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Table Mountain, Cape Town

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  • Franschhoek, the Cape Winelands

    The Grape Escape: Cape Town & Winelands self-drive tour

    South Africa

    • Enjoy the museums, restaurants and shops of Cape Town.

    • Take a cable car up to the top of Table Mountain for incredible views of the city below.

    • Visit Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned during apartheid.

    • Enjoy a full day guided tour of the Cape Point and Peninsula and see the jackass penguin colony on Boulders Beach.

    • Indulge in fine food to accompany the great wines of Franschhoek and the surrounding vineyards.

    11 days from £3,780pp

  • Cape Town, South Africa

    Discover South Africa

    South Africa

    • Stay in a classic safari-style tent and enjoy twice-daily game drives in the Amakhala Private Game Reserve.

    • Take in a combination of Cape Town’s greatest highlights by heading to the top of Table Mountain by cable car before joining a privately guided tour of Cape Point Peninsula, alongside a visit to the penguins at Boulders Beach.

    • Let us tailor your days spent driving through incredible scenery and charming coastal towns along the Garden Route.

    • See whales off Plettenberg Bay (July to November) and spot seals and dolphins all year round.

    15 days from £5,450pp

  • Victoria Falls at low water

    Cape Town, Kruger & Victoria Falls

    South Africa and Zambia

    • Walk the vibrant streets of Cape Town with a private guide.

    • Hike or take the cable car up Table Mountain for views over the city, mountains and ocean.

    • See, hear and feel the spray of Victoria Falls from a boat, helicopter or microlight.

    • Track wildlife such as elephants, cheetahs, and wild dogs in Kruger’s Sabi Sands Game Reserve.

    13 days from £10,500pp

  • Penguins at Boulders Beach, Cape Town

    The Cape Triangle

    South Africa

    • Take in a combination of Cape Town’s greatest highlights including a trip up to the top of Table Mountain by cable car.

    • Tour the Cape Peninsula with a private guide — explore Cape Point and spot African penguins on Boulders Beach.

    • Indulge in South Africa’s renowned food and wine scene by tram, hopping between estates and award-winning restaurants for wine flights and pairings in the Cape Winelands.

    • Explore the Cederberg Mountains' rugged landscapes on foot, while discovering ancient San rock art.

    11 days from £4,600pp

  • The Battlefields, South Africa

    Classic KwaZulu-Natal self-drive tour

    South Africa

    • Visit local artisans and sample some of the excellent food on offer in the Natal Midlands.

    • Follow hiking trails independently or with a guide in the striking Drakensberg Mountains.

    • Discover the history of the Battlefields area on a guided tour of two battle sites.

    • Spot the Big Five on morning and afternoon wildlife drives in Zululand Rhino Reserve.

    12 days from £5,140pp

  • Leopard in Kruger National Park

    Kruger self-drive & safari adventure

    South Africa

    • Make getting between lodges part of the adventure as you drive through the Kruger.

    • Handpicked lodges in two different reserves that showcase the diversity of the region.

    • Head out on bush walks with a knowledgeable guide to learn more about the area's smaller wildlife.

    • See the Big Five on morning, afternoon and evening wildlife drives in the Kruger.

    11 days from £6,900pp

  • Table Mountain South Africa

    Highlights of South Africa self-drive tour

    South Africa

    • Hike up to the summit of Table Mountain for sweeping views over the city and ocean.

    • Learn about Cape Town’s chequered history on a private guided walking tour.

    • Indulge in wine tasting at some of the award-winning estates in the Winelands region and go on a walking tour of the historical town of Stellenbosch.

    • Take relaxing strolls along Plettenberg Bay’s golden sands and enjoy whale and dolphin spotting.

    • Spot the Big Five and other wildlife species on safari in a private reserve in the Eastern Cape.

    15 days from £7,480pp

  • The Rovos Rail

    Cape Town to Kruger: luxury South African rail journey

    South Africa

    • Discover Cape Town’s history and culture on a private walking tour and Robben Island visit.

    • See African penguins and stroll through the Kirstenbosch Gardens on a Cape Peninsula tour.

    • Spend a day wine tasting in the Cape Winelands.

    • Journey across South Africa aboard the Rovos Rail, visiting lesser-known areas of the country.

    • End with a Big Five safari in the Sabi Sands Wildtuin private reserve, bordering the Kruger.

    14 days from £13,800pp

  • Mokoro in the Okavango Delta

    Cape Town, Botswana & Victoria Falls

    South Africa, Botswana and Zambia

    • Admire the natural spectacle of Victoria Falls from the air and visit nearby villages and markets.

    • Experience the best of Cape Town with the help of private guides.

    • Take to the peaceful waterways of the Okavango Delta on a mokoro safari.

    • Track wildlife in Botswana and see smaller creatures on a guided bush walk.

    13 days from £14,700pp

  • Beach in Nosy Be

    Masai Mara & South Africa with a Madagascar cruise

    Kenya, South Africa, Madagascar and Mozambique

    • Enjoy superb wildlife viewing in the Masai Mara.

    • Hike up Table Mountain for views across Cape Town.

    • Relax in a whirlpool or swim in a heated pool as you relax aboard your luxury cruise ship.

    • Spot rare endemic lemurs on a tiny Madagascar island.

    • Stroll among the striking trees on the Avenue of the Baobabs.

    27 days from £17,090pp

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Table Mountain, Cape Town

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Within easy driving distance of Cape Town are the valleys of Paarl, Stellenbosch and Franschhoek, also known as the Winelands. If you enjoy a nice Merlot or Chardonnay, our specialists can help you to plan a trip that includes a visit to this area of South Africa.

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