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Travel Twists 2019 |
CAPE TOWN TOURS |
Cape Malay Cooking Safari |
Pick up from your hotel |
You will be picked up from your Cape Town city based hotel; pick up time will be around 08:30 am from the hotel.
This is a really interactive experience with one of the country’s oldest established
communities- dating back to their forced arrival to these shores as captives in the 1600's.
As their lands in the East were being occupied by European Colonists- dissenters were
loaded onto sailing ships and banished to other colonies around the world- the Cape of
Good Hope being one. The so-called Cape Malays - this race classification being an
Apartheid construct-were talented and productive people and were deployed in building the
Cape Colony. Amongst them were builders, architects, carpenters, tailors, traders,
fishermen and gardeners. We visit this community who was confined to an area on the
slopes of Signal Hill called the Bo-Kaap, or Cape Malay area. Begin with a Walking Tour of
the Historic, Heritage Protected area of cobbled streets, colourful Cape Georgian homes,
community corner stores that stock everything, and a number of mosques dating from 1795
to 1958. We visit a Community Empowerment Project, the popular local Spice (Masala)
shop and the Bo-Kaap Museum.
We then visit our hostess- a local resident, for an exciting encounter with her religious,
cultural and indeed culinary background- in her home! You will participate in preparing and
cooking samoosas, roti (flat bread) and chicken or veg curry-in the kitchen around her table-
which you will enjoy at the end.
Lunch |
Lunch is included at the local family’s home (excluding drinks)
Return to your hotel |
Afterwards you will be transferred back to your hotel. Drop off time at approx. 12:30 pm
Services Included |
Vehicle & guide services: Return transfers with English guide
Entrance fees included: Bo-Kaap Museum, Cooking session/demo and ingredients for cooking session.
Meals Included: Cape Malay Lunch
Please note |
Clients may take as many pictures as they wish – but please do not forget to inform them of asking any other individuals they may wish
to photograph in advance should they not be our hosts, service providers and guides.
Please: note we do not encourage giving children in the streets sweets or money. Donations or gifts are very welcome and we are
happy to assist in determining the appropriateness of clients’ kind gesture. In some cases we also have a “wish list” which clients may
have prior to their departure from home
Guests are to wear comfortable shoes and appropriate clothing in respect to this predominantly Muslim community (e.g. no
miniskirts/shorts, bare shoulders, sexy clothing, and flashy jewelry). Women are requested to bring a scarf to cover their heads in case
we are invited to visit the mosque. Bring sun, rain and wind protection.
We recommend guests bring a little cash for personal purchases.
Departs daily on request
Tours do not run on Sundays, Easter Friday, Christmas Day, Cape Argus Cycle Race and the Two Oceans Marathon Day and runs on
Fridays 08h30 – 12h00 only.
Nett Cost |
R 980.00 nett | per person
Cape Town Jazz Safari |
Evening Jazz Safari |
Guests will be collected from starting point in Cape Town City at 7 pm for their evening Jazz Safari. Guests to meet at Coffee Bean
Routes at 19h00 at iKhaya Lodge, Dunkley Square.
Cape Town is an incredibly musical city. This is the city where music is at its most creative in South
Africa, something which is due partly to the natural environment we have, which encourages
creativity, but mainly it is because of the history of the city and the diversity of people and cultures
and sounds that have ended up here. On this special music journey we are doing to travel deep
inside the jazz music of the city, by visiting local jazz musicians in their homes. Part one is a visit to
the home of a jazz musician for dinner, with music and conversation, and part two is a visit either to
the home of a second musician for a nightcap, or to a jazz venue for the late set. The experience
is intimate and deep, full of music and engagement and fun. It is a unique opportunity to meet local
musicians away from club stages, and an excellent way to discover more about Cape Town and
the lives of the people that live in it – through the music. Our hosts include will Cape Town
musicians young and old, all of them composers and performers. These are the musicians defining
the sound of the city.
Highlights:
- Meet local jazz musicians in their homes
- dine on local cuisine in the homes of the musicians
- discover the city through her music
Inclusions:
- supper
- tea or coffee
- entrance fees to jazz venue if applicable
Exclusions:
- alcoholic drinks
- discretionary tips
Half day tour 19:00 – 23:30
Return |
Afterwards you will be transferred back to the hotel if required. Drop off time at approx 23:30 pm – only at city bowl hotels
Please note that this tour runs on Mondays, Wednesday’s, Friday’s and Saturday’s - other days on request.
Services Included |
Vehicle & guide services: None
Vehicle Hire: Own arrangements
Entrance fees included: Cape Town Jazz Safari
Meals Included: Light Dinner (excluding drinks)
Nett Cost |
R 1705.00 nett | per person
Hiking Table Mountain |
Pick up from your hotel |
You will be picked up from your Cape Town based hotel within city limits.
Twelve Apostles to the Table Mountain Plateau:
A 4-6 hour moderate up the easiest route with variety of views. The climb up Kasteelspoort zigzags
its way up a partly shaded gorge beneath the overhanging walls of Spring Buttress. Climbers are
rewarded with views of the Twelve Apostles that stand like sentinels overlooking the Atlantic coast.
Enjoy a picnic lunch down into the Valley of the Red Gods and the Valley of Isolation. Eventually
you arrive on the Table Mountain plateau for a pleasant walk towards the Upper Cable-way station.
The AWOL guide will organise tickets and then proceed down Table Mountain in the aerial cable-
way.
Return to your hotel |
Afterwards you will be transferred back to your hotel in Cape Town CBD.
Services Included |
Vehicle & guide services: Return transfers with English Hiking Guide
Entrance fees included: One Way Table Mountain Cable Car fees, picnic lunch and water
Meals Included: Picnic lunch
Please note |
Please do not take short cuts, always carry off the mountain all bottles, bags and other litter that you carry up
Weather changes rapidly on the mountain and can be very different to that in the city below.
From October to March, gale-force south-east winds can blow and cover the mountain in thick mist.
The only predictable aspect of Table Mountain's weather is its unpredictability and rapid changes - be prepared
Guests need to bring sun protection; something warm to put on and that they wear comfortable hiking shoes.
Guests need to bring water
This tour is weather dependent
Tour departs daily on request and dependent on weather
Departs with a min of 2 pax
Nett Cost |
R 2040.00 nett | per person – Based on a minimum of 2 clients hiking
Hiking Lions Head - Half Day |
Pick up from your hotel |
You will be picked up from your Cape Town based hotel within city limits.
The hike up Lion's Head is an easy 2 hour hike that spirals round the 670 meter high mountain peak,
which is part of the Table Mountain National Park. Spectacular views of both the Atlantic Ocean and
the City Bowl can be seen as you climb up to the peak. Once at the top we can admire the full
expanse of Table Mountain from Devil’s Peak, all along to the Twelve Apostles which forms part of a
dramatic backdrop to the city of Cape Town. There is no better way to end the day watching the sun
set over the Atlantic Ocean and the panoramic views of the greater Cape Town. A hike up Lions Head
is also popular on Full Moon.
Return to your hotel |
Afterwards you will be transferred back to your hotel in Cape Town.
Services Included |
Vehicle & guide services: Return transfers with English Hiking guide
Entrance fees included: None
Meals Included: Snacks will be provided with a bottle of water
Please note |
Guests need to bring sun protection, something warm to put on and that they wear comfortable hiking shoes.
Guests need to bring water
Tour departs daily on request and dependent on weather
Departs with a min of 2 pax
Nett Cost |
R 1370.00 nett | per person – Based on a minimum of 2 clients hiking
City Walking Tour |
Pick up from your hotel |
You will be picked up from your Cape Town based hotel within city limits.
Discover Cape Town by foot on a private guided walking tour including transfers from your
hotel
Our guide will meet you at your accommodation at 9am for guided City walking tour. Tours are tailored
to suit your interests as we walk through the historic parts of Cape Town to discuss the complex
history of this remarkable city. We park near the heart of the city centre and then start our walking
tour. Along the route you will pass Church Square, the Groote Kerk and original Slave Lodge, and
then walk into the former Dutch East India’s Company’s Garden, today a green oasis in the middle of
town. Here we focus on the parliamentary buildings, the National Library, direct you to the SA
Museum, National Art Gallery and Jewish Museum before retracing our steps to St. George’s Cathedral, the “Peoples’ Cathedral”.
If we have time we wander through Greenmarket square up into the Bo-Kaap famed for its quaint colourful houses. We only enter
museums on request as most of the tour is discussions with your guide about the past and present of Cape Town
Return to your hotel |
Afterwards you will be transferred back to your hotel in Cape Town.
Services Included |
Vehicle & guide services: Return transfer from Hotels in Waterfront and CBD areas only + English speaking local guide
Entrance fees included: None (own account)
Meals Included: None
Difficulty: No fitness level required
Duration: 03 hours
Tour runs from Monday’s to Saturdays’ with a Minimum of 2 guests.
Nett Cost |
R 1030.00 nett | per person (based on 2 pax)
R 700.00 nett | per person (based on 4 pax)
R 590.00 nett | per person (based on 6 pax)
Sunset Cruise |
Guests will have the opportunity to view Cape Town from the sea on this sunset cruise departing from the V&A Waterfront.
The Mother City Cape Town has one of the best locations to see the Sunset from the Sea. This is
certainly a “Must Do” Trip to see Fabulous Table Mountain and city views while the sun dips into
the sea at sunset. We Serve a Complimentary Glass of local sparkling wine per person)
A Cash Bar is available for other beers and soft drinks. Kids are welcome, but remember it is an
adult cruise, so no child friendly entertainment or facilities will be available. Cape Town weather
can change 5 times a day, so the route is not always predictable, please note that the two options
provided are merely a guideline not a guarantee.
Services Included |
Vehicle & guide services: None (No transfers included)
Entrance fees included: Sunset Cruise Fees
Meals Included: None
What to bring |
Jumper / Fleece / Camera / Money for cash bar
Tour departs daily from the Waterfront on request and dependent on weather. Please contact the office for departure times as
this change with the seasons for the Sunset.
Departs with a min of 2 pax
2018 Departure Chart to give indication – 2019 not available yet |
Valid Dates: Cruise Cruise Civil Twilight on First Day:
Departure: Return:
1st June 2018 to 30th June 2018 17h00 18h30 17h45 to 18h12
1st July 2018 to 31st July 2018 17h00 18h30 17h48 to 18h15
1st August 2018 to 20th August 2018 17h00 18h30 18h16 to 18h33
21st August 2018 to 12th September 2018 17h15 18h45 18h21 to 18h45
13th September to 3rd October 2018 17h30 19h00 18h36 to 19h01
4th October 2018 to 22nd October 2018 17h45 19h15 18h51 to 19h16
23rd October 2018 to 8th November 2018 18h00 19h30 19h06 to 19h32
9th November 2018 to 23rd November 2018 18h15 19h45 19h21 to 19h48
24th November 2018 to 30th November 2018 18h30 20h00 19h36 to 20h04
1st December 2018 to 14th February 2019 19h00 20h30 19h42 to 20h11
15th February 2019 18h45 20h15 19h39 to 20h05
Nett Cost |
R 395.00 nett | per person (based on min of 2 pax)
40 Knot Experience |
A 30 minute fun and fast ride aboard a RIB (Rigid Inflatable Boat) along the
coastline to see a large variety of marine life. Watch for whales, African
penguins, Cape fur seals, dolphins, basking sharks, sun fish and many species
of bird life. Adrenaline plus an eco-tour! 40 Knots is the nautical equivalent of 74
kilometres per hour and is the top speed capability of the boat. We have two
vessels available; Spectre (8.6m) and Jet Boat 2 (7.8m).
Services Included |
Vehicle & guide services: None (No transfers included)
Entrance fees included: 30 minute fast ride
Meals Included: None
Tour departs daily from the Waterfront on request and dependent on weather. Please contact the office for departure times.
Departs with a min of 4 pax
Nett Cost |
R 485.00 nett | per person (based on min of 4 pax)
Helicopter Flight |
Guests will have the opportunity to go on a 16 - 20 min flight over the Atlantic.
These are scheduled departures at 10:00 am and 16:00 pm daily (subject to
availability and a minimum of 2 guests) from the V&A Waterfront.
From the Helipads we route down the Atlantic Seaboard coastline to Sea Point.
After departure you will get a great view of Table Mountain, Robben Island and
the V&A Waterfront Shopping Centre. We follow the coastline passing Bantry
Bay, Clifton, Camps Bay, the 12 Apostles and then through into Hout Bay where
we turn around and route back along the coastline.
Please note that the routing can change slightly due to ever changing weather
conditions. Routing is subject to pilot’s discretion in order to provide the best
viewing experience for all passengers.
Services Included |
Vehicle & guide services: None (No transfers included)
Entrance fees included: Atlantico 16 - 20 Min flight
Meals Included: None
Tour departs daily on request, weather dependent
Nett Cost |
R 1540.00 nett | per person (based on min of 2 pax)
Please note |
Tours depart from the V & A Waterfront
Guests may be matched up with others to fill the helicopters.
Seating positions are not guaranteed and will be allocated to evenly balance the helicopter.
You may fly in any of the three different types of helicopters, depending on how many other passengers we find to fly with you
A minimum of two passengers is required in order to commence the flights
Guests can book a private flight – quote on request.
2 hour Harley Davidson Chauffeur Ride |
Meeting point: V&A Waterfront or city based hotel.
A sightseeing tour on the back of a growling Harley Davidson is arguably the best way to
take in the magnificent scenery of the Cape Town coastline. Our riders will pick you up at
your hotel, based in the city bowl or at the V&A Waterfront and take you on a 2-hour
motorbike tour that you’ll never forget. Experience the feel of a genuine Harley Davidson as
you cruise along one of the world’s most scenic drives from Camp's Bay to Hout Bay. From
here the ride takes you over the spectacular Chapman’s Peak, before a brief stop in
Noordhoek. The ride home via Ou Kaapse Weg and the Constantia Winelands is equally
memorable.
Services Included |
Vehicle & guide services: Harley and Driver (Guest will be the passenger)
Entrance fees included: Helmets, 2 hour Harley Davidson ride with professional riders & Chapman’s Peak
Meals Included: None
Dress Code: Long pants, closed shoes, sunglasses, windbreaker, sunscreen
Nett Cost |
R 1445.00 nett | per person (based on min of 2 pax)
Full day Harley Davidson Chauffeur Ride – Cape Peninsula (+/-8 hours) |
Meeting point: V&A Waterfront or city based hotel
For an exhilarating experience hop on to the back of a Harley-Davidson for a
tour of the Cape Peninsula that will get your adrenaline going! Cruising right
next to the sea, we leave Cape Town and ride through the millionaire’s
playgrounds of Clifton Beach and Camp’s Bay on to the vibrant and arty town
Hout Bay. From here the sweep of the coastline takes us on to the breath-taking
Chapman’s Peak Drive, a road literally carved out of the granite cliffs high
above the Atlantic Ocean - one of the world’s best cliff side rides. Smell the
tangy salt air as you pass the beautiful beaches near Misty Cliffs and
Scarborough, then turning towards the wild and rocky promontory of Cape Point
where the spectacle of two currents meeting far below, holds you spellbound.
Follow the coastal road via the historical naval base of Simon’s Town stop to
meet a colony of penguins face to face at Boulders beach. At Kalk Bay Harbour
we ascend the mountain and head over the Boyes Drive with its superb aerial
views of the beaches of Muizenberg as you return to the city. Another bucket list
dream fulfilled!
Services Included |
Vehicle & guide services: Harley and Driver (Guest will be the passenger)
Entrance fees included: Helmets, Full day Harley Davidson ride with professional riders, Chapman’s Peak, Cape Point & Boulders
Meals Included: None
Dress Code: Long pants, closed shoes, sunglasses, windbreaker, sunscreen
Nett Cost |
R 3770.00 nett | per person (based on min of 2 pax)
Cape Sidecar Adventure |
Have your breath taken away in a vintage World War II sidecar. Our fleet of 25 sidecars is
available for chauffeured tours, transfers, fun events and much, much, more. Since our
inception in 2005, our fleet of 25 sidecars have transported well over 15000 satisfied
passengers & covered in excess of 300,000km without an incident. All our drivers have many
years of experience & carry valid driver’s licenses with a PDP endorsement (Public Driving
Permit). This PDP is an extra safety check to ensure your driver complies with all the
regulations required by the South African Department of Transport.
Guests can choose to go on a Cape Peninsula Round Trip, Winelands Day Trip or a West
Coast Meander. (Maximum 8 hours’ drive time ex-depot)
Services Included |
Vehicle & guide services: Picked up and dropped off at the accommodation
Entrance fees included: None
Meals Included: None
Nett cost |
R 2080.00 nett / per person (based on minimum of 2 guests per bike)
Please note |
Rates are per person based on one pax as a passenger on the bike and 1 pax as a passanger in the sidecar.
Full day Sandboarding |
The magnificent Atlantis Dunes field, just 30 minutes from Cape Town is a perfect sport to
Sandboard. Amazing views and white sand dunes ranging up to 35 metres make this a must-do
adventure activity while in the Cape, one of the few commercial Sandboarding locations in the
world. Derived from Snowboarding, the sport is popular in areas with desert or coastal sand
dunes. Unlike Snowboarding, however which is largely seasonal, dunes are mostly available all
year round. These trips run daily.
Daily from 10:00 to 17:00
Services Included |
Vehicle & guide services: Transport included to and from office in Cape Town City Centre
Entrance fees included: Entrance permits (equipment and professional instruction included)
Meals Included: Picnic lunch including water and a fruit juice
Nett cost |
R 1195.00 nett | per person based on min 2 guests
Please note |
What to bring:
Thick pair of socks/ Sun hat/ Sunglasses/ Sunscreen
Meeting Point |
Shop 1 | Overbeek Building
Corner Kloof & Orange Streets
Next to Maconalds
Full Day Surf School |
Join the oldest surf school in Cape Town and have expert guides fill you in on surfer’s secrets
of how to paddle out, read the ocean, catch a wave and stand up. As a fully mobile surf school
luxury transport is provided from the shop in central Cape Town to the pristine beaches with the
most ideal safety, swell and wind conditions around the Peninsula. This ensures the optimum
wave quality and surf experience. Lessons are structured to take the absolute beginner from
surfing zero to wave riding hero! Clients are given a lifetime of accumulated surfing tips,
technical info and practical surf wizardry to experience the “stoke” of surfing!
Daily from 10:00 to 17:00
Services Included |
Vehicle & guide services: Transport included to and from office in Cape Town City Centre
Entrance fees included: 3mm wetsuits, mini-mal surfboards & professional instructor
Meals Included: Picnic lunch including water and a fruit juice
Nett cost |
R 1195.00 nett | per person based on min 2 guests
Please note |
What to bring:
Swimsuit/ Towel / Sun hat / Sunglasses / Sunscreen/ Warm clothes
Sense of fun
Meeting Point |
Shop 1 | Overbeek Building
Corner Kloof & Orange Streets
Next to Maconalds
Paragliding |
A bucket list activity for any traveller in Cape Town, experience the thrill of Paragliding off Signal
Hill, with magnificent views this is an experience that you will not forget.
Guests need to make their own way to Signal here from where the flight will depart. Departure
time will be confirmed a day prior to the flight and is weather dependant.
Tandem paragliding in Cape Town is fun and addictive. Join us for a tandem paragliding flight in
Cape Town seeing all the great sights from the air, fly from Signal Hill landing on the famous Sea
Point Promenade next to the beautiful Atlantic Ocean. All tandem pilots are highly experienced
Tandem Flight Instructors certified by the South African Association of Paragliding. Tandem
paragliding is a heavenly adrenaline rush. No experience is necessary, your pilot will do all the
hard work, you just need to run on take-off then sit back and relax and enjoy the view, and don’t
forget to smile for the camera. A paraglide is a free flying, foot launched aircraft. A tandem
paraglide is specifically designed to carry two people; the passenger is strapped into a harness in front of the experienced pilot. Don’t
confuse paragliding with skydiving; you will not be jumping out of a plane. Phew!!
Services Included |
Vehicle & guide services: None guests need to make their own way to Signal Hill
Entrance fees included: None
Meals Included: None
Nett cost |
R 1460.00 nett | per person
What to Wear:
Closed shoes
On a chilly day wear something warm, it can be freezing in the air
Sunblock
Sunglasses can be worn in-flight
Notes |
As long as you are healthy and weigh less than 120kgs we can fly you
Children over the age of 11
Please note that 11 to 18 year olds need written parental consent
Weather dependant
Cycling Tours |
Full day Vineyard Meander Cycling Tour |
Guests will be picked up from their hotel in Cape Town and transferred to &Bikes Café and Cycle
Boutique in Cape Town to be there at 09:00. Here they will be briefed on the day’s activities
before being transferred to the Winelands. Upon arrival you will meet up with your specialist
cycling guide and here your cycling tour begins. This tour will be for those that want to slow down
the pace and spend the day absorbing their surroundings, join us on a relaxed meander through
the Winelands. Riders will visit 3 estates during the course of the day, with a stop for an A la
carte lunch at one of the wineries (own account)
After your Winelands experience you will be transferred back to &Bikes Café from where guests
will be collected again and transferred back to their hotel.
What guests need to bring:
Sunblock, sunglasses, comfortable closed shoes, money for lunch, small backpack, water bottle, windbreaker and a camera.
Difficulty: Relaxed 10 Km’s cycling
Duration: 09:00 to 17:00 (Monday to Saturday) - estimated ending times
Services Included |
Vehicle & guide services: Return transfers from hotel to meeting point in Cape Town, return shuttle transport from Cape Town to
Stellenbosch and back
Bike hire: Mountain bikes, cycling guide and helmets
Entrance fees included: All wine tastings on route (3 stops)
Meals Included: Snack pack (including bottled water, choc & peanuts/raisins)
Nett Cost |
Scheduled Tours:
Full Day Vineyard Meander Cycling Tour with English guide
R 1350.00 nett | per person (based on 2 pax)
R 1150.00 nett | per person (based on 4 pax)
R 1090.00 nett | per person (based on 6 pax)
Surcharge for Tour with German translator:
R 1650.00 per tour - Nov 2018– March 2019 & Sept to October 2019
R 1430.00 per tour - April to August 2019
Surcharge for Private tours (to be added to the above):
R 1130.00 nett / per tour
There needs to be a request for a private tour indicated upon booking the tour. All bookings are assumed to be standard bookings
unless requested otherwise.
** Please note that these tours are weather dependant.
** Please note that tours are booked with a min of 2 guests
** Please note that the bikes are mountain bikes and not city cruisers
** Please note that cycling is done off-road and not on paved cycle paths
** Tours do not operate over Easter, Christmas and New YearsFull day Adventure Ride Cycling Tour |
Guests will be picked up from their hotel in Cape Town and transferred to &Bikes Café and
Cycle Boutique in Cape Town to be there at 09:00. Here they will be briefed on the day’s
activities before being transferred to the Winelands. Upon arrival you will meet up with your
specialist cycling guide and here your cycling tour begins. For the young-at-heart looking for
an action packed day, this 21km route is the one for you! Enjoy tastings at 3 wineries focusing
on the smaller, boutique wineries of the Stellenbosch region. The cycling route takes you
along private farm roads through the breathtaking vineyards of the area.
Complement this authentic Winelands experience with a stop where you can get wholesome
farm style lunch en route. (Lunch not included)
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Please note: Basic cycling fitness is required for this route. Clients need to ensure that they
are capable of cycling 21 km over the course of the day.
After your Winelands experience you will be transferred back to &Bikes Café from where guests will be collected again and transferred
back to their hotel.
What guests need to bring:
Sunblock, sunglasses, comfortable closed shoes, money for lunch, water bottle, small backpack, windbreaker and a camera.
Difficulty: Intermediate 21 Km’s cycling
Duration: 09:00 to 17:00 (Monday to Saturday) - estimated ending times
Services Included:
Vehicle & guide services: Return transfers from hotel to meeting point in Cape Town, return shuttle transport from Cape Town to
Stellenbosch and back
Bike hire: Mountain bikes, cycling guide and helmets
Entrance fees included: All tastings mentioned on route
Meals Included: Snack pack (including bottled water, choc & peanuts/raisins)
Nett Cost |
Scheduled Tours:
Full Day Adventure Ride Cycling Tour with English guide:
R 1350.00 nett | per person (based on 2 pax)
R 1150.00 nett | per person (based on 4 pax)
R 1090.00 nett | per person (based on 6 pax)
Surcharge for Tour with German translator:
R 1650.00 per tour - Nov 2018– March 2019 & Sept to October 2019
R 1430.00 per tour - April to August 2019
Surcharge for Private tours (to be added to the above):
R 1130.00 nett / per tour
There needs to be a request for a private tour indicated upon booking the tour. All bookings are assumed to be standard bookings
unless requested otherwise.
** Please note that these tours are weather dependant.
** Please note that tours are booked with a min of 2 guests
** Please note that the bikes are mountain bikes and not city cruisers
** Please note that cycling is done off-road and not on paved cycle paths
** Tours do not operate over Easter, Christmas and New YearsFull day Platinum Cycling package Cycling Tour |
Guests will be picked up from their hotel in Cape Town and transferred to
&Bikes Café and Cycle Boutique in Cape Town to be there at 09:00. Here
they will be briefed on the day’s activities before being transferred to the
Winelands. Upon arrival you will meet up with your specialist cycling guide
and here your cycling tour begins.
This elite package offers you the finest experience on 2 wheels. For those
who enjoy the finer things in life, spend the day absorbing the surroundings.
Riders will visit 4 upmarket estates over the course of the day.
After your Winelands experience you will be transferred back to &Bikes Café
from where guests will be collected again and transferred back to their hotel.
What guests need to bring:
Sunblock, sunglasses, comfortable closed shoes, money for lunch, water
bottle, small backpack, windbreaker and a camera.
Difficulty: Moderate 15 Km’s cycling
Duration: 09:00 to 17:00 (Monday to Saturday) - estimated ending times
Services Included:
Vehicle & guide services: Return transfers from hotel to meeting point in Cape Town, return shuttle transport from Cape Town to
Stellenbosch and back
Bike hire: Mountain bikes, cycling guide and helmets
Entrance fees included: All wine tastings on route, Cellar Tour & cheese platter
Meals Included: Snack pack (including bottled water, choc & peanuts/raisins)
Nett Cost |
Scheduled Tours:
Full Day Platinum Cycling Package with English guide:
R 1620.00 nett | per person (based on 2 pax)
R 1420.00 nett | per person (based on 4 pax)
R 1360.00 nett | per person (based on 6 pax)
Surcharge for Tour with German translator:
R 1650.00 per tour - Nov 2018– March 2019 & Sept to October 2019
R 1430.00 per tour - April to August 2019
Surcharge for Private tours (to be added to the above):
R 1130.00 nett / per tour
There needs to be a request for a private tour indicated upon booking the tour. All bookings are assumed to be standard bookings
unless requested otherwise.
** Please note that these tours are weather dependant.
** Please note that tours are booked with a min of 2 guests
** Please note that the bikes are mountain bikes and not city cruisers
** Please note that cycling is done off-road and not on paved cycle paths
** Tours do not operate over Easter, Christmas and New Years
Spier Segway Tour |
Segway Tours and Spier Wine Farm have combined green technology, sustainability and fun to
provide the Stellenbosch Winelands experience of a lifetime – for the whole family! Segway Tours
offers one of the best things to do in Cape Town & Stellenbosch. This tour was voted the number one
most unique way of exploring the Stellenbosch Winelands. Spier Wine Farm is situated ~ only 30 min
from Cape Town ~ at the banks of the Eerste River with sweeping views of the Stellenbosch Mountains
and even Table Mountain.
Tour the vineyards on a Segway PT (Personal Transporter), the coolest two-wheeled way to see the
Spier farm. This self-balancing electric vehicle will help you glide through the vineyards, past our
Protea Garden and farming area where we will share some interesting facts.Here are the options:
Spier Segway Tour
±1 hour, R395.00 nett per person (min 2 pax)
This one hour tour combines a beautiful glide through the farm to the first block of vineyards with some interesting facts about
Spier’s farming techniques. This tour also provides magnificent views of the Stellenbosch Mountain Range and even Table Mountain.
No children under 10 years.
Tour times: 9am, 10:30am, 12pm, *1:30pm, *3pm (*Summer: 2pm, 3:30pm)
Spier Wine Farm & Vineyards Glide
± 2 hours, R620.00 nett per person (min 2 pax)
This tour includes the Protea Garden and wastewater treatment plant, as well as riding further on the farm through the vineyards. This
takes you along a big part of the farming area. Afterwards, you will enjoy a complementary wine tasting. No children under 12 years.
Tour times: 9am, *12am, 3pm (wine tasting not available on last tour)
** Due to excessive heat in summer months, we do not offer the 2 hour tour at mid-day. **
Spier Sunset Tour
±2 hours, R 790.00 nett per person (min 2 pax)
Our most popular tour! Make the most of Cape Town's warm summer nights and enjoy a beautiful sunset cruise through the vineyards.
There is no better way to end off the day than taking in the splendour of this tranquil setting as we glide through the vineyards
and watch the sunset on another perfect day in Africa. This unique one-of-a-kind experience offers a fun, romantic and memorable way
to finish off your day's adventures. Available: Nov-Apr.
Tour times: Nov – Feb: 6 pm, Mar: 5 pm, Apr: 4:30 pm
Meet us at the Spier Wine Tasting Room.
Services Included |
Vehicle & guide services: None (Guide only included on the tour)
Entrance fees included: Segway Tour
Meals Included: None
Please note |
Meeting point is at the wine tasting next to the dam, please arrive 10 minutes prior to the start of the tour
Weight Limit of 120 kg
Alcohol consumption prior or during the activity is strictly forbidden
Tours are weather dependent
Please note that no transfers from hotel are included. If guests require transport from Cape Town we suggest booking 2 x
Zone 3 transfers to and from Stellenbosch.
Guests need to bring the following: sun cream, insect repellent, water bottle, camera, sunglasses, comfortable shoes and
comfortable clothing.
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*** Operates daily, 24 – 26th December, 1st January & Easter
Cape Town Zipline Adventure |
Guests will be collected from the V & A Waterfront or Cape Town City Centre and transferred to
Silvermist Estate where guests will enjoy a Zip lining experience.
Cape Town Zip lines are ideally situated in Cape Town and accessible from all major transport route
including the Hop-on, Hop-off City Sightseeing Cape Town Bus. This privately owned property
“Silvermist Estate” has a number of facilities including a restaurant. This is one of Africa’s longest and
highest Zip line tours based in Cape Town.
Afterwards guests will be returned to the Waterfront or City Centre.
Services Included |Vehicle & guide services: Return transfers from V & A Waterfront or Cape Town City Centre
Entrance fees included: Zip line Adventure
Meals Included: None
Nett Cost |
R 820.00 nett | per person (based on min 2 pax)
Kaapse Stories from the Mother City at the Rockwell Dinner Theatre |
This exciting dinner-and-show experience was launched in June 2012 and was formerly housed at
Richard's Supper Stage in Sea Point, Cape Town. Now playing at the wonderfully exciting theatre
venue, The Rockwell Dinner Theatre is situated at the prestigious Rockwell All-Suite Hotel &
Apartments in Prestwich Street, Green Point. 'Kaapse Stories' at the The Rockwell Dinner Theatre is
the perfect experience for guests of all ages, including corporate functions; team-buildings as well
as birthday parties and a myriad of other celebrations! Get ready to be transported into a world of
dazzling entertainment, featuring ‘world-class’ local performers. This award-winning show will
transport international and local guests of all ages into the vibrant world of District Six, through the
adventures of the Kleintjies family. Written and directed by Basil Appollis 'Kaapse Stories' gives you
an inspiring insight into the "rainbow nation" of Cape Town. Guests will enjoy a resplendent, 4-
course offering of the best culinary experiences that traditional Cape cuisine has to offer. This
iconic, uniquely Capetonian dinner show has been played over 1200 times and continues to delight
and amaze audiences; locally and from all over the world.
Services Included |
Vehicle & guide services: None (No transfers included)
Entrance fees included: Show and sparkling wine on arrival
Meals Included: 4 Course Dinner (excluding drinks and gratuity)
Nett Cost |
R 520.00 nett | per person
Please note |
Show starts at 19:00 for 19:30
Show runs any night that they have more than 25 pax booked – this would then be on request basis
Show runs guaranteed every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday evenings.
Bread baking in the Winelands |
Pick up from your hotel |
You will be picked up from your Cape Town based hotel and transferred to the Winelands. Pick up time will be around 08:30 am from
the hotel.
From Cape Town their first stop will be Franschhoek and the Môreson Wine Estate where they
will spend the morning. Tour starts at 10:00. Môreson offers unique hands on bread baking
experience ending with a wine tasting and lunch served with your own freshly baked bread.
On arrival you will receive your very own apron, recipe book and ingredients. Hands on, with a
bit of guidance you will make 2 different types of dough – focaccia & sour dough. We will
quench your thirst with water, lots of laughter to be had. You will get to fill, twist, shape different
breads. While your breads are baking we send you off to taste the wines. By now you have
worked up an appetite. Light lunch will be served with some of your very own baked breads.
Lunch |
A light lunch is included.
Return to your hotel |
Afterwards you will be transferred back to your hotel in Cape Town.
Services Included |
Vehicle & guide services: Full day with German GuideEntrance fees included: Hands-on bread baking workshop, Wine tasting at Moreson
Meals Included: Light lunch (excluding drinks)
Please note |
Guests need to bring sun protection; something warm to put on and that they wear comfortable shoes.
Departs with a min 6 guests – departs daily subject to min pax requirement
Transport also based on min of 6 guests travelling
Nett Cost |
R 1660.00 nett | per person based on min of 6 pax
Please note that if 2 guests want to do this tour then they have to pay the supplement based on 6 guests
R 4270.00 nett | per person based on min 2 pax
Franschhoek Wine Tram |
Guests can make their way to Franschhoek from where they will
depart on the Wine Tram which will give them the opportunity to
visit some of the wine estates in the area at their own time.
The Franschhoek Wine Tram hop-on hop-off tour is one of the best
ways to discover the true essence of the Franschhoek Valley –
picturesque vineyards, breath-taking scenery, warm hospitality,
world-class cuisine, fine wines and a 300 year history. Passengers
aboard the hop-on hop-off tour will experience a unique and
leisurely way to see the Franschhoek Valley as they journey
through rolling vineyards in an open-side tram and open-air tram-
bus stopping in at some of South Africa’s oldest and most
distinguished wine estates. A combination of tram and tram-bus
transports passengers around a loop of stops allowing them to hop-
off at each stop and experience the activities on offer, be it wine
tasting, a cellar tour, lunch or simply a stroll through the vineyards
and when they are ready, hop-on to continue the tour. The
experience takes passengers right into the heart of the Franschhoek Valley, with a narration focusing on the history of Franschhoek and
wine cultivation in the valley, complimentary wine tastings and unparalleled views of the valley and vineyards.
Departure Times: Tours depart every 15 minutes from 10:00am until 12:45pm daily.
The tour boards at the Franschhoek Wine Tram ticket office located in the Franschhoek Village
Guests are to be at the ticket office at least 15 minutes prior to departure. Guests can choose from the “Blue Line” or the “Red Line”
There are four separate tours to choose from:
The ‘BLUE LINE’ departs on the tram‐bus first and showcases Franschhoek’s breath‐taking mountain views while stopping at the
following wine estates: Le Lude, La Petite Dauphine, Holden Manz, La Bourgogne, La Couronne, Mont Rochelle, Rickety Bridge and
Grande Provence.
The ‘GREEN LINE’ departs on the tram first and showcases Franschhoek’s breath‐taking mountain views while stopping at the following
wine estates: Rickety Bridge, Grande Provence, Le Lude, La Petite Dauphine, Holden Manz, La Bourgogne, La Couronne and Mont
Rochelle.
The ‘RED LINE’ departs on the tram‐bus first and showcases Franschhoek’s picturesque rolling vineyards while stopping at the
following wine estates: La Bri, Chamonix, Dieu Donne, Leopard’s Leap, Maison, Eikehof, Rickety Bridge and Grande Provence.
The ‘YELLOW LINE’ departs on the tram first and showcases Franschhoek’s picturesque rolling vineyards while stopping at the
following wine estates: Rickety Bridge, Grande Provence, La Bri, Chamonix, Dieu Donne, Leopard’s Leap, Maison and Eikehof.
The ‘ORANGE LINE’ departs on the tram-bus fuirst and showcases the western region of the picturesque Franschhoek Valley stopping
at the following wine estates: Noble Hill, Babylonstoren, Backsberg, Glen Carlou, Solms Delta, Vrede en Lust, Plaisir de Merle and Allee
Bleue.
The ‘PURPLE LINE’ departs on the tram first and showcases the western region of the picturesque Franschhoek Valley stopping at the
following wine estates: Vrede en Lust, Plaisir De Merle, Allee Bleue, Noble Hill, Babylonstoren, Glen Carlou and Solms-Delta.
Services Included |
Vehicle & guide services: None (No transfers included)Entrance fees included: Wine Tram with commentary guided tour on the tram
Meals Included: None
Nett Cost |
R 240.00 nett | per person per ticket
Please note |
No transport included
Guests to bring comfortable walking shoes, hat, sunglasses and sun protection
*** Operates daily except for 24th December, 25th December, 31st December and 1st January
Cape Cuisine Walk |
Established in 1679, Stellenbosch is the second oldest town in South Africa and a
vibrant university town. Your local guide will lead you on a tasty discovery of the
traditional food and drinks of the Cape. Along the way, you’ll explore the historic
heart of Stellenbosch with its elegant oak-lined streets, architectural diversity and
inspiring outdoor art.
This tour departs from Stellenbosch Wine Route, 47 Church Street (aka “Kerk”
street).
Includes:
Guided historic walking tour of the town centre with entertaining stories
about its history and culture
Visit the oldest town house in South Africa (part of the Village Museum)
Enjoy freshly-baked artisan bread from a family bakery
Taste award-winning wines at a trendy wine bar
Try traditional beef snacks from a family run butchery
Sit down for a heritage lunch platter at the oldest hotel in South Africa
Sample indigenous teas and dip a home-style rusk
Finish with a selection of Cape desserts
Services Included |
Vehicle & guide services: None
Entrance fees included: Guided Cape Cuisine Walking Tour
Meals Included: Light lunch (excluding drinks)
Please note |
Meeting point: 47 Church /Kerk Street - depending on which GPS you use - at the Stellenbosch Wine Routes office.
NB there is more than one tourist office in town, so please take note of this address.
Street names in Stellenbosch appear on the bottom edge of the sidewalk in yellow and black, not at eye level.
Time: Please be at the meeting point 10 - 15 minutes prior to start time.
If you are coming through from Cape Town, please allow more than an hour for the drive and to find parking.
Red apron: you will easily recognise your guide in her red Bites and Sites apron.
Parking Options (have some cash handy):
On-street parking around our meeting point in Church / Kerk Street
Open-air parking area in Plein Street, across the turn-off to Drostdy Street (this is just around the corner from our meeting point)
Covered parking at the Eikestad Mall, also situated in Plein Street.
Tour departs runs from Monday to Saturday at 10:00 and lasts about 4 hours
Group size – 2 to 8 guests
Please note that no transfers from hotel are included. If guests require transport from Cape Town we suggest booking 2 x
Zone 3 transfers to and from Stellenbosch.
Nett Cost |
R 680.00 nett | per person (based on min 2 pax)
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*** Operates daily except for Sundays, 24 – 26th December, 1st January & Good FridayDine & Vine Tour |
Consulting for a foodie and a wine enthusiast? This is the ideal 1-day Stellenbosch experience. In
the morning you’ll eat and drink your way through the charming old town on a Classic Cape Cuisine
walk. Distance walked about 3 km. Then in the afternoon you’ll visit the scenic Winelands on the
Vinehopper tour to taste some excellent local wines.
This tour departs from Stellenbosch Wine Route, 47 Church Street (aka “Kerk” street).
Services Included |
Guided historic walking tour of the town centre with entertaining stories about its history and culture
Visit the oldest town house in South Africa (part of the Village Museum)
Enjoy freshly-baked artisan bread from a family bakery
Taste award-winning wines at a trendy wine bar
Try traditional beef snacks from a family run butchery
Sit down for a heritage lunch platter at the oldest hotel in South Africa
Sample indigenous teas and dip a home-style rusk
Finish with a selection of Cape desserts
Hop-on-hop-off Stellenbosch Winelands tour from 14:00 to 17:00.
o Transport in an air-conditioned vehicle.
o Visit 2 selected wine estates in the Stellenbosch region at your leisure
o Afternoon tasting fees not included.
Services Included |
Vehicle & guide services: Transport for the second part of the tour only departing from Stellenbosch
Entrance fees included: Guided Cape Cuisine Walk
Meals Included: Light lunch (excluding drinks)
Please note |
Meeting point: 47 Church /Kerk Street - depending on which GPS you use - at the Stellenbosch Wine Routes office.
NB there is more than one tourist office in town, so please take note of this address.
Street names in Stellenbosch appear on the bottom edge of the sidewalk in yellow and black, not at eye level.
Time: Please be at the meeting point 10 - 15 minutes prior to start time.
If you are coming through from Cape Town, please allow more than an hour for the drive and to find parking.
Red apron: you will easily recognise your guide in her red Bites and Sites apron.
Parking Options (have some cash handy):
On-street parking around our meeting point in Church / Kerk Street
Open-air parking area in Plein Street, across the turn-off to Drostdy Street (this is just around the corner from our meeting point)
Covered parking at the Eikestad Mall, also situated in Plein Street.
Tour departs runs from Monday to Saturday from 10:00 to 17:00
Group size – 2 to 8 guests
Please note that no transfers from hotel are included. If guests require transport from Cape Town we suggest booking 2 x
Zone 3 transfers to and from Stellenbosch.
Nett Cost |
R 1015.00 nett | per person (based on min 2 pax)
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*** Operates daily except for Sundays, 24 – 26th December, 1st January & Good Friday
Foodies on Foot |
Renowned as the wine capital of South Africa, Stellenbosch is arguably the most picturesque and beautifully preserved historic town in
the country. Excite your taste buds when you sample internationally-inspired, artisan food and drinks on an extended lunch walk,.During our leisurely tour we will meet passionate food artisans, see historic sights and discover
hidden gems in this lively university town.
This tour departs from Stellenbosch Wine Route, 47 Church Street (aka “Kerk” street).
Includes:
Guided walking tour of the old town centre to discover the history, outdoor art and rich
architecture.
Visit the oldest house in town – part of the Village Museum
Meet talented food artisans and hear the stories behind their products.
Various tasting stops and lunch along our walking route.
Taste award-winning wines beautifully paired with hand-made confections.
Sample traditional beef snacks form a family owned butchery
Feast on a Mezze platter of local produce and artisan bread, served with a glass of
Stellenbosch wine
Try the latest invention at a trendy ”coffee laboratory”
End on a sweet note with a luscious dessert.
Services Included |
Vehicle & guide services: None
Entrance fees included: Foodies on Foot Tour
Meals Included: None
Please note |
Meeting point: 47 Church /Kerk Street - depending on which GPS you use - at the Stellenbosch Wine Routes office.
NB there is more than one tourist office in town, so please take note of this address.
Street names in Stellenbosch appear on the bottom edge of the sidewalk in yellow and black, not at eye level.
Time: Please be at the meeting point 10 - 15 minutes prior to start time.
If you are coming through from Cape Town, please allow more than an hour for the drive and to find parking.
Red apron: you will easily recognise your guide in her red Bites and Sites apron.
Parking Options (have some cash handy):
On-street parking around our meeting point in Church / Kerk Street
Open-air parking area in Plein Street, across the turn-off to Drostdy street (this is just around the corner from our meeting point)
Covered parking at the Eikestad Mall, also situated in Plein Street.
Tour departs runs from Monday to Friday from 13:00 – 16:30 / Monday to Saturdays from 10:00 – 13:30
Group size – 2 to 8 guests
Please note that no transfers from hotel are included. If guests require transport from Cape Town we suggest booking 2 x
Zone 3 transfers to and from Stellenbosch.
Nett Cost |
R 680.00 nett | per person (based on min 2 pax)
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*** Operates daily except for Sundays, 24 – 26th December, 1st January & Good Friday
Xhosa Cooking in Kayamandi Township |
Discover day-to-day life in Kayamandi (directly translated as “sweet home”)
township on the outskirts of Stellenbosch. After an insightful walking tour with your
guide, a Xhosa Mama will welcome you in her home. Sit back and listen to her
stories about township life and the customs and traditions of its people while you
enjoy some of the dishes that Nelson Mandela grew up on.
This tour departs from Stellenbosch Wine Route, 47 Church Street (aka
“Kerk” Street).
Guests to meet their guide at this departure point and guide then travels
with guests to Kayamandi.
Included: Walking tour with local guide
Get an insider’s perspective from your resident guide who was born and bred in Kayamandi
Meet talented local artists and entrepreneurs
Interact with the local children at an inspiring day-care centre (Mon – Fri)
See exciting community development projects
Pop into a Spaza shop for a sip of corn-based Mageu – said to be one of Madiba's favourites
Full Xhosa lunch in a family home
Try home-made ginger beer (non-alcoholic)
Enjoy a hearty lunch consisting of several traditional dishes
Finish with dessert
Recipes to try at home
Receive a small, hand crafted souvenir
Excludes transport between Stellenbosch and Kayamandi Township. Own vehicle / transfer is required, or we can assist in organizing
transfers.
Services Included |
Vehicle & guide services: None (Guide only included on the tour) – no transport between Stellenbosch and Kayamandi township
Entrance fees included: Xhosa Cooking Tour with recipes to try at home
Meals Included: Light lunch (excluding drinks)
Please note |
Meeting point: 47 Church /Kerk Street - depending on which GPS you use - at the Stellenbosch Wine Routes office.
NB there is more than one tourist office in town, so please take note of this address.
Street names in Stellenbosch appear on the bottom edge of the sidewalk in yellow and black, not at eye level.
Time: Please be at the meeting point 10 - 15 minutes prior to start time.
If you are coming through from Cape Town, please allow more than an hour for the drive and to find parking.
Red apron: you will easily recognise your guide in her red Bites and Sites apron.
Parking Options (have some cash handy):
On-street parking around our meeting point in Church / Kerk Street
Open-air parking area in Plein Street, across the turn-off to Drostdy Street (this is just around the corner from our meeting point)
Covered parking at the Eikestad Mall, also situated in Plein Street.
Tour departs runs from Monday to Saturday from 10:00 – 13:30
Group size – 2 to 12 guests
Please note that no transfers from hotel are included. If guests require transport from Cape Town we suggest booking 2 x
Zone 3 transfers to and from Stellenbosch. Guests also require transport to the township – on request.
Nett Cost |
R 740.00 nett | per person (based on min 2 pax)
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*** Operates daily except for Sundays, 24 – 26th December, 1st January & Good Friday
Home Hosted Dinner |
Guests will be collected from their hotel and transferred to the home of Liz Bester where they will enjoy a home hosted dinner. Pick up
time at 18:15 from hotel.
On arrival guests will enjoy some snacks with their arrival drinks before sitting down for starters and the rest of their 3 course meal.
Home hosted dinners are a great way to enjoy home cooked meals with local people. We co-
ordinates a host family for your guests so that they can experience typical South African
cuisine and wine with South African families and especially learn about life in South
Africa. Enjoy a home-cooked meal while talking about the way of life in the new South Africa
and exchange views as well as experiences with local cultures. You will enjoy an authentic
home cooked meal including many dishes typical to South Africa in a relaxed and comfortable
environment, with fascinating conversation, and all prepared by your host family.
Afterwards guests will be transferred back to their hotel.
Services Included |Vehicle & guide services: Return transfers to and from Liz Bester’s home
Entrance fees included: None
Meals Included: 3 Course Dinner (including selected local beverages)
Nett Cost |
R 2100.00 nett | per person (based on min 2 pax)
** Operates daily on request but must be booked in advance.
4x4 Table Mountain Experience (4 hrs) |
Experience Table Mountain in a unique way on this guided half day tour. Access a restricted reserve in an open safari vehicle and enjoy
magnificent views.
Guests will be collected from their city based hotel and transferred to the SANParks information office from where guests will continue
on their experience.
On arrival at the SANParks information office, located on Table Mountain’s Tafelberg road,
guests board an open safari vehicle.
Guests gain access to a locked boom-gate and enter the park on the only 4WD vehicle
permitted in the reserve. Indigenous vegetation is stunning and immediately prolific. The
critically-endangered Peninsula Granite Fynbos survives in small pockets; a key feature of
this World Heritage Site. Sweeping views of Lion’s Head, Robben Island and the Atlantic
Ocean are permanent.
Nearer the route’s summit guests follow a jeep track into the valley for views of a little-
known cave and the ‘blockhouses’, early-warning signal stations, constructed by the British
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in the 18 century.
The valley affords breath-taking views over the Cape Peninsula. Lion’s Head showcases
the Atlantic Ocean and its contrasting shades of blue and green. The flora is seasonally
spectacular. Proteas and other fynbos flourish on the slopes and, in winter, bathe the
hillsides in shades of red, white and gold.
The summit affords lifetime views of iconic Cape Town; the perfect foil for lunch. Guests pair wines from the Durbanville Hill cellar with a
locally-produced charcuterie; enjoy a picnic lunch and soak-up the atmosphere with friends and family.
Afterwards head back to the SANParks office from where guests will be collected and transferred back to their city based hotel again.
Please note |
This tour is weather dependant
This tour is based on a private basis and is on request.
Other language guides are not available
Services Included |
Vehicle & guide services: Private guide/driver, 4x4 experiences from SANParks office Table Mountain
Entrance fees included: 4 x 4 Experience
Meals Included: Picnic style lunch with wine
Nett cost |
R 1444.00 nett / per person (based on minimum of 2 guests)
Please note |
Rate includes return transfers from Cape Town CBD hotels.
JOHANNESBURG TOURS |
Lesedi Tour |
Guests depart from their hotel and make their way to Lesedi for a cultural experience and lunch. Tour starts at 11:30Lesedi and its cultural experience of old and new Africa was co-founded
by renowned African explorer, Kingsley Holgate, who remains heavily
involved in the day to day operations and ensures that every attraction is
not only fascinating, but enriching. One of Lesedi’s many differentiating
factors is the village’s natural and tasteful incorporation into the
surrounding bush, river and forests, with five traditional homesteads
including Zulu, Xhosa, Pedi, Basotho and Ndebele. Local families live
permanently in each of these five homesteads and visitors are invited to
observe the African way of life by either enjoying a short tour of the
villages or actually living among these families in guest accommodation,
offering all the necessary modern day amenities and comforts discerning
visitors are accustomed to.
Unique Day Experience at Lesedi
Lesedi offers a unique day experiences where guests can share the excitement and warmth of true rural African culture.
The morning program at 11H30, known as the Monati experience
Guests will experiences follow the following program:
Arrive in our car park to a vibrant traditional African welcome and a refreshing welcome drink
Browse in our Ndebele village and craft market where Ndebele murals decorate the walls & courtyard
Attend a multi-visual theatre presentation on the history and origin of our people
Guests are divided into smaller groups and taken on a guided tour of our five homesteads: Zulu, Xhosa, Basotho, Ndebele and Pedi.
After a few drinks in the bar, guests and the families meet back in the Traditional Dance Boma for The Giant Ingoma - song and dance
of all five villages. The dance culminates in communal dancing with the guests around the fire.
A Pan African Feast is served in the Nyama Choma restaurant with delicacies from North, East and South Africa.
Services Included |
Vehicle & guide services: None
Entrance fees included: Lesedi Cultural Village
Meals Included: Lunch (excluding drinks)
Nett cost |
R 540.00 nett / per person (based on minimum of 2 guests)
The Gift of Refilwe |
Guests depart from their hotel and make their way to the starting point of
this tour. Tour starts at 10:30 am.
Meeting point: Cullinan Tourism offices, 99 Oak Avenue, Cullinan
Community Ambassador: Peterson Mahlangu
About 20 minutes east of Pretoria is the small mining town of Cullinan. This is
home to the third richest diamond mine producer in South Africa. But perhaps
its biggest claim to fame is the discovery of the world’s largest diamond. On
the town’s outskirts, is Refilwe - a treasure which remains largely
undiscovered. This is something that Peterson Mahlangu, the founder of
Fundani Tours, is slowly changing with his walking tours.
A sad irony resides in its name. In SeSotho, Refilwe means “We have been
given /blessed”. Yet it’s not immediately evident what it is that its people have
been blessed with. The township is a far cry from the leafy mining village up
the road. But soon this “gift” reveals itself. We visit the family hostels and we’re invited into people’s homes. We’re warmly welcomed and even
overwhelmed by the hospitality.
Wide-eyed kids affectionately scream the words lekgoa (white person) as we head to the next place of interest. And even though we stick out like
a sore thumb, we’re never made to feel out of place. Refilwe is predominantly made up of people from the northern province of Limpopo. And
despite all the different languages at play in the township, there is a harmonious multiculturalism that we pick up on from the moment we arrive.
We hear the words Thobela (hello) said to us by everyone, everywhere we go.
We pass Sedibeng Primary School, the first school to be built in Refilwe. And as we continue walking the township, we also notice that the
entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well in Refilwe. Small businesses are everywhere. We pass by street vendors, several backyard tuck shops, and
restaurants people have started in their cleared out garages. We stop at one of the local restaurants, Chakula Pub and Restaurant, where we
place an order and go off to No.7 Mine Dam, while our food is being prepared. No.7 is the slime damn created by the debris from the diamondYou can also read
