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.
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
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Cape Town Arrival
Day 1 highlights
| Included meals: | None |
Included activities:
Optional activities: | Airport transfer
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 |
Day 2: 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:
Approximate driving time: | 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)
+/- 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 |
Day 3: 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:
Approximate driving time: | 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
+/- 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 |
Day 4: 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 Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, or Paarl. 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 favourites are:
- 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
- Waterford Estate, a classic in the beautiful Blaauwklippen Valley, offering a chocolate and wine pairing
- Muratie Wine Estate, a Stellenbosch farm dating back to 1685, one of the oldest estates in South Africa (with the cobwebs to prove it)
Day 4 highlights
| Included meals: | Breakfast |
| Included activities: | Wine tasting at three different wine farms |
Optional activities:
Approximate driving time:
Overnight: | Add more adventure: Cycle or e-bike in the Cape Winelands Add more foodie: Farm-fresh picnic lunch at Boschendal Add more foodie: “Soil to fork” seasonal lunch at Werf at Boschendal, or Babel at Babylonstoren, or Faber at Avondale
+/- 2.5 hours, 140 km
Stellenbosch 5 Star: Lanzerac Wine Estate Stellenbosch 4 Star: Oude Werf Hotel Stellenbosch Economy: Roosenwijn Guest House |
Day 5: 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/Sedgefield, to check into our seaside accommodation for the evening.
Day 5 highlights
| Included meals: | None |
Included activities:
Optional activities: | Mossel Bay or Wilderness exploration
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 Add more safari: Game Drive at Botlierskop Private Game Reserve |
| 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 |
Day 6: 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:
Optional activities:
Approximate driving time: | None
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
+/- 1.25 hours, 85 km |
| Overnight: | Knysna 5 Star: Head Over Hills Boutique Hotel Knysna 4 Star: Lofts Boutique Hotel Sedgefield Economy: Afrovibe Beach Lodge |
Pricing for private Cape Town tours (September 2024 – August 2025):
Number of people (Cost per person) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 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.
Single supplements: for odd numbers of guests (1/3/5), one person will pay a single supplement for a single room. | ||||||||
Day 7: 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:
Approximate driving time: | 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
+/- 3 hours, 235 km |
| Overnight: | Knysna 5 Star: Head Over Hills Boutique Hotel Knysna 4 Star: Lofts Boutique Hotel Sedgefield Economy: Afrovibe Beach Lodge |
Day 8: 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.
Day 8 highlights
| Included meals: | Breakfast |
Included activities:
Optional activities:
Approximate driving time: | Route 62 tour
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
+/- 6.5 hours, 530 km |
PRICING FOR 8 DAY CAPE TOWN, WINELANDS & GARDEN ROUTE TOUR (SEPTEMBER 2024 – AUGUST 2025):
Number of people (Cost per person) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 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.
Single supplements: for odd numbers of guests (1/3/5), one person will pay a single supplement for a single room. | ||||||||
Please read our Cape Town & Garden Route tour terms and conditions.
- DEPARTS ANY DAY
- STARTS & ENDS IN CAPE TOWN
- PRIVATE TOUR
