Your comfortable guesthouse in Sea Point is close to restaurants, bars and other facilities. The guesthouse is Fair Trade certified and you will find this back in all the small details that make your stay more than just a hotel overnight. After settling in, get your first taste of the city when going on a sunset champagne cruise. Stunning views of the city sprawled at the foot of Table Mountain and the spectacular sunset in the Atlantic Ocean make this a treat you won’t easily forget. 

You’ll see Cape Town’s highlights, but you’ll see it from a very different angle. Start the day with a scootour, riding down Table Mountain in a completely clean self-propelled way. Gravity does all the work and you only need to break where necessary. Look down on Cape Town and the colourful Bo-Kaap, which you will explore afterwards.

Eyepopping kaleidoscope

The Bo-Kaap is an eyepopping kaleidoscope of brightly coloured houses, spice shops and mosques, smothered in a thick layer of Cape Malay tradition. Your host will take you to the most scenic spots in the Bo-Kaap, ending up at her home. There she will initiate you into the secrets of the famous Cape Malay cuisine. She’ll teach you hands-on how to make delicacies like samosas, a curry, naans, and a sambal. You are in effect cooking your own lunch… and you get her secret recipes to take home.

After this delicious lunch you visit the incredible Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa, in short Zeitz Mocaa. An old grain silo in the Victoria Waterfront has been transformed into one of the must-see museums of the world.  A mix of rotating temporaray collections, the permanent art work and incredible views of the harbor, town and Table Mountain makes for a wonderful afternoon.

The long and winding road to the Cape

The Cape of Good Hope must be the world’s most famous cape. This is the most south western point of Africa. Here the famous Flying Dutchman harassed ships of old that rounded the Cape on their way to the far East. There are many ways to explore the Cape by car, but why not step outside the normal boundaries and make it an unforgettable experience by going by water bike and sidecar?

On the way to the Cape, Simonstown is famous for its penguins. Unlikely as it may seem, thanks to the cold Antarctic water penguins thrive here. Simonstown has one of the largest colonies and they live in the town itself.  Go out on the water on a water bike and pedal past seals and penguins in their natural habitat, going in and out of the sea. And no, you don’t need to be a sports fanatic to enjoy this leisurely paddle.

The winding roads to the Cape Point are made for motorbikes, and a sidecar ride for the rest of the day adds a lot to the fun. Each motorbike comes with a driver/guide and all the gear you need to look like a black-and-white movie star.  You’ll ride past all famous landmarks, including Cape Point National Park, the Cape of Good Hope itself, the lighthouses and of course Chapman’s Peak Drive. This was recently voted (again) as one of the most beautiful coastal roads in the world.

Don’t want a side car ride? You can do all of this in your own car or with a private guided chauffeur-driven excursion too. 

Explore the Mother City – your way

Your last day in Cape Town is free for you to fill in with whatever you like. Cape Town is amazing and there is so much to do and to see that the choice will be hard. You’d need at least another week to do it all, so let’s help you by giving you some of our own favorite secrets of Cape Town and Stellenbosch. Like what you see? We’ll happily assist you with booking any of these options.

Like walking? The most beautiful walk you can do starts in the botanical gardens of Kirstenbosch and takes you across the Table Mountain to the cable car. Once on top you walk along the edge of Table Mountain with stunning views of the Cape Flats. You then cross the mountain to the other side where the cable car station is. Despite its name and the way it looks from afar, the mountain is definitely not flat on top. Sloping hills, gorges and steep climbs crisscross the mountain, making it a beautiful traverse.  We offer this only as a guided walk.

Do you prefer street art and township culture? Then spend a day starting with the street art tour in fashionable Woodstock and Salt River. Here are over 120 street art murals and graffiti paintings. Artists from South Africa and around the world adorned the facades of over 120 buildings in an extraordinary display of artistic self-expression and empowering messaging.  After this you are transferred to one of the townships where Uthando (meaning love) is operating. All township tours are aimed at showing the positive developments in a township, not poverty tourism. Your visit actively helps, inspires and supports the people living there. You’ll be pleasantly surprised by the extremely friendly reception you’ll get and the many chats and laughs you will share with the people living there. 

Most unique experience

The most unique experience you can do in Cape Town is also the most unexpected: a wine safari in a 4×4 safari vehicle. A unique wine valley tasting experience in the heart of Cape Town. This is truly unique and different from main stream tourism. Travel on a converted Game Viewing vehicle in a fun way up the mountains of the Constantia Winelands. Here you’ll park in a beautiful viewpoint where we will setup a wine tasting you can’t find anywhere in the world! Choose between afternoon or sunset options.

Here are some further suggestions for you:

• Descend from Signal Hill hanging from a paraglider for an exhilarating view of the city from the air. 
• Make a helicopter flight over the city or even all the way to Cape Point.
• On Saturday or Sunday morning, visit the amazing Oranjezicht farm market for great vibes, great music and great foodstalls.
• Go shopping in the old harbour district of the V&A Waterfront, where a working harbour is incorporated in a host of shops, restaurants, bars and great views.
• Visit the Two Oceans aquarium, not only one of the best aquaria in the world but also deeply involved in rescuing ocean animals, teaching school kids about Ocean life. It is not for nothing Fair Trade Tourism certified.

Beer and bicycles in the wine town

After the secrets of Cape Town it’s time to move to the secrets of Stellenbosch. A first discovery of the historic town with a lunch of delectable specialty meats, crepes, baked goods, craft beer, coffee, fresh Saldanha Bay oysters. Situated at a cherished 18th century historical building at the heart Stellenbosch’s vibrant cultural district, it gives home to a collective of diverse merchants, each passionate about their craft.

Visit a brewery on a working farm and learn all about the beer making processes which are still done by hand here.

Explore one of the cycle trails around Stellenbosch. Rental of the bikes is done by a fund that contributes to the local community.

Uncover more intriguing stories of Stellenbosch during a guided tour and connect with talented food artisans and artists/ crafters and get an insider’s perspective on the outdoor art exhibition in Stellenbosch. But most of all, indulge in the amazing food Stellenbosch and the region has to offer by making sweet and savory tasting stops. Samples of Stellenbosch craft beers is of course also on the menu!

Khoisan heritage

Transfer from the accommodation to !Khwa ttu San Culture & Education Centre . This offers you a unique opportunity to experience and learn more about the San culture and heritage. Take a through a guided tour, a cultural display and even a language session with qualified San guides. They tell you all about how they are hunter gatherers and know all about the land, the plants, the animals and the elements. They not only understood how to live but how to live well. A people that thrived!

Our Darling: a carbon neutral brewery

Continue to the picturesque town of Darling that transformed from an 18th century farming community into the Darling we are familiar with today: a town hosting some of the West Coasts finest festivals, performances, art, landscapes, wine, beer, food and activities.

You won’t get hungry in Darling and you won’t go thirsty. Sit back, raise your glass and enjoy everything this quaint town has to offer.

Of course, a visit to a brewery cannot be forgotten. Slow beer, sustainable beer and enjoying tastings and platters at South Africa’s only carbon neutral beer brewery! Learn all there is to know how they do this. 

Evita’s Perron

Make another stop in Darling for a treat for those with a sweet tooth.

You can’t miss the Tannie Evita Bezuidenhout Museum – dedicated to this lady who had such an influence on Apartheid-politics through her angle of humoristic criticism. It is part of Evita’s Perron, founded by Tannie Evita and recently featured on the tv show ‘In die Sop’. In one episode famous chef Bertus Basson redesigned the restaurant and the menu. You’re in for treat!

In this one week you will have seen the two oldest towns of South Africa in a completely new light and different way than other travellers do. We can’t wait for you to come and discover the secrets of Cape Town and Stellenbosch!

The beauty of the bay

Upon arrival at Tintswalo Atlantic you check into your room. Each room is a beautiful, individual design around the soul of some of the worlds’ most famous islands.  If you want, we can arrange for a transfer from the airport or town to Tintswalo Atlantic. 

Perched above a pebbled beach at the foot of Chapman’s Peak, and overlooking the Cape’s iconic Sentinel mountain, Tintswalo Atlantic sits sheltered by the Table Mountain National Park. As the only hotel permitted to operate within the boundaries of the word-renowned Heritage site, the lodge enjoys the very best of magnificent, panoramic ocean views, as well as access to the natural beauty found along the mountainside’s winding hiking trails.

Tintswalo is built in such a way that the impact on the environment is minimized. The whole lodge is built on stilts above the original rocks of the Hout Bay beach, so that if ever it is broken down, the original beach still exists. The use of water, energy and how the whole lodge is run is also done in a sustainable way. 

Along the water: a table at Chef’s Warehouse

Your first Marine Experience is dinner at the edge of the Ocean. The restaurant is situated on a deck along the shore of the Hout Bay, with awesome sunsets and views over the bay to the village. 

Here you are guaranteed a table in a favourite foodies’ delight: Chef’s Warehouse. Chef’s Warehouse is about experiencing food like you’ve never experienced it before. In short, it’s about the sheer pleasure of taste. By pairing flavors in unexpected and exciting ways, an infinite number of fresh taste sensations is created for you to enjoy. 

Waiting lists for a table can be weeks, if not months in advance. However, when you book this exclusive City Break with us, you will have a table reserved for you in Chef’s Warehouse in Tintswalo Atlantic. Or you can even order meals from Chef’s Warehouse as room service. 

Riding a side car over stunning Chapman’s Peak?

After a leisurely breakfast you go to your next destination: a wonderful hotel on top of Boulders Beach, the famous beach where the penguins nest. 

The journey takes you along Chapman’s Peak, voted one of the world’s most scenic coastal drives. A whopping 114 curves take you along steep cliffs and along cut-outs in the rocks, with plenty of viewpoints to take in the stunning views over the ocean. If you’re lucky, you’ll even spot whales coming close to the shore.

You can do this drive with your own car or we can arrange a transfer for you. One of the most fun ways to do this transfer is by side car. This will pick you up at your hotel and take you on a scenic ride over Chapman’s Peak and past some other sights before you reach your hotel in Simonstown. Helmets and coats are provided, you only need to bring good cheer! 

A true gem on False Bay

Tintswalo at Boulders Manor is located in Cape Town’s charming suburbs of Simonstown. Surrounded by fynbos and with unobstructed views over False Bay and across Boulders Beach and its internationally famous colony of endangered African penguins, it’s truly a gem.

Upon arrival you are served a light lunch.  These days are filled with your other Marine Experiences inspired by ‘My Octopus Teacher’. First you go over the water by kayak, later you go under water to snorkel in the kelp forests where ‘My Octopus Teacher’ was shot. The last Experience takes place on the edge of land and water when visiting the penguins.

When and at what time these experiences take place will depend on how the weather and the tides are. Upon arrival, you will be informed on what day and at what time each activity will take place.  

On the water: Sea Kayaking with penguins

Usually, your first experience is today in the afternoon. You will visit the penguins in a unique way: by kayak. This guided tour is with very stable double kayaks. Paddle the waters of False Bay along the shore to the penguins at Boulders Beach. No experience is required and reasonably fit, able-bodied people can do it. You start in the harbour and will paddle out past the civilian and Naval Harbours, where you get a bonus close up view of the naval vessels and then to the penguins. On the way you often encounter a number of seals.  

You will be given a thorough safety briefing before heading out into the beautiful False Bay to view our endangered African Penguins swimming out to their fishing grounds. Shark Warrior Adventure Centre is a responsible Tourism initiative and funds generated through their guided sea kayak, stand up paddling, snorkeling and penguin walks are used to fund conservation projects.

Under water Marine Experiences inspired by ‘My Octopus Teacher’

The next Marine Experience is snorkelling in the kelp forests of False Bay. You too can adventure into the ocean where Craig Foster spent thousands of hours filming his personal encounters with an octopus. Entering this mysterious underwater world is an exhilarating experience that will leave you in sheer awe of our beautifully tranquil marine ecosystem. Snorkel in unexplored areas where fish dance in the flow of the currents in painted reefs, and swaying kelp and marine life all move at a snail’s pace. After your return you can enjoy an extensive Brunch. 

Where land and water meet

The last of the Marine Experiences inspired by ‘My Octopus Teacher’ takes place where land and water meet. You can plan this whenever you want. Walk along the beach between the penguins that have made this place home. Boulders and it’s surrounding beaches form part of the Table Mountain Marina protected area, thus ensuring the beaches are safe and clean and the penguins are protected. Summer is prime time to visit Boulders and that is when you see the most Penguin action. However, you can see Penguins throughout the year. Between September and October, they spend much time feeding out at sea so there are fewer Penguins on the beach. The birds are most active early in the morning or late afternoon. Incredible conservation eff orts have grown the colony to over 2,200 birds in recent years.

Quaint wonderful Simonstown

All Marine Experiences take about 2 hours long, so there is plenty of time left to explore the quaint and colourful centre of Simonstown. This is within walking distance. Learn about Just Nuisance, the only dog ever to have a rank in the South African Navy. As the story goes, he always accompanied the sailors to town and took care that however drunk they were, they boarded the train back safely. However, the railways did not allow stray dogs on the trains and threatened to ban him. The solution? Make him an official sailor, who were allowed to ride the trains for free. 

Other places to take in are the Naval Museum and looking out over the Naval Base. For the grown-up kids-at-heart, the Toy Museum is a must.

You can do this tour with your own transport, or we can arrange transfers for you. Choose regular or bespoke luxury transfers, or go for adventure and go by side car.

A first discovery of Stellenbosch with a lunch of delectable specialty meats, crepes, baked goods, craft beer, coffee, fresh Saldanha Bay oysters. Situated at a cherished 18th century historical building at the heart Stellenbosch’s vibrant cultural district, it gives home to a collective of diverse merchants, each passionate about their craft.

Visit a brewery on a working farm and learn all about the beer making processes which are still done by hand here.

Beer and bicycles

Explore one of the cycle trails around Stellenbosch. Rental of the bikes is done by a fund that contributes to the local community.

Uncover more intriguing stories of Stellenbosch during a guided tour and connect with talented food artisans and artists/ crafters and get an insider’s perspective on the outdoor art exhibition in Stellenbosch. But most of all, indulge in the amazing food Stellenbosch and the region has to offer by making sweet and savory tasting stops. Samples of Stellenbosch craft beers is of course also on the menu!

Khoisan heritage

Transfer from the accommodation to !Khwa ttu San Culture & Education Centre . This offers you a unique opportunity to experience and learn more about the San culture and heritage. Take a through a guided tour, a cultural display and even a language session with qualified San guides. They tell you all about how they are hunter gatherers and know all about the land, the plants, the animals and the elements. They not only understood how to live but how to live well. A people that thrived!

Our Darling: a carbon neutral brewery

Continue to the picturesque town of Darling that transformed from an 18th century farming community into the Darling we are familiar with today: a town hosting some of the West Coasts finest festivals, performances, art, landscapes, wine, beer, food and activities.

You won’t get hungry in Darling and you won’t go thirsty. Sit back, raise your glass and enjoy everything this quaint town has to offer.

Of course, a visit to a brewery cannot be forgotten. Slow beer, sustainable beer and enjoying tastings and platters at South Africa’s only carbon neutral beer brewery! Learn all there is to know how they do this. 

Evita’s Perron

Make another stop in Darling for a treat for those with a sweet tooth.

You can’t miss the Tannie Evita Bezuidenhout Museum – dedicated to this lady who had such an influence on Apartheid-politics through her angle of humoristic criticism. It is part of Evita’s Perron, founded by Tannie Evita and recently featured on the tv show ‘In die Sop’. In one episode famous chef Bertus Basson redesigned the restaurant and the menu. You’re in for treat!

This 3-day tour gives you many things to talk about. Because of its close proximity to Cape Town, is a perfect relaxing break away from the city or as an add on to a further travel itinerary. You won’t regret it!