On arrival into Cape Town International Airport, you’ll be welcomed by our African Blue representative, who will be waiting in the arrivals hall with a signboard, and escorted by private transfer to your hotel in the vibrant V&A Waterfront precinct (25 minutes).
The remainder of the day is yours to enjoy at leisure, perfect for unwinding or taking a relaxed stroll through the lively shops, cafés, and working harbour atmosphere of the V&A Waterfront.
Enjoy a leisurely first day in Cape Town, where you can spend time exploring the V&A Waterfront and the many attractions, such as:
Shopping at the Victoria Wharf Shopping Centre - With over 450 retail outlets (Open 9am-9pm). Selling everything from fashion, homeware and curios, to jewellery, leather goods and audio visual equipment, the V&A Waterfront is South Africa’s most popular shopping destination.
Shopping in the Watershed building (next to the Aquarium and open 10 am - 6 pm), showcasing over 150 shops for locally designed goods, including crafts, art, clothing and more in a cool, industrial space.
Two Oceans Aquarium for a world-class experience of our diverse coast and the life that it supports.
Spa Treatments where you have many Spa options directly on your doorstep within the waterfront precinct.
Afternoon Tea at one of the many V&A Hotels or the old favourite, The Mount Nelson Hotel.
Time Out Market - grab a bite to eat and experience Cape Town’s diverse and exciting food scene, from Cape Town’s award-winning chefs, much loved local gems and up-and-coming talents, all within a vibrant communal space.
Cocktails at one of the many restaurants & bars with great views!
City, Kirstenbosch & Constantia (Classic)
Experience Cape Town at a gentle pace, savouring its scenery, stories and celebrated landmarks. The iconic slopes of Table Mountain, the tranquil beauty of Kirstenbosch and the historic Constantia Winelands combine to create an elegant introduction to the Mother City. Think of this itinerary as a beautifully drawn outline – we’ll refine the details around your interests, timing and energy on the day.
Begin with a visit to Table Mountain, or to Signal Hill should the weather be less forgiving, and take in sweeping views over the city, harbour and Atlantic coastline.
Continue into the historic heart of Cape Town as your guide shares the city’s layered story, with the option to visit a museum for a more in-depth look at its past.
Enjoy a leisurely walk through the Company’s Garden, the city’s original vegetable garden, now a leafy oasis where pigeons, geese and squirrels go about their day.
Visit the vibrant Bo-Kaap, the Cape Malay Quarter, with its cobbled streets, brightly painted houses and enduring cultural heritage.
Stroll through the magnificent Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, pausing at highlights such as the Boomslang Tree Canopy Walk and the Conservatory. Enjoy a light lunch (own account) at the popular tea room showcasing local flavours, or save your appetite for a relaxed meal among the vines in Constantia.
Discover the Constantia Winelands, visiting one or two handpicked estates in this historic valley. You may wish to explore the cellars and heritage of Groot Constantia, South Africa’s oldest wine estate, or sample fine wines and views at one of the more contemporary properties, such as Steenberg or Beau Constantia.
As the day winds down, we may return via the scenic coastal road along Victoria Road through Camps Bay. With luck and good timing, you will be treated to a classic Cape Town sunset – a fitting finale to a refined and memorable day in the Mother City.
You are also welcome to enquire about our alternate City tours, each crafted to offer a different perspective on Cape Town’s vibrant cultural and natural landscape:
City, Langa & Kirstenbosch – A full day exploring the city, Langa Township and the tranquil Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden.
City, Langa & Table Mountain – A full day discovering the city, visiting Langa Township and ascending Table Mountain for iconic views over Cape Town.
Langa & Robben Island – A Tale of Two Cities – Gain insight into the history of apartheid with a two-hour immersive walk through vibrant Langa Township, followed by a visit to the iconic Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned.
Private Guide & Premium Tour Vehicle
Range of drinks, snacks, treats (coffees, etc), onboard WiFi
Return Fast Track cableway ticket
Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens entrance
Bo Kaap foodie tasting
Museum entrance
1 x wine tasting
Lunch
Items of a personal nature.
Optional activities not listed - can be arranged on request
Cape Peninsula (Classic)
Savour a full day on the Cape Peninsula, taking in its dramatic coastline, sweeping ocean views and remarkable biodiversity at a relaxed, unhurried pace. This is a timeless exploration of one of the world’s most beautiful stretches of coastline.
We also include a leisurely lunch stop tailored to your preferences, with several carefully chosen venues offering fabulous ocean views (lunch for own account) – the ideal moment to pause, soak it all in and enjoy fresh local flavours.
> Follow the Atlantic Seaboard on a leisurely scenic drive past Clifton and Camps Bay, where pristine beaches meet the deep blue Atlantic and the Twelve Apostles mountain range rises steeply behind.
> Continue along the iconic Chapman’s Peak Drive, with plenty of stops for memorable photographs, before entering the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. Keep watch for small antelope, eland, Cape mountain zebra, abundant birdlife and the ever-mischievous Chacma baboons.
> At Cape Point, either ride the funicular (included) or take the gently graded footpath – around 12 minutes – up to the historic lighthouse, where expansive views unfold over False Bay, the Cape of Good Hope and the Atlantic Ocean.
> Visit Boulders Beach, home to the indigenous and critically endangered African penguin, and enjoy time to observe these charming birds in their natural habitat.
> Return to Cape Town via the naval town of Simon’s Town, then either cross the Ou Kaapse Weg mountain pass or follow the coastal road through Kalk Bay, with time for a stroll through this characterful, bohemian fishing village.
We have a selection of hand-picked lunch venues to choose from for your midday stop. If you have a specific restaurant in mind, you’re welcome to let us know in advance so we can plan the routing accordingly and time lunch perfectly along the way.
Enhance your day further by enjoying a wine tasting (own account) at either Cape Point Vineyards with its stunning views over the Atlantic, or in the Constantia valley in the late afternoon.
We can replace this tour with any of our other day touring options; we remain flexible to your requirements.
Hermanus Wine & Whales (Classic) - Whilst the town of Hermanus is rated as having the best land-based whale watching in the world, the area also produces world-class wines and offers unique active experiences from the mountains to the sea!
West Coast Flowers - another seasonal tour in August & September each year to view the wild flowers in our wonderful West Coast region.
Elgin Wine Route - a fantastic cool-climate wine region offering the complete opposite to the busier Stellenbosch & Franschhoek regions. Think of completely relaxed, owner-managed, intimate wine tastings in a beautiful valley.
Cape Agulhas - experience a scenic drive from Cape Town through the rolling wheat and bright yellow canola fields of the Overberg to the southernmost point of the African continent and geographical meeting place of the Indian and Atlantic Oceans at Cape Agulhas. We return via Hermanus and along Clarens drive, which hugs the coastline of False Bay, offering fantastic views.
Private Guide & Premium Tour Vehicle
Range of drinks, snacks, treats (coffees, etc)
Onboard WiFi
Cape Point and Boulders Penguin Colony entrance fees
Cape Point Funicular
Chapman’s Peak toll
Lunch
Optional activities
Items of a personal nature.
Enjoy a day at leisure or possible explore suggested activities below (excluded from your pricing).
• Table Mountain: Walk, hike (and abseil), or take the cable car to the top of Table Mountain.
• Signal Hill: Watch the historic firing of the Noon Day Gun or tandem paragliding from the slopes of Signal Hill.
• Company Gardens: Feed the squirrels and enjoy tea in the Company Gardens - finding peace within a buzzing urban metropolis.
• Township Cultural Tours: An excellent opportunity to be guided around the townships, interact with the locals and even have a drink or meal at a shebeen (tavern) or restaurant. Please do not do self-guided township tours; ask us for assistance!
• Robben Island: Visit this World Heritage Site where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 27 years.
• Beaches: Relax at one of Cape Town’s famous beaches, Clifton, Camps Bay or Llandudno.
• Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens & the Boomslang Walkway: This world-renowned garden is home to 6500 different species of South African flora. The Botanical Gardens are well respected for the research they conduct to protect some of the most endangered plant species found in the Cape Floral Kingdom. Pack a picnic and blanket to enjoy under a tree, or a leisurely lunch in the ever-popular Kirstenbosch Gardens Tea Room.
• Explore Cape Town on a City Walking Tour: St Georges Cathedral (hear about Desmond Tutu), The Parliament and Presidents house (the land of many capitals), The Old Strand and Old Mutual Buildings (African style architecture and where the beach used to be), City Hall (where Mandela gave his world-famous speech on the day of his release), Green Market Square (“Africa made in China”), The Grand Parade and the Castle of Good Hope (an early pentagon), District Six, The Flower Market (meet South Africa’s National flower “in person”), The Slave Lodge (where thousands of slaves were kept), and Company Gardens (with probably the world’s oldest pear tree and the begging squirrels)
• Experience Bo Kaap on a Walking Tour & Cape Malay Cooking Experience: Long Street (hear about the party street of Cape Town), Auwal Masjeed (the oldest mosque in Cape Town founded by “Tuan Guru” himself), The old tailors' house, The Doctors house (where it all started with the different coloured houses), Biesmiellah Malay Restaurant and also Cape Malay food, The Atlas Spice Trading Centre (where you can smell the spices of the east and maybe do some shopping), Chiappini Street (arguably the most beautiful street in town – where the cameras start clicking), and Bree Street (trendy cafes, restaurants and bars)
• Enjoy high tea: Spend an afternoon of bliss enjoying high tea at the likes of The One & Only, Table Bay, 12 Apostles Hotel and the original & best ... The Mount Nelson Hotel.
• Constantia Wine Estates: The mixture of mountain drives and valleys covered in vines makes this a stunning part of Cape Town. The main estates are Buitenverwachting, Constantia Uitsig, Groot Constantia, Klein Constantia, and the fancier Beau Constantia and Steenberg options.
• Winelands Tour: Visit Stellenbosch with its tree-lined streets and historical architecture; Franschhoek, arguably the most beautiful part of the Winelands and; Paarl, the ‘pearl of the Cape’. Enjoy wine tastings and cellar tours.
Get a bird’s eye view of Cape Town and take in the sights from a different perspective. We can organise an array of options for helicopter flips from the V&A Waterfront. Discuss with your African Blue consultant or guide to plan and arrange the option that best suits your wishes.
1. The Hopper: +-12 mins duration that will allow you to see our beautiful city from the air.
2. Atlantico: +-20 mins duration along our breathtaking beaches on the Atlantic Seaboard and the majestic 12 Apostles.
3. Two Oceans: +-25 mins duration halfway down the Peninsula covering both coastlines and around Table Mountain.
4. Full Peninsula: +-40 mins duration down to Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and Cape Point, within the Table Mountain National Park.
5. Robben Island: +-20 mins duration out to Robben Island to experience an important piece of South African History.
6. Twelve Apostles: +-16 mins duration along the Atlantic Coast, taking in the sights of the City, Clifton and Camps Bay.
7. Various wine estate transfers for that extra special lunch experience!
This is a weather-dependent activity, and we may need to reschedule. We will keep you updated on the expected weather for your time and date booked.
Private transfer to Cape Town International Airport to catch your scheduled flight (NOT INCLUDED) to the Kruger bushveld.
Upon arrival at Skukuza Airport (SZK) in the Kruger National Park, you’ll be met and transferred by safari vehicle to your exclusive private lodge in the world-renowned Sabi Sands.
After a warm welcome and a delicious lunch, settle into your luxurious accommodation and perhaps enjoy a brief rest before heading out on your first evening game drive. Your eagerly awaited introduction to the magic of the African bushveld is about to begin!
Your Guides love to share their extensive knowledge, and work closely with their Shangaan trackers to get the best sightings. There is great communication between the two and the Trackers are encouraged to share their knowledge of local uses of herbs and trees, animals and birds.
We go out in the early morning and late afternoons in open Landrovers and can follow the Big 5 off road in careful, controlled circumstances, this is an experience few guests would like to miss. Guests are able to get really close to the animals and experience truly fantastic photographic opportunities. Early mornings start off a little cold, but a stop is made later for warming drinks, or cold ones, if preferred.
A highlight of late afternoon drives is the time spent at sundowner time. This is the moment to appreciate the magnificence of an African sunset, whilst sipping sundowner drinks.
The general daily program at all game lodges offers time to really unwind and relax in luxury and comfort while still offering the excitement of being deep in the bush surrounded by game.
The general activities run along the following lines:
An early morning wake-up call before dawn, a quick cup of coffee and some fruit or a biscuit followed by a 3-hour game drive where you have the chance to spot not only the Big 5, but also a wide variety of other game species.
You will then return to the lodge for an awesome breakfast and then have time to relax. Enjoy the sun at the pool's edge, sleep in the comfort of your luxury room, or on a hammock overlooking the bushveld
You also have the option of a bush walk with a qualified game ranger, a highly recommended activity. The times of these walks will differ depending on the time of the year and the heat of the day. Will be arranged locally in consultation with your ranger(s)
The order of the day is usually:
Early morning game drive followed by a leisurely breakfast.
Thereafter, guests can enjoy the luxury of the camp until lunch.
Afternoon game drives include sundowners and culminate in a night drive.
Dinner is served under the African sky or in the dining areas.
Normal Day:
Wake up 05:30am
Tea/Coffee 06:00am
Morning Safari 06:30am
Breakfast 09:30am
Lunch 1:00pm
Tea/Coffee 3:30pm
Sundowner Safari 4:00pm
Dinner 7:30pm
Activities:
4x4 landrover safaris with private vehicles, guides and expert trackers
Safari Walks:
A great location to enjoy wonderful walks, because it is so large and unspoiled. It is quite a different experience to see animals on foot and always very exciting. The walks offer the opportunity to look at and learn about the smaller things and just to appreciate the special smell of the African bush, listening to the calls of the many species of birds. Walks are generally taken after breakfast and guests are always accompanied by an armed Ranger, there is a minimum age requirement of 16 years as per South African law.
After your final morning game drive and a hearty bush breakfast, we bid farewell to the Sabi Sands and transfer you to Skukuza Airport (SZK) for your scheduled flight (NOT INCLUDED) back to Cape Town (CPT).
On arrival, you’ll be welcomed by our African Blue representative and escorted by private transfer to your hotel in beautiful Stellenbosch.
The remainder of the day is yours to enjoy at leisure, perfect for unwinding or taking a relaxed stroll through Stellenbosch’s Art-and-Wine Quarter, browsing galleries, heritage buildings, and curated boutiques.
Why not book yourself in for a spa treatment in the beautiful grounds of your country hotel.
Stellenbosch Winelands (Classic)
Your private guide will curate the day entirely to your preferences. Stellenbosch is renowned for its full-bodied reds, such as our elegant Cabernet Sauvignons, and was the birthplace of South Africa’s first Cap Classique, our local expression of Champagne. Sit back, relax, and enjoy a refined day in the Winelands with insider expertise at your side.
> Stroll the oak-lined avenues of this 17th-century town, admired for its Cape Dutch architecture. The cafe district is full of boutique shops, art galleries, and vibrant café culture. Enjoy a morning coffee at one of its charming local spots.
> Savour world-class wines while taking in some of the Cape’s most breathtaking vineyard vistas. Lunch at Delaire Graff (own account) offers an exceptional culinary experience in a truly luxurious setting.
> Wander through Babylonstoren’s exquisite formal gardens, indulge in their sophisticated wine tasting, and browse the artisanal farm deli—an absolute highlight for lovers of food, wine, and design.
> Visit a selection of the region’s most picturesque villages, heritage sites, galleries, and iconic Cape Dutch manor houses. For those interested, your guide can also share stories of Nelson Mandela’s historic walk to freedom.
>Depending on your interests, you may also enjoy craft beer, brandy, grappa, olive oils, artisanal chocolates, or even a taste of premium biltong.
Taste the Cape's very own Pinotage wine. Our unique red grape varietal, cross-pollinated by a Stellenbosch University professor in 1925, has enjoyed great success and is enjoyed now not just in South Africa, but in other far reaches of the globe.
Kannonkop, Moreson and Simonsig are to name a few that have mastered this delicious South African Wine
Private Guide & Premium Tour Vehicle
Range of drinks, snacks, treats (coffees, etc), onboard WiFi
3 x wine tastings
1 x food pairing experience
Lunch, optional activities and items of a personal nature.
Franschhoek Winelands (Classic)
Discover the elegance of the Franschhoek Wine Valley, South Africa’s premier destination for luxury wine, fine dining, and breathtaking scenery. Framed by dramatic mountain peaks and rolling vineyards, Franschhoek blends refined French heritage with world-class Cape hospitality.
Founded by French Huguenots in 1688, the village charms with art galleries, boutique shops, and chic cafés, perfect for a relaxed wander before or between tastings.
Your private African Blue guide will curate a seamless, indulgent day tailored to your tastes, offering exceptional wines, remarkable architecture, and exclusive access to some of the region’s most prestigious estates.
Signature Experiences
Explore Franschhoek’s boutique village
Stroll through charming streets lined with curated art galleries, luxury boutiques, and elegant cafés — the perfect introduction to the valley’s understated sophistication.
Exclusive tastings at premier estates
Enjoy private or elevated tastings at some of the region’s most prestigious properties, known for award-winning vintages and extraordinary settings. Your selections may include:
• La Motte – timeless elegance, museum-quality art, serene tasting lounges
• Grande Provence – contemporary sophistication with a world-class sculpture garden
• Haute Cabrière – renowned for exceptional Cap Classique and panoramic vistas
• Rupert & Rothschild – impeccable Bordeaux-style wines in a refined environment
• Boschendal – one of the Cape’s most iconic estates, combining historic charm with modern luxury
Fine dining in the Winelands
Choose from acclaimed restaurants offering tasting menus, farm-to-table cuisine, or relaxed yet refined lunch settings — all framed by sweeping vineyard views.
Indulge in bespoke estate experiences
From curated art collections and architectural showpieces to beautifully landscaped gardens and private cellar tastings, Franschhoek offers a wealth of luxury touches at every turn.
Optional gourmet experiences
Enhance the day with artisanal chocolate tastings, olive oil flights, boutique brandy or grappa samples, or a personalised champagne and canapé pairing.
Cultural enrichment
If desired, visit the Mandela monument at Drakenstein Prison — an inspiring and historically significant stop where Nelson Mandela took hist first footsteps to freedom.
Private Guide & Premium Tour Vehicle
Range of drinks, snacks, treats (coffees, etc), onboard WiFi
3 x wine tastings
1 x food pairing experience
Lunch, optional activities and items of a personal nature.
Savour a leisurely morning in Stellenbosch, before your private transfer to Cape Town International Airport for your onward flight.
