The Ultimate: Cape Town, Winelands, Fynbos, Whale Coast & Karoo Safari
Overview
- Holiday Package
- Dates Flexible
- Begins & Ends in Cape Town
Welcome to
The Ultimate South African Holiday: Cape Town, Winelands, Fynbos, Whale Coast & Karoo Safari (11 nights)
This package is ‘The Ultimate’ – the top destinations in the Western Cape, packaged together in a twelve day life experience. From Cape Town city vibes, to the vineyards of South Africa’s European-influenced wine region, to the sea, to remote semi-desert wilderness – you will be wowed that these diverse places are all located within a few hours of one another. As a recent guest put it: “I’m speechless at the beauty of this country. I feel like I have just had twenty different holidays in one.”
Earthstompers holiday packages are 100% customizable, so please chat to your tour consultant if you would like to request changes to the itinerary or accommodation!
Holiday includes:
- Airport transfer from Cape Town International Airport to Cape Cadogan
- 3 nights bed & breakfast at Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel
- Transfer from Cape Cadogan to Lanzerac Boutique Hotel & Spa
- 2 nights bed & breakfast at Lanzerac Boutique Hotel
- Transfer from Lanzerac Boutique Hotel & Spa to Grootbos Private Nature
Reserve - 2 night stay with full board at Grootbos Private Nature Reserve
- Transfer from Grootbos to Lekkerwater Beach Lodge
- 2 night all-inclusive stay at Lekkerwater Beach Lodge
- Transfer from Lekkerwater to Sanbona Wildlife Reserve
- 2 night all-inclusive stay at Sanbona, Dwyka Tented Lodge
- Transfer from Sanbona to Cape Town
Holiday excludes:
- Flights
- Meals and drinks other than those listed as included
- Optional activities other than those listed as included
Holiday itinerary:
Cape Town
Start your journey with a 3-night stay at the luxurious Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel in the heart of Cape Town. Explore the vibrant city, visiting iconic landmarks such as Table Mountain, the V&A Waterfront, and the Cape of Good Hope. Immerse yourself in the city’s fine dining, cultural highlights, and breathtaking coastal views.
Day 1-4 highlights
Included meals:
Breakfast daily
Included activities:
Airport transfers: Cape Town Airport to Cape Cadogan Hotel
(+/- 30 minutes)
Optional activities:
Guided tour: Cape Town city foodie tour
Guided tour: Cape Town city tour & Table Mountain
Guided tour: Cape Peninsula day tour
Guided tour: Cape Winelands day tour
Add more food & culture: Welcome African Dinner at Gold restaurant
Add more foodie: Food & Wine pairing dinner at Reverie Social Table
Overnight:
Stellenbosch & the Cape Winelands
Next, enjoy in a two night stay at the historic Lanzerac Hotel in the Cape Winelands. Tour renowned wine estates, enjoy exclusive wine tastings, and unwind near the serene vineyards. The winelands offer an idyllic escape, where gourmet cuisine and exceptional wines are complemented by stunning landscapes.
Day 4-6 highlights
Included meals:
Breakfast daily
Included activities:
Transfer: Cape Town to Stellenbosch (+/- 1 hour)
Wine tasting at Lanzerac Wine Estate
Optional activities:
Guided tour: Stellenbosch walking foodie tour
Guided tour: Stellenbosch history & wine tour by bike
Guided tour: Cape Winelands day tour
Add more foodie: Food & wine pairing dinner at Rust & Vrede
Add more foodie: Farm-to-table lunch at Boschendal
Overnight:
Stellenbosch: Lanzerac Wine Estate (2 nights)
Cape Floral Kingdom at Grootbos Nature Reserve
Continue your trip with a two night all-inclusive stay at Grootbos Private Nature Reserve, in the heart of the Cape Floral Kingdom. Engage in nature walks, explore coastal reserves, and discover marine life with options like the “Marine Big 5” experience. Relax and enjoy the tranquil beauty of the reserve and spectacular views over Walker Bay.
Day 6-8 highlights
Included meals:
Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Included activities:
Transfer: Cape Town to Grootbos (+/- 2 hours)
Horse riding
Botanical fynbos hike
Milkwood forest walk
4×4 flower safari
Seasonal land-based whale watching (July – December)
Beach picnics
Ancient Klipgat Cave and Walker Bay Nature Reserve beach
excursion
Progressive tourism tour
Mountain biking on the Reserve
Bird-watching
Optional activities:
Add more adventure: Shark cage diving
Add more marine life: “Marine Big 5” boat trip
Overnight:
Lekkerwater Beach Lodge at De Hoop Nature Reserve
Today we travel to Lekkerwater Beach Lodge, in a remote, idyllic setting on the shores of De Hoop Nature Reserve. This stretch of shoreline offers some of the best whale-watching in the world, and is known as the area that Southern Right Whales come to give birth and raise their young. Relax and reconnect in this pristine natural sanctuary.
Day 8-10 highlights
Included meals:
Breakfast, lunch, dinner and house drinks
Included activities:
Transfer: Grootbos to Lekkerwater (+/- 2.5 hours)
Guided marine explorations and intertidal zone walks to
thriving rock-pools and caves
Guided fynbos and nature walks & explorations
Dolphin watching year round
Whale watching (July to November)
Beach sundowners
Optional activities:
Spa treatments
Overnight:
Safari at Sanbona Wildlife Reserve
Conclude your journey with a stay at Sanbona Wildlife Reserve in the Klein Karoo. You will marvel at the change in scenery, going from the coast to the semi-desert and mountainous Karoo, all within a few hours.
Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives at Sanbona, seeking out Africa’s iconic wildlife such as lions, elephants, and rhinos. See species of succulents that are thousands of years old, and found nowhere else on Earth.
After your safari, you will be transferred to Cape Town, where your journey will conclude.
Day 10-12 highlights
Included meals:
Breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner & house drinks
Included activities:
Transfer: Lekkerwater Beach Lodge to Sanbona (+/- 2.5 hours)
Morning & afternoon game activities daily
Transfer: Sanbona to Cape Town (+/- 3.5 hours)
Optional activities:
Spa treatments and massages
Overnight:
Holiday Map
Pricing
| 1 Aug – 19 Dec 2024 | 9 Jan – 30 April 2025 | 1 May – 30 July 2025 | 1 Aug – 19 Dec 2025 | |
| Price per person (sharing) | From R 113 330 pp | From R 130 850 pp | From R 96 400 pp | From R 130 850 pp |
Rates are indicative; the final price varies by specific travel dates and room category availability. Please enquire for a fixed quote—our private tour consultants will be happy to advise on options to match your available dates.
This package can be booked in a different order.
Rates exclude peak season from 20 December – 3 January annually.
Single rates available upon request.
