6 DAYS SOUTH AFRICA: CAPE TOWN, HERITAGE & HARVEST

Baie welkom in Suid-Afrika, Nayimkelekile eMzantsi Afrika, Welcome to South Africa!'As you step out of Cape Town International Airport, the warm welcome and buzz of the city greet you instantly. Pick up your rental car—it’s time for your adventure to begin! Your first drive offers a vibrant first glimpse of Cape Town before you settle into your hotel. From tomorrow, you're in full road-trip mode, exploring at your own pace. The beauty of self-driving? Total freedom! Choose what to see, when to go, and how long to stay. And with our handy travel guide and list of local eats and must-stop spots, you're all set for an unforgettable journey!

Accommodations:

• Silver City Lodge Hotel - VA Waterfront
• Gold Cape Heritage Hotel
• Platinum The Bay Hotel

Where the edge of the world meets the sea – that's where you find Cape Town, South Africa’s oldest and second-largest city, filled with endless highlights! From Robben Island and the Castle of Good Hope for history buffs, to Table Mountain and Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden for nature lovers. Boulders Beach with its clumsy penguin colony and Hout Bay with its lazy seals melt your heart, and for cultural highlights, you'd best head to the colourful Bo-Kaap for a free walking tour. Afterwards, the V&A Waterfront is your place to be: not just for food and wine, but also for a shopping spree and a tour on the Cape Wheel... or even a sunset cruise with an invigorating glass of champagne!

Accommodations:

• Silver City Lodge Hotel - VA Waterfront
• Gold Cape Heritage Hotel
• Platinum The Bay Hotel

After a short 45-minute drive from Cape Town, you find yourself in Paarl - a key player in the Cape Winelands, renowned for its wine terroir, fruit-growing heritage and rich history.

Activities:

Accommodations:

• Silver Perle-du-Cap
• Gold Laborie Estate
• Platinum Adara Palmiet Valley Boutique Hotel

You bid Paarl farewell after breakfast and head out to historic Tulbagh for the next discovery. It's less than a 1.5-hour drive from Paarl, but we still encourage you to stop in the picturesque village of Riebeeck Castle on the way (after 45 minutes, you deserve that first coffee break!). After your stop, it's another 40-minute drive to Tulbagh.

Activities:

Accommodations:

• Silver Saronsberg Vineyard Cottages
• Gold Rijk's Wine Estate and Guesthouse
• Platinum Tulbagh Boutique Heritage Hotel

Since this is the last day of your Western Cape itinerary, you might want to make the most of things before driving back to Cape Town. So head south to Stellenbosch via the Helshoogte Pass. Stellenbosch to Cape Town is another 52 kilometres, a 45-minute drive. In Cape Town, you can (and should!) pamper yourself on this last day with a first-class dinner, and start reminiscing about the wonderful days you have had in the Western Cape... And who knows? Maybe it's the end of your first but only the beginning of your second itinerary?!

Activities:

Accommodations:

• Silver City Lodge Hotel - VA Waterfront
• Gold Cape Heritage Hotel
• Platinum The Bay Hotel

All good things come to an end. This is your last day, and it's time to catch your flight home from Cape Town International Airport. Sad to leave…? Not to worry! You can also hop on a domestic flight to Johannesburg or Pretoria and add a few days to your holiday. How about meeting the Big Five (or Seven!) during a safari? Or relaxing at a picturesque beach? Let us know your wishes, and we will gladly organise a holiday extension to help you explore the other parts of South Africa.