Itinerary
Breakfast at the hotel.
Depart for half day city tour and Table Mountain
Description of the tour
Learn about the history of South Africa’s oldest city and admire panoramic views over Cape Town from the top of Table Mountain on an eye-opening 4-hour tour.
Highlights
– Enjoy the bird’s eye view of Cape Town from the top of Table Mountain
– Admire the grandeur of Cape Town’s City Hall
– Visit Malay Quarter in the foothills of the mountain
0800 hrs, Start with a scenic drive through the city centre past famous landmarks such as the Castle of Good Hope built in 1666 by the Dutch East India Company, the imposing Renaissance-style Edwardian City Hall, constructed from honey limestone a baroque building, and South Africa’s largest public space and former military parade ground the Grand Parade.
Continue along the city’s main road, Adderley Street, where you we will see St. George’s Cathedral, the Anglican Diocese of Nobel Peace Laureate Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Pass Company Gardens and the Malay Quarter (also known as the Bo-Kaap) which means “Above Cape” due to it being up against the slopes of Table Mountain. In the early 18th century, a multitude of slaves from Java, Ceylon and other Far Eastern regions were brought to Cape Town. After slavery was eliminated, their descendants, known as the Cape Malay’s, settled here.
Our route then leads us via Kloof Nek to the magnificent and famous Table Mountain where you will ascend to the top (weather permitting) by the revolving cable car. Here, you can see wild flowers and the famous silver tree, and marvel at the bird’s eye view of the city and its beaches. On a clear day it is even possible to see from this vantage point Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned on one side of the mountain and Cape Point on the other. Conclude this amazing day by descending the mountain from the Upper Cableway station and gazing at the fascinating landscapes.
Requirements
Cable car fee not included
Rest of the afternoon and overnight at your hotel.
Description of the tour
Discover the highlights of Cape Point and the Cape Winelands as you journey to the edge of Africa and explore the heart of the mountains on a scenic full day tour.
Highlights
– Visit Cape Point Nature Reserve, home to an abundance of wildlife
– Gaze over the majestic coastline and feel the ocean breeze
– Sample a selection of fantastic wines at a local winery
Admire spectacular craggy mountain peaks as they contrast with endless ocean vistas and lush green valley´s renown throughout the world. No matter where you travel in the Cape you will come across unforgettable landscapes, countless activities and historical and modern sites.
0800 hrs, Begins the tour with a scenic drive along the Atlantic coast, passing through the cosmopolitan suburb of Sea Point and Camps Bay with its glorious views of the Twelve Apostles, which are part of the Table Mountain range. From here, travel to the Cape Point Nature Reserve, comprising over 17 300 acres of indigenous fauna and flora. Here you will have the opportunity to see a variety of wildlife that includes baboons, rhebok, Cape Mountain zebra, bontebok and the elusive eland. The reserve is also one of the world’s largest breeding grounds for tortoises and for avid bird-watchers, you will find many interesting species to observe.
The majestic coastline offers drama worthy of being called “Nature’s Greatest Show”. You will see the union of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans (as per legend), and may even feel the brisk wind that is dubbed the “Cape Doctor” for its presumed curative powers. Following the coastline along False Bay, continue to the Stellenbosch Winelands, an architectural jewel with a gracious blend of 18-century Cape Dutch, Georgian and Victorian buildings. Before returning to Cape Town where the tour comes to an end, enjoy a wine tasting session at a local winery in the Stellenbosch area.
Back to your hotel in the evening.
Overnight at your hotel on bed and breakfast basis.