8 Day Cape Town, Winelands & Garden Route Private Tour
Overview
- Private Tour
- Departs Any Day
- Starts & Ends In Cape Town
Welcome to your
8 Day Cape Town, Winelands & Garden Route Private Tour
Cape Town, the Cape Winelands, and the Garden Route – if you take this tour, you will have taken in some of the absolute highlights of the Western Cape of South Africa. From city to vineyard to seaside – your only regret will be that you didn’t stay longer! This tour starts and ends in Cape Town, and can depart any day of the week.
Earthstompers private tours are 100% customizable, so please chat to your tour consultant if you would like to request changes to the itinerary or accommodation.
Tour includes:
- Services of a professional tour guide/driver
- Arrival airport transfer
- Private transport, as described in itinerary
- 7 nights’ accommodation
- Daily breakfast
- Introduction tour of Cape Town
- Return Table Mountain Cableway tickets
- Wine tasting at three different wine farms in the Cape Winelands
- Entrance to Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve
- Entrance to the African Penguin colony at Boulders Beach
- Hiking in Tsitsikamma National Park
- Route 62 tour
Itinerary
Cape Town Arrival
Welcome to Cape Town! We will arrange a driver to meet & greet you at Cape Town International Airport, and take you to get settled into your accommodation. Depending on your flight arrival time, you have the rest of the day at leisure to shake of the jet lag, relax at your accommodation or to explore Cape Town and surrounding area on your own.
Day 1 highlights
Included meals:
None
Included activities:
Airport transfer
Optional activities:
Add more food & culture: Welcome African Dinner
Add more foodie: Food & Wine pairing dinner at Reverie Social Table
Approximate driving time:
+/- 30 minutes, 25 km
Overnight:
Cape Town 5-star: Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel
Cape Town 4-star: Parker Cottage Guest House
Cape Town Economy: Antrim Collection
Cape Town City Tour & Table Mountain
This is a great way to get an introduction to “the Mother City,” Cape Town. Go for a tour in the city and surrounding area, including the city centre, Company’s Gardens, Cape Town Castle, the Bo Kaap, Signal Hill, and the V&A Waterfront. A big part of this tour is walking around the city with your guide getting to know the city, its different cultures, history, and geography. A highlight of the day is riding to the top of the famous Table Mountain in a cable car, for magnificent views over Table Bay, Robben Island, The Cape Peninsula and Lions Head.
Day 2 highlights
Included meals:
Breakfast
Included activities:
Return Table Mountain Cableway Tickets
Introduction tour of Cape Town
Optional activities:
Add more history: Robben Island Tour
Add more nature: Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
Add more foodie: Lunch in the Bo-Kaap
Add more art: Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa
Add more adventure: Sunrise Lions Head or Table Mountain Hike
Add more convenience: Upgrade to Fast track Table Mountain tickets (recommended in Peak seasons)
Approximate driving time:
+/- 2 hours, 80 km
Overnight:
Cape Town 5-star: Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel
Cape Town 4-star: Parker Cottage Guest House
Cape Town Economy: Antrim Collection
Cape Peninsula Tour
Join us on a spectacular journey to the Cape of Good Hope, including a visit to the African Penguin colony at Boulders Beach. We’ll explore Cape Point National Park on foot by taking a walk up to the lighthouse (or opt to take the “Flying Dutchman” funicular). We will then head to the Cape of Good Hope, the furthest southwestern point in Africa. Our day will include driving along the beautiful Atlantic seaside suburbs of Clifton and Camps Bay, with views of the Twelve Apostles Mountains. We will also enjoy a spectacular coastal drive along Chapman’s Peak, to take in one of the best views in the region.
Day 3 highlights
Included meals:
Breakfast
Included activities:
Entrance to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve
Visit to the African Penguin colony at Boulders Beach
Optional activities:
Add more adventure: Kayak near the Penguins
Add more adventure: Snorkelling in the underwater kelp forest
Add more foodie: Gourmet 6-course lunch, paired with herbal teas inspired by the local Cape floral kingdom
Add more wine: Explore the Cape’s oldest wine region with a tasting in Constantia
Approximate driving time:
+/- 3 hours, 130 km
Overnight:
Cape Town 5-star: Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel
Cape Town 4-star: Parker Cottage Guest House
Cape Town Economy: Antrim Collection
Cape Winelands Tour
The Western Cape of South Africa is home to more than 500 wineries, and today we will visit a few of our favourites in the Stellenbosch wine region. We typically visit three wineries, and we like to consult with our clients on the day to tailor the stops to their tastes. Some of our current favourites are:
- Uva Mira, a boutique winery situated on the slopes of the Helderberg Mountain range
- Jordan Wine Estate, a picturesque family-owned estate
- Warwick, award-winning wines and the first estate to produce a ‘Cape Blend’
- Stark-Condé, spectacular Cabernet Sauvignon with spectacular views
- Babylonstoren, at the foot of Simonsberg Mountain in the Franschhoek wine valley, with a fruit and vegetable garden of amazing beauty and diversity
- Boschendal, with its garden-to-table restaurant, historic manor buildings, garden picnics, and exceptional food & wine
- Muratie Wine Estate, a Stellenbosch farm dating back to 1685, one of the oldest estates in South Africa (with the cobwebs to prove it)
- Rust en Vrede, specializing in robust red wines like Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah
- Oldenberg, a hidden gem with great views of the Banhoek Valley
Day 4 highlights
Included meals:
Breakfast
Included activities:
Wine tasting at three different wine farms
Optional activities:
Add more adventure: Kayak near the Penguins
Add more adventure: Snorkelling in the underwater kelp forest
Add more foodie: Gourmet 6-course lunch, paired with herbal teas inspired by the local Cape floral kingdom
Add more wine: Explore the Cape’s oldest wine region with a tasting in Constantia
Approximate driving time:
+/- 2.5 hours, 140 km
Overnight:
Stellenbosch 5 Star: Lanzerac Wine Estate
Stellenbosch 4 Star: Oude Werf Hotel
Stellenbosch Economy: Roosenwijn Guest House
Stellenbosch – Mossel Bay - Wilderness
We depart Stellenbosch early, and make our way to the Garden Route. We enter the Garden Route at Mossel Bay, known as the landing site of the first European mariners to round the southern tip of Africa. There we can spend some time on the spectacular beaches, or hike the Cape St. Blaize trail along the cliffs overlooking the Indian Ocean. Alternatively, we can go straight through to Wilderness, to check into our seaside accommodation for the evening.
Day 5 highlights
Included meals:
None
Included activities:
Mossel Bay or Wilderness exploration
Optional activities:
Add more history: Point of Human Origins Archaeological Tour
Add more adventure: Ocean Zipline or Paragliding
Add more booze: Gin tasting at the Cape Saint Blaize Distillery
Add more nature: Wilderness National Park hiking or canoeing
Approximate driving time:
+/- 5.5 hours, +/- 460 km
Overnight:
Wilderness 5 Star: Views Boutique Hotel
Wilderness 4 Star: Mes Amis Guest House
Wilderness Economy: Fairy Knowe Hotel, Riverside Rooms
Wilderness – Knysna
Today we explore the heart of the Garden Route, Knysna. This stretch of coast is known for its lovely scenery, including indigenous forest, a large warm-water estuary, and the Outeniqua Mountains.
Day 6 highlights
Included meals:
Breakfast
Included activities:
None
Optional activities:
Add more wildlife: Whale Watching boat trip (in season, Jul – Nov)
Add more nature: Featherbed Eco Experience or Paddle Cruiser
Add more Instagram moments: Sunset Catamaran Cruise
Approximate driving time:
+/- 1.25 hours, 85 km
Overnight:
Knysna 5 Star: Head Over Hills Boutique Hotel
Knysna 4 Star: Lofts Boutique Hotel
Sedgefield Economy: Kamma Kai Beach Villa
Knysna - Tsitsikamma – Plettenberg Bay - Knysna
After breakfast, off to Tsitsikamma National Park. The day will be spent in the park, with its unique combination of indigenous forest and beautiful Indian Ocean coastline. The park has a wide choice of activities for all, including hiking, crossing a suspension bridge, and swimming. In the afternoon we travel back via the beautiful town of Plettenberg Bay.
Day 7 highlights
Included meals:
Breakfast
Included activities:
Entrance to Tsitsikamma National Park
Optional activities:
Add more adrenaline: Bloukrans Bungee Jump
Add more adventure: Tree Top Canopy Tour
Add more adventure: Kloofing with Africanyon
Add more nature: Keurbooms River Ferry
Add more nature: Robberg Nature Reserve
Add more foodie: Luka Vineyards
Add more local craft: Mungo Mill
Approximate driving time:
+/- 3 hours, 235 km
Overnight:
Knysna 5 Star: Head Over Hills Boutique Hotel
Knysna 4 Star: Lofts Boutique Hotel
Sedgefield Economy: Kamma Kai Beach Villa
Knysna – Oudtshoorn - Cape Town (via Route 62)
On our final touring day, we make our way back to Cape Town via the scenic route 62. We travel over the Outeniqua Mountain Pass, and into the Klein Karoo at Oudtshoorn, known as the Ostrich capital of the world. Enjoy the small-town charm of the Klein Karoo, before finishing the tour in Cape Town in the early evening. (Alternatively, enjoy a morning at leisure in Knysna, before returning to Cape Town. This is about a 50 km / 1 hour shorter journey.)
Day 8 highlights
Included meals:
Breakfast
Included activities:
Route 62 tour
Optional activities:
Add more foodie: Wine cellar tour & lunch in the Breede River Wine Valley
Add more nature experience: add a 2 night safari at Sanbona Wildlife Reserve on the way back to Cape Town
Approximate driving time:
+/- 6.5 hours, 530 km
Tour Map
Pricing
| Number of people (Cost per person) | ONE | TWO | THREE | FOUR | FIVE | SIX | single supplement | |
| Tour including 5-star accommodation | HIGH SEASON | R107200 | R80750 | R71950 | R68750 | R65850 | R63950 | R43050 |
| LOW SEASON | R95650 | R69250 | R60450 | R57250 | R54350 | R52450 | R34750 | |
| Tour including 4-star accommodation | HIGH SEASON | R79450 | R51850 | R42650 | R39350 | R36300 | R34300 | R16050 |
| LOW SEASON | R75450 | R47850 | R38650 | R35350 | R32350 | R30350 | R10500 | |
| Tour including economy accommodation | HIGH SEASON | R71550 | R42850 | R33250 | R29800 | R26650 | R24550 | R6100 |
| LOW SEASON | R69900 | R41150 | R31600 | R28100 | R25000 | R22900 | R5100 | |
Rates are indicative; 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 meet your group size, available dates & budget.
High season: September – April, excluding peak season of 15 December – 15 January; Low season: May – August. Above rates valid September 2024 to August 2025.
Single supplements: for odd numbers of guests (1/3/5), one person will pay a single supplement for a single room.
