After arrival at the airport Cape Town you will be welcomed by a local representative of AAA Travel who will give you first important information and assist with the pick-up of your rental car. When you arrive at your comfortable accommodation you have time time to relax.
Today you will discover the wonderful Cape Peninsula. You will drive via the coastal road to Hout Bay where you have the option to make a boat cruise to seal island. Afterwards you continue your way along the scenery Chapman's Peak which will lead you to Cape Point and the penguins at Boulders Beach.
For the active people you have the option in Simons Town to book a guided kayaking tour to see the penguins from the seaside. (ca. 2 hours) Or discover the Cape Point on a guided bicycle tour and enjoy the nature and small untouched bays in the nature reserve (half day or full day possible).
Start the morning with a visit of Table Mountain to enjoy a stunning view over the city, ocean and wonderful surrounding.
Afterwards we recommend to have a nice walk along the famous Waterfront or get some souvenirs at Greenmarket Square. If you just want to relax visit one of the small bays around Cape Town.
For the active people there are a lot of options to fill the day with interesting activities, eg. guided hike up Table Mountain, sunset boat cruise, cooking class in Bo-Kaap, chocolate-, gin-, or beer tasting etc.
After breakfast you will drive further up the West Coast to the idyllic fisher town Paternoster. Make a detour via Langebaan, the Langebaan Lagoon is known as the jewel of the West Coast and enjoys almost year-round sunshine and boasts azure waters and unsurpassed natural beauty.
The peaceful beach in Paternoster invites you for a long walk which you can end with a sundowner at the beach restaurant.
Today you can just relax and enjoy the undisturbed atmosphere with more walks on the endless beach. Paternoster also offers different trails if you feel like having an active day.
A must in Paternoster is lunch or dinner at the Noisy Oyster, where you can get a taste of fresh mussels, oysters and other delicacies (you should give them a call ahead to find out if they are open and to make a reservation, it's a very popular restaurant).
After a relaxed start into the day you continue your trip to the stunning Cederberg area.
If you are a fan of seafood we highly recommend a lunch stop on the way at Lamberts Bay and have a unique seafood experience of a lifetime at the Muisbosskerm directly on the beach. The restaurant was voted one of the "Top Ten Sea Views to Dine For" by National Geographic (you should give them a call ahead to find out if they are open and to make a reservation, it's a very popular restaurant).
At the end of the afternoon you will arrive at Cederberg Ridge, beautifully located between the mountains with the most amazing views of the Cederberg,
Enjoy the natural beauty and hidden gems of the Cederberg today through a range of experiences to suit both the active and the more chilled.
Choose from guided walks, mountain biking, rock art excursions, rooibos farm tours and sunset boat cruises. It is also possible to book a guided excursions into the Cederberg. Enjoy wine-tasting at the lodge, star-gazing at the fire-pit, or a spa treatment.
It might not be easy to leave the Cederberg behind but your next destination is also a wonderful highlight. Naries Namaqua is a beautiful & romantic hideaway on the edge of the Spektakelberg between Springbok and Kleinzee. Enjoy this unique experience amid spectacular scenery.
The day offers you a lot of exciting activities, the lodge is well positioned for exploring the greater Namakwa Region from the Richtersveld in the north to the shipwrecks in the west, and during the wild-flower season (August / September), they are right where the action is.
Unfortunately it is time to say goodbye to South Africa, and cross the border into Namibia.
