17 nights
0.225t C0²
Moderate Cancellation

Wine, Whales and Safaris: the Cape in 17 days

From €2160 / person in May

Experience the unbridled natural beauty of the Western Cape with a trip from Cape Town to Oudtshoorn, stopping to spot whales in Hermanus, sip delicious world-class wines in Franschhoek, and embark on a safari in the Garden Route.

Trip Route

  • Arrival

    Cape Town Airport

    1

    4 nights

    Atlantic Seaboard

    Thanks to the massive variety of attractions, the Atlantic Seaboard is one of Cape Town's premier tourist spots. There are many ways to explore this vibrant part of the Mother City; however, it’s best to do it on foot.

    Your Hotel

    Royal Boutique Hotel

    Sunny hotel in Camps Bay with easy access to the beach.

    From€ 69/person
  • 2

    3 nights

    Franschhoek Wine Valley

    Franschhoek, meaning “French Corner”, is a small town in the Western Cape located in the Cape Winelands. The beautiful village is steeped in history and culture, and features some of the country’s most renowned wine farms and restaurants. The area is found in a valley surrounded by gorgeous mountains that feature snowy peaks in winter and boasts trails that wind through flowers and wildlife at Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve.

    Your Hotel

    La Cabriere Country House

    A beautiful Provencal-style luxury guesthouse within walking distance of central Franschhoek

    From€ 32/person
  • 3

    2 nights

    Swellendam

    Swellendam, found halfway between Cape Town and the Garden Route, is a charming stop-over. Along the Main Road, the historic town blooms into a bustling centre of activity that nestles up to the mountain with several quaint shops and restaurants worth visiting.

    Your Hotel

    The Robertson Small Hotel

    A contemporary boutique hotel found along the world’s longest wine route

    From€ 81/person
  • 4

    2 nights

    Oudtshoorn

    In the heart of the Klein Karoo lies Oudtshoorn, the 'Ostrich Capital of the World' and an exceptional destination with many natural attractions. The area is home to the Cango Caves, the largest show cave system in Africa, and part of the Cape Floral World Heritage Site.

    Your Hotel

    Wildehondekloof

    A private Game Reserve in the heart of the Klein Karoo’s Swartberg mountain range

    From€ 118/person
  • 5

    3 nights

    Garden Route Game Reserves

    As if the Garden Route could not get any better, there are, in fact, several magnificent conservation-focused areas in this UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. You can expect to see carnivores, the Big 5, ample birdlife, and other photogenic critters roaming this secret safari spot's malaria-free hills and plains.

    Your Hotel

    Garden Route Game Lodge

    Big 5 countryside getaway just 4 hours from Cape Town

    From€ 86/person
  • 6

    3 nights

    Hermanus

    A pleasant hour-and-a-half drive from Cape Town, and found at the foot of the Olifantsberg Mountains, the quaint seaside town of Hermanus boasts incredible natural beauty. It’s also one of the best places to see Southern Right whales during calving season.

    Your Hotel

    Mosaic Lagoon Lodge

    An abundant, ecological gem set in between secluded milkwood trees

    From€ 168/person
  • Departing

    Cape Town Airport

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Because of the easy way we communicated with our Viatu expert, it felt like planning our holidays with a friend. It made it really flexible and perfectly suitable for our needs. The accommodations that he suggested were just wonderful and a perfect mix of everything we needed.

Nicole

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Our Viatu experience was just amazing, starting with the first discussions and the planning of our trip to Namibia. The Viatu team did a great job planning the trip according to our wishes and preferences.

Stefano

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What can I say? We've had an absolute blast traveling through Namibia. Soooo many good new memories! We booked our trip a bit last minute but had amazing support from Viatu to get all the information in time.

Anna

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We had an incredible journey with Viatu and many unforgettable memories in South Africa. The journey was tailor-made to our wishes and the communication with Alex really easy, friendly and helpful. All the information was accessible online at any time, nicely presented and structured in an overview.

Michèle

Verified Traveller

We had the most wonderful experience with Viatu and the trip of a lifetime. My sister and I travelled for 3,5 weeks through Namibia and South Africa, and everything was perfectly planned and just amazing.

Valerie

Verified Traveller

With super short notice, they organised a trip that was just perfect. Loved everything about it! Will definitely recommend Viatu to all my friends!

Margherita

Verified Traveller

The recommended accommodations were perfect for us and everything was as expected. Even though we booked on very short notice, everything went smoothly and was well managed by Viatu.

Jan

Verified Traveller

I'm very thankful for my first Viatu experience. The 3-week trip across Namibia combined incredible landscapes and nature, mindblowing eco-friendly lodges and utter peace of mind. The organisation and support of the Viatu team were spot-on - this is the way to impress. Thanks a lot!

Christoph

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We loved using the Viatu Trip Builder to design our holidays in South Africa. It was super easy and transparent. Our holidays were great and the few times we needed support, our consultant Benoit was very quick and helpful.

Anita

Verified Traveller

I had a once in a lifetime trip with Viatu. It was extremely exciting, adventurous and diverse! As my first trip, I found it to be very enjoyable. Everything was totally planned out from A to Z.

Irina

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