7-Day Western Cape, Cape Point, Whale Coast and Sanbona Safari Private Tour

Discover what Cape Town has to offer on the first few days; the history, the passion, the stories, the cuisine and the culture… From South Africa’s oldest gardens; The Company’s Garden - to the old slave lodges; the religious heart of the Rainbow Nation with churches and mosques, to the ceremony of the Noon Gun firing; and the utter splendour of Table Mountain and Kirstenbosch through to the spicy exotica of the Cape Malay quarter, there’s something different to discover at every twist and turn. Then move over to explore the coastlines of Cape Point. The Cape Peninsula packs quite a punch when it comes to dramatic scenery, but the furry and feathered animal encounters really add the X-factor. From the fur seal colony that cavort in and around Duiker Island to the impromptu African penguin parades on the sands of beautiful Boulders Beach. Pretty little fishing villages like Hout Bay charm with their gaily painted boats and the craggy surrounding cliffs of Cape of Good Hope provide the perfect vantage point for a little sea-gazing over ancient trade routes.

Stellenbosch, in the heart of the Cape Winelands fruit bowl, offers hedonistic pleasures for lovers of fine food and wine. Tasting sessions tease the tastebuds. Rich bold reds and fruity white wines are artfully blended by passionate vintners and, in turn, married perfectly with artisanal cheeses, oils and fresher-than-fresh produce. From winelands through farm lands to craggy coastlines, you’ll end your day watching the sun’s golden orb sink into the vermillion skies over the Hermanus Lagoon. 

Arriving at the Mosaic Private Sanctuary for a two-night stay in the Overberg region suddenly slow down the pace even more. Get ready for pure bliss...

On the way back to Cape Town you'll get a chance to commune with nature in the Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve and discover the flora of the Cape Floral Kingdom. A short hike through groves of giant trees leads to a hidden waterfall deep within the Harold Porter Botanical Gardens – a must-do on South Africa’s Garden Route. The unflappable penguins of Stony Point provide a little comic relief as the shadows lengthen and afternoon sets in. And when the sight-seeing is done and the week draws to an end, you’ll make your way along the ultra-scenic Clarence Drive. This trip is an absolute standout on the Atlantic Seaboard drive due, as much, to the 144 twists and bends on the flat mountain pass as to the world-class beaches that border the route. And, at the end of it all, sink into an over-sized bed with a generous glass of red and let reality seep back in on your final night in Africa.