Cape Town, in South Africa's Western Cape province, is arguably one of the most beautiful cities in the world. It is a city that you have to return to, one visit can never be enough. It is special for various reasons, not least for its friendly multicultural population. It is a vibrant metropolitan city where you meet people from all corners of the earth.
Table Mountain's awe inspiring presence follows you around as you explore the many treasures the Mother City has on offer. The beauty of the unspoiled mountain range visible from all parts of the city is complimented by the breathtaking coastline and beaches.
The city's role in South African history cannot be overstated. It reflects the good and the bad times, the centuries of colonialism and the recent liberation. Robben Island, place of banishment for ages and visible in the distance, pays silent tribute to the struggle for freedom. Today Cape Town is a symbol of hope for the new South Africa, if you decide to visit you will take precious memories back home with you… and you will return!
Discover the main things to do, see and experience in South Africa, including beautiful winelands, majestic mountain ranges, rolling wheat and sugarcane fields, caves, beaches and rocky shorelines, forests and pristine wilderness areas. Explore by game drive vehicle, hike in beautiful environs and enjoy our beloved country’s rich cultural diversity.
Highlights:
Cape Town
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Cape Winelands
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Stellenbosch
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Oudtshoorn
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Route 62
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Garden Route
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Knysna
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Oudtshoorn ostrich farms
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Cango Caves
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Sunshine Coast
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Wild Coast
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Transkei
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KwaZulu-Natal
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iSimangaliso Wetland Park
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St. Lucia
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Kruger National Park
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Swaziland
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Panorama Route
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The German-guided version of our tour that covers the highlights of South Africa (link to English tour provided as well). It provides a mix of cities, countryside, historical sites, scenic drives, nature, wildlife, culture and people. The southbound tour starts in Johannesburg and ends in Cape Town.
Highlights:
Panorama Route
,
Blyde River Canyon
,
Kruger National Park
,
Swaziland
,
Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve
,
St. Lucia
,
iSimangaliso Wetland Park
,
Transkei
,
Garden Route
,
Storm’s River Mouth
,
Knysna
,
Cango Caves
,
Route 62
,
Cape Winelands
,
Stellenbosch
,
Paarl
,
Cape Town
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This tour covers the highlights of South Africa and is ideal for first time visitors to the country. It provides a mix of cities, countryside, historical sites, scenic drives, nature, wildlife, culture and people. The southbound tour starts in Johannesburg and ends in Cape Town.
Highlights:
Panorama Route
,
Blyde River Canyon
,
Kruger National Park
,
Swaziland
,
Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve
,
St. Lucia
,
iSimangaliso Wetland Park
,
Transkei
,
Garden Route
,
Storm’s River Mouth
,
Knysna
,
Cango Caves
,
Route 62
,
Cape Winelands
,
Stellenbosch
,
Paarl
,
Cape Town
.
On this half day tour you take the Table Mountain Cableway to the mountain top (cable car operation is weather dependent). You’ll enjoy views over Cape Town, beaches and the surrounding ocean. The city tour includes the Malay quarter, city centre and Company Gardens and time permitting the Castle of Good Hope.
Highlights:
Cape Town
,
Table Mountain
,
Table Mountain Cableway
.
The mountain provides a majestic backdrop to the city of Cape Town. Table Mountain is one of the world's most striking natural wonders and South Africa's most recognized icon. No visit to Cape Town can be complete without making the trek to the top.
A visit to Cape Town can never be complete without a trip up Table Mountain by cable car. From the top of Table Mountain you have wonderful views over the city, Table Bay, the Atlantic coastline and the tip of the Cape Peninsula.
The Victoria and Alfred (V&A) Waterfront was developed in the working harbour of Cape Town and perfectly integrates port activities and leisure. It offers a fascinating and eclectic mix of specialty shops, markets, restaurants, bars, museums, cinemas and activities.
South African wines are rated with those from the other top wine-producing regions in the world. The majority of wine estates, over 100 in fact, are found in the Cape Winelands, which is within easy reach of Cape Town and makes for a great one-day excursion.
Cape Town is situated on the Cape Peninsula. In 1580 Sir Francis Drake described the Cape Peninsula as "The most stately thing and the fairest Cape we saw in the whole circumference of the earth". A visit to Cape Town should always include a day tour of the Cape Peninsula.
Hermanus is situated on the southern coast of the Western Cape, and is known as the best land based whale watching spot in the world. The Southern Right Whale comes to the South African coastal waters during winter and spring to have their young and to suckle them before returning to the Antarctic.
Stellenbosch, 46 km east of Cape Town, is the undisputed heart of the Cape Winelands. It is also a lively student town with the University of Stellenbosch influencing just about everything in town. The town’s main attraction lie in the beauty of its preserved architecture and the streets lined with Oak trees.
Franschhoek (“French corner”), a small town in the heartland of the Cape Winelands, is one of the very popular places to visit when in Cape Town. It is situated in the picturesque Franschhoek Valley, surrounded by magnificent mountains and vineyards. It is named after the the French Huguenots who settled here in 1688.