South Africa - 6-day Cape, Wine & Whales Classic - Private self-drive

Upon landing in Cape Town, collect your rental car at the airport and then head off to your hotel on the slopes of Table Mountain, which will be your base for the next 3 nights as you explore this beautiful city

Get out your maps and take a drive down the Cape Peninsula, all the way to Cape Point. On the way, you will drive over the most beautiful road in Africa, Chapman's Peak. On the way back from Cape Point, make sure you stop off in Simonstown to see the penguins on Boulder's Beach. If you are into nature, you can also stop at Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden

If the weather is clear, catch the cable car to the top of Table Mountain, or catch the ferry to Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned. Don't forget to check out the shops and restaurants at the V&A Waterfront.

After breakfast, check out of Kensington Place and make your way to the beautiful Cape Winelands, to the third oldest town in South Africa, Franschhoek. Franschhoek is the culinary capital of South Africa and home to the wine tram

Driving time: 80km +- 1 hour

Today, you head to the beautiful coastal town of Hermanus, one of the whale watching capitals of the world. Whale season is from June - December.  We highly recommend taking the scenic route along the R44 through the towns of Rooi-Els, Betty's Bay and Kleinmond. There are many points to stop for photos and you can visit the Betty's Bay penguin colony.

Your hotel in Hermanus is located at the foot of the mountains. There is the Hemel-en-Aarde valley for more wine tasting and Grotto Beach if you want to lie in the sun. There is a +-8km long cliff path which you can walk on into the main town and try to spot some whales

Head back to the airport and drop your rental car off, before embarking on the next leg of your African journey. From Cape Town, it is easy to fly to Victoria Falls, the Kruger National Park, or even continue your drive along the Garden Route

Driving time: 60km +- 1 hour