Adventure South Africa 2025

February 22

Private transfer from airport to our hotel- enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.

Accommodation: The Vineyard Hotel, Mountain-facing Room, Bed & Breakfast (3 nights)

The eight-acre property is home to a diverse range of fauna and flora and is as innovative and groundbreaking as it was when the original house was built in 1800. Guests can see the remnants of the first English style house to be built in the area, gracefully merging with the contemporary interior styling and luxury features expected from a modern hotel. Wander in the 8-acre garden, enjoy a swim in the indoor heater pool, relax with a spa treatment, train in the fitness, or satisfy your appetite at one of the eateries.

We'll have our Welcome Dinner at the Gold Restaurant- A unique African restaurant in the heart of Cape Town. Our 14-course Cape Malay and African menu is a taste safari that will transport you from Table Mountain to Timbuktu. This culinary experience is accompanied by unique interactive traditional entertainment.

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February 23

Cape Peninsula Tour With Sea Kayaking, plus time for a short walk in the National Park (lunch included)

We depart our hotel and travel to the naval hamlet of Simon's Town which is located on the False Bay coast of the Cape Peninsula. Embark on a sea kayaking adventure in a twin or single-seat Fluid kayak accompanied by a knowledgeable, fully-trained and experienced sea kayak guide.  Head out to explore the waterways and secret coves hidden amongst pristine beaches and the natural environments of the many wildlife species that call the area home.

After a beach landing, we will return to Seaforth Beach to change into dry clothing. Continue to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve – one of two world-renowned landmarks within the Table Mountain National Park. The Cape of Good Hope functioned as a beacon for sailors for years and is still widely referred to as ‘The Cape’ by sea farers. Most visitors to Cape Town regard a trip to the Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point (the tip of the Cape Peninsula) as obligatory.

This part of the park is home to an array of fynbos, over 250 species of birds, buck, baboons and Cape mountain zebra. There are numerous paths on which one can set off on foot, and tidal pools on isolated beaches. Enjoy the breath-taking views from Cape Point Lighthouse and travel to the most South-Western point of Africa, the Cape of Good Hope. In the late afternoon, drive along the coastal route via Noordhoek, Chapman’s Peak Drive, Hout Bay and the Atlantic Seaboard back to our hotel.

February 24

Table Mountain Half Day Hiking Trip followed by a short City orientation tour. Enjoy the evening at your at leisure.

Rising to just over one thousand meters directly from sea level, Table Mountain ranks in status alongside famous African giants such as Kilimanjaro and the Atlas Mountains. The experienced nature guides will interpret the wonders of the Cape Floral Kingdom on a hike. We have a couple of options for the hike and the guide will determine the best route for the group depending on weather conditions and group ability. Two examples are listed below:

Platteklip Gorge: 2-3 hour - easy to moderate hike up the most popular route. Guests are met at accommodation and then transferred to just past the lower Cableway station for a short and steep hike. The well-worn switchback of steps to the top makes it one of the most popular hiking options up Table Mountain. No bouldering or scrambling is required. Weather permitting, the AWOL guide will organise tickets and then proceed down Table Mountain in the aerial cableway. This can take up to 60 people at a time and does a full rotation enabling guests to enjoy 360 degree views of Cape Town, Lions Head and the Mountain itself.

India Venster Hike: 2-3 hours; moderate to strenuous up a technical route. We'll be met at our accommodation and transferred to the lower Table Mountain Cableway station for a short and sweet hike up the face of  Table Mountain. The India Venster Trail offers adventurous hikers an exciting challenge for those fit enough to scramble up a few steep rocky inclines. The hike starts at the Lower Cable Car station and for two thirds of the route the path follows that of the cable car. Then it will turn and offer great views of Lion's Head, Signal Hill and the Atlantic Ocean and Camps Bay below. Weather permitting we will return down via the cablecar.

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February 25

Morning visit to Vergelegen Wine Estate for wine-tasting, followed by scenic drive along coast visiting penguins at Stoney Point. We may have the opportunity for a short walk in Harold Porter Botanical garden. The Harold Porter National Botanical Garden covers almost 200 ha between mountain and sea, in the heart of the Cape Fynbos region within the Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve to the east of about 1,600 plant species, the area contains a floral diversity per unit area that is greater than anywhere else in the world. The Garden consists of 10 hectares of cultivated gardens and 190.5 hectares of pristine natural

Harbour House Hotel, Sky or Sea Vista Rooms, Bed & Breakfast (2 nights)

Harbour House Hotel is located in the heart of the Old Harbour of Hermanus and offers a wide choice of accommodations. All rooms feature light modern décor with luxurious furnishings and are within walking distance to the town’s top attractions including sophisticated restaurants, markets, street cafés and whale watching sites. The in-house restaurant, Selkirk’s, serves breakfast daily and you can look forward to freshly baked scones to be enjoyed from the lookout terrace – the perfect place for whale watching with sweeping views of Walker Bay. The sparkling infinity pool offers a stunning place from which to unwind and watch the sunset.

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February 26

Morning Hike in Fernkloof Nature Reserve (options ranging from 2 to 4-5 hours in length). Lunch will be on your own in Hermanus, followed by an afternoon wine-tasting in Hemel en Aarde Valley.

Fernkloof Nature Reserve covers 18 square kilometres in the Kleinrivier Mountains in Hermanus and ranges in altitude from sea level to 824m. The Fernkloof Nature Reserve comprises 0.002% of the Cape Floral Kingdom but contains 18% of its plants in just 18 square kilometres. There is no other place on earth where so many different species can be seen growing in such close proximity.

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February 27

Optional early morning walk along the coastal cliff path. After breakfast, we'll transfer to Sanbona Game Reserve for our safari. Enjoy a evening game drive in the park.

Gondwana Family Lodge, Luxury Suite, Fully Inclusive (2 nights)

With views of the magnificent Anysberg Mountains and overlooking the Bellair Dam, Gondwana Family Lodge is the perfect sanctuary for family, friends and groups. This spacious thatched Lodge offers guests a sense of modern comfort with a touch of bush authenticity.  A Relaxation Retreat with an extensive menu of therapies and treatments, including a steam room offers a serene ending to a fun-filled day.

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February 28

This day will include two game drives in Sanbona Wildlife Reserve, nestled in the heart of the Little Karoo. Sanbona boasts sculpted Cape Fold Mountains, wide open Karoo plains, indigenous flora and fauna and rare examples of San rock art, some dating back more than 3, 500 years. Whilst the free roaming Big 5 call Sanbona home, it’s the vastness of the landscape and the raw beauty of the boundless plains that make safaris at Sanbona unique. Explore the 58, 000 hectares of this malaria-free premier, private game reserve for an ultimate safari experience close to Cape Town.

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March 1

After final game drive and breakfast, transfer to the Cape Winelands.

We will have the afternoon free to explore the town of Franschhoek and some local winierys, and enjoy our last evening together with a farewell dinner. The majestic scenery of the winelands is unparalleled so even if you don’t drink wine, the countryside and history make it well worth the visit. A combination of the favourable effects of the two major ocean currents meeting off the Cape makes the climate in the area perfect for the acres of vineyards. The stunning backdrop of the mountains, the tree-lined streets and the white gabled Cape Dutch homesteads all blend in tranquil harmony.The majestic scenery of the winelands is unparalleled so even if you don’t drink wine, the countryside and history make it well worth the visit. A combination of the favourable effects of the two major ocean currents meeting off the Cape makes the climate in the area perfect for the acres of vineyards. The stunning backdrop of the mountains, the tree-lined streets and the white gabled Cape Dutch homesteads all blend in tranquil harmony.

Accommodation: La Cotte Farm, Mountain or Pool facing Room, Bed & Breakfast (1 night)

La Cotte Farm is uniquely situated a stone’s throw from the charming village of Franschhoek. It offers close proximity to the fun and bustle of the main street with all the quiet, privacy, and rural charm of a working wine farm.

La Cotte Farm dates back to 1698 when the first of the eleven Huguenot Farms was granted to the French immigrants who fled their native country during the 17th century. Today, the farm celebrates this rich heritage. As guests explore La Cotte, they will experience it, combined with a sense of contemporary luxury.

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March 2 - Departure Day

Morning at leisure. Transfer to Cape Town airport for departing flights.

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