The definitive Cape Town tour, the Best of Cape Town encompasses all of the city’s top attractions and destinations. Combine historical Stellenbosch and its wine region with a journey to the Cape of Good Hope & Cape Point. All of this and more can be enjoyed even if you are on a tight schedule.
The Stellenbosch winelands offers a majestic scenery that is entirely different to the Cape Peninsula. The Cape Winelands lie just 20 minutes outside of Cape Town, and this is where you will find some of the country’s top wine estates.
From pristine beaches to the spectacular sight of Cape Point. Also be sure not to miss the sensational quick visit to the penguins (optional).
Situated along the Atlantic Seaboard, the beaches of Clifton and Camps Bay offer pristine white beaches and beautiful clear waters that make these beaches highly popular with locals and visitors alike.
At the tip of the peninsula, with the Indian Ocean on one side and the Atlantic Ocean on the other, Cape Point National Park encompasses landscapes of rugged cliffs, lush fynbos and vast open spaces - no tour of Cape Town is complete without a visit to Cape Point.
Simon's Town has a charming coastal town atmosphere and a vibrant history. Here you can find a thriving harbour, a toy museum, navy museum and plenty of other sights – nearby is also Boulders Beach, which is one of the only places in the world that you can swim alongside penguins (optional).
In Stellenbosch town, you will discover different grape varieties that grow in the area such as Chenin Blanc, Shiraz, and the uniquely South African Pinotage. You will also learn about the Méthode Cap Classique developed in the region, which emulates and rivals the very best French champagnes. Stellenbosch is a small but very lively town with a famous university and numerous activities such as wine cellar tours and tastings, museums, galleries and strawberry picking. You will have the opportunity to purchase wines to bring back home to enjoy the region's delightful vintages after your visit.
Finally let yourself be guided around the stunning wine cellars of the old and established Zevenwacht Wine Estate, feeling the passion of the winemakers and understanding the process that goes behind turning a grapevine field into a sumptuous wine. Treat yourself to a tasting of the estate's finest wines and cheeses.
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Participants must be 2 years old or over.
Expand your palate and brush up on your wine knowledge on the Winelands combo Tour. Start with a morning marine encounter as our skipper introduces you to Table Bay's wildlife during a 90-minute boat cruise and discover the winelands with your expert guide. Enjoy a wine tasting at an award-winning wine farm, accompanied by cheese assortments.
After the cruise we head to the Stellenbosch winelands, only 45 minutes out of the city of Cape Town, which offers breathtaking sceneries that are entirely different to the Cape Peninsula. You will discover distinct grape varieties that grow in the area such as Shiraz, Chenin Blanc and the uniquely South African Pinotage. You will also learn about the Méthode Cap Classique developed in the area, which emulates and rivals the very best French champagnes.
Stellenbosch is a small but vibrant town with a well-known university and various activities such as wine cellar tours and tastings, museums, galleries and strawberry picking. You will have the opportunity to purchase wines to take back home to enjoy the region's divine vintages after your visit.
(*) Wine farm locations may differ depending on availability, the day of the week or the time of the year.
Through the ages, the Great White Shark has stirred up emotions of fear & fascination. We invite you to join us on an expedition into this noble savage’s world. If you are looking for a unique way of getting up-close and personal with one of nature's most awesome predators, then look no further.
We offer you the opportunity to spend a day with the Great White Sharks that inhabit the waters of the South African coastline. You will get the chance to dive in the world's most famous Great White shark hunting ground: Gansbaai's Shark Alley, only a 2.5 hour drive from Cape Town.
An early departure is necessary to be able to spend as much time as possible in the presence of the Great White. Breakfast will be provided on arrival in Gansbaai, so no need to worry about missing your hotel's morning treats. After a full security briefing you will make your way to the boat waiting to take you out to the world-famous Shark Alley, off the coast of Ganbaai.
Upon anchoring at Shark Alley you will get the chance to observe all of its inhabitants, from its seals and various birdlife, to Southern Right Whales visiting its waters in season which falls July to November, and of course the Great White shark. A wetsuit and a diving mask will be provided for you to share the waters with the awesome creature from the safety of a cage which is attached to the boat and floats right next to it. The time you spend in the cage is between 10 and 30 minutes as it depends on the weather and the number of spotted sharks. No diving experience is required.
Upon completion of your cage dive and arrival back at Gansbaai harbour, you will get the chance to watch the day's action on DVD while devouring a well-deserved lunch. On request, a certificate will be provided to you as to share with your friends and family this incredible day. You will then be driven back to Cape Town.
To board the boat, participants must be 8 years old or over.
To cage dive, participants must be 10 years old or over.
Boat departure is subject to weather and ocean conditions.
There can be no guarantee of sightings of all wildlife, as this is subject to the nature of the environment.
Make the most of your trip to Cape Town and explore both the land and sea. With your expert guide, start with a morning marine encounter as our skipper introduces you to Table Bay's wildlife during a 90-minute boat cruise along the water to catch a glimpse of the native marine life that lives there.
Situated along the Atlantic Seaboard, Clifton and Camps Bay beaches have been awarded Blue Flag status, offering pristine white beaches and beautiful, crystal-clear waters that make these beaches a highly popular summer attraction for locals and tourists. Admire the lively atmosphere of the Camps Bay Strip - filled with bustling restaurants and bars, the crisp ocean, white sand, palm trees, the Bay Hotel and occasional street entertainment.
Experience the 9km drive and 114 curves of one of the world's most majestic and scenic drives - Chapman's Peak. Hop off at one of the many picnic spots where you can take photographs and enjoy the breathtaking views of the rugged cliffs, the ocean, the beaches (and perhaps) whales and dolphins!
See one of South Africa's most magnificent sightseeing and tourist attractions. Cape Point Nature Reserve is a picturesque place that lies in this area is one of the most popular landmarks in Cape Town, and for good reason. Situated on the tip of the peninsula, the area spans across landscapes such as rugged cliffs, distinctive fauna and flora and vast open spaces. See over 250 species of birdlife, bucks, baboons, and the Cape Mountain Zebra.
Explore the Cape of Good Hope, a world-famous landmark, and monuments in honour of Vasco da Gama and Bartolomeu Dias - two of the world's most famous explorers who discovered Cape Point in 1488. No Cape Town tour is complete without visiting Cape Point.
A trip to Boulders Beach will be something you will never forget - one of the only places in the world where you can swim alongside penguins. Boulders Beach has grown rapidly to over 3000 penguins since only two African penguins settled in that had arrived from Dyer Island, close to Gansbaai. This part of the tour is optional - to see and interact with the penguins there is a conservation fee.
Simon's Town is the seat of the SA Navy and has a delightful coastal town atmosphere and a vibrant history. Here you can find a thriving harbour, The South African Navy Museum and The Warrior Toy Museum. See the submarines and frigates from a distance that are docked at the Naval Base harbour.
The operation of the tour is subject to sea and weather conditions.
Attention wine lovers! Tantalize your taste buds and brush up on your wine knowledge on our E-bike Winelands Tour. Meander effortlessly on your e-bike amongst the vines in two major wine farms in the Stellenbosch Region. Expand your palate and enjoy two wine tastings at these prestigious, award-winning wine farms.
After a short safety briefing, you will start riding your e-bike in the trails surrounding the property’s vines. Hills and small valleys will lead you to your first wine tasting. You will then ride up to the top of the hill to enjoy the fresh air and the view over the beautiful landscape.
Enjoy a fine lunch (included) and visit the cellar of the second wine farm before you finish the tour with a last wine tasting of this new property. You will then be driven back at your hotel.
Participants must be 8 years old or over.
Participants must be a minimum of 1.4 metres in height and must be able to ride a bicycle.