Cape Town & the Winelands

A really wonderful week exploring the stunning sights and tastes of Cape Town, Cape Peninsula and the nearby wine-growing district around Stellenbosch and Franschhoek. Based on self-drive and staying in lovely, personal guest houses or boutique hotels.

Trip information

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Included

Meet & Greet, 6 days car hire (Group B with aircon), accommodation and meals as specified.

Not included

Flights, visas, travel insurance, fuel and other car related costs, drinks, tips.

Is it for you?

This trip is suitable for everyone.

Best time

Summer (Oct-Feb) is generally hot and dry with temps from about 16-23°C. From Nov-Feb there is an occasional wind which can be cold and strong. Winter (May-July) is mostly cold and wet (7-20°C), with some sunny days.

Getting there

There are direct flights from the UK to Cape Town from about £600 plus taxes.

Weather and highlights

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- Rain
- Sunny with Cloud
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Min Temp

- 15
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Max Temp

- 35
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- 25
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Cape Town and the dramatic scenery of the peninsula
Wine tasting and exploring the beautiful hills of the Western Cape region
Choice of many world class restaurants and wines - culinary feast!

Itinerary

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Duration: 6 days

Day 1:
Arrive Cape Town and pick up your hire car. Travel to your guest house. You have a free afternoon to get your bearings.
Days 2-3:
Two free days to explore the city on your own, or take an optional city or township tour, and/or visit the Peninsula. (B)
Day 4:
Take a leisurely journey to the Winelands. Pass through Stellenbosch centre and continue towards the Jonkershoek Valley. You have the next two nights in a local auberge. (B)
Day 5:
A day to explore the winelands, with its beautiful scenery, attractive towns and villages and, of course, vineyards offering wine tours. (B)
Day 6:
Free morning, then drive back to Cape Town to drop off your hire car and continue with onward arrangements. (B)

Pricing guidelines for South Africa

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We hope the following will give you a rough idea of costs. These are quoted per person based on twin share for two people, without international flights but including internal flights. We’ve used good standard accommodation throughout. There are nearly always ways to spend more money than we’ve suggested (!), but these prices show a good and realistic range for each type of trip.

International flights will add from about £600 to £800 depending on the season and route (unless the airlines have special offers). South Africa combines well with Botswana, Mauritius and Mozambique.

For each accommodation on this website you will find an indication of the price. The bands are based on the price per person per night at peak season and are represented by the following values for this country:
	£50 to £100
	£100 to £200
	£200 to £300
	£300 to £500
	Over £500

For a specific personal quote based on any tailor made itinerary you have in mind, please contact us and we’ll be happy to help you.

Example tripPrice per person
1 week in the Western Cape (eg Cape Town, Winelands, Garden Route, Cedarberg etc) using good guest houses & hotels, and with a hire car.Between £500 and £1000+
1 week safari based at private lodges or tented camps (for example in Kruger, Madikwe, Hluhluwe ...)Between £1000 and £3000+
2 week safari and beach holidayBetween £1800 and £3000+
2 week Kruger and Cape holidayBetween £1800 and £3000+

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