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- Hout Bay: Absorb true ‘rainbow nation’ energy at this coastal town with colourful fishing boats anchored in a lively harbour. Browse traditional craft markets or chill at the beach.
- Chapmans Peak Drive: Follow this winding coastal road as it cuts into the mountain and wraps around the Peninsula - one of most dramatic drives in the world.
- CapePoint: Observe wildife roaming free among the Cape’s fynbos landscape in the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. Spot antelope such as klipspringer, steenbok, eland, Cape mountain zebra and the peninsula's endemic Chacma baboons and sugarbirds.
- Wander along stone paths toward the historic lighthouse on top of Cape Point - where wild Atlantic waves crash into the tip of Africa’s most southwestern point.
- Kayamandi Tour: A community leader guides you on a walk through this vibrant township. Visit the locals and learn about ‘The Struggle’ and Xhosa culture.
- Wine Tastings: Visit wine estates of the region to sample some of the local produce - paired with cheese and chocolate. Prepared to be wowed by dramatic backdrops of grand Cape Dutch homesteads encircled by vineyards and cradled by soaring mountains.
- Franchhoek: Some free-time to explore (or have lunch). Tickle your tastebuds at the gourmet capital of South Africa, a petite town with Huguenot origins.
- Whale Route: Have a 'whale' of a time at this laid-back coastal town, known around the world as the most exciting land-based whale watching spot. (Whale season: Jun-Nov)
- Cape Agulhas: Take the road less travelled to the official meeting place of the Indian and Atlantic oceans and visit the the southernmost tip of Africa.
- Penguin Reserve: A seaside village home to a large colony of African penguins. Waddle along with these comical black-and-white flipper friends in their natural habitat.
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- Insured & licensed mini-van Guide: English speaking, local qualified guide Accommodation Bed & bedding for 7 nights Entry Fees Cape Point / Cape of Good Hope
- Guided Township Tour
- Wine Tastings with cheese + chocolate pairing
- Penguin Reserve
- Cango Wildlife Ranch Tour
- ±2hr Addo Elephant National Park Game Drive in tour bus
- Canoe in Wilderness National Park
- Tsitsikamma National Park Hike
- Ostrich Farm Tour
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- Lunch stop.
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You can decide if you want to do these and book & pay for it on tour. Some optionals are seasonal or subject to weather conditions.
- Duiker Island Cruise ± $5
- Shark Cage Dive ± $138
- Elephant Experience ± $27
- Bungy Jump ± $72
- Waterfall Zipline ± $30
- Addo 4x4 Game Drive ± $25
Cub encounters are seasonal and croc cage diving is unavailable during the winter months
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