Welcome to Cape Town!
On arrival you will be transferred to The Bay Hotel by private vehicle where you will spend the next 3 days exploring the region.
The rest of the day is yours to unpack, unwind and explore at your leisure.
Enjoy a dinner on the beachfront (Camps Bay) with many wonderful restaurants to choose from.
The Bay Hotel is ideally located for all excursions in and around Cape Town.
There is plenty to do in Cape Town to suit most interests and the friendly staff at The Bay Hotel will be delighted to guide you through your choices.
Here are a few ideas for your first day in the city.
No holiday to Cape Town is complete without a trip up Table Mountain. You will ride a rotating cable car to 1067m above sea level where you will get to enjoy spectacular views of the city, it's mountains and beaches. There are several pathways which lead to lookout points. Enjoy an incredible sunset before you descend back down to the city and enjoy a night out in the town. Tickets can be arranged in advance to beat the queue.
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Visit Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, world renowned for its spectacular setting below the eastern slopes of Table Mountain and its magnificent display of the Fynbos Floral Kingdom. Enjoy a picnic and walk along the "boomslang"
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Visit The Company Gardens which date back to the 1600's and enjoy lunch at the Company Gardens Restaurant.
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Enjoy High Tea at The Belmond Mount Nelson
Today you may like to embark on an incredible journey around the Cape Peninsula. Stroll along the boardwalk to overlook the Penguins at Boulders Beach. Visit the most south-western tip of Africa. Dine in the seaside village of Simon’s Town. Taste wine in historic Constantia.
THe Highlights:
- Discover the breathtakingly beautiful Cape Peninsula with great spots to take photos
- Enjoy a scenic drive along the famous Chapman’s Peak Drive
- Visit the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve & Cape Point
- Visit the most south-western tip of Africa and take an iconic photo
- Stroll through Boulders Beach, home to the delightfully cheerful African penguin
- Visit the seaside towns of Simons Town and Kalk Bay
- Taste award winning wine at the highest tasting room in the Constantia valley
Today you will be transferred from The Bay Hotel to Cape Town International Airport in a private vehicle, where you will board your domestic flight to Plettenberg Bay Airport.
Plettenberg Bay boasts some of the most beautiful beaches in South Africa, where activities such as surfing, kayaking and skimboarding are popular. Plett is said to have the second-most temperate climate in the world (after Hawaii) and its beaches can be visited year-round, with some just a short walk from the hotel’s doorstep.
Head to the beach from The Plettenberg, down a path fragrant with fynbos and with a beautiful view of the ocean. Located nearby is Lookout Beach: perfect for families, the little ones can splash in the lagoon and build sandcastles on the shore.
Along the Garden Route, visitors will find a large variety of adventure sports, from horse riding to bungee jumping.
For a bird’s eye view – the Bloukrans bungee jump is the world’s highest commercial bridge jump (216m) and is set amid the beauty of the Tsitsikamma Forest. Skydive in Plett for what is said to be ‘the most scenic drop zone in the world’. And keep things sky-high with a Tsitsikamma canopy tour, where participants follow a course 30m above the forest floor.
Those who like to stay closer to the ground will enjoy the Outeniqua biking trails – self-guided trails in the Harkerville coastal forests and marine reserve.
There are a number of parks offering one-of-a-kind encounters with wildlife.
One of the most famous is Monkeyland, a sanctuary for various species of free-roaming monkeys; visitors can join them in the forest on a ‘monkey safari’. Located next door is Birds of Eden, which is said to be the largest free-flight aviary in the world picture an indigenous forest with waterfalls and elevated walkways.
At the Elephant Sanctuary visitors can touch, feed as well as walk with African elephants.
For a once in a life time experience visit Tenikwa Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre where you can walk alongside a cheetah while they explore their extended territory. This is a unique experience that will stay with you for life!
The Plettenberg is located in the heart of the Garden Route: an area famed for farm-fresh produce, oysters and seafood, one of the best bakeries in the country (île de païn), and an emerging wine route that already boasts 18 wineries.
Bramon Wines was the first estate to produce wine in Plettenberg Bay; it is situated in The Crags, a beautiful, mountainous area. Try their bubbly at a tasting, or order a bottle with lunch: tapas-style dishes served at tables in the vineyard.
For great food, try the Harkerville Saturday Market: pop into this bustling little market for fresh bread, hot coffee and a variety of other organic food. It begins at 8am every Saturday, with breakfast served under the trees. Another favourite is Market on Main, for delicious food and live music.
After your morning outing, you will be collected by private vehicle and transferred to Plettenberg Airport for your domestic flight back to Cape Town.
Plettenberg Bay’s local markets are great if you are looking for a souvenir to take home with you. From fruit preserves to curios, your best bet of finding them is at one of these markets!
