Cape Town, Cape Winelands, Garden Route, West Coast, 8 days

Day 1: Cape Town

Guests are met upon arrival at Cape Town International Airport and transferred to the Sacred Mountain Spa in the picturesque Cape suburb of Noordhoek. Surrounded by the peaks of Table Mountain on three sides and the ocean to the front. The view and sunset across the ocean is nothing short of spectacular.

The rest of the day is spent relaxing after the long journey with spa treatments.

During the early evening, guests are invited to a traditional South African dinner with their hosts and treated to welcome gifts.

Accommodation: Sacred Mountain Health Spa

Meals: Dinner

Day 2: Cape Town

Breakfast will be served beneath the whispering oaks of a sanctuary garden.

Guests are taken on a tour to Robben Island, one of South Africa’s world heritage sites, once home to some of South Africa’s most famous political prisoners, including Nelson Mandela. Robben Island is one of South Africa’s most visited tourist attractions.

Lunch will be enjoyed at the V&A Waterfront.

After lunch we visit the Two Oceans Aquarium which is home to over 3000 species of ocean life.

The late afternoon is devoted to a scenic drive through some of the picturesque areas around Cape town.

Dinner will be at one of Cape Town’s famous restaurants. After dinner, guests are invited to some wine, cigars and chocolate back at the spa.

Accommodation: Sacred Mountain Health Spa

Meals: Full Board

Fly-in, Cape Town, Cape West Coast, Cape Winelands

8 Days & 7 Nights:.............................$2095-00

Rates are per person sharing and includes meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner), accommodation, transport and entry fees. (See detailed itinerary)

The beach at Noordhoek

Robben Island with Cape Town & Table Mountain in the background.

The cableway takes you to the top of Table Mountain for the most beautiful view of Cape Town and Table Bay.

Fishing boats in the Harbour. The Cape West Coast is famous for its seafood and especially the Cape Rock Lobster or Crayfish.

Eat yourself silly at the Muisbosskerm!

Typical West Coast Fisherman's cottages at Paternoster.

Vineyards & mountains near Stellenbosch

Enjoy a picnic in the vineyards

Enjoy some more great food and even better wine!

View the Penguins at the Boulders near Simonstown.

Colourful homes in the Bo-Kaap Malay area.

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Hout Bay from Chapman's Peak Drive

Day 3: Cape Town

After coffee and breakfast in the dining area before embarking on a morning tour of Cape Town and all that this city has to offer.

The best view of Cape Town is seen from the top of Table Mountain. The cableway was opened in 1929 and takes you to the highest point at 1085m. After all the mountaineering, lunch will be on the top of the mountain.

Then it is off to the world-renowned Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens, to view the beauty and diversity of the Cape flora and experience the magnificence of its settings against the eastern slopes of Table Mountain.

Groot Constantia is our next stop. Enjoy a tour of history and wine in true Cape Dutch style. Mother nature smiled when she prepared the Constantia Valley. She bestowed on her the influence of the sun, wind, oceans and fertile soil, and then challenged her to plant vineyards and make excellent wines. Early supper in true French style at the La Colombe Restaurant. The eatery is filled with the colors and flavors of the French countryside.

Then it’s back to Sacred Mountain Spa. Guests are invited to join us at Drum Café where the guests are beating the drum. A total new experience to night life.

Accommodation: Sacred Mountain Health spa

Meals: Full Board

Day 4: Lambert’s Bay

It's off to an early start as guests indulge in a farm breakfast.

This day is taking us to the tiny fishing village of Lambert's Bay on the Cape West Coast. The main attraction is “Die Muisbosskerm”. Situated right on the beach, this restaurant is a West Coast legend where you'll experience seafood second-to-none!

The sunset will mesmerize you, and the breeze from the ocean is cool and fresh. Like nothing you have ever experienced.

Accommodation: Sir Lamberts Guest House

Meals: Full Board

Day 5: Paternoster

If you did not eat yourself into oblivion the night before, enjoy a breakfast in the lovely dining area of Sir Lamberts Guest House.

Paternoster is our next stop. Latin for “Our Father”, Paternoster ostensibly took its name from the heartfelt prayers of shipwrecked Portuguese sailors.The hotel has the best bar in the world, and we will have lunch there.

The nearby Cape Columbine Nature Reserve with the well-known Tietiesbaai offers beautiful wildflowers during September. Whales and dolphins also visit these waters ten months of the year.

We will visit the west Coast Fossil Park. For bird lovers this is a paradise as this is home to 250 species of birds.

Dinner will be at the hotel and (weather permitting) will be served outside. The bar is a hot spot where one will mingle with the interesting locals and a definite for a nightcap. Just be warned - the night might end late if the locals have their way!

Accommodation: Paternoster Hotel

Meals: Full Board

Day 6: Stellenbosch Winelands

Breakfast and an early start. We are off to Stellenbosch via the Wine Route, which was established in April 1971 by the late Neil Joubert of Spier, Frans Malan of Simonsig and Spatz Sperling of Delheim.

The Wine Route, synonymous with a variety of international award winning red and white wines, comprises of 44 cellars that, between them, produce a large range of red and white wines.

The route takes you along several winding country roads dotted with

white-washed homesteads and tradition rich cellars that peep out from within vine covered hills and valleys.

Lunch will be at one of these cellars in the spectacular gardens that

surround these cellars. Get ready for wine, wine and more wine.

We will treat our guests to a lovely dinner out under the night sky. Later you can relax and soak you body either in the heated pool or the Jacuzzi with a glass of wine.

Accommodation: DeKraal Country Lodge

Meals: Full Board

Day 7: Stellenbosch Winelands

We enjoy breakfast at one of the most scenic spots on the estate before we start our day. This region is home to some of the finest architecture in the country and also creates the backdrop to some of the country’s most beautiful and historically significant towns.

We visit the town of Franschhoek and devote some time to sampling some of South Africa's top wines. The wine-producing region is one of the highlights of this South African Tour. Food, ranging from chocolates, cheese and homemade ice cream, can be viewed, and off course, tasted.

Indulge your creative side with the Franschhoek Meander. This art, crafts and antiques route meanders through the village and surrounding areas and visits skilled craftsmen, specialty shops and the Huguenot Memorial Museum.

Now it is time for a little heritage and history. Nelson Mandela was incarcerated in the local Drakenstein prison just before being freed in 1990. Visit this famous jail and walk “the long walk to freedom” of his release.

We invite you to a special dinner at Nederburg Cellars to conclude this tour. We will enjoy divine dinner and make sure that, as our special guest, you will take home a piece of Africa!

Accommodation: DeKraal Country Lodge

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Day 8: Stellenbosch Winelands

Our last breakfast under the African skies!

This African dream adventure has come to an end. Spend the day to buy those final mementoes. Lunch will be at one of the local restaurants in Stellenbosch.

You will be transported to Cape Town International airport from where you will depart for home.

While the pleasure was ours to show you this wonderful and diverse country we call home, we keenly await your next visit!

Accommodation: None

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

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