Classic Cape Town

Welcome to Cape Town! Upon arrival at Cape Town International Airport, you will be met by the driver, who will be with you for the duration of your time in Cape Town and transferred to your hotel. The driver will meet you in the arrival hall with a name board showing your name.

Cape Town is set at the confluence of the Indian and Atlantic oceans and backed by the iconic Table Mountain; the bustling city of Cape Town presents an alluring combination of drawcards. Incredible powdery white beaches, highly acclaimed wine routes, and astonishingly beautiful mountain trails surround a cosmopolitan hub.

The hotel is located in the heart of Cape Town's vibrant city centre within walking distance of the fashionable foodie district, Bree Street, which offers a variety of dining experiences. Day at leisure.

Optional:

Gold Restaurant – African Experience:

GOLD Restaurant in Cape Town offers an authentic African experience. So much more than just an African restaurant, a night at GOLD is an immersive experience that will take you on a 14-dish taste-safari paired with traditional Mali puppets and entertainment. 18:30 – 19:00 – Djembe Drumming Session facilitated by our master Central African drummers. 19h00 to 22:00 – An immersive African experience through our 14-dish food safari and unique live entertainment, with storytelling, singing and dancing. This is an evening of African culture and celebration, curated by our Pan African Team.  The entire 14-dish menu is served at your table in sharing and individual portions; you may order as much as you like from the menu at no extra cost. The entertainment typically starts around 19:45 and will be performed in each of the dining areas.

Breakfast at the hotel - The driver guide will meet you in the hotel reception area and take you on a Half Day Cape Town City Orientation Tour.

Here you will find a number of the Cape’s top attractions, from the imposing Castle of Good Hope to the colourful cottages of the Bo Kaap, the bustling Green Market Square, the South African Museum, the beautiful Company Gardens and plenty more to see. With an experienced and knowledgeable guide, and from the comfort of an air-conditioned vehicle, you will be able to learn more about the Cape Town CBD and its surrounds, in a city tour that is sure to leave you with plenty of memories and photographs of this part of the Cape.

**Note that during the months of August / September the Mountain is closed.

Highlights:

• Table Mountain and the aerial cable-way (weather-depending) / Signal Hill
• South African Museum
• Bo-Kaap – one of the city’s most Instagrammable spots thanks to its picturesque colorful houses and cobblestone streets
• The Company Gardens – a large public park lined with oak trees and surrounded by iconic historical buildings, museums, and art galleries
• Vibrant Greenmarket Square market offers a wide range of African arts and crafts
• An orientation drive to see The Castle of Good Hope, City Hall, Grand Parade, and Adderley Street with its many statues and historical buildings.

Enjoy the rest of the day at your own leisure or choose from one of our experiences to enjoy the day.

Breakfast at the hotel. Today @08:30 you will go for Private Full Day Cape Peninsula Tour.

Will take you around the entire Cape peninsula and show you the wonders of Cape Town. From the pristine beaches, to the spectacular sight of Cape Point enjoy a light lunch in Simons Town (on your own). Also, be sure not to miss the sensational quick visit to the Penguins.

Highlights:

• Drive along the Atlantic Sea Board passing the beautiful beaches of Clifton and Camps Bay
• Photo stop at Maidens Cove to take in the views of the Twelve Apostles Mountain range, Camps Bay Beach and Lions Head
• Stop at Hout Bay Harbour – a busy fishing harbour
• Chapman’s Peak Drive – known as one of the World’s most beautiful drives
• Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and Cape Point– most South-Western point of Africa and the southern tip of the Cape Peninsula, spectacular scenery
• False Bay Coastal Road – look out for whales between June and November
• Visit the comical African Penguins at Boulders Beach
• Simon’s Town – home to South Africa’s Naval Base
• Picturesque drive past Kalk Bay and Muizenberg – see the famous colourful beach huts

Enjoy the rest of the day at your own leisure.

Breakfast at your own leisure and enjoy the day exploring the beautiful city.

OR (Optional)

Shark Cage Diving:

You will leave from Cape Town, Hermanus and many other surrounding areas. You will experience a scenic drive to ‘White Shark Headquarters’, the home base in Kleinbaai. On arrival, a delicious continental breakfast will be waiting for you with a selection of drinks. The biologist will discuss current sightings and give a full safety briefing. You will take a 1min walk down to the harbour where the glorious ‘SHARK TEAM’ vessel awaits. ‘SHARK TEAM’ is a custom built 36 ft, 4-tone shark diving catamaran. They limit her to 20 passenger capacities plus 5 crew to ensure your comfort and viewing pleasure throughout your adventure experience.

Breakfast at the hotel - Attention wine lovers! Tantalise your taste buds and brush up on your wine knowledge on our Full Day Winelands Tour. Enjoy three wine tastings at award-winning wine farms, accompanied by a cheese assortment and cellar tour, an exciting ride on the Franschhoek tram, and a visit to the Drankenstein Prison where Nelson Mandela spent the last part of his captivity.

Highlights:

• Wine Tasting paired with cheese
• Wine cellar tour
• Wine Tasting

Enjoy the rest of the day at your own leisure

Breakfast at your own leisure and enjoy the day exploring the beautiful city.

OR (Optional activities suggested as under)

Bo Kaap Cooking Experience:

Walk through the colourful Bo-Kaap, experiencing history, cultural and culinary delights as you prepare a meal and dine in a traditional Cape Malay kitchen. The Bo-Kaap is famed for its quaint colorful houses. Bishop Tutu’s Rainbow Nation originated in this historical neighborhood, which has a cultural diversity that ranges from southeast Asia to North West Africa and Europe. The best way to experience the Bo-Kaap is to taste Malay food. A culinary experience will change the way you think of food forever.

On the tour, we walk through the Bo-Kaap including a visit to one or two local shops (subject to opening times) and then we were invited to participate in preparing, cooking, and eating in a local Cape Malay family kitchen. Our host chef will teach us to roll rotis, fry chili bites, cook curry, and wrap samosas.

OR

Marine Big 5 Safari/Whale Watching

Upon your arrival at The Great White House, you will view an introductory briefing concerning the itinerary, safety protocols, and notable highlights while enjoying some muffins and coffee. You will then be dressed in essential life jackets and waterproof jackets for their safety and convenience.

Next, you will be directed to prime whale viewing areas within the bay. With a wealth of over two decades of experience. The Southern right whale season extends from June to November, during which the focus shifts to observing these magnificent creatures as they visit the coastal waters for mating and calving purposes. Throughout the year, there might also encounter the more reserved resident Bryde’s whale. The period spanning December to June offers opportunities to actively search for this species during the tours. Additionally, you might encounter the majestic Humpback whales during the initiation and conclusion of their migration cycle. The region also boasts three distinct dolphin species—common, bottlenose, and the endangered humpback variety. As luck would have it, you may have the privilege of encountering one of these species. This marine adventure includes a visit to the shark cage diving vessels in the area to offer a sighting of a bronze whaler shark or the awe-inspiring great white shark.

The tours are dependent on weather and tidal conditions, and consequently, launch times may deviate from the initial schedules. The exact pick-up/meeting time for your tour will be confirmed a day before. It is important to acknowledge that this is wildlife and cannot guarantee sightings; however, the dedicated team strives to provide opportunities to witness as many members of the Marine Big 5 as possible.

Breakfast at your own leisure and enjoy the day exploring the beautiful city.

OR (Optional)

Full Day Aquila Safari Day Tour:

This full day Big 5 safari experience offers an exciting addition to your Cape Town holiday itinerary. Enjoy a great diversity of wildlife and immerse yourself in the untamed beauty of the Karoo. Aquila’s one day safari tours are an amazing opportunity for guests to see South Africa’s iconic big five animals, capture stunning wildlife photos, and experience an authentic African game drive safari without travelling far from the city.

Itinerary:

05h45 - 06h45 - Optional transport pick up

09h00 - Arrival and welcome drinks

09h00 - 10h00 - Buffet Breakfast

10h15 - 2-to-3-hour Traditional Safari Game Drive

12h45 - 13h45 - Buffet Lunch

13h45 - Time at Leisure

16h30 - Depart for Cape Town

This being your last morning, you will start with breakfast, depending on your departure flight time you might have a few hours of leisure time before being met in the hotel reception area and transferred to the Cape Town International Airport for your departure flight

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