Table Mountain
Take the cable car up Table Mountain for beautiful views of the city.
Explore the sights and restaurants of vibrant Cape Town, before driving to the whale-watching mecca of Hermanus. Finish by escaping inland to the Cape Dutch architecture and quiet vineyards of Franschhoek, where you have the chance to sample some of South Africa‘s finest wines.
Take the cable car up Table Mountain for beautiful views of the city.
Experience some of the best land-based whale watching in the world, in Hermanus.
Visit one of the vineyards and sample an array of fantastic South African wines.
Dine at award-winning restaurants, with cuisines ranging from traditional to contemporary.
For those who love food and wine, but want the option to burn off some guilt – if not that many calories – this is the perfect introduction to South Africa. By combining city, winelands and the coast, this self-drive journey showcases the best of South Africa’s cape. Distances are kept manageable and each area comes with a lengthy list of options, ranging from very relaxed to slightly more active. And, of course, the dining options are superb throughout.
Days 1-3
Cape Town
Day 4
Cape Town - Hermanus
Days 5-6
Hermanus
Day 7
Hermanus - Cape Winelands
Days 8-9
Cape Winelands
Day 10
Franschhoek - Cape Town
Days 1-3
Cape Town
Take the cable car up Table Mountain for beautiful views of the city.
Day 4
Cape Town - Hermanus
Experience some of the best land-based whale watching in the world, in Hermanus.
Days 5-6
Hermanus
Day 7
Hermanus - Cape Winelands
Visit one of the vineyards and sample an array of fantastic South African wines.
Days 8-9
Cape Winelands
Dine at award-winning restaurants, with cuisines ranging from traditional to contemporary.
Day 10
Franschhoek - Cape Town
Spend several days exploring South Africa’s most vibrant city, staying at one of Cape Town’s beautiful boutique properties. Choose between the V&A Waterfront – the city’s famous seafront – and the wilder areas of natural beauty just outside the city.
Explore Cape Town and the surrounding area. Ascend Table Mountain by cable car for spectacular views of the city, visit Robben Island for a poignant insight into South Africa’s dark history or visit the MOCAA for a taste of modern African art.
The city is also renowned for its gastronomy, with countless restaurants and cafes. Dine out on fresh seafood, brilliant French and Indian influenced dishes or menus inspired by the gardens of the cape.
Leave Cape Town behind and drive a short distance to the quiet coastal town and whale-watching mecca of Hermanus. Between June and September the waters fill with migrating humpback and southern right whales, leading to some of the best land-based whale watching in the world.
Stay within walking distance of the town’s famous coastal Cliff Path. Spend time spotting whales from the clifftop path, visit the penguins of Betty’s Bay and stroll on white-sand beaches.
Away from the coast and the attractions of the ocean, explore the Fernkloof nature reserve and wander through Hermanus’ bustling market.
Drive inland to the Cape Winelands. Here, rugged mountain peaks overlook beautifully laid out vineyards that produce some of the best wine in the country. Head to quiet Franschhoek with its elegant Cape Dutch architecture, local shops and excellent restaurants.
Explore the streets of Franschhoek, as well as heading further afield. Wine-related activities abound in this iconic region, with countless vineyards to visit and a number of wine-tasting options available.
This rural location also offers the chance to get out and explore. Walk, cycle or horse-ride through the fertile valleys, which lie beneath impressive mountains.
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A great time to visit around Cape Town and the Garden Route, as it is hot and dry. Further north in the Kruger, it is also hot, but there is a much greater chance of rainstorms.
Peak season in the Cape continues, and it is often the hottest time. It is worth booking well in advance to get your preferred accommodation.
It is an excellent time to visit all parts of the country, as the weather is still warm and the rain eases in the north. In the Kruger, it is lush and green after the rainy season.
Visitor numbers drop, and lower temperatures make for ideal hiking conditions in the Drakensberg mountains. It is warm and dry across the country, making it a great time to explore multiple regions.
A quieter time of year and a good time to visit, especially if you are not looking for balmy heat. The north and especially the Kruger enters its dry season, with cooler temperatures.
Midwinter brings the rainiest time in the Cape, but it is still pleasantly mild in the day with the sun shining. The dry season in the north makes for excellent wildlife viewing as animals congregate around watering holes.
Clear skies and crisp sunshine dominate in the north, as it is the driest month. It is low season so parks are generally quiet and it is easier to spot wildlife around the sparse waterholes.
A fantastic time to see KwaZulu Natal as is one of the warmest places in the country at this time. In the Western Cape, it is starting to dry out in time for whale watching season.
The West Coast springs into life as the flowers bloom and temperatures rise across the country. A chance to spot newborns and it is prime time for whale watching in the Cape.
A great time to see both the north and south, as it is relatively dry everywhere. Flowers carpet the countryside as temperatures continue to rise.
The start of the rainy season in the Kruger and the north, as temperatures heat up. Impressive thunderstorms become more regular in the afternoon. The last chance to see whales in the Cape, and a good time to see inland areas before they toast in the summer heat.
Summer approaches and with it visitor numbers rise, especially in the south. If you want to travel around Christmas and New Year, you should book well in advance to secure the best spots.
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