With miles of pure white sandy beaches, beautiful countryside, vineyards, mountains and much more, it’s easy to fall in love with the Western Cape. Sitting in Africa’s southwestern corner the region is home to some of the most fertile land in the country.
The first European settlers started wine production here and the conditions proved just perfect giving us the acclaimed wines we know and love today. Travelling around you will come across picture perfect towns and villages, wonderful Cape Dutch architecture and a friendly and relaxed approach to life. Forget the stresses and strains of life back home, relax, indulge and enjoy.
Make this your holiday:
Exclusive Tour: your own private multilingual guide throughout the trip
Price Guarantee: costing 25-30% less than similar tours of the same flexibility and quality
Tailor Made: customised itinerary to create your dream holiday
Duration: shorten or lengthen the tour to suit your wishes
Dates: depart and return whenever you choose
Hotels: change hotel grade to suit your budget
Group Discounts: call 0845 310 2929.
Day 1: Cape Town – Montagu (190km/117 miles/2 hours)
Depart Cape Town and drive along the scenic ‘Route 62', stopping to sample the fine vineyards in Stellenbosch and Franschhoek. Enjoy the historic town of Montagu with its laid-back atmosphere and picturesque colonial buildings.
Standard: Mimosa Lodge (Classic Room)
Superior: Mimosa Lodge (Garden Suite)
Deluxe: Sanbona Wildlife Reserve (Dwyka Tented Lodge)
Day 2: Montagu
Set at the foot of a mountain pass, Montagu is renowned for its laid-back atmosphere, natural hot-springs and vast array of outdoor activities. On the deluxe option, enjoy guided activities in the vast expanse that is Sanbona (BLD, lunch & dinner at Sanbona only.)
Day 3: Oudtshoorn (230km/143 miles/3 hours)
Pass through the stunning scenery of the Klein Karoo on 'Route 62' to Oudtshoorn, home of the famous Cango Caves and Ostrich farms, for an overnight stay. (B)
Standard: De Opstal
Superior & Deluxe: Rosenhof Country House
Days 4 & 5: Garden Route (150km/93 miles/2 hours)
Descend into the colourful Garden Route. Choose between either Knysna or Plettenberg Bay as your base for the next two nights. (B)
Standard: Knysna Log Inn, Knysna
Superior: Laird’s Lodge, Plettenberg Bay
Deluxe: The Plettenberg
Day 6: Hermanus (380km/235 miles/4 hours)
Travel to the coastal town of Hermanus and witness the awesome sight of Southern Right Whales cavorting close to the shore (June-Nov). (B)
Standard: Les Beleines
Superior: Auberge Burgundy
Deluxe: The Marine
Day 7: Hermanus – Cape Town (140km/87 miles/2 hours)
Your last day can be spent travelling along the scenic coast road to Gordon’s Bay en route to Cape Town where your self-drive ends. The car is booked until tomorrow (seven days car hire) but must be returned no later than the time it was collected. (B)
NOTE: We make no extra charge for minor changes to hotels or hotel add-ons to the beginning or the end of the existing itinerary. No surcharges will be imposed within 30 days of departure. Wherever possible any downward revision in the price of trips if shown in our ‘Special Offers’ will be refunded to you.