Exquisite South African Escape

Half day Johannesburg & Soweto Highlights Tour

Discover the history of Johannesburg, the city of gold, and experience the vibrant neighbourhood life of Soweto. Visit Constitution Hill, the Constitutional Court and site of Johannesburg’s Old Fort Prison, Walter Sisulu Square – Kliptown Open Air Museum and the Hector Pieterson Memorial. View the iconic Soweto Towers and experience the buzzle of Vilikazi Street and an authentic street market.

Half day Pretoria Tour

Pretoria is informally known as ‘the Jacaranda City’, for its beautiful purple lined streets when the jacaranda trees are in full bloom. Take this opportunity to stand in front of the heart of the country overlooking a city built on passion and determination, where buildings are architecturally significant, and a nation congregates around statues of past leaders. Highlights include Paul Kruger House, Church Square, Voortrekker Monument, Union Buildings and City Hall.

Maropeng, Cradle of Humankind & Sterkfontein Caves Tour

Experience the birthplace of life, first-hand. The Cradle of Humankind is one of eight world heritage sites in South Africa boasting 13 excavation sites that’s recognised worldwide. The first Hominid Fossil was discovered in 1924. Visit the Maropeng (meaning “returning to the place of origin”) Museum and witness how we evolved into the people we are today, discover some of the animal species that became extinct in the last century and see how humans are busy destroying the earth in real-time. Our tour continues to the Sterkfontein Caves (subject to favourable weather conditions), one of the richest and most productive Paleo-anthropological sites in the world that forms part of the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site. Amongst the most remarkable findings to have been made by numerous world-famous scientists within the Cradle of Humankind is the famous Mrs. Ples, the first complete Australopithecus skull to be discovered and more recently, “Little Foot”, a 4.17-million-year-old almost complete ape-man skeleton that was discovered in the same caves.

Cullinan Diamond Mine Tour

The Cullinan Diamond Mine is one of the biggest and most productive diamond-bearing kimberlite pipes in the world. It has produced some of the largest diamonds ever found. The largest diamond, the Cullinan, was chiselled into 98 individual diamonds including the Great and Lesser Stars of Africa, which are now set in the Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom.  The tour starts with a 15-minute video before we are led into the high security premises of the mine where we are shown the workings and machinery of the mine. We then visit the enormous open cast mine, that are four times larger than the famous Kimberley ‘Big Hole’.  After visiting the mine, we will have the opportunity to visit the Cullinan Diamond Mine market for an unforgettable diamond and jewellery shopping experience.

Nirox Foundation Sculpture park

A former commercial trout breeding and fishing farm has been transformed with the assistance of landscape designer Patrick Watson and landscape contractor Wesley de Wit into a unique platform for the exhibition of outdoor sculptures and installations. The sculpture park provides a unique platform for artists to realize and exhibit outdoor sculpture and installations, and for collectors and the public to enjoy these in nature. Exhibitions may be selling or non-selling, depending on the circumstances.

Lesedi Cultural Village

A fascinating exploration of Africa’s tribal history entwined with sumptuous African hospitality.
Situated within the Cradle of Humankind, the World Heritage Site home to the earliest traces of humanity, Lesedi is the living custodian of Africa’s history and its rich culture.
Named after King Moshoeshoe’s inspired words, “Our culture is the light of our nation”, Lesedi Cultural Village transports guests on an illuminating and enthralling cultural adventure.
Visitors to Lesedi Cultural Village are immersed in a cultural tradition tour de force that connects the past with the present and shines a light on our collective humanity.

Chauffeured Sidecar Whale Route Experience

Enjoy the stunning marine and mountain scenery of the False Bay coastline from the seat of a chauffeured motorbike sidecar. Drive through the picturesque seaside villages of Gordons Bay, Pringle Bay, and Bettys Bay. There are abundant photo opportunities around every bend of the road and whales may be spotted during calving season (July – November). Visit the Harold Porter Botanical Gardens, located between mountain and sea, in the heart of the Cape Fynbos region. Watch the endangered African Penguin Colony at Stony Point, before sitting down for lunch at a small, yet vibrant restaurant. Stop at a wine estate, steeped in tradition and recognized for producing world-class wines on route to  Babylonstoren.

Marine Big 5 Safari Experience

Join us for a marine safari where you may see great white sharks, whales, Cape fur seals and a variety of seabirds. On a 2-hour cruise from Gansbaai, Marine Biologists will be on hand to explain more about the amazing animals that visit our shores. Every year from June to December, the Southern right whale visits our shores to mate and calve. We may also see Bride’s whales, Humpback whales, the elusive Humpback dolphin and Common dolphin, as we cruise down the famous Shark Alley.

Cape Town Contemporary Art Experience

Experience visual arts in a unique setting that offers a multisensory experience. We visit the spectacular Zeitz MOCAA (Museum of Contemporary Art Africa), the largest museum of contemporary African art in the world. We enjoy an audio tour (bring your own earphones), presenting highlights from the museum’s current exhibitions. Our journey of exploration continues with a visit to the Norval Foundation that houses one of the largest private collections of South African contemporary art and is considered a centre for art and cultural expression. 

Winelands BBQ (Braai) and Wine Tasting Experience

Join us for an authentic, local experience on a day out in the picturesque Cape Winelands. Visit a local cheesery that specializes in the production of handmade, full flavoured cheeses paired with a wine tasting, followed by a visit to the Franschhoek Valley with its breath-taking scenery and warm hospitality for a second wine tasting. Enjoy a typical South African Braai on a boutique style wine estate, beautifully set amongst the vineyards, before returning to Cape Town in the afternoon.

Franschhoek Motor Museum, Wine Tasting & Winelands Lunch Experience

View a unique and exciting collection of vehicles, motorcycles, and memorabilia, showcasing over 100 years of automotive history, in a magnificent setting amongst the vineyards, followed by a wine tasting and lunch, perfectly set in the winelands with panoramic views of the Franschhoek valley.

Cape Town Culinary Walking  tour

The Cape Town Culinary Walking tour is a fun and fascinating immersive experience that allows guests to explore the cultural and historical influences that shaped the country's ethnic cuisine. The experiences include stops at interesting local eateries that focus on different types of cuisine derived from the origins of the country's multicultural society. The food is exotic, tasty, and fascinating, as are the various ways of eating in different environments and with different customs. Weather permitting, the tours will be conducted by your delightful and knowledgeable hosts, who will walk you through some other historic neighborhoods of the downtown. Distances between venues are short, and the walks are safe and easy.

Typically, foods will include Cape Malay food (originating from the enslaved South East Asians brought to the Cape Colony by the Dutch Colonialists), indigenous African Food from South Africa and other countries on the continent, and food of traditional Afrikaner (descendants of the Dutch Colonialists) and British Colonial groups. An array of beverages, sweet delicacies, and savory dishes form the backbone of South African Ethnic Cuisine, and your hosts will explain these foods' historical and cultural influences. The foodie tour takes approximately four hours, commencing from lunchtime to late afternoon. Quick van rides are available between venues in case of bad weather or mobility issues, and your hosts will accommodate special dietary requirements with advance notice. It is an essential experience for all foodies with the time and interest in South Africa's fascinating local history, culture and foods.

Cape Town City Centre Walking Experience

Enjoy beautiful scenery combined with historical sites. This unique walk through the city includes sites such as the Castle of Good Hope built by the Dutch, Cape Town City Hall, the Grand Parade, where Nelson Mandela first addressed the nation as a free man after 27 years in jail, Church Square, where slaves would wait for their owners under the slave tree, Slave Lodge, devoted to the history and experience of slaves and their descendants in the Cape, Greenmarket Square, with a daily crafts and souvenir market, surrounded by the Old Town House and art-deco architecture, St George’s Cathedral, known as the people’s cathedral for its role against Apartheid, the Malay Quarter (Bo-Kaap) with its colourful houses and narrow cobbled streets, the Western Cape High Court, Company’s Gardens, South African Museum, South African National Gallery, Old Synagogue, Houses of Parliament, St Mary’s Cathedral and the District Six Museum where the walk ends.  

GOLD Restaurant

Join a fun filled evening of interactive entertainment and delectable food at Gold Restaurant. Sample a set Cape Malay / African style menu which is served at the table in sharing and individual portions. The evening starts off with an interactive djembe drumming session followed by a traditional soothing hand washing ceremony.  A professional djembe drum instructor will teach you how to play the basic rhythms of the djembe drum.  Live entertainment during dinner includes a Mali puppet show which involves story telling with singers, dancers, puppets, and musicians. The final performance is by the waiters and kitchen staff who will entertain you with some local song and dances.

Cape Town Instagram Experience

Meet your local guide, who will show you where to snap the best Instagram photos of Cape Town’s most iconic sights. First stop is Table Mountain, named one of the ‘New 7 Wonders of Nature’, for a cable car ride to the top of the mountain (weather permitting). Travel via the scenic Chapman’s Peak drive (if open) to Cape Point Nature Reserve, for a picture of the famous Cape Point lighthouse dating back to 1859. Visit Boulders Beach, home to a colony of African Penguins and then to Muizenberg Beach, one of the most popular Cape Town beaches, dotted with colourful beach huts along the sand and locally known as ‘surfers paradise’. Head to Groot Constantia Wine Estate, for a wine tasting (with souvenir crystal glass included) and wander through the instaworthy vineyards. Return to Cape Town, passing the University of Cape Town and the Groote Schuur Hospital.     

Spectacular Kirstenbosch and Company’s Gardens

Explore the Company’s Gardens, the oldest garden in South Africa and a heritage site. The Garden was first established to provide much needed nourishment and medicinal herbs for sickly and malnourished seafarers. The Gardens soon blossomed into a gorgeous botanical site that developed to host many different influences such as Dutch Baroque and Romantic Victoria. Your guide will point out the oldest cultivated tree in South Africa as well as the Rose Garden with its many different species of cultivated roses. From here our botanical journey continues to Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, acclaimed as one of the great botanic gardens of the world. Kirstenbosch is world renowned for the beauty and diversity of the Cape Flora it displays, as it only grows indigenous South African plants. Enjoy a guided garden tour, taking in the highlights of the season, exploring most of the Garden while including the oldest and most famous features like the Dell.

Craft Beer Tasting & Sunset Beach BBQ (Braai) Experience

Discover Cape Town’s budding Craft Beer scene and get great insight into the brewing process that is the result of sheer brilliance and outstanding craftmanship. Visit the Hoogeberg Brewery for a craft beer tasting in a repurposed cattle barn/milk stable. Say ‘cheers’ at Havoc Brewery, where the brewers are always playing around with flavours and techniques, creating new and exciting beers. After sampling some of the finest brews, end the day with a typical beach BBQ (braai) in the Blaauwberg Nature Reserve. With the boerewors (traditional sausage) sizzling over the hot coals and Table Mountain in the backdrop, enjoy the perfect end to a blissful afternoon.

Cape Town Food Markets Experience (Saturdays only)

Experience a typical Market Day at the Oranjezicht City Farm Market, where small local farmers and artisanal food producers link urban farming with Cape Town’s history & heritage, using seasonal produce. Mingle with locals whilst they do their weekly food shopping (vegetables, fruit, bread, honey) and try out some delicious cooked and raw foods (for own account). Continue to the Neighbour good’s Market at the Old Biscuit Mill. Enjoy delicious eats & treats (for own account) and the opportunity to browse through local fashions, arts, and crafts. Your expert guide will be on hand to assist with insider tips on the local farmers and the produce that they sell.