Arguably ‘the fairest Cape of them all’, South Africa’s Western Cape has massive appeal. Its Mediterranean climate is ideal for activities centred around perfect beaches, glorious countryside and world-famous vineyards. Cape Town itself is vibrant and beautiful, with stunning beaches and a location second to none. Inland, the winelands produce exquisite wines accompanied by sumptuous food, whilst offshore the whale season proffers truly memorable sights of these magnificent mammals. In stark contrast to the lush greenness of the south, the semi-arid Karoo is ideal for getting away from it all, with pretty towns and friendly people, whilst the Garden Route to the east needs no introduction for its renowned and picturesque scenery.
Recommended accommodation
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Birkenhead House
Perched on a cliff overlooking the whale watcher’s paradise of Walker Bay, Birkenhead House is an opulent and strikingly designed boutique hotel just an hour and a half’s drive from Cape Town.
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Bushman's Kloof Wilderness Reserve & Wellness Retreat
An exclusive mountain retreat, merely an hour’s flight from Cape Town, and lying in the foothills of the Cedarberg Mountains.
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Cape Grace
A winning member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, Cape Grace is located on a private quay on Cape Town’s vibrant Waterfront which enables guests to indulge in all the fun of the city
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Constantia Uitsig
Twenty minutes from the centre of Cape Town, Constantia Uitsig is a small and unique hotel surrounded by ravishing scenery which is attached to its own vineyard in the rural seclusion of the Constantia Valley.
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Ellerman House
Ellerman House occupies a fabulous cliff top position right on the ocean at Bantry Bay. A member of Relais & Chateaux, this magnificently restored mansion has just eleven rooms and suites and a private villa.
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Grande Roche
Rebuilt in Dutch style as a spa retreat, the main manor house is situated on a working wine farm. Its 35 luxury air-conditioned suites are decorated in a cosmopolitan and contemporary style.
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Grootbos
To experience the wonders of South Africa’s coastal nature, look no further than Grootbos, a charming family run lodge set in a private nature reserve overlooking Walker Bay.
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Hunters Country House
Hunter’s Country House is an exclusive family owned retreat at the heart of the Garden Route.
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Kensington Place
This wonderful boutique hotel just below Table Mountain is small, svelte and very stylish. It is set in Higgovale, Cape Town’s smartest neighbourhood.
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Kurland
Kurland is a beautiful country hotel created by Baroness Dianne Behr from her grand family home and estate a short drive from Plettenberg Bay.
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La Residence
A secluded and elegant retreat surrounded by the vineyards of the Franschhoek Valley, La Residence could be in another world despite being just a forty-five minute drive from Cape Town.
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Le Quartier Francais and Four Quarters
L’Auberge du Quartier Français began life as a much fêted restaurant and has since grown into a small boutique hotel of great character. Four Quarters is next door and has four suites offering extra privacy.
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Mount Nelson
Nelson Hotel lies in the heart of Cape Town at the foot of Table Mountain, surrounded by flawless English gardens and within easy reach of the wine growing areas and beaches.
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Plettenberg Hotel
Originally a family owned beach house, it has stupendous views of the ocean with whales that visit between July and October and schools of dolphin that surf the waves at high speed year round.
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River Manor
Situated in the "The Avenue", a famous oak lined street in the historical town of Stellenbosch, River Manor comprises 18 colonial-style suites, furnished with antiques and all necessary modern conveniences.
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Tsala
From the main lodge, raised walkways snake through the branches linking ten stunning suites, each decorated with a sophisticated blend of Afro-Asian chic.
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The Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa
The Twelve Apostles lies amid pristine fynbos, framed by the Atlantic on one side and by Table Mountain and the Twelve Apostles Mountain Range on the other.
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Steenberg
This is a five star hotel with a five star restaurant, a location in the gorgeous Constantia Valley, an award-winning winery, an 18 hole championship golf course and a fabulous spa.
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Rodwell House
Basking in the distinctive Mediterranean climate of St James Village near Cape Town, Rodwell House is a five star boutique hotel set in the 'millionaire's mile' of False Bay.
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Grande Provence
A brilliantly executed fusion of period grandeur and contemporary chic, Grande Provence Wine Estate lies in the bucolic loveliness of the Franschhoek Valley.
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Four Quarters
Located in the centre of the French Huguenot winelands, the Four Quarters consists of four sumptuous suites next door to the main hotel.
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Birkenhead Villa
High on a cliff overlooking Walker Bay and the majestic whales that seasonally calve and play in its waters, Birkenhead Villa is truly glamorous.
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Tintswalo Atlantic
Positioned at the base of Chapman’s Peak, the stylish yet understated Tintswalo Atlantic overlooks the quaint fishing village of Hout Bay.
Sample itinerary
DAY 1 LONDON/CAPE TOWN
Schedule overnight flight from London to Cape Town.
DAY 2 THE CAPE GRACE
On arrival into Cape Town transfer to the Cape Grace for a 3 night stay, hire car delivered to the hotel.
DAY 3 - 4 THE CAPE GRACE
2 days spent exploring Cape Town.
DAY 5 THE CAPE GRACE/BUSHMANS KLOOF
Self drive from Cape Town to Bushmans Kloof for a 2 night stay.
DAY 6 BUSHMANS KLOOF
A day of activities including morning and evening game drives and guided rock art walks.
DAY 7 BUSHMANS KLOOF/SANBONA
Self drive from Bushmans Kloof to Sanbona for a 2 night stay.
DAY 8 SANBONA
A day of activities including game drives and walks.
DAY 9 SANBONA/BIRKENHEAD
Self drive from Sanbona to Birkenhead for a 3 night stay.
DAY 10 - 11 BIRKENHEAD
2 days spent exploring the Hermanus region and being pampered at the hotel.
DAY 12 BIRKENHEAD/LA RESIDENCE
Self drive from Birkenhead to La Residence for a 2 night stay.
DAY 13 LA RESIDENCE
A day spent exploring the Winelands.
DAY 14 LA RESIDENCE/CAPE TOWN
Self drive from La Residence to Cape Town Airport to drop off the hire car and depart on the overnight schedule flight to London.
DAY 15 LONDON
Early morning arrival into London.
Price from £3,000 excluding flights and some meals and drinks.
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