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City Tour, Gun and 475 ZAR HALF To book- [email protected] Tour Highlights! Coastal drive through , Clifton and Drive Stadium and through the V & A Waterfront See the City Center and Walk through the Company Gardens Drive past Houses of Parliament, City Hall, the Castle and Slave Lodge Visit brightly colored Bo Kaap Malay Quarter to hear about the interesting of this area Discover the secrets of Diamonds, Tanzanite and other authentic African Treasures at Jewel Africa Ascend and enjoy spectacular views of the City discovering what the is all about (except Sundays and Public Holidays) Option: ascend Table Mountain - one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature.

Detailed itinerary Our drive to the city centre takes us past famous landmarks such as the built in 1666 by the and City Hall, a baroque building and the . As we follow the city’s main thoroughfare, , we will see St. George’s Cathedral, the Anglican Diocese of Nobel Peace Laureate Archbishop Desmond Tutu. We will pass the Company Gardens and the Malay Quarter [also known as the Bo-Kaap] which means "Above Cape" because of its location up against the slopes of Table Mountain. In the early 18th , thousands of slaves from Java, Ceylon and other Far Eastern regions were brought to Cape Town. After slavery was abolished, their descendants, known as the Cape Malay’s, settled here. Continue to join a sparkling tour, witness the art of diamond cutting and the careful craftsmanship of jewellery manufacturing by skilled experts at Jewel Africa. Discover the history of the Diamond and Gold Trade in . We ascend to Signal Hill to witness the firing of the noon gun. You will be offered the option of being dropped at Table Mountain (end of tour), where you can ascend to the top [weather permitting) by the revolving cable car. Here, you'll see wild flowers and the famous silver tree, and marvel at a birds-eye view of the city and its beaches. On a clear day it is even possible to see where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned on one side and on the other. Alternatively, you can be returned to your Hotel or dropped at the waterfront. Discovery | FULL DAY Cape Of Good Hope Discovery | MORNING ONLY 1100 ZAR FULL HALF To book- [email protected] Day 790 ZAR Tour Highlights! To book- [email protected] Day Drive along the scenic Atlantic seaboard coastal road passing the pristine beaches of Clifton and Camps Bay and see the 12 Apostles Peaks Stop at the famous 's Harbor Tour Highlights! Option: visit Seal Island or shop for souvenirs at the craft market at the harbor Enjoy scenic views of the Atlantic coastline as we drive past Clifton, Camps Bay and Hout Bay Chapman’s Peak scenic road Drive along Chapman’s Peak (if open) Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, home to ‘fynbos’, wild animals (like Cape Mountain Zebra, baboons and several species of buck and birds) Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and discover the tip of Africa Option: take the funicular up to the lighthouse Option: take the funicular up to the lighthouse Drive through Simon's Town and see and the Indian Ocean See two oceans, the Indian and Atlantic Oceans, and False Bay Option: visit to see the African penguins Drive through Simon's Town Discover the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens Option: visit the African Penguins at Boulders Beach

Detailed itinerary Bring your camera; we're headed for Cape Point at the south western tip of the , and the most spectacular views in the world. The drive there is just as inspiring, passing Detailed itinerary steep mountains', secluded coves and sweeping beaches, as well as villages and fishing communities. Our tour begins with a scenic drive along the Atlantic coast, passing through the cosmopolitan suburb of Sea Point and Camps Bay with its glorious views of the Twelve Apostles, part of Our tour begins with a scenic drive along the Atlantic coast, passing through the cosmopolitan suburb of Sea Point and Camps Bay with its glorious views of the Twelve the Table Mountain range. We'll continue to the fishing village of Hout Bay, one of Cape Town's best-kept secrets. Here there is an option to take a short boat trip to ( Apostles, part of the Table Mountain range. From here we travel to the Cape Point Nature Reserve, comprising over 17,300 acres of indigenous fauna and flora. Here we can permitting) to view the Cape Fur Seals, which inhabit the island. see a variety of wildlife that includes baboons, Reebok, Cape Mountain zebra, bontebok and the elusive eland. The reserve is also one of the world's largest breeding grounds From here we travel to the Cape Point Nature Reserve, comprising over 17,300 acres of indigenous fauna and flora. Here we can see a variety of wildlife that includes baboons, Reebok, for tortoises. Bird-watchers, too, will find many fine species to observe. Cape Mountain zebra, bontebok and the elusive eland. The reserve is also one of the world's largest breeding grounds for tortoises. Bird-watchers, too, will find many fine species to The majestic coastline offers drama worthy of being called "Nature's Greatest Show." We'll be able to see the union of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans (as per legend) and may observe. The majestic coastline offers drama worthy of bein g called "Nature's Greatest Show." We'll be able to see the union of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans (as per legend) and may even feel the brisk wind that is dubbed the "" for its presumed curative powers. Following the coastline along False Bay, we'll return to Cape Town by way of the even feel the brisk wind that is dubbed the "Cape Doctor" for its presumed curative powers. Following the coastline along False Bay, we'll return to Cape Town by way of Simon's Town, Simon's Town (time permitting visit to Penguin colony), fishing village and . where we visit the Penguin colony at Boulders Beach, Fish Hoek fishing village and Muizenberg. Before our return, we'll stop at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens for a short We return to Cape Town, passing the , and the Hospital. walking tour of the beautiful gardens. We return to Cape Town, passing the University of Cape Town, Rhodes Memorial and the . Cape Of Good Hope Discovery | FULL DAY 1100 ZAR FULL To book- [email protected] Day Tour Highlights! Drive along the scenic Atlantic seaboard coastal road passing the pristine beaches of Clifton and Camps Bay and see the 12 Apostles Peaks Stop at the famous Hout Bay's Harbor Option: visit Seal Island or shop for souvenirs at the craft market at the harbor Chapman’s Peak scenic road Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, home to ‘fynbos’, wild animals (like Cape Mountain Zebra, baboons and several species of buck and birds) Option: take the funicular up to the lighthouse Drive through Simon's Town and see False Bay and the Indian Ocean Option: visit Boulders Beach to see the African penguins Discover the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens

Detailed itinerary Bring your camera; we're headed for Cape Point at the south western tip of the Cape Peninsula, and the most spectacular views in the world. The drive there is just as inspiring, passing steep mountains', secluded coves and sweeping beaches, as well as villages and fishing communities. Our tour begins with a scenic drive along the Atlantic coast, passing through the cosmopolitan suburb of Sea Point and Camps Bay with its glorious views of the Twelve Apostles, part of the Table Mountain range. We'll continue to the fishing village of Hout Bay, one of Cape Town's best-kept secrets. Here there is an option to take a short boat trip to Duiker Island (time permitting) to view the Cape Fur Seals, which inhabit the island. From here we travel to the Cape Point Nature Reserve, comprising over 17,300 acres of indigenous fauna and flora. Here we can see a variety of wildlife that includes baboons, Reebok, Cape Mountain zebra, bontebok and the elusive eland. The reserve is also one of the world's largest breeding grounds for tortoises. Bird-watchers, too, will find many fine species to observe. The majestic coastline offers drama worthy of bein g called "Nature's Greatest Show." We'll be able to see the union of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans (as per legend) and may even feel the brisk wind that is dubbed the "Cape Doctor" for its presumed curative powers. Following the coastline along False Bay, we'll return to Cape Town by way of Simon's Town, where we visit the Penguin colony at Boulders Beach, Fish Hoek fishing village and Muizenberg. Before our return, we'll stop at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens for a short walking tour of the beautiful gardens. We return to Cape Town, passing the University of Cape Town, Rhodes Memorial and the Groote Schuur Hospital. Winelands Discovery | FULL DAY 900 ZAR FULL To book- [email protected] Day Winelands Discovery | AFTERNOON ONLY HALF Tour Highlights! 650 ZAR At our first stop we experience a cellar tour followed by a cheese and wine tasting around Paarl Day Discovery of Franschhoek (The French Corner) with a photo stop at the Groot Drakenstein Prison where Nelson Mandela was released in Feb 1990 To book- [email protected] A short tour of the little town and a wine tasting in the area Visit of Stellenbosch where your guide will point out historic buildings and tell you interesting facts Tour Highlights! Time permitting, we will include a third wine tasting in the Stellenbosch area Experience a wine and cheese tasting and a cellar tour Drive through the historic town of Stellenbosch while your guide points out all the famous places and tell you interesting facts If time permits your guide will choose a second estate for another wine tasting

Detailed itinerary While South Africa's fertile valleys are world famous for their crisp white and classic French-style red wines, the area is also a treasury of rustic beauty and sprawling estates shaded by giant oak trees. Our drive today will include the country's principal wine routes of Paarl, Stellenbosch and Franschhoek. Our day starts with a visit to Paarl where you will be struck by the beau ty of the Valley, the pristine blue sky, the rolling vineyards and the Pearl of Paarl set high above the valley. Paarl made headlines when President Mandela was released from the Groot Drakenstein prison (ex Victor Verster), on the outskirts of the town, to freedom and the start of the Detailed itinerary new South Africa. We enjoy a wine, cheese and cellar tour at one of the local estates. This enchanting excursion begins with a tour through historic Stellenbosch, an architectural jewel that serves as the historic heart of the country’s wine region. From Paarl, we'll continue n orth-west to the beautiful village of Franschhoek, founded in 1688 by French immigrants fleeing the Huguenot religious persecution in Europe. A We enjoy a wine, cheese and cellar tour at one of the local estates. memorial in the town commemorates the arrival of these early settlers who helped develop the wines sought after by Napoleon, Bismarck and royalty such as Edward VII, the A gracious blend o f 18-century Cape Dutch, Georgian and Victorian buildings is evident as we drive down Dorp Street, where massive Oaks still shade original Prince of Wales. Here we will stop for another wine tasting at a vineyard. water furrows, then enjoy a wine tasting in the Stellenbosch area (time permitting). We'll then he ad to Stellenbosch, the second oldest town in South Africa and the historic heart of the country's wine region. In 1679, Dutch East India Company governor Simon van der Stel, recognized the fertility of this long valley on the banks of the , as perfect for vineyards. The rest is history, which has been carefully cultivated in this town. A gracious blend of 18th-century Cape Dutch, Georgian and Victorian buildings is evident on Dorp Street, where massive oaks still shade original water furrows. Time permitting, enjoy a third wine tasting in the area. Winelands Discovery | FULL DAY 900 ZAR FULL To book- [email protected] Day

Tour Highlights! At our first stop we experience a cellar tour followed by a cheese and wine tasting around Paarl Discovery of Franschhoek (The French Corner) with a photo stop at the Groot Drakenstein Prison where Nelson Mandela was released in Feb 1990 A short tour of the little town and a second wine tasting in the area Visit of Stellenbosch where your guide will point out historic buildings and tell you interesting facts Time permitting, we will include a third wine tasting in the Stellenbosch area

Detailed itinerary While South Africa's fertile valleys are world famous for their crisp white and classic French-style red wines, the area is also a treasury of rustic beauty and sprawling estates shaded by giant oak trees. Our drive today will include the country's principal wine routes of Paarl, Stellenbosch and Franschhoek. Our day starts with a visit to Paarl where you will be struck by the beau ty of the Valley, the pristine blue sky, the rolling vineyards and the Pearl of Paarl set high above the valley. Paarl made headlines when President Mandela was released from the Groot Drakenstein prison (ex Victor Verster), on the outskirts of the town, to freedom and the start of the new South Africa. We enjoy a wine, cheese and cellar tour at one of the local estates. From Paarl, we'll continue n orth-west to the beautiful village of Franschhoek, founded in 1688 by French immigrants fleeing the Huguenot religious persecution in Europe. A memorial in the town commemorates the arrival of these early settlers who helped develop the wines sought after by Napoleon, Bismarck and royalty such as Edward VII, the Prince of Wales. Here we will stop for another wine tasting at a vineyard. We'll then he ad to Stellenbosch, the second oldest town in South Africa and the historic heart of the country's wine region. In 1679, Dutch East India Company governor Simon van der Stel, recognized the fertility of this long valley on the banks of the Eerste River, as perfect for vineyards. The rest is history, which has been carefully cultivated in this town. A gracious blend of 18th-century Cape Dutch, Georgian and Victorian buildings is evident on Dorp Street, where massive oaks still shade original water furrows. Time permitting, enjoy a third wine tasting in the area. Township Discovery | HALF DAY 530 ZAR HALF To book- [email protected] Day Tour Highlights! This tour of the Cape Town Townships offers insight and interaction with different cultures and communities See why 27 April 1994 was such an important day in South Africa (first democratic elections) Visit to see 3 mosques and 5 churches. Thousands of people lived at the foot of Table Mountain! Find out where they went and why! See the local market in Langa, and we’ll try to find the elusive traditional healer, but no guarantees! We visit a crèche (if open) We also view , Nyanga, Crossroads, and where we see the the Seven Memorial and the Amy Biehl Memorial

Detailed itinerary Join us for a unique experience travelling through the three South Africa’s – The birth, where it all started, Apartheid South Africa, what happened then – the New South Africa, what is different since Nelson Mandela was released from prison. Departing from Cape Town city centre, the first stop is in the Bo Kaap. Here we discuss the arrival of an expedition of Dutch sailors in 1652 that proved to be a monumental turning point in the South African history. Taking a short walk along the romantic cobble stone streets between the brightly coloured homes, your tour guide explains how the framework for racial segregation was established. Passing some of Cape Town’s landmarks, a short drive brings us to District 6 where we elaborate on the next tier in the South African story. We dr ive through the now decaying ruins of what once was a flourishing mixed-race community but that was demolished only to be reserved exclusively for white people. The tour continues to Langa, the oldest Black African Township in Cape Town. Along the way we elaborate on the restrictive legislation introduced by the Apartheid regime to enforce racial segregation. If conducted on a Sunday morning, the to ur includes a short visit to one of the local churches. Here guests are immersed into the charisma and vibrancy of how religion is practiced in the townships. While in Langa, we also share the miracle of our country when Nelson Mandela convinced us to forgive so that we can free ourselves.