Cape Town : Life-Changing Moments

Discover the transformative experiences of our guests in Cape Town. Click on the images to explore their authentic stories.

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Quick Safaris in and around Cape Town

3-Day BIG 5 Safari near Cape Town
  • 2 Nights at Dwyka Tented Lodge, Sanbona Wildlife Reserve
  • Private deck with heated plunge pool
  • All meals, a limited selection of house beers, wines and soft drinks
  • Two daily safari activities in open game drive vehicle
  • Conservation levy
  • Return transfer from Cape Town (location of your choice) to Sanbona
$ 740 USD
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Kruger Park & Cape Town Combo

7-Day Iconic Kruger & Cape Town
  • 3 Nights at Imbali Safari Lodge
  • 3 Nights at The Cape Milner Boutique Hotel
  • Private plunge pool at Imbali Safari Lodge
  • 2 Game drives daily at Imbali Safari Lodge
  • All meals and local brand beverages at Imbali Safari Lodge
  • Breakfast only at The Cape Milner Boutique Hotel
  • Flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Hoedspruit (HDS)
  • Flight from Hoedspruit (HDS) to Cape Town (CPT)
  • All transfers between accommodation and airport
$ 540 USD
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6 Day Magical Kruger Park & Cape Town Safari
  • 3 nights at Tintswalo Safari Lodge
  • 2 nights at Tintswalo Atlantic
  • All meals & house drinks at Tintswalo Safari Lodge
  • 2x safari activities per day at Tintswalo Safari Lodge
  • Romantic Hydrobath and dinner experience with stargazing at Tintswalo Safari Lodge
  • Breakfast, sunset canapes & cocktail, Wi-Fi, welcome bottle of wine at Tintswalo Atlantic
  • Return Flights from Johannesburg to Tintswalo Safari Lodge
  • One way flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town
  • Return transfers from Cape Town International Airport to Tintswalo Atlantic
$ 950 USD
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The Best of Southern Africa

11 Day Luxury Kruger, Victoria Falls & Cape Town
  • 3 nights at Lion Sands River Lodge
  • 3 nights at Sanctuary Sussi & Chuma
  • 4 nights at The Victoria & Alfred Hotel
  • All meals & drinks at Lion Sands River Lodge
  • All meals & drinks at Sanctuary Sussi & Chuma
  • All Breakfasts at The Victoria & Alfred Hotel
  • 2x safari activites, daily at Lion Sands River Lodge
  • Bush walks at Lion Sands River Lodge
  • BIG 5 off-road game viewing
  • Game viewing, canoeing and sundowner cruise on the Zambezi
  • Walking Safaris at Sanctuary Sussi & Chuma
  • Tour of the Victoria Falls
  • Stay in heart of the action at V&A Waterfront
  • All flights during the tour
  • All transportation
  • A professional driver/guide
$ 660 USD
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Cape Town & Garden Route Combo

6-Day Cape Town to Port Elizabeth Winter Fly-in Package
  • 2 Nights at 5-star Table Bay Hotel with Mountain Views
  • 3 Nights at 5-star Kuzuko Lodge in a Luxury Chalet
  • Breakfast Daily Table Bay Hotel
  • Breakfast, high tea and 4-course Karoo gourmet dinner at Kuzuko Lodge
  • Morning and afternoon game drives at Kuzuko Lodge
  • Sundowner drink stop at Kuzuko Lodge
  • Selected local beverages at Kuzuko Lodge
  • Return flights from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ)
  • Return transfers between all accommodation and airports
$ 320 USD
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7-Day Luxury Cape Town To Amakhala - Beach & Bush Safari
  • 3 Nights at Waterfront Village in a luxury one-bedroom apartment
  • 3 Nights at Amakhala Safari Lodge in a luxury safari tent
  • All meals and selected house beverages at Amakhala Safari Lodge
  • Two game drives daily on open safari vehicles at Amakhala Safari Lodge
  • Full-Day Cape Peninsula and Penguin Colony Tour in Cape Town
  • Return transfers between all accommodation and airports
$ 480 USD
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Self Drive Tours

16 Day Self Drive Bush & Garden Route
  • 1 Night at Radisson Hotel OR Tambo, Johannesburg
  • 2 Nights at Mhondoro Game Lodge, Welgevonden Game Reserve
  • 1 Night at Mantis No5 Boutique Art Hotel, Gqeberha
  • 2 Nights at Barrington's Small Hotel, Plettenberg Bay
  • 2 Nights in Buffelsdrift Game Lodge, Oudtshoorn
  • 2 Nights in Angala Hotel, Franschhoek
  • 2 Nights in Harbour House, Hermanus
  • 3 Nights at The Bay Hotel, Camps Bay, Cape Town
  • All Meals and Local Drinks Included at Lodges
  • Daily Breakfast Included at Hotels
  • 2 Safari Activities Per Day Included at Lodges
  • Flight From Johannesburg to Gqeberha Included
  • Car Rental with GPS
$ 280 USD
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14 Day Self Drive Luxury Garden Route
  • 1 Night at Mantis No5 Boutique Art Hotel, Gqeberha
  • 2 Nights at The Plettenberg Hotel, Plettenberg Bay
  • 1 Night at Rosenhof Country House, Oudtshoorn
  • 2 Nights at Tilney Manor, Sanbona Game Reserve
  • 2 Nights at Forest Lodge, Grootbos Private Nature reserve
  • 2 Nights at Leeu Estate, Franschhoek
  • 3 Nights at One & Only, Cape Town
  • All Meals and Selected Drinks  at Tilney Manor
  • All Meals and Selected Drinks at Forest Lodge
  • 2 Daily Nature Drives and Guided Wilderness Walks at Tilney Manor
  • Selected Activities Included at Forest Lodge
  • Car Rental with GPS
$ 850 USD
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Why

Cape Town is a coastal city in South Africa that is crowned by the iconic Table Mountain. Named as one of the “Best 20 Cities in the World” by Conde Nast Traveler, Cape Town brings together cultures, cuisines and gorgeous landscapes. The “mother city” is home to award-winning wineries, fascinating people, and a vast selection of adventure experiences, including shark cage diving, hiking, segway tours, and close-up encounters with seals, whales and African penguins. Cape Town also boasts beautiful beaches and a popular waterfront promenade that boasts an entertainment complex with a variety of restaurants and retail outlets.

When

Cape Town is a popular tourist destination all year round.

Peak season is regarded to be in the summer between mid-December and early January.  Although February and March are also hot, there is a good chance that you will experience the howling southeasterly wind.  April is usually gorgeous: the temperatures are balmy, the light softer, the wind is dormant and the sunsets are spectacular.

Winter is the wet season and sometimes starts in May, more often June/July and often lasts right into September. Sunny days alternate with light rains.

Catch the best land-based whale-watching in the world from June to November when the southern right whales migrate to calve and nurse

Where

Cape Town is the epitome of art and culture, with a long history influenced by groups of people often referred to as the Cape Malay. To truly experience the Capetonian lifestyle, a visit to the colorful neighborhood called Bo-Kaap, also called the Malay Quarter, is a must do. Bo-Kaap is immediately recognizable for its brightly-colored and photogenic houses, but the other main draw is the Bo-Kaap Museum. The museum, housed in an 18th-century building, covers the history of the Cape Malay community in detail.

The V&A Waterfront is one of Cape Town’s biggest tourist attractions with an excellent selection of cultural and historical sights. The busy commercial harbor is a bustling venue with restaurants, pubs, craft markets, the Two Oceans Aquarium, and over 450 stores boasting local and international brands. The V&A Waterfront is also the departure point for the ferry to the famous Robben Island Museum.

The Cape Peninsula Route is spectacular with the major attractions being the African penguins at Boulders Beach, the Cape Point (the romantic meeting place of the mighty Atlantic and Indian oceans) and the Cape of Good Hope.

Table Mountain National Park is acclaimed as one of the “New Seven Wonders of Nature” and is a signification attraction, with many visitors using the cableway or hiking to the top. The view is breathtaking as you overlook the city bowl, V&A Waterfront, Robben Island, The Cape Flats and the Cape Peninsula.  

The Cape Winelands is made up of a collection of historic towns and Cape Dutch farmsteads. Stellenbosch, Constantia, Franschhoek, Paarl, Tulbagh, and Wellington are the major wine routes, producing well-regarded South African wines to the world. The Cape Winelands is also home to some of the finest restaurants in the Western Cape.

Hermanus is a seaside town southeast of Cape Town that offers phenomenal Southern Right whale watching. The whale season is generally during the months of June through November, however, Hermanus is an all year round destination, offering more than 300 activities including shark cage diving in Walker Bay, abseiling, treetop tours and quad biking.

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Dec 9, 2024
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