cape town Tours Cape Town, Wine, Game & Whales - Chauffeured Fly Drive

Itinerary:

Day 1  
Upon arrival into Cape Town airport, meet your Ilios driver who will hand you your relevant documents and provide important information about your onward pick up times and transfers. You will then be transferred to your first hotel and left to enjoy the rest of your time in Cape Town at leisure.

Day 2 Cape Town
The sight of iconic Table Mountain welcomes you to the beautiful Mother City of South Africa! Ascend the mountain by cable car (fee payable locally) for breathtaking views of the city below, hit the beach in stylish Camps Bay and stroll around the V&A Waterfront, home to many fabulous shops, bars and restaurants.      

Day 3  Cape Town
Today, enjoy a full day Robben Island & the Walk to Freedom tour. Explore the infamous District Six museum, where the local community was forcibly removed during apartheid, followed by a visit to the notorious former prison colony of Robben Island.

Day 4  Cape Town to Franschhoek
Meet your driver at 10am and drive through rolling vineyards en route to the charming village of Franschhoek, where fine food and wine have become a way of life. In the afternoon, wander the pretty tree-lined streets, marvel at the unique Cape Dutch architecture and sample some of the smooth local red wines as you ‘people watch’ from a café.  

Day 5  Franschhoek
Soak up the beautiful mountain scenery as you hop aboard the Franschhoek Wine Tram to visit an array of picturesque local vineyards. Enjoy tastings of some of the best wines in the world, paired with cheeses, chocolate and delicious homemade local produce.  

Days 6-7  Franschhoek to Sanbona Wildlife Reserve
Sit back, relax and travel with your driver through scenic mountain gorges into the desert-like Little Karoo, towards Sanbona Wildlife Reserve. Set within a dry ravine, Sanbona boasts a dramatic arid backdrop for your safari adventure.  In addition to exciting game drives in search of rhino, cheetah and elephants, your guide will bring to life the reserve’s unique geological history.

Day 8  Sanbona Wildlife Reserve to Hermanus
At dawn, embark on a final morning game drive where you may also have the opportunity to view San rock art. It’s time to leave Sanbona behind as you rejoin your driver and take the scenic route south to the pretty coastal town of Hermanus.

Days 9-10  Hermanus
Famed for the graceful whale population that make this bay their home between June and November, Hermanus also boasts upmarket shops and fabulous restaurants. Venture out to sea on an informative Whale Watch tour and stroll along the shoreline to keep a lookout for whale pods.

Day 11  Hermanus
Meet your driver and transfer back to Cape Town to catch a flight home or continue your South African adventure.

Prefer to do this holiday in reverse? No problem - just ask your Trailfinders consultant.