It's wild, it's rugged, it is undoubtedly one of the most memorable coastlines you'll have encountered: the Cape Peninsula, and the splendour of Cape Point. Begin the journey cruising along Millionaires Paradise - ogle the glamorous homes and beautiful people of Clifton Beach and Camps Bay - and you'll be in no doubt as to how it earned its title. From there, we wend our way towards the charming coastal town and working harbour of Hout Bay, hugging the cliffs as we snake along the legendary Chapman's Peak Drive, with its breathtaking views, towards the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and its rugged, intriguing landscape. An optional trip from here, is to Boulders Beach penguin colony (own account), a fascinating excursion, before we move on to the historical naval port of Simon's Town. It's a wonderful half-day spent on the wilder side of this exquisite Cape coastline.

Take the ultimate "Mother City" experience, designed to give you a full-colour insight into the extraordinary magic of Cape Town. See iconic buildings, snatches of its history, and experiences unique to this City. Firstly take the cable car to the summit of the legendary Table Mountain - weather permitting - and from there, you'll be able to see to the end of our world, including the City and surrounding layout of this southernmost tip of Africa (own account). After that visit the country's oldest building, The Castle (closed Sundays), and a short distance away, the Company Gardens, both historically fascinating and well conserved. The drive continues past Parliament Buildings, City Hall and the Slave Lodge, and you'll sense the depth of history via their distinctive architecture. Colonial then changes to colourful, as the tour moves up the cobblestoned hills to the Malay Quarter, and marvel at the ice-cream colours of the quaint Bo-Kaap homes. Your tour ends on a sparkling note, as you watch the moves of a professional diamond cutter, as he creates every girl's dream stone. Perhaps you'll be taking one home.

This is a wonderful afternoon for those who believe crafts and collectibles, ancient and modern, can tell the story of a nation and a people. Begin the journey at the amazing Streetwires Beading Workshop, where skilled craftsmen and women use their ancient wire crafting techniques to create colourful modern artworks with a ceramic perspective. You'll be shopping, that's for sure! Travel slowly along Long Street where old Victorian shops and new restaurants fit attractively and comfortably side by side, a superb example of how the old can both contrast and mesh with the new.

Head towards Kalk Bay, a working fishing harbour, with its marvellous array of cobbled streets lined with quaint shops filled to the brim with glorious collectibles, current, contemporary and historical. It's an antique shopper's paradise, not to forget a photographer's joy with its classic little cottages framed by the ocean and the rocks. Moving towards twilight, take a leisurely drive through the oldest, most pristine tree-lined wineland estate of Constantia nestling in the shadow of Table Mountain, not far from the city, yet offering a level of peace and serenity that's captivating.

The Big Five near Cape Town? A mere two hours from the City, and we'll be tracking them at The Aquila Private Game Reserve. It's an early morning start on this scenic drive to Aquila. Refreshments and a full welcoming breakfast will ensure we're fully awake, before setting off on our adrenaline pumping game drive. Transferred into the ideal 4 x 4 safari vehicle and accompanied by an experienced game ranger, with cameras and binoculars at the ready, searching for telltale signs of lion, hippo, buffalo, giraffe, zebra, rhino, ostrich, baboon, warthog, springbok and many other wild animals, birds and fauna. Spend two to three hours scanning the countryside, relishing the sightings, before returning for a leisurely buffet lunch and time to relax around the pool (summer) or settle cosily around a fire (winter). With the adrenaline slowing, sink back into our coach for the return trip to Cape Town. A wild day to remember!

The once quiet little fishing village of Hermanus has an ace up its sleeve: it has the best shore-based whale watching in the world! Drive along the coast, lapping up the glorious ocean view, eyes peeled for the southern right whales at play. This massive mammals breaching is an awe-inspiring sight, and the excitement will undoubtedly leave you with a large appetite for a good lunch (own account). Return to Cape Town via the pretty apple-growing region of Elgin, winding through Sir Lowry's Pass, with its spectacular views - and back into the Mother City.

Flowers and bouquets...wine bouquet that is! Have a wonderful afternoon ambling through the renowned Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, set below the eastern slopes of Table Mountain. With over 3,000 plant species as part of the Cape Floral Kingdom, and exclusively indigenous South African plants, fynbos, proteas and cycads, you'll love and learn so much as you stroll along the pretty winding pathways which guide one through one of the finest botanical gardens in the world. From here, venture into the classically magnificent Constantia area with its immaculate, massive tree lined streets, the historic birthplace of the wine farming industry in South Africa. Enjoy a wine tasting in one of the oldest, most exquisite winery in the new world of wines, one which offers a welcome peace and serenity a stone's throw from the vibe of the City.

The Fairest Cape...and it surely is! You'll soon see for yourself where and why it earned its name. Sit back and relax, while taking a drive along the exquisite stretch of coastline known as Millionaire's Paradise - from Camps Bay and Clifton to the exclusive beach hamlet of Llandudno - towards the charming working harbour of Hout Bay.

If you so choose, you can embark on an up-close-and-personal Seal Island cruise (own account). Back on terra firma, the tour winds its way along the legendary Chapman's Peak Drive, hugging the cliffs and relishing the breathtaking ocean views, before arriving at our lunch spot of choice (own account): the wild and beautiful Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, an integral part of the world-renowned Cape Floral Kingdom. Returning back along the coast towards the City, visiting the historic naval port of Simon's Town and the endearing penguin colony at Boulder's Beach, having experienced The Fairest Cape of All according to Sir Francis Drake.

Historical, glorious Stellenbosch with its Cape Dutch architecture, is the warm and wonderful heart of the Cape Winelands, and is surrounded by stunning wine estates. It's truly the prettiest town, home to one of the country's prestigious universities, and you'll love exploring the fine art galleries, the architecture, the history, and the curious and quaint shops. But first, take a leisurely drive to become acquainted with the beauty of this world-renowned region, before inducting you into the wine-making process in a fascinating cellar tour. And when the wine's made, it needs to be tasted, so we will test and taste-and no doubt, you'll leave with a favorite bottle or two under your arm. Stellenbosch is arguably one of the Province's most beautiful towns - but you will be the judge.

You don't have to do a thing, it's all under control. Join your tour host and head out of the city before sunset. Savour a chilled glass of sparkling wine sitting pretty on one of Cape Town's most beautiful beaches, as you watch the sunset turn the surrounds peach and gold. It is magical! You will see the Southern Cross in the night sky, before enjoying dinner at a sensational "out of town" restaurant offering seafood and South African specialities. (If you have a special occasion a separate table on request). Later return to the hotel, enjoying the city lights by night.

Experience the wonderful raw energy of our "Rainbow Nation" in one unforgettable morning. You'll be walking in the footsteps of the local communities - those of yesterday and today - seeing where and how both past and present generations lived, or just existed, during the dark days of apartheid, and experience how people of these townships live today. Explore the riveting District Six Museum (closed Sundays) for a sharp reminder of the past, then tour Langa, the oldest apartheid housing scheme in the Cape, and visit the impressive Tsoga Environmental Gardens. You will enjoy a hands-on experience of life in a township, so you'll be visiting an informal spaza shop, popping into a shebeen (pub), and visiting a hostel. These are the tastes of the daily life of a community.

For those who have the time, you can extend to a full day tour - a visit to Robben Island in the afternoon. Home to Nelson Mandela for so many years, it is a highly charged and emotional moment when you visit this site and realize how far South Africa has come from those days.

A superb day dedicated to celebrating the glorious grape, the exceptional winelands region, and the heavenly scenery - like the breathtaking views from the historical Taal Monument near Paarl. The area's rich with history, and we can't help but feel it as we move through the region to experience a wine cellar tour, where you'll learn all about the process of winemaking, from grape to goblet. Visit the exquisite little town of Franschhoek, pass by the impressive Huguenot Monument, and in a town with a reputation for gourmet fare, where else could we choose to enjoy lunch (for own account).

Winding our way to the heady heights of the Helshoogte Mountain Pass to meet the charming university town of Stellenbosch on the other side. Ample time has been set aside to stroll through this little town, absorbing the quaintness, and sneaking into the odd shop or two! A trip to the winelands isn't complete without a wine tasting at two different wine estates. And of course, you'll be able to purchase your favorite wine to take back home!

Let our expert Driver/Guide create a personal tailor-made tour or book a private version of one of our scheduled tours. The choice is yours; you will experience the passion, knowledge and enthusiasm for the Cape at your disposal.

In addition to the beautiful Winelands, Cape Point and City tours, consider a...family wild day out, to see seals, penguins, monkeys and butterflies; splash out on a hot shopping extravaganza; or indulge yourself on a grand gourmet food and wine tour. The choices are endless; the options are yours. Just name it.

VEHICLES: Air-conditioned 7-seater micro-buses.
Language Guides are available on request at a surcharge
Note: Entrance fees for own account