8 Day Western Cape
Self Drive

From: €1,349

Bordered by the blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean, Table Mountain and the Winelands, the Western Cape is the perfect region to enjoy a self-driving holiday to some of the country’s most famous sights.

Cape Town is arguably one of the most beautiful cities in the world, built on the slopes of Table Mountain, its cosmopolitan way of life and laid back attitude make it a vibrant and exciting destination and one not to be missed.

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Departure Dates Nts Board Basis Room Type Transportation Start - End point Airport Airline Price
01Jul11-15Aug11 7 Bed and Breakfast Standard Room Car Cape Town Dublin Qatar Airlines €1,419
16Aug11-31Oct11 7 Bed and Breakfast Standard Room Car Cape Town Dublin Qatar Airlines €1,349
01Nov11-31Dec11 7 Bed and Breakfast Standard Room Car Cape Town Dublin Qatar Airlines €1,549
01Jan12-31Mar12 7 Bed and Breakfast Standard Room Car Cape Town Dublin South African Airways €1,649
01Apr12-30Apr12 7 Bed and Breakfast Standard Room Car Cape Town Dublin South African Airways €1,659
01May12-02Jul12 7 Bed and Breakfast Standard Room Car Cape Town Dublin South African Airways €1,549
03Jul12-20Aug12 7 Bed and Breakfast Standard Room Car Cape Town Dublin South African Airways €1,999
21Aug12-31Oct12 7 Bed and Breakfast Standard Room Car Cape Town Dublin South African Airways €1,619
For other dates or durations, please call for your tailor made quote.
Day 1
Fly overnight to Cape Town. On arrival collect your hire car and drive the short distance into the city centre. As there is no jet-lag to content with you can feasibly spend the afternoon exploring this ‘Mother City’, perhaps a stroll around the V&A Waterfront. Overnight De Waterkant on a B&B basis.
Day 2
A full day of exploration today. Perhaps you could take the hop on hop off sightseeing buses for a better understanding of the city and what is has to offer. Weather permitting a trip on the cable car to the top of the mountain for spectacular views or a short boat trip to Robben Island famous for being where Nelson Mandela was incarcerated for many years. Overnight De Waterkant on a B&B basis.
Day 3
Suggest today that you take the car and drive through wonderful coast roads south along the peninsula experiencing the Atlantic Ocean on one side and the Indian Ocean on the other. Visit the rugged Cape of Good Hope and marvel at the point where these 2 oceans meet. Visit the penguin colony at boulders beach before return to the city via Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens famous the world over for its rich diversity of flora and fauna. Overnight De Waterkant on a B&B basis.
Day 4
A leisurely drive today north east to the world famous Winelands. Overnight Batavia on a B&B basis.
Day 5
A full day to explore the Winelands or perhaps take a guided tour around some of the popular estates or take a picnic and sit enjoying the African sun and amazing views. A visit to the university city of Stellenbosch is easily done with its oak lined streets and quaint shops.
Overnight Batavia Guesthouse on a B&B basis.
Day 6
Another spectacular drive through the mountains and fruit growing areas towards the coast before winding your way along the coastal road to the sleepy town of Hermanus. Built on a narrow strip of land between mountains and the sea this upmarket town is a perfect stop over for the next 2 nights. Overnight Les Baleines on a B&B Basis.
Day 7
A full day to enjoy the delights of Hermanus perhaps taking a wander along the cliff side looking for whales in the bay. Alternatively look out for the Whale Crier who wanders the town announcing the daily sightings. Sample some of the many seafood delicacies on offer or for the more adventurous drive a little way around the bay for the chance to cage dive with Great White Sharks or take a boat excursion to get even closer to the whales. Overnight Les Baleines on a B&B Basis.
Day 8
Depart after breakfast for your sedate drive back to Cape Town perhaps stopping along the way at a cheetah outreach programme (Spier Wine Estate) for the chance to stroke these magnificent creatures before dropping off the car at the airport and you overnight flight back to the UK.

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