Cape Town and the Garden Route

We take a scenic drive along the coast from Cape Town to Cape Point. When we arrive you can walk up to the old lighthouse or take the Flying Dutchman funicular. This little railway runs from the car park to the upper lighthouse through dense fynbos shrubland. Enjoy the view, grab a snack and join the group again as we head for Boulder’s Beach. Here we take time to stroll around and see the famous African penguins. Stop for lunch in the quaint fishing village, Kalk Bay. On our return to Cape Town we'll visit the internationally acclaimed Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden at the foot of Table Mountain.

Experience one of the most scenic cities in the world from the air! After taking off from the V&A Waterfront you'll be greeted with magnificent views of Table Mountain, and then fly over the city bowl, Cape Town Stadium & Green Point, the four beaches of Clifton and Camps Bay, and the incredible Twelve Apostles.

See Table Mountain from the incredible perspective that mariners have had for four hundred years! An exciting adventure aboard a yacht: sailing into Table Bay with spectacular views and the wind in your hair! Leaving from the V&A Waterfront, the routing is weather dependent; either to Milnerton and back if the south-easterly is blowing, or towards Robben Island in north-westerly wind conditions. With either option, you’ll experience the excitement and thrills of sailing in Table Bay aboard one of these beautiful yachts - with chilled refreshments aboard (at own cost) it’s the perfect way to spend an hour.

Experience a traditional South African braai dinner with local people from Hermanus. They will be your verbal tour guides for whales, sharks, fynbos, wine and “kak praat”. A traditional braai, the South African version of barbecuing, is an informal gathering of friends of family accompanied with delicious food and good times! Typical dishes you will get to try may include snoek fish, roosterkoek bread rolls, lamb chops, chicken kebabs, boerewors sausages and crumble made with Amarula, a South African liqueur. Beer, wine and soft drinks are included.

Gansbaai is known as one of the best places to see Great White sharks up close on a South African tour. If you choose to go on this adventure, you will be picked up early in the morning and taken to Gansbaai. Guests are accompanied by trained professionals and lowered into the water in a sturdy cage. If conditions are good you will be able to see a real, live shark in the flesh. It is the thrill of a lifetime. This exhilarating outing is followed by breakfast and coffee at the harbour nearby.


Wetsuits, goggles and transport are included. Please note this excursion is subject to season, and weather permitting.

Land-based whale watching is a popular pastime along South Africa's southern coast. The town of Hermanus is known as one of the 12 best whale-watching spots in the world. The area around Walker Bay is the mating and breeding ground of Southern Right whales. These majestic animals migrate here from the Antarctic around June. The best time to look out for whales is between September and November. You may also be fortunate enough to spot the Marine Big 5 here - Southern Right/Humpback/Bryde's Whales, Great White Shark, Cape Fur Seals, the endangered African Penguin and various visiting dolphin species. The on board biologist and and experienced crew promise an education, life changing experience.


Please note this excursion is subject to season, and weather permitting.

Enjoy a lagoon cruise to the Knysna Heads on a paddle cruiser and look out over the famous Knysna scenery along the way. The boat has a restaurant and bar on board (at extra cost) and is fully enclosed in case of wet weather.

Monkeyland is a primate sanctuary near Plettenberg Bay. It's the first of its kind in world where different primate species roam free in one space. Daily monkey safaris allow guests to view 500+ resident primates. It's truly wonderful to see these creatures in their forest home! Monkeyland is Fair trade certified. This means the sanctuary is committed to fair and responsible tourism practices. By supporting Fairtrade providers, you help bring about sustainable tourism in South Africa.

Birds of Eden is a very unique Fairtrade bird sanctuary. There is a huge dome net covering 2km of boardwalks, ponds, dams and an amphitheatre that seats 200. This makes it the world's largest free-flight aviary at 50m high. Here you can view more than 200 species of birds throughout 23,000 square meters of forest.

Bloukrans Bungy is the world’s highest commercial bungy bridge. The Bloukrans Bridge is 216 meters (709 feet) above the Bloukrans River. We know you are thinking: Yikes! But, it is operated by trained professionals and governed by strict safety protocols. The only thing standing between you and the ultimate adrenaline rush is taking that step over the ledge...Not too fond of heights? You can also watch the adrenaline junkies do the jump from a viewing point.

The Tsitsikamma rainforest is a majestic place. Some of the giant Yellowwood trees that grow here are more than 700 years old! A canopy tour is a great way to see the forest from a different perspective. You are strapped into a harness and travel along a zipline from one platform to the next. The entire process is managed by trained professionals. It is an adrenaline jolt of note! You will also learn a lot about the forest ecology and enjoy wonderful scenery. If you can handle heights, this outing is highly recommended.

Discover the secrets of the spectacular Tsitsikamma Indigenous forest. As you enter the forest you will encounter Hard Pear trees, Giant Yellow Woods and other interesting Forest Flora. Stand next to a giant Outeniqua Yellow wood and feel like a dwarf against this unique creation. You will encounter beautiful Tree Ferns hundreds of years old. The walk starts and ends at the Storms River Adventure Centre in Storms River Village. For most of the way this short walk (2km) traverses through five star forests.

Journey with us down the old Storms River Pass, and experience the indigenous forest from the comfort of a specially-designed vehicle. Follow the elephant trail, passing yellowwoods and stinkwoods, while hearing about the history of the area and the indigenous flora and fauna. Enjoy a delicious tea at a beautiful picnic site next to the Storms River, where wagons travelled more than a century ago.

Stargazing is best enjoyed in areas with clear skies and low light pollution. Places like Oudtshoorn in the Klein Karoo are far away from big cities with lots of lights. A local expert takes us out into the field to introduce us to the night sky. This is great way to learn more about the southern hemisphere's stars! You'll also find out how the native people used it to navigate at night.

The Cango Caves outside of Oudtshoorn are located in the Precambrian limestones at the foothills of the Swartberg range. The system of tunnels and chamber go on for 4km. Paintings and artefacts have been found that show the caves were in use as early as the Stone Age. The Heritage Tour is conducted by experienced guides in English. You will see amazing stalactites, helictites and more.

Be prepared to crawl, duck and squeeze your way through a fascinating subterranean world! The Adventure tour offers intrepid thrill seekers an expedition deeper into the Cango Caves system than the Heritage Tour. Jacob's ladder, with over 200 steps, leads through the Grand Hall into the Avenue, and then onto the low confines of Lumbago Alley, the Devil's Chimney and the Tunnel of Love! You'll see epic stalagmites, helictites, roof crystals and small grottos.