Table Mountain - BEST SELLER
No visit to Cape Town would be complete without a trip up Table Mountain, one of the world’s most famous landmarks.
No visit to Cape Town would be complete without a trip up Table Mountain, one of the world’s most famous landmarks.
Flat-topped Table Mountain, on the northern end of the peninsula, has long dominated Cape Town. When viewed from the city, the central massif has Devil’s Peak on the left, Lion’s Head on the right and Signal Hill in the foreground: together they form a sort of amphitheatre, which encloses the city centre.
The coach will take you to the lower cable-way station for the ascent to the summit of Table Mountain. The journey takes just under 4 minutes and the floor rotates 360 degrees during the ascent and descent, giving you a full panorama of the area. There is nothing to beat the mountain top for fabulous views of the city, Table Bay and Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned.
The tour includes a short orientation tour of the ‘Mother City’, famed for its meticulously preserved Edwardian and Victorian buildings.
Half Day to Stellenbosch
Discover the delights of Stellenbosch, the undisputed heart of the Winelands, on this half day tour.
Discover the delights of Stellenbosch, the undisputed heart of the Winelands, on this half day tour.
Stellenbosch is named after its founder, Governor Simon van der Stel, who discovered the broad fertile valley of the Eerste River in 1679. Today, this is one of South Africa’s premier wine-producing regions.
Stellenbosch has one of the most beautiful settings of all South Africa’s inland towns. Its original oak-lined streets, clear water furrows and classic architecture have all been preserved, some of which have been declared national monuments. The best way to explore Stellenbosch is on foot and during a short guided walking tour the guide will introduce you to this University town.
Visit the Stellenbosch Museum, which comprises of four different houses, depicting different eras of the town’s architectural and social heritage. Afterwards, enjoy some free time.
Your tour is rounded off with a visit to a privately-owned wine estate in the Stellenbosch area, where you can participate in a wine-tasting session and gain a glimpse of the fascinating skills practiced in the cellar.
Cape Point Peninsula
Make the most of your day and experience the dramatic scenery of the Cape on this highly popular tour.
Make the most of your day and experience the dramatic scenery of the Cape on this highly popular tour.
This scenic extravaganza begins with a drive through the suburbs of Bantry Bay and Clifton to Camps Bay, behind which rise the impressive peaks of the Twelve Apostles. You’ll then continue along the Atlantic coast to the fishing village of Hout Bay.
Continue to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and Cape Point, said to be the meeting point of 2 oceans. This area plays host to a wealth of indigenous flora and fauna with dramatic sea cliffs (among the highest in South Africa) and Cape Point as the main attraction. A funicular railway will whisk you to the viewing platform at the top of the Point. Take in the breathtaking views and enjoy fantastic photo opportunities. At the platforms, you may opt to climb the additional 120 steps to the top of the Point, where the lighthouse is located.
A delicious lunch will be served at a scenically situated restaurant.
Afternoon highlights include visiting the enchanting penguin colony at Boulders Beach as well as a visit to the wonderful Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens.
Scenic Winelands
Discover the famous Cape Winelands, home to some of the world’s finest wines, and visit the charming town of Stellenbosch.
Discover the famous Cape Winelands, home to some of the world’s finest wines, and visit the charming town of Stellenbosch.
Marvel at the scenery on this tour as you pass whitewashed homesteads, rolling green hills with wild flowers and fertile valleys, alive with the sounds of surging streams. Heading east towards the famous Cape Winelands, your first stop is the town of Paarl. Surrounded by fruit and wine farms in the Berg River Valley, it lies beneath the imposing granite rocks of Paarl Mountain.
After visiting the Taal Monument, the only monument ever built to immortalise a language (Afrikaans), you’ll enjoy a guided tour of a wine cellar, followed by a formal wine tasting in the Paarl region.
From here, head to the lush Franschhoek Valley, and the village of Franschhoek (French Corner) for a brief stop at the Huguenot Monument, commemorating the arrival of the Huguenots in South Africa.
A second wine tasting will be conducted prior to lunch.
Stellenbosch, ‘Town of Oaks’, includes examples of Cape Dutch, Georgian and Victorian styles, which can be appreciated during an orientation tour.
Ostrich Ranch and Wine - SOMETHING DIFFERENT
This unique experience of visiting the West Coast Ostrich Ranch will really give you something to write home about.
This unique experience of visiting the West Coast Ostrich Ranch will really give you something to write home about.
Your tour to the Ostrich Ranch takes you along the west coast, where you’ll stop briefly for a photo of Table Mountain and the city across Table Bay.
The Ostrich Ranch is home to a variety of ostrich species and other birds, including the Westcoast White Ostrich, Dwarf Ostriches, Black-Neck Ostriches, emus, rheas and peacocks. During your visit, you’ll learn about the habits, breeding and characteristics of this unique bird. The trail through the Ranch takes around 45 minutes, during which you will see a display room, leather factory and cactus garden, which affords spectacular views of the surrounding countryside. The highlight of the tour is a photo opportunity, sitting on an ostrich against the stunning backdrop of Table Mountain.
Following this unique experience, you’ll head for a Winery in Durbanville. This Winery draws its grapes from a group of neighbouring farms, selected for their outstanding quality crops. Enjoy a guided tour of the cellar, followed by a formal wine tasting.
Chapman’s Peak
A firm favourite with P&O Cruises’ passengers, this leisurely and scenic tour unveils some spectacular views.
A firm favourite with P&O Cruises’ passengers, this leisurely and scenic tour unveils some spectacular views.
Take a scenic drive along the Atlantic coast, passing by Sea Point, Bantry Bay, Clifton and Camps Bay. Stop at Maiden’s Cove to enjoy the magnificent views of Camps Bay Beach and the Twelve Apostles, before continuing along the coastal road, past the up-market suburb of Llandudno and on towards the fishing village of Hout Bay.
From here, you’ll travel along one of the world’s most spectacular routes, Chapman’s Peak Drive, where numerous look-out points offer magnificent views over the ocean towards Hout Bay and The Sentinel.
Passing the pristine white sands of Noordhoek Beach, call in at Noordhoek Farm Village for a comfort stop. Join the scenic Ou Kaapse Weg (Old Cape Road) for views over the southern Peninsula, Cape Flats and False Bay.
Heading back to the city via the M3 motorway, your route takes in the University of Cape Town, Rhodes Memorial, Mostert’s Mill and the famous Groote Schuur Hospital.
Kirstenbosch and Wine
Visit one of the world’s most famous Botanical Gardens and enjoy wine tasting at South Africa’s oldest wine making centre.
Visit one of the world’s most famous Botanical Gardens and enjoy wine tasting at South Africa’s oldest wine making centre.
Skirting the slopes of Devil’s Peak, you’ll travel to Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden spread over 1,300 acres on the eastern slopes of Table Mountain, and home to over 8,500 species of indigenous plants. Wander through the beautiful surroundings and enjoy some free time in the well-stocked Curio Shop.
Afterwards, you’ll travel through the prestigious suburbs of Bishopscourt and Constantia into the region where South Africa’s wine industry began over 3 centuries ago. Groot Constantia Estate boasts one of the most magnificent Cape Dutch homesteads. Once the private home of Dutch Governor Simon van der Stel, the manor house, which you will be able to visit briefly, is a fascinating blend of the West, East and Africa, incorporating European ideas, Asian craftsmanship and African materials. Join a guided tour of the cellar, followed by a formal wine tasting.
Returning via Hout Bay, you’ll pass through the Atlantic seaboard suburbs of Camps Bay, Clifton and Bantry Bay.
Scenic Mountain Pass
Soak up the views on the scenic route known as the ‘Four Passes’ and visit the towns of Franschhoek and Stellenbosch.
Soak up the views on the scenic route known as the ‘Four Passes’ and visit the towns of Franschhoek and Stellenbosch.
This tour takes you towards the mountains of the Western Cape, with their spectacular peaks, fertile valleys, farms and vineyards. The route is made accessible by means of the stunningly beautiful ‘Four Passes’.
You’ll head for Somerset West situated at the foot of the magnificent Hottentots Holland Mountains, which will be crossed via Sir Lowry’s Pass. The view from the summit embraces the whole of False Bay and the Cape Peninsula, from Table Mountain to the lighthouse at the tip of the Cape of Good Hope.
Passing Grabouw and Elgin, you’ll make your way towards the Viljoen’s Pass and Franschhoek Pass. Also known as the Elephant Path, Franschhoek Pass was used by the original settlers, who discovered that migrating wild animals had found the most practical way over the mountain. You’ll visit the Huguenot Monument and enjoy lunch and some free time in the beautiful town of Franschhoek.
Crossing the last of the four passes, Helshoogte, you will arrive in Stellenbosch, South Africa’s second oldest town. Enjoy a leisurely walk through the oak-lined streets before continuing to a wine estate, where you’ll be treated to a tasting of some outstanding local wines.
Sunset Cruise
An exclusive sunset cruise showing Cape Town’s unsurpassed city views in style.
An exclusive sunset cruise showing Cape Town’s unsurpassed city views in style.
Your evening tour begins with short drive from the ship to the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront for a cruise along the coastline on an exclusive 53-feet catamaran cruiser.
Take in the magnificent views of Cape Town’s coastline, from the comfort of the boat. As well as being able to appreciate the views of Cape Town’s beautiful waterfront, you will also make a stop to watch the sunset and enjoy a selection of snacks and a glass of sparkling wine. The perfect opportunity to experience the South African evening from a different perspective.
Footsteps to Freedom
Discover the history of Cape Town – and the political and social evolution of South Africa – on an extensive guided walking tour.
Discover the history of Cape Town – and the political and social evolution of South Africa – on an extensive guided walking tour.
Relive Cape Town’s dramatic history and the evolution of South Africa from colonial days through Apartheid to the birth of a ‘rainbow nation’. On this extensive walking tour, which takes you through the heart of the city’s historic centre, your guide will recount how the lives of the native people were indelibly changed by the arrival of the Europeans, colonialism and the Apartheid government of South Africa. You will visit District Six Museum, which commemorates a multiracial, coloured neighbourhood depopulated in the 1960’s.
Having laid the foundations of understanding, your expert guide will then introduce you to Streetwires, a project which provides the training, support and raw materials necessary to enable many formerly unemployed South Africans to channel their creative energies into a vibrant art form. During your visit, you’ll have the chance to talk with the artists and try your hand at building your own wire, which you may keep as a souvenir of your visit.
Many city sights are incorporated into this tour including: Greenmarket Square; St George’s Mall; City Hall; Slave Lodge; Government Avenue with the Parliament and Company Gardens; and St George’s Anglican Cathedral, to name but a few.
Aquila Game Reserve
An opportunity to visit the Aquila Private Nature Reserve to view a varied amount of wildlife.
An opportunity to visit the Aquila Private Nature Reserve to view a varied amount of wildlife.
The Aquila Private Nature Reserve is a prestigious 4 star Reserve, situated over 11,000 acres of Southern Karoo Highlands and encapsulating breathtaking majestic mountains, rivers and valleys.
Depart on a 2 hour safari in a 4x4 vehicle with ranger guide. Having been proclaimed a Nature Reserve in 1985, Aquila has a natural wetland, magnificent mountains and valleys which make for varied and ideal game viewing. Aquila has free roaming elephant, buffalo, rhino, giraffe and hippo. Large herds of game are also found on the Reserve such as Black Wildebeest, Burchell's Zebra and Black Backed Jackal.
Aquila is home to 172 species of birds with several breeding pairs of the rare and endangered Black Eagle, after which the Reserve has been named. Karoo Chat and Fairy Flycatcher can be found on short walks into the surrounding wilderness.
A buffet lunch is served in the Reserve’s restaurant.
Inverdoorn Game Reserve - NEW
Experience a safari drive in the green oasis environment of Karoo, viewing a wide selection of game animals.
Experience a safari drive in the green oasis environment of Karoo, viewing a wide selection of game animals.
Your scenic drive will pass the wine region of Paarl, travelling through the fertile Tulbagh Valley to the fruit-growing region of Ceres. Enjoy a refreshing welcome drink upon arrival at the Inverdoorn Game Farm.
The Inverdoorn Game Lodge and Safari's 10 thousand hectares are dedicated to conservation and contain over 1,200 wild animals representing 28 different species and hundreds of species of birdlife. Africa’s magnificent wild animals have returned to this area for the first time in over a century.
During your 2-hour game drive, you will have the opportunity to see giraffe, zebra, waterbuck, oryx, sable antelope, kudu, impala and springbok. A large number of birds can also be seen. Inverdoorn runs a Cheetah Rehabilitation Programme on site and lions and cheetahs can be seen in an enclosure. Enjoy a lunch of fresh farm produce in the Lodge’s restaurant.