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Holidays to Cape Town Tours Safaris in South Africa Stellenbosch Hermanus

Holidays To South Africa: Cape Town + Hermanus + Stellenbosch + Safari

South Africa: Cape Town + Hermanus + Safari + Stellenbosch
Holidays To South Africa Cape Town Hermanus Stellenbosch Safari
12 NIGHTS FROM:
$2,747
Per person sharing
Scheduled flights quoted separately
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• Holidays to Cape Town
• Table Mountain
• V&A Waterfront
• Cape of Good Hope
• Hermanus, Whale Watching
• Stellenbosch Vine Hopper Bus
• Franschhoek Wine Tram
• Safari in Eastern Cape
• Big Five Game Drives
• Holidays To South Africa

Our tailor made holidays to South Africa visit beautiful Cape Town in the shadow of Table Mountain, the whale-watching town of Hermanus and the famous Stellenbosch winelands, before ending with a thrilling Big Five safari. Also visit the Cape of Good Hope & the penguin colony at Boulders Beach. In the winelands you can take the Vine Hopper Bus in Stellenbosch or the Franschhoek Wine Tram.

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 in and relax in your magnificent surroundings.
Day 2
Today enjoy a private tour of the beautiful city of Cape Town.
 
Weather permitting, we start by ascending Table Mountain by cable car to see one of the world's most famous views (alternatively we will drive up Signal Hill). We then drive around the city to see the key sights including the City Hall, Greenmarket Square, Houses of Parliament, Bo Kaap, Castle of Good Hope, District Six and Sea Point. before enjoying a Harbour Cruise.
 
Afterwards explore the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, with its many shops and restaurants (return taxi for own account).
 
Note: Table Mountain cable car is closed for annual maintenance from mid July to end August.
Day 3
At leisure to explore more of the beautiful city of Cape Town.
 
You can visit the Mandela Legacy Exhibition at the City Hall, explore the vibrant Victoria & Alfred Waterfront or take the ferry to Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned (advance booking essential in season).
 
From July to November you can take an optional whale watching trip to Hermanus.
 
Alternatively you can take the Hop Off bus (Blue Route) to visit world famous Kirstenbosch Gardens or simply relax on golden Camps Bay Beach.
Day 4
Today enjoy a full day private tour around the beautiful Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve peninsula.
 
We travel to Hout Bay, where there is the option to take a short boat trip to view Cape Fur seals at Seal Island (pay locally). We then continue along Chapman’s Peak Drive to spectacular Cape Point, where you may see baboons, ostriches and perhaps even dolphins or whales in season (July/November). The funicular up to the Old Lighthouse is included.
 
On the return journey we pass through naval Simons Town and visit the resident penguin colony at Boulders Beach.
 
Note: Lunch is for your own account today.
Day 5
Transfer 2-hours today from Cape Town to the small seaside town of Hermanus.
 
Check in to your hotel and enjoy the natural beauty of the coastline. From July to November, southern right and humpback whales come here to breed and this is considered the best location for land-based Whale Watching in the world. Once severely endangered, these magnificent creatures of the deep are now breeding successfully in the area due to a major international conservation effort.
Day 6
In season, today enjoy whale watching from the cliffs of Hermanus. Weather permitting, transfer to the harbour for an included Whale Watching boat ride, to get up close to these magnificent creatures of the deep.
 
Afterwards you can explore this small town on foot, with its open-air craft market in season and coastal path with indigenous fynbos and bird life. There is a small beach at the foot of the cliffs, with steep access.
 
Note: Wear a jacket as it can get cold on the boat and take a sun hat, sun glasses, binoculars, sunscreen, camera & small towel. Take your own snacks & drinks. You will be on the water for several hours in seas that can be rough, so if you are not a good sailor remember to take preventative travel sickness tablets well in advance.
Day 7
Transfer 2-hours to Cape Town Airport for your onward flight.

You will be met at Port Elizabeth Airport and transferred 2-hours to your malaria-free private game reserve near Addo in the beautiful Eastern Cape.
  
After checking in to safari lodge enjoy an afternoon game drive, where game viewing opportunities should present themselves almost immediately. Hopefully see several species of antelope, zebra, wildebeest and maybe even giraffe - as well as several of the Big Five - before dining in your warm African surroundings.
Days 8 To 9
Rise at dawn to take advantage of the best game viewing conditions of the day and enjoy a thrilling shared open-top game viewing safari with your lodge ranger in your Private Game Reserve which is home to all the Big Five - Lion, Elephant, Buffalo, Leopard and Rhino. Hope to see many interesting species before returning to your lodge for breakfast.
   
The rest of the morning is free to relax by the lodge swimming pool, before setting out again in the late afternoon for another game drive. Hope to see giraffe, hippo, kudu, antelope, waterbuck, warthogs, baboons and many other interesting animals. With hundreds of different bird species, outstanding bird watching is also guaranteed!
  
After a beautiful African sunset, enjoy the balmy evening and pristine stars of the Milky Way as you have never seen them before – as well as the spectacular Southern Cross.
 
Note: If travelling with a child < 6 please request a family lodge that allows young children on open top game drives.
Day 10
Time permitting, enjoy some final early morning game viewing, before your 2-hour transfer to Port Elizabeth Airport for your onward flight.

You will be met at Cape Town Airport and transferred 1-hour to the beautiful Stellenbosch Winelands.
 
Check into your hotel, relax under giant oak trees and savour the food and wine of this famous region.
Day 11
At leisure to explore the old university town Stellenbosch, which is surrounded by beautiful mountains and vineyards.
 
You can wander through its many street markets, craft shops and museums, including the Modern & Contemporary Art Gallery, or visit Stellenbosch Botanical Gardens.
 
Alternatively enjoy wine tasting using the Vine Hopper hop-off bus (advance booking online recommended).
 
Note: Vine Hopper bus does not operate on Sundays.
Day 12
Another day of leisure to explore Stellenbosch and the surrounding area.
Day 13
Transfer 1-hour to Cape Town Airport for your flight home.