A superb relaxing and luxurious five day nature tour exploring the sunny South and South Western Cape. Traverse the beautiful geographical formations of the Cape Fold Belt mountain range and visit the most Southern tip of the African continent, Cape Agulhas. Experience the rugged beauty of the arid Karoo where we stay in a national monument, the village of Matjiesfontein. and end your tour on top of Table Mountain.

 
Our tour starts with a historical tour of Cape Town before we enjoy a walk through the acclaimed Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens and enjoy a sumptuous lunch in these pristine surroundings followed by a drive around False Bay and along the beautiful Palmietberg mountain to the village of Hermanus . This is renowned as the best land-based whale spotting area in the world. During the months of July to November we should see many of the Southern Right Whales wallowing in the bay close to shore.

 
From Hermanus we follow the southern coastline to the Southern most tip of Africa, Cape Agulhas that is also known as the Cape of Needles. We enjoy lunch in Agulhas before heading inland through an extensive agricultural region where the South African woll industry started and wheat and sheep farming still dominate. Our destination is the historical town of Swellendam established in 1745 where we overnight in one of the unique lodges.

 
After An early start we visit the Bontebok National Park before returning to Swellendam to explore the Old Drostdy Museum complex and have lunch at the Old Goal. After lunch we cross the Langeberg mountain range via Tradouws Pass and stop for tea at the quaint village of Barrydale. After tea we proceed down Route 62 to the deciduous fruit producing area at the town of Montague.

 
A leisurely start to the day with a walk around the beautiful town of Montague and a visit to the old buildings dating back to 1750. From Montague we drive through the beautiful Burgers Pass, Die Koo and Rooihoogte Passes en-route to the village of Touws River for a light lunch and on to our destination at Matjiesfontein. The whole village of Matjiesfontein has been proclaimed as a national monument. Enjoy afternoon tea in the historical village in true colonial style and explore the area before you watch the glorious African sunset while sipping your sundowners.

We now head back towards the Cape of Good Hope and stop at the only succulent botanical garden in Africa, the Karoo Botanical Gardens in Worcester. We continue on to the historical town of Paarl for a cellar tour and wine tasting at the KWV Wine Cellar . We enjoy lunch at the cellar restaurant and then drive to Cape Town and take the cable way to the top of Table Mountain to enjoy the amazing views over the Cape Peninsula 1000 meters down below. Our tour ends at your hotel where you can relax after your fantastic experience.

Included highlights of the tour

• Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens and Karoo Botanical Gardens
• The Southern Tip of Africa and Bontebok National Park
• The historical towns of Swellendam, Montague, Matjiesfontein & Paarl
• A cellar tour and wine tasting at the historical KWV Cellars
• Cableway ride to the top of Table Mountain
• 5 nights luxury accommodation               
• All breakfasts and lunches                       
• Qualified and highly experienced guide 
•    Spacious, air-conditioned tour vehicle
• Chilled non-alcoholic refreshments en-route

Excluded:

• All dinners
• Alcoholic beverages
• Gratuities

Price:       From ZAR 5800.00   Per person sharing

Single supplement – 30%.