Western Cape 2 Day Tour by Hotspots2C

Tour Itinerary

Day 1

Cape Town to Hermanus

Travel from Cape Town to Hermanus via a township, wine estates and scenic mountain passes.

Highlights:

* Kayamandi Township - Join us on a township tour where you will enjoy the spirit of African hospitality.

* Wine tasting - We visit beautiful wine farms, each with its own character and specialities. Learn more about the local wines, taste some cheese and experience the unique Cape Dutch architecture with the dramatic backdrop of the Stellenbosch mountains.

* Franschoek - The gourmet capital of South Africa celebrates its 17th century French Huguenot origins. The charming main street is dotted with quaint shops, galleries, street-cafes and restaurants offering the perfect lunch stop.

* Hermanus - The world's most exciting land-based whale-watching venue(from June to November). A laid-back seaside town with excellent restaurants and a wide range of accommodation.

Day 2

Hermanus to Cape Town

The brave at heart can join the optional shark cage dive outing, or otherwise enjoy the morning wandering along the cliff path in Hermanus. Then we venture on via Betty's Bay and the Kogelberg Biosphere back to Cape Town.

Highlights:

* Gansbaai - Cage diving with the great white sharks. (optional with extra cost)

* Betty's Bay - At Stoney Point in Betty's Bay we get close to the African penguins and watch flocks of seabirds around the lighthouse.

* Kogelberg Biosphere - This spot in the Western Cape is one of the best natural showrooms for the diversity of the Cape Floral Kingdom. This UNESCO World Heritage site has one of the richest areas with more plant species than many countries.

* Clarence drive - The coastal road back towards Cape Town winds between the ocean and the rugged Kogelberg mountains, passing seaside villages of wild beauty and rugged mountain scenery.