach, nestled in picturesque mountains, where all the historic buildings were restored after most of the town was destroyed by an earthquake in 1969. We sample wines of the region, before continuing through golden wheat fields to Piketberg where we visit a jam factory.

Continue to the pretty town of Citrusdal situated at the gateway to the Cederberg Mountains. This small town is surrounded by citrus orchards and is a major producer of Red Bush ("Rooibos") tea.

Day 3

Weather permitting and after a briefing by a local expert guide, today we walk the Sevilla Trail via the Pakhuis Pass and past nine San Bushmen Paintings. This easy hike ends with a picnic lunch on the banks of the Brandewyn River.

We drive past Englishman's Grave to the picturesque mission station at Wupperthal, with its quaint buildings and Velskoen shoe factory, before returning to our hotel in Citrusdal.

Day 4

Today we head for the coast and the friendly town of Lutzville, where we visit a vineyard for some wine tasting and enjoy a short guided walk to a Bushman cave.

We continue to the coastal villages of Strandfontein and Doringbaai, before heading inland to Clanwilliam for overnight.

Day 5

After breakfast we depart for the coastal town of Paternoster, a peaceful fishing village that has sustained a local community for many decades. Enjoy an included seafood meal on the beach, before we commence our return journey. Depending upon the rainfall, from mid August to mid September you may see spectacular fields of wild flowers as far as the eye can see.

We stop at Blaauberg Strand for postcard views of Table Mountain, before drop off at your Cape Town hotel.

Day 6

At leisure to explore the beautiful city of Cape Town independently.

Choose one of the many local activities such as a visit to Robben Island, the infamous prison home of Nelson Mandela (advance booking essential in season); explore the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront or simply relax on golden Camps Bay beach – the choice is yours!

Day 7

Transfer to Cape Town Airport for your flight home.

Travel times and stops may vary depending on the interests of fellow guests.